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Abu Dhabi sees first autonomous drone parcel delivery trial by LODD and 7X
Abu Dhabi initiates its first autonomous drone parcel delivery test in Khalifa City. LODD's drone successfully delivered a package from a post office. This trial is part of Abu Dhabi's plan to integrate drones into its transport network. ADIO leads the project with support from LODD and 7X. The goal is a secure aerial delivery framework.
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Aviation technology firm LODD has launched Abu Dhabi 's first pilot flight for autonomous drone parcel deliveries. The test took place in Khalifa City, and a drone used a winch system to lower a test package from the air to a designated drop point. The drone took off from a nearby post office, delivering the parcel safely and precisely to its target drone trial is part of a broader strategy to integrate Unmanned Aerial Systems UAS ) into the city's transportation Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) is leading the pilot project as part of its Smart and Autonomous Vehicle Industry cluster. Aviation technology firm LODD and logistics service provider 7X are supporting goal is to build a robust, secure, and innovative framework for aerial delivery services in the test delivery was strictly supervised, with regulatory oversight from the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC). Authorities ensured that all safety, airspace, and operational guidelines were Saber Al Hameli, Director of the ITC's Commercial Affairs Department, said the importance of safety and regulatory coordination. He noted that this trial represents a strong example of how public and private sector collaboration can drive progress in advanced mobility to ADIO's Omran Malek, the successful drone delivery highlights the long-term potential of autonomous delivery systems and reinforces Abu Dhabi's vision of becoming a hub for innovation and advanced added that such efforts are not just pilot projects, but foundational steps towards building an integrated transport system of the drone delivery system demonstrated in this trial is designed to be scalable. LODD's CEO, Rashid Al Manai, explained that a single operator can monitor and control multiple drones simultaneously, making the system highly efficient for logistics said the company will continue working with regulators to further develop and expand the Al Wahedi, Group CEO of 7X, said the project aligns with the UAE's national focus on smart mobility and emerging technology. He also noted that the drone system would enhance the speed and reach of the company's logistics arm, EMX, especially in areas that are difficult to access using traditional delivery methods.
