From Cranes to Drones: A New Logistics Revolution
Mumbai Based Logistics Rental Company – Drone Logistics Transformation
A leading logistics rental company in Mumbai, operating 500+ cranes and generating an annual revenue of ₹200 crores, approached us with two major challenges:
- 1. High capital requirements for purchasing new cranes
- 2. Low productivity during large scale infrastructure and mountainous construction projects
Even with a large fleet, they struggled with transporting materials quickly and efficiently across massive construction sites. Traditional cranes and manpower were slow, costly, and required extensive planning.
Our Approach
We began with an intensive month long engagement with their operations, technical, and field teams:
- Conducted process mapping
- Studied their past 5 years' project data
- Identified bottlenecks in material movement
- Analyzed cost structures and operational inefficiencies
- Visited multiple project sites to experience ground level challenges
Material movement across difficult terrains was their biggest productivity blocker.
This is where the idea of Drone Logistics emerged.
Our Solution: Introducing Drone Based Logistics
We studied global drone logistics companies, researched payload capacities, and evaluated feasibility in Indian terrain. After several discussions with drone manufacturers, we:
- Signed MOUs with international drone companies
- Imported industrial grade drones capable of lifting 30–80 kg per trip
- Hired and trained professional drone operators
- Created standard operating procedures for safe and efficient drone movement
- Designed a pricing model to offer drone services to their existing clients
Why It Worked
- Speed Transformation: Transporting materials that earlier took 40–60 minutes was now done in 5–7 minutes
- Accessibility: Drones could reach areas that cranes or manpower could not
- Client Satisfaction: Contractors were impressed by the speed, safety, and cost effectiveness
Outcome
Within months, the company launched a new vertical: Drone Logistics Transport.
Today, drone logistics has become one of their fastest growing business lines, and the company is gradually scaling its drone fleet across India.