Drones will deliver parcels to various sites across the UAE capital Abu Dhabi, in the first extensive trial of the futuristic project.
The project is being led by Maqta Gateway, the digital arm of AD Ports Group, along with Emirates Post Group and SkyGo.
Maqta Gateway said it will deploy its integrated digital marketplace, Margo Hub, to facilitate online transactions between customers; Emirates Post Group will manage the service and provide tracking and status updates, while SkyGo will provide drone solutions.
The trials will begin with short-range journeys with documents delivered to different Emirates Post sites in Abu Dhabi. Longer-range trials will follow after initial data assessment.
Dr Noura Al Dhaheri, CEO – Digital Cluster and CEO – Maqta Gateway, AD Ports Group, said: “Drone services could enable greater convenience and faster delivery times for customers across Abu Dhabi, while ensuring a positive environmental impact. Margo Hub is a state-of-the-art integrated digital marketplace for all logistics needs, from trucking and warehousing through to the last mile and express delivery, so the expansion into drone services is a seamless extension.”
Abdulla Mohammed Alashram, Group CEO of Emirates Post Group, added: “This explorative drone project represents an efficient and environmentally responsible solution for the delivery of small to medium-sized packages, in line with the Universal Postal Union’s (UPU) sustainable development objectives. By supporting this project, we are confident that we can alleviate road congestion and reduce fuel consumption in last-mile deliveries.”
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