Skye Air eyes 2028 US entry, scales D2C drone deliveries across Mysuru, Mumbai, Pune

Drone logistics startup Skye Air is targeting US market entry by 2028 via an Arrive AI partnership using India-made drones, while doubling down on domestic D2C with 2-4 hour deliveries and a goal of onboarding 100+ brands this year. E-commerce drives 95% of revenue against ₹3.3 cr FY25 sales and ₹14 cr losses.

— Source publishedMon, 25 May, 2026, 18:54 IST·First seen Mon, 25 May, 2026, 19:00 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

Skye Air Mobility · Drone logistics startup Skye Air plans US entry by 2028 with India-made drones via Arrive AI partnership, while scaling domestic D2C

Key facts

  • 2028 US entry
  • ₹3.3 crore FY25 revenue
  • ₹14 crore FY25 loss
  • 95% e-commerce revenue share
  • 100+ D2C brands target
  • 2-4 hour delivery

Why this matters

Skye Air's Arrive AI partnership and India-made drone stack make it a credible JV or minority-stake target for logistics incumbents seeking optionality on aerial last-mile before US scaling tightens valuations.

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