LODD Autonomous has launched autonomous drone delivery services in Liwa, marking a major step in enabling fast logistics in remote areas. The company has partnered with noon Minutes to deliver groceries and small parcels directly to customers, even in challenging desert terrain. The pilot service connects desert campsites and distant locations in Liwa to nearby fulfilment points, cutting delivery times and reducing dependence on traditional road transport. Using autonomous dr

PureLab and LODD Autonomous are testing a pilot project in Abu Dhabi to test drone-based logistics for transporting blood samples between medical facilities. The programme, supported by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), looks at how unmanned aerial vehicles can improve the movement of time-critical medical cargo. The trial focuses on moving blood samples between SEHA Sheikh Khalifa Medical City and PureLab’s central laboratory. Using drones instead of road vehicles help

LODD has signed a new agreement with ST Engineering, one of the world’s largest and most trusted aerospace companies, to help bring ‘Hili’ aircraft into major markets across the Asia Pacific region. This partnership is an important step for LODD as it focuses on expanding Hili’s presence and making the product more accessible to customers in fast-growing logistics hubs. Through this agreement, LODD and ST Engineering will work closely together to introduce Hili to leading pla

LODD Autonomous has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aramex International, a global leader in transport and logistics solutions, to strengthen the logistics sector in the country and beyond. The partnership focuses on leveraging AI-driven technologies and advanced automation to modernise delivery and supply chain operations. Under the agreement, both companies will explore innovative solutions to improve efficiency, speed, and reliability across logistics netwo

Emirates SkyCargo and LODD Autonomous have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore next-generation air cargo solutions using unmanned Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) aircraft. The partnership aims to test and validate autonomous cargo drones on Emirates SkyCargo’s global network, focusing on feasibility studies, regulatory approvals, and live demonstrations. The collaboration will run through 2027, giving Emirates SkyCargo insights to shape design and opera

LODD Autonomous and Astral Aviation have inked a new partnership aimed at accelerating drone-based cargo transport across Africa, marking a significant step toward addressing last-mile delivery challenges in some of the continent’s most remote regions, said Rashid Al Manai, CEO, LODD Autonomous. The collaboration will see the Hili, the UAE’s first hybrid heavy cargo Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL), introduced into African logistics networks, where demand for faster, more