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Why this drone pilot is built to scale

According to LODD CEO Rashid Al Manai, the trial helped priovide insight into how autonomous
drone logistics will offer scalability and greater responsiveness in the last-mile delivery segment.
“With one operator able to manage multiple deliveries simultaneously, the system brings a new
level of scalability and responsiveness to the logistics chain,” he said.

It further reinforces Abu Dhabi’s efforts to localise production, enhance infrastructure readiness,
and advance sustainable transport solutions in line with national economic diversification goals.

Omran Malek, Head of the SAVI Cluster at ADIO referred to the pilot as a “powerful example” of how
local partnerships and forward-thinking strategies can drive long-term economic and infrastructure
growth.

Next steps in aerial delivery

7X, which oversees logistics provider EMX, sees the drone programme as a strategic leap in its
broader smart mobility plans.

With LODD, it plans to continue working with regulators and partners to refine the technology,
support compliance, and gather operational data as the project moves toward a broader rollout
across the emirate.

“This milestone reflects our continued commitment to pioneering next-generation logistics
solutions that align with the UAE’s vision for smart mobility,” said its Group CEO, Tariq Al Wahedi,
said.
Humaid Saber Al Hameli, Director of the Aviation Transport Division at the Integrated Transport
Centre said the authority will continue to advance necessary regulations, adding, “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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