Airbound, a Bengaluru-based company specializing in autonomous delivery drones, has raised $8.65 million in seed funding and initiated a pilot with Narayana Health for drone-based medical deliveries. The funding was led by Lachy Groom and involved various investors, aiming to make delivery costs negligible. Airbound’s drones focus on affordability, durability, and autonomous operation, capable of efficiently delivering packages while minimizing operational costs. The pilot program will test the drones for medical logistics, marking a step towards revolutionizing last-mile delivery and expanding the company’s market presence.

Source: https://www.stattimes.com/drones/airbound-raises-865m-in-funding-launches-pilot-with-narayana-health-1356799