Abu Dhabi's Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) has successfully overseen a trial for parcel delivery using drones, in partnership with AI-driven logistics firm LODD Autonomous.
The test saw a drone with a robotic arm deliver a package from Al Samha to KIZAD, navigating with high precision, thanks to advanced onboard systems.
Dr. Abdulla Hamad AlGhfeli, Acting Director General of the ITC, witnessed the trial during a visit to the company’s headquarters, where he was briefed on the latest innovations in autonomous logistics.
He praised the initiative as a major step toward building a smart and sustainable transport ecosystem in the emirate.
LODD Autonomous also unveiled its hybrid aircraft project 'Hili', designed to carry up to 250 kg over 300 km using vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) technology.
Designed for heavy cargo, it operates without traditional airport infrastructure, promising to revolutionise medium-range logistics.
The ITC says drone deliveries could significantly speed up parcel transport in the future, with potential delivery times cut from days to just hours.
The ITC (Abu Dhabi Mobility), in collaboration with LODD Autonomous, oversaw a drone delivery test flight. The drone, fitted with a robotic arm and advanced navigation system, successfully flew from Al Samha to KIZAD, demonstrating the highest standards of safety and efficiency.. pic.twitter.com/EpeQk4ruud
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