Skye Air, a leading drone logistics provider, has partnered with the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) to launch drone-enabled healthcare logistics at five AIIMS facilities: Jodhpur, Patna, Deoghar, Manipur, and Mangalagiri. This initiative, part of the healthcare expansion drive under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeks to address healthcare accessibility challenges by deploying advanced drone technology to deliver essential medical supplies to underserved regions.
The government’s recent ₹12,850 crore expansion of the Ayushman Bharat program aims to strengthen healthcare access across India. Skye Air’s drone logistics will play a pivotal role by providing timely transportation of medicines, medical equipment, and emergency supplies directly to healthcare centers, especially those in remote areas.
Ankit Kumar, CEO of Skye Air, commented, “The integration of drone technology within the Ayushman Bharat Scheme is transforming healthcare delivery, reaching previously underserved populations. Skye Air’s involvement at these five AIIMS facilities demonstrates the potential for drones to overcome logistical challenges and ensure rapid access to lifesaving healthcare resources.”
Drone technology offers a solution to the difficulties of healthcare logistics, particularly in regions where traditional infrastructure limits access. By shortening transit times, Skye Air’s drones are expected to improve the quality and speed of patient care in these areas. The initiative also supports the PMJAY’s mission of healthcare equity, making vital resources more accessible to rural and remote populations.
Skye Air’s role in the Ayushman Bharat initiative highlights the growing importance of drones in healthcare logistics, paving the way for more widespread adoption across India. As the country’s healthcare infrastructure continues to advance, the use of drones could set a new standard for medical supply distribution, positioning India as a leader in technology-driven healthcare solutions.
About Skye Air
Based in Delhi-NCR, Skye Air specializes in autonomous logistics solutions across healthcare, e-commerce, and agriculture, using advanced drone and traffic management technology. Through innovations like Skye UTM, the company is helping to build a safer and more efficient delivery ecosystem, bringing last-mile solutions to millions of Indians.
