Women take to the skies as they pilot drones for delivery services

In a special demonstration, 10 women drone pilots executed seamless end-to-end deliveries of essential goods — ranging from medicines and groceries to iPhone — using its proprietary drone delivery technology. The entire process, from piloting the drones to executing last-mile deliveries, was managed by women.

This is India's first-ever all-woman drone delivery team, which has been launched by Skye Air Mobility.

"With the drone industry growing at an exponential pace, there is an increasing demand for skilled pilots, creating new avenues for women to break barriers and lead in this futuristic profession. Globally, female representation in drone aviation has been on the rise, with the number of women holding an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate in the US nearly doubling from 3.9% in 2016 to 6.7% in 2019. While these numbers are still small, the momentum is shifting, and India is taking bold steps to ensure that women are at the forefront of this transformation," read the official statement by company. It further added that the industry still presents challenges, including limited access to training, resources and mentorship for women.

Ankit Kumar, Founder & CEO, Skye Air Mobility, said, “At Skye Air Mobility, we believe that innovation thrives in inclusivity. By training 500 women drone pilots, we are ensuring that the future of logistics is not just automated, but also diverse and led by women. This is not just about training women to fly drones — it’s about reshaping the entire logistics industry and proving that women can lead in every sector. With this initiative, we are setting a new benchmark for gender inclusion in drone logistics and inspiring more women to take to the skies.”