Dubai has officially introduced deliveries of medicines and parcels through drones.
In this regard, the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) has awarded the first licence to Keeta Drone to deliver products in Dubai Silicon Oasis (DS). Initially, six drones are being used for the service.
Earlier, a contract signing ceremony was held in Dubai where the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority granted the first licence to an operator to enable drone transportation.
Abu Dhabi and Dubai have been working on new ways of transportation such as drones and flying cars to reduce traffic congestion and embrace new technologies.
Currently, four operational drone delivery routes have been unveiled at Dubai Silicon Oasis, serving key locations such as Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT-Dubai) and Dubai Digital Park, to facilitate fast delivery of food, medicine, and other essential items.
Keeta Drona is working in collaboration with Fakeeh University Hospital, Americana, and Rochester Institute of Technology. It is exploring expanded use of drone technology, including emergency services and high-priority medical deliveries.
The first order, after launching the Middle East’s first-of-its-kind drone delivery system at Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), was placed by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF).
The Dubai crown prince’s order was successfully delivered from one of the take-off points in the community.
