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6/30/25, 12:49 PM Abu Dhabi conducts first drone parcel delivery trial
The first test flight, conducted in Khalifa City, demonstrated the viability of autonomous aerial parcel delivery.

A drone transported a simulated package from a local post office to a designated drop zone using a secure winch-based
delivery system.

Humaid Saber Al Hameli, Director of the Aviation Transport Division at the Integrated Transport Centre, stated, “Ensuring
the safety and security of our airspace remains a top priority for the Integrated Transport Centre. We continue to advance
the regulatory frameworks necessary to support the safe and effective integration of unmanned aerial systems into Abu

Dhabi’s wider transport ecosystem.

He added that 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.

“We are committed to providing a secure and adaptive regulatory environment that keeps pace with innovation and
empowers the adoption of emerging technologies. This enhances Abu Dhabi’s global competitiveness and reinforces its
position as a leading hub for sustainable mobility and future-focused technologies,” Al Hameli continued.

Rashid Al Manai, CEO of LODD, said, “Autonomous drones introduce a transformative layer to urban delivery networks.
With one operator able to manage multiple deliveries simultaneously, the system brings a new level of scalability and
responsiveness to the logistics chain.”

WAM

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