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Abu Dhabi sees first autonomous drone parcel delivery trial by LODD and 7X

Global DeskLast Updated: Jun 25, 2025, 05:52:00 PM IST

Abu Dhabi initiates its first autonomous drone parcel delivery test in Khalifa City. LODD's drone
successfully delivered a package from a post office. This trial is part of Abu Dhabi's plan to integrate
drones into its transport network. ADIO leads the project with support from LODD and 7X. The goal
is a secure aerial delivery framework.

LODD has launched Abu Dhabi's first autonomous
drone parcel delivery test in Khalifa City. The drone used a winch to lower a test package to a
designated drop point. (Image: Abu Dhabi Investment Office)

Aviation technology firm LODD has launched Abu Dhabi’s first pilot flight for autonomous drone
parcel deliveries. The test took place in Khalifa City, and a drone used a winch system to lower a
test package from the air to a designated drop point. The drone took off from a nearby post office,
delivering the parcel safely and precisely to its target location.

This drone trial is part of a broader strategy to integrate Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) into the
city's transportation network.

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) is leading the pilot project as part of its Smart and
Autonomous Vehicle Industry cluster. Aviation technology firm LODD and logistics service provider
7X are supporting it.

The goal is to build a robust, secure, and innovative framework for aerial delivery services in the
emirate.

The test delivery was strictly supervised, with regulatory oversight from the General Civil Aviation
Authority (GCAA) and the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC). Authorities ensured that all safety,
airspace, and operational guidelines were followed.

Humaid Saber Al Hameli, Director of the ITC’s Commercial Affairs Department, said the importance
of safety and regulatory coordination. He noted that this trial represents a strong example of how
public and private sector collaboration can drive progress in advanced mobility technologies.

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