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flag The UAE flew its first homegrown hybrid-electric cargo drone, Hili, on Nov. 13, 2025, marking a key step in sustainable air logistics.

flag The UAE successfully completed the first flight of Hili, its first domestically developed hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing cargo drone, on November 13, 2025, in Al Ain. flag Built by Abu Dhabi-based LODD Autonomous, the 250-kilogram-capacity UAV uses a hybrid propulsion system to fly up to 700 kilometers, targeting middle-mile logistics. flag The test flight, part of Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week, demonstrated vertical takeoff, hovering, and basic maneuvers. flag LODD plans a six-month flight test campaign, aims for certification by 2028, and has secured partnerships with Etihad Cargo, Skyports, and ST Engineering. flag The drone’s AI-enabled design allows one operator to manage multiple units, with future upgrades expected. flag The project supports the UAE’s goal to boost its logistics sector and advance sustainable air mobility.

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