LODD, Abu Dhabi’s frontrunner in autonomous drone delivery, sponsored the FlyForward competition at the Airshow’s Vista exhibition.

During Dubai Airshow 2023, LODD sponsored the FlyForward competition. Open to start-ups participating in the Airshow’s Vista exhibition, the competition invited last-mile drone delivery entrepreneurs to submit their most innovative solutions designed to revolutionize drone delivery by making it faster, cheaper and more efficient.

The competition assessed submissions based on a series of criteria including: innovation in drone platform design, autonomous navigation capabilities, propulsion and power technologies, unloading systems and mechanisms, smart infrastructure, AI solutions, and security and safety.

Winners received cash prizes of as much as USD 5,000, as well as potential partnership and investment opportunities, funding, mentorship, access to ground-breaking solutions, and global recognition.