It might soon be possible that UAE residents may receive their noon Minutes order through a drone delivery. Yes, this might be possible through a fully autonomous zone that would deliver parcels in just 15 minutes. This was revealed in a report of the Gulf News, which mentioned how the technology was shown to the public for the first time at the DriftX event. This event took place in Abu Dhabi, where more than 50 deliveries had taken place without any human control. Here’s all you need to know about this autonomous delivery-related development.
Drone Delivery Soon?
As mentioned in the same report, this innovation would make deliveries faster and would also be more reliable across the country. It would especially be beneficial for those in remote locations, like islands or farms. But the real question that arises is, how does the autonomous delivery work?
How Will This Be Possible?
Well, the report also mentioned how the app users will be able to choose drone delivery at checkout. So, this means that within the app, there will be real-time parcel tracking and 15-minute or less delivery time. With the expansion of the reach of this fast delivery to areas that are hard to service by traditional methods, it’s truly a blessing for places like new residential zones and farms.
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How Do The Drones Work?
It should be noted that the autonomous drone system is powered by the Technology Innovation Institute’s AI-driven autonomy stack. While Steer AI helps in managing flight coordination and allows real-time tracking. With this collaboration, you can be assured of a fast, precise and secure parcel delivery. Truly, the future of home deliveries in the UAE, it’s bound to make deliveries even better and set new delivery standards in the nation.
After all, this comes after successful tests were made, which delivered packages from fulfilment centres in just minutes.
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