FedEx has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) to successfully carry out India's first intra-city drone delivery trials in Bengaluru, marking a landmark moment for urban logistics in the country. The development, reported by CNBC TV18, signals a turning point in how goods could move through congested Indian cities in the near future. The pilot was conducted under the FedEx SMART Centre at IIT Madras and focused on testing drone-based mid-mile delivery operations between two key locations — Electronic City Phase II and a site near Kempegowda International Airport. The trial was deliberately structured to assess how aerial logistics infrastructure could enhance delivery speed and operational efficiency in one of India's most densely populated and traffic-heavy urban environments. One of the most striking results from the trial was the time saved. The drone route spanned approximately 39 to 42 kilometres
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