UAE's Autonomous Aviation Ambitions Take Off with Hybrid VTOL Cargo Aircraft

LODD Autonomous has completed the first flight of Hili, a hybrid VTOL cargo aircraft designed, built, and tested in Abu Dhabi. The milestone marks a significant step forward for the UAE’s autonomous aviation ambitions and reflects the country’s ability to develop and deploy advanced aerospace systems. The company has announced several partnerships with local and international operators, including Etihad Cargo, EMX, Skyports Drone Services, and ST Engineering. LODD Autonomous is headquartered in Abu Dhabi and designs, develops, and deploys next-generation autonomous systems for cargo logistics. The first flight took place at Emirates Falcon Aviation in Al Ain as part of Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week.