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Abu Dhabi’s tech innovation outfit K2 is advancing multiple pilot programs for autonomous delivery systems, as the emirate advances next-frontier autonomous mobility ventures spanning both the logistics and passenger aspects of mobility.
#1- A pilot for autonomous e-commerce delivery vehicles: The Integrated Transport Center (Abu Dhabi Mobility) has kicked off a pilot project for self-driving e-commerce delivery vehicles in partnership with noon and K2 subsidiary AutoGo, according to Abu Dhabi Media Office. The initiative integrates AutoGo’s autonomous vehicles into noon’s logistics network to supply mini-fulfillment centers across the emirate.
AutoGo plans to expand the pilot to additional neighborhoods and a wider range of products, with full commercial operations expected to follow.
#2- Drone delivery trials with Talabat: DFM-listed Talabat inked an MoU with Abu Dhabi-based autonomous tech firm K2 to test commercial drone deliveries for food and groceries, according to a press release. The pilot will explore a drone-to-station delivery model, aiming to improve efficiency in high-demand areas, reduce carbon emissions, and scale smart last-mile delivery solutions. The two previously inked an agreement to collaborate on the pilot scheme earlier this month.
Not K2’s first: K2, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Mobility and Emirates Post 7X’s logistics arm EMX, launched Abu Dhabi’s first pilot program for autonomous delivery vehicles back in September.
Other players are also vying for first-mover status: Abu Dhabi-based drone manufacturer Lodd Autonomous is set to launch unmanned aerial vehicle parcel and cargo deliveries by 2H 2026 — with the first test flight scheduled in November. Emirates Post and UAE-based Autologix — a JV between 7X and Zelostech — are also planning to roll out heavy-cargo logistics pilots, but no timeline was disclosed for the launch of tests.
REMEMBER- Abu Dhabi is going big on autonomous logistics: The Abu Dhabi Investment Office inked 29 commercial deployment agreements for autonomous logistics technologies earlier this month, spanning air and ground delivery for e-commerce, as well as healthcare and industrial logistics.
