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6/30/25, 12:49 PM Abu Dhabi conducts first drone parcel delivery trial

Abu Dhabi conducts first drone parcel delivery trial

Last updated: June 26, 2025 | 11:25

The first test flight, conducted in Khalifa City, demonstrated the viability of autonomous aerial parcel delivery.

The aviation technology firm LODD, and 7X, the investment holding group in trade, transport and logistics, overseeing the
logistics and express delivery provider EMX, have launched the first pilot flight for autonomous drone parcel deliveries in
Abu Dhabi, marking a qualitative leap in the logistics sector across the emirate.

The trial falls under the strategy of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC) that, with the Abu Dhabi
Investment Office (ADIO)’s support, aims to develop and adopt smart and integrated mobility solutions in the emirate of Abu
Dhabi.

Conducted with oversight from the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the Integrated Transport Centre, the
initiative is part of a wider strategy to enable smart mobility solutions through ADIO’s Smart and Autonomous Vehicles
Industry (SAVI) cluster.

The initiative supports Abu Dhabi’s efforts to localise production, develop future-ready infrastructure, and reinforce its
position as a global hub for innovation and advanced industries.

Omran Malek, Head of the SAVI Cluster at ADIO, said, “ADIO is proud to champion the development and rollout of cutting-
edge logistics technologies that strengthen Abu Dhabi’s position as a global innovation hub. This pilot is a powerful example
of the kind of local partnerships and forward-thinking strategies that drive long-term economic and infrastructure value for
the Emirate.”

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