Student operating a drone simulator at the 2025 SABIS STEAM Competition with LODD Autonomous Logistics

February 3, 2025

LODD inspires Future Aerospace Leaders at the 2025 SABIS® STEAM


Provides the winners with hands-on experience and specialized training through flight simulation.

Abu Dhabi, UAE, February 3rd, 2025: LODD, an Abu Dhabi-based company specializing in UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) and AI-driven logistics delivery solutions, participated in the 2025 SABIS® STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) competition hosted at the SABIS® International School – Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi, engaging students with cutting-edge developments in autonomous drone delivery. The event provided an enriching experience for all ages, highlighting the importance of education and the critical role of technology in shaping the future and inspiring the next generation of innovators.

As part of this initiative, LODD’s team of experts showcased the company’s UAV designs and operations, offering students a firsthand look at real-world applications of aerodynamics, artificial intelligence, and cargo drone services UAE. In addition, LODD awarded an exclusive work experience opportunity to the winning team, providing them with hands-on exposure to UAV development at LODD’s Abu Dhabi headquarters.

Lodd at an Event showcasing autonomous drones

Rashid Al Mannai CEO of LODD, commented, “LODD is committed to collaborating with STEAM education partners like SABIS to inspire our next generation of engineers and innovators. As a UAE-based company at the forefront of UAV technology, we see it as our responsibility to engage with young talent and demonstrate practical applications of AI, aerodynamics, and mathematics in real time. He added, “Our goal is to ignite curiosity and equip students with the technical skills and problem-solving capabilities, that will enable them to contribute to the UAE’s vision for technological leadership. 

Child Watching Drone View on AR

The aerial logistics sector is advancing rapidly, and many students may not yet be aware of the exciting career opportunities it presents. By engaging with them directly allowing them to experience our technology up close, we make science and engineering tangible, inspiring, and unforgettable.”

The UAE continues to lead in adopting advanced technologies and AI, reinforcing its position as a global hub for innovation and business. By supporting initiatives that foster a knowledge-based economy, the country is ensuring the next generation is prepared to drive technological advancements and industry transformation.