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6/26/25, 2:48 PM Abu Dhabi conducts first drone parcel delivery in trial project | Khaleej Times
A drone has successfully delivered a parcel in Abu Dhabi for the first time using a winch-based system — as part of a pilot project to accelerate smart and
autonomous logistics across the emirate.
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The landmark trial in Khalifa City integrates unmanned aerial systems into Abu Dhabi’s transport ecosystem. The drone delivered a simulated package from
Abu Dhabi Investment
a local post office to a drop zone demonstrating the feasibility of urban autonomous aerial delivery. The operation was backed by the Abu Dhabi Investment
Office (ADIO), and conducted by aviation technology firm LODD and logistics holding group 7X.
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"Ensuring the safety and security of our airspace remains a top priority,” said Humaid Saber Al Hameli, Director of the Aviation Transport Division at the
Integrated Transport Centre. “This pilot trial reflects the strength of collaboration between the public and private sectors, and represents a concrete step
toward the future of smart aerial mobility in the emirate.”

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The initiative is part of the emirate’s broader strategy to enable smart mobility under the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC), with support
from ADIO’s Smart and Autonomous Vehicles Industry (SAVI) cluster. Regulatory oversight for the test was provided by the General Civil Aviation Authority
(GCAA) and the Integrated Transport Centre.
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