New Delhi, May 2 -- In a first-of-its-kind initiative in South Bengaluru, residents of Prestige Falcon City are now receiving groceries, medicines, and other daily essentials through drone deliveries, thanks to a partnership between BigBasket and Skye Air Mobility, a drone logistics firm.

According to a report by the Hindustan Times, the service has been introduced to enhance delivery speed, improve operational efficiency, and reduce traffic congestion within the gated community.

The drone service delivers goods in five to ten minutes, with operations running daily from 7 am to 8 pm. The cost to the customer remains unchanged.

"The delivery model involves a BigBasket storage facility within 5 km of the apartment complex. All orders for...