Dronamics will supply its innovative drone technology to Aramex to enable same-day deliveries
Dronamics, the world’s first cargo drone airline and Aramex have announced a LOI (Letter of Intent) agreement for cargo drone flights leveraging Dronamics’ technology and Aramex’s fleet management capabilities, according to a press communique.Dronamics, renowned for engineering and operating remotely piloted cargo aircraft, will supply its innovative drone technology to Aramex to enable same-day middle-mile and long-range deliveries. Aramex, one of the largest companies in the logistics sector globally, headquartered in UAE, and listed on the Dubai Financial Market, was founded in 1982 and moves 100mn parcels annually.
Deployment opportunities
Sharing a common vision of the cargo drone delivery market, Dronamics and Aramex will explore joint deployment opportunities in the United Arab Emirates initially, followed by other key markets including South Africa and Australia.
This partnership, facilitated by the Strategic Development Fund (SDF) as a strategic investor in Dronamics, will see Aramex, known for setting the standard in express logistics and transportation, offer the innovative cargo drone solution developed and operated by Dronamics, at a larger scale.
“We’re excited to collaborate with Aramex, integrating Dronamics’ cargo drone technology to bring the transformative benefits of rapid, cost-effective, and sustainable same-day delivery to the global stage,” stated Svilen Rangelov, Co-Founder and CEO, Dronamics.
Harnessing innovation
“This initiative aligns well with our continuing efforts towards harnessing innovation for enhanced operational efficiency, providing an exceptional customer experience, and minimizing our carbon footprint across the UAE and our global operations,” remarked Alaa Saoudi, Aramex Chief Operating Officer – Express Management
“This partnership with Dronamics adds a new element to our Future vehicle program. We hope to pilot flights with Dronamics in 2024 partnering with the broader ecosystem of regulators and enablers” commented Angad Singh, Aramex Global Innovation Director.