In a first for the region’s energy sector, ADNOC teams up with Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovation Institute and ASPIRE to pilot swarm-based drones that deliver real-time crisis intelligence
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Aramco
Terra Drone, Aramco sign pact to advance drone, AI tech for Saudi oil & gas sector
The partnership will jointly work to accelerate localisation initiatives in these fields in the Kingdom
Abu Dhabi
UAE students gain cutting-edge drone skills in UNICEF-backed STEM initiative
The UAE programme was aimed at empowering 100 young minds by providing hands-on training in drone technology, data analytics, and real-world innovation
Aramex
Dubai’s Aramex announces cargo drones under new deal with Dronamics
This partnership aims to leverage Dronamics’ drone technology and Aramex’s fleet management capabilities to enable same-day middle-mile and long-range deliveries
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Dubai announces new drone airport laws
Dubai’s Sheikh Mohammed introduces new laws to regulate drones in the city
Delhivery
India’s Delhivery plans to monetise drone delivery IP, says CEO
Delhivery entered the drone technology space following the acquisition of US-based Transition Robotics Inc, ahead of its IPO in May 2022
Abu Dhabi
EAD uses drones to plant one million mangrove seeds in Abu Dhabi
The mangrove ecosystem is important for carbon sequestration to combat climate change; UAE targets 100 million mangroves by 2030
DEWA
DEWA uses drones to ensure quality of desalinated water
Sirb initiative uses upgradable technologies, such as high definition cameras equipped with night vision and laser technologies, GPS sensors and others
Astra UTM
UAE drone traffic platform eyes expansion in Europe, South America
Astra UTM says move follows recent spike in the demand for drones across the world
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How Dubai is planning to develop drone transport as part of tech push
Dubai Crown Prince launches new initiative to promote the development and adoption of cutting-edge drone technologies
Aviation
Airport task force recommends solution for disruptive drones
Dubai faced disruptions in February following drones activity
Autonomous vehicles
Uber to use drones for food delivery, unveils new autonomous car
Ride-hailing giant says it has been given regulatory approval to begin tests of delivering food by drone in San Diego, California
Ahmad Al Darwish
Reach for the skies: Why Falcon Robotics sees a bright future in the business of drones
In the future, every airline will need at least ‘two or three’ of his drones, says Ahmad Al Darwish, founder of Falcon Robotics
