SpiceJet plans to introduce drone delivery service for vaccines, essential goods
SpiceJet on Saturday said it plans to introduce drone delivery service to transport vaccines, life-saving medicines and essential goods.
The budget carrier said it has partnered with Throttle Aerospace for more than 50 customised high-end drones, while Aeologic will provide the drone software management.
In a statement, SpiceJet said, it plans to introduce customised drones of different payloads, including 0-5 kg, 5-10 kg and 10-25 kg, which have the potential to change India’s supply chain capabilities.
The airline said it initially plans to target mid-mile drone deliveries while preparing for last-mile deliveries in future.
“SpiceXpress (the airline’s logistics arm) will focus on delivering vaccines, life-saving drugs and essential goods among others to the remotest and farthest corners of the country which is otherwise difficult to reach by the traditional means of transportations,” it mentioned.
