Skye Air Mobility and AIIMS Rishikesh joined forces on March 2, 2023, following successful testing of a groundbreaking drone delivery operation. Skye Air's advanced VTOL Starliner was used to transport TB medication to Judda Village and covered an air distance of 14 kilometers in less than 14 minutes.

This study was conducted in the presence of Prof. Meenu Singh, Director AIIMS Rishikesh and Dr. Jitender Gairola, Nodal Officer- Drone Based Health Services, AIIMS, Rishikesh.

This achievement marks a significant milestone in the ‘TB MUKT BHARAT’ project initiated under the supervision of the Honourable Prime Minister of India, as it showcases the potential of drone technology to bring positive changes to people's lives, especially those living in remote areas. Skye Air's innovative drone delivery system, piloted using Skye UTM, was instrumental in monitoring the entire transit process from the ground, ensuring a safe and efficient delivery of the much-needed TB medicine.

In February, TechEagle also made its first delivery in Uttarakhand with its Vertiplane X3 drone, bringing 3 kilograms of TB drugs from AIIMS Rishikesh to New Tehri PHC, covering a distance of 36 kilometers non-stop and gaining 2 kilometers in 29 minutes.

"It is 6X faster than ground transport, because the route by road is 72+ kilometers and takes about 2.5-3 hours. The TB diagnostic samples from the patient's family members were returned by the drone," the official release said.

The POC trials between Skye Air and AIIMS Rishikesh are a remarkable example of how healthcare expertise and cutting-edge technology can work together to make a difference in people's lives. Skye Air CEO Ankit Kumar expressed his gratitude and honor for partnering with AIIMS Rishikesh, a world-class healthcare facility, and stressed the importance of the POC in fulfilling the Prime Minister of India's mission over TB Mukt Bharat.

The joint efforts of Skye Air and AIIMS Rishikesh signify a significant step towards changing healthcare in remote villages of Uttarakhand, and they look forward to continuing their partnership with other healthcare organizations to bring positive changes to society. The success of this trial represents a promising future for the use of drone technology in healthcare delivery, and Skye Air and AIIMS Rishikesh are at the forefront of this innovative movement.