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6/30/25, 12:50 PM UAE: LODD, 7X conduct first parcel delivery trial by drone in Abu Dhabi
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."

According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), 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, said, "Ensuring the safety and security

of our airspace remains a top priority for the Integrated Transport

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