Abu Dhabi flying taxis will take off and land at vertiports in Yas Island, Al Bateen and Khalifa Port. LODD, an Abu Dhabi based company specialising in AI-powered drone technology and autonomous aerial logistics, and Skyports Infrastructure have unveiled vertiport designs to be developed across three strategic locations. The project aims to enhance air mobility solutions, integrating new infrastructure into Abu Dhabi’s transportation network to accelerate cargo and passenger movement and improve logistical efficiency in the UAE capital. Abu Dhabi flying taxis The announcement was made during the ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) 2025, held in Abu Dhabi from February 10 to 12. During the event, LODD and Skyports signed an MoU for the development vertiport infrastructure which will connect key sites within Abu Dhabi, with potential for enabling connectivity between other Emirates. The development of a vertiport network will enable the launch and scale up of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) operations and autonomous aerial logistics. Rashid Al Mannai, CEO of LODD, said building vertiports represents a significant step toward integrating uncrewed aerial mobility into Abu Dhabi’s public transportation system. He added that the designs are the result of extensive feasibility studies, fruitful collaboration with stakeholders, and a clear […]