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Monday, July 21, 2025
Drone Delivery to Air Taxis – UAE Leading the Air Corridor Monetization
تم إعداد هذا المنشور من قبل سنشري للاستشارات
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Introduction
Imagine skipping Dubai’s endless traffic, not by car, not by metro, but simply flying above them in an air taxi. It’s not just a futuristic thought anymore, the dream of air taxis is a fast-becoming reality. The UAE, which has consistently rocketed its economy by adapting and integrating with the latest technological advancements, appears to be at the forefront in utilizing air corridor routes. As more people settle in, there is a need to ease transport and infrastructure challenges to keep everyone moving smoothly. The authorities have already started carrying out multiple road-associated infrastructure projects to ease congestion and improve mobility for the growing population. Additionally, Dubai and Abu Dhabi have approved the rollout of pilot and test projects for drone delivery and air taxis.
Air Corridor Mapping –
UAE Leading in Urban Air Mobility
Even though many developed nations are pondering over the pros and cons of using drones and air taxis, the UAE has already begun mapping air corridors to provide these two services. Air corridor mapping refers to the creation of specific 3D flight routes for low-altitude airspace (typically below 1,500 feet). This is primarily done to roll out services, such as drone deliveries and surveillance, air taxis, and other urban air mobility-related services. The mapping aims to provide a smooth and seamless representation of the air corridor, thereby avoiding collisions, monitoring traffic control, and laying down clear, supportive laws to help the sector grow and scale smoothly.
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The UAE aims to map its aerial corridors and provide regulation over the next 18 to 24 months. For this purpose, the General Civil Aviation Authority and the Advanced Technology Research Council entities have come together. When it comes to urban air mobility, ensuring its safety and seamless adaptation is essential. With breakthroughs of new sub-technologies within AI and ML, it will further help create more reliable and trustworthy 3D maps, which eventually will make people more confident with this new way of moving around
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For the UAE, the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) is likely to reduce the overall traffic congestion that currently exists due to the large number of delivery vehicles and bikes. While air taxis can still be a costly affair, with only a small percentage of the population being able to afford them in the immediate future. Air taxis require significant infrastructure, specialized pilots, and high-end technologies, making them a more luxury transport. Drone deliveries, on the other hand, operate on a completely different scale. They’re smaller, requiring less infra, can be automated, and reduce the need for human involvement in every trip. The overall cost of delivery is expected to drop significantly once mass-scale operations are in place.
Monetization Aspect –
What Will the Revenue Streams for the UAE Look Like?
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Direct Revenue Streams
Includes the direct revenues booked from air taxi passenger tickets, cargo drone delivery fees, as well as the associated surcharges arising from the accompanying infrastructure. According to recent market reports, air taxis in Dubai are expected to cost around AED 400 for a short trip within the city. This is likely to rise to near AED 1500 for trips between Emirates. Companies like Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation have already launched pilot projects over here to start operations by the end of next year.
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Infrastructure Hosting
Most of the revenue in this space will come from core players like Ventiport and eVTOL (Electronic Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft) providers, through the fees they charge for flights and services
When it comes to drones, high-rise buildings and property owners can get involved by charging drone operators to use their rooftops or designated launch areas. This could mean faster deliveries and fewer bikes zipping through the streets. For people with a good launch pad on their buildings, it might just become an interesting source of passive income.
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Data Monetization – Evolution to Mobility as a Service Platform (MaaS)
The UAE is home to a very diverse set of demographics. Once these air mobility services have been rolled out, the end-user consumption pattern, as well as seasonal and cyclical usage patterns, can be proactively used by other providers and nations looking to introduce similar services in their own countries. A good example of a use case is a company in India or China analyzing the consumption patterns of Indian and Chinese population living in the UAE, to provide a specific, tailored service in their home states and cities. The UAE government can consider providing API licensing services, as well as urban air mobility cloud hosting services, to global players. Which basically means, by sharing anonymous data with companies globally, the UAE can monetize its experience, similar to how cities sell transport data to apps developers today.
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Tailored UAM-Based VIP Tourism Packages
Imagine a tourist or a VIP group travelling via an air taxi and exploring the congested lanes in the older parts of Dubai from above the sky. Likewise, for a film or an event commercial company, their main set items could probably be transported via drones on demand and to the area of their choice. It would alleviate peak-hour rush issues while commuting and traveling. For Dubai, this will most likely be a natural addition to its status as the VIP Luxury Tourism Hub.
Listed Companies with Exposure to UAE Urban Air Mobility
UAE Investors can consider the following stocks –
| Company | Ticker Code | Last Price | Market Cap | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joby Aviation | NYSE: JOBY | $8.52 | $7.20 Billion | The company has signed a definitive agreement with Dubai RTA to launch an air taxi by 2026 |
| Archer Aviation | NYSE: ACHR | $9.93 | $6.92 Billion | The company has entered into multiple agreements with key Abu Dhabi entities to provide air taxi services |
| EHang Holdings Limited | NASDAQ: EH | $16.96 | $1.30 Billion | Actively involved with local Abu Dhabi authorities to provide services in the eVTOL and drone delivery segment |
| Lilim NV | US OTC Pink Sheets: LILMF | $0.05 | $34.53 million | The local Dubai subsidiary is the primary authority for selling eVTOLs to other countries in the Middle East. The company is also collaborating with Dubai authorities to provide urban air mobility infrastructure and solutions. |
Conclusion:
UAE has always been the pioneer in futuristic technological advancement, and this time around its about air taxis. The country isn’t just building a new mode of transport; they’re developing an entire economy around it. Much like how ride-hailing platforms and food deliveries are part and parcel of our daily lives today, so will be air taxis, and the UAE has taken charge to execute that shift, and it might just be the next big thing.
لا تقدم شركة سنشري للإستشارات والتحليل المالي ش.ذ.م.م (الشركة) محتوى هذه المدونة، بما في ذلك أي أبحاث أو تحليلات أو آراء أو توقعات أو أي معلومات أخرى (يُشار إليها مجتمعةً باسم "المعلومات")، إلا لأغراض التسويق والتثقيف وإتاحة المعلومات العامة. ولا يُفسَّر ذلك على أنه نصيحة استثمارية أو توصية أو دعوة لشراء أو بيع أي أدوات مالية.
كما يجوز نشر هذه المعلومات عبر قنوات مختلفة، بما في ذلك موقع الشركة الإلكتروني، ومنصات الغير، والنشرات الإخبارية، والمواد التسويقية، ورسائل البريد الإلكتروني، ووسائل التواصل الاجتماعي، وتطبيقات المراسلة، والندوات الإلكترونية، وغيرها من وسائل التواصل. وبينما تسعى الشركة لضمان دقة المحتوى، فإنها لا تضمن اكتماله أو موثوقيته أو تحديثه في الوقت المناسب. وعليه، فأي قرارات تُتخذ بناءً على هذه المعلومات تكون على مسؤوليتك الشخصية. ولا تتحمل الشركة أي مسؤولية عن أي خسارة أو ضرر ناتج عن استخدامها.
ينطوي تداول المنتجات المالية على مخاطر كبيرة، بما لا يتناسب مع جميع المستثمرين. فيُرجى التأكد من وعيك التام بالمخاطر، وطلب الاستشارة المهنية المتخصصة إذا لزم الأمر.
يُرجى الاطلاع على بيان كشف المخاطر الشامل المتوفر على موقعنا الإلكتروني.
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ينطوي التداول في المنتجات المالية على مخاطر كبيرة. فالاعتماد على المشتقات المالية المتاحة للتداول خارح البورصة، مثل عقود الفروقات وتداول العملات الأجنبية (الفوركس) الفوري، قد يتسبب في خسائر تتجاوز قيمة الإيداعات الأولية، مما يجعلها غير ملائمة لجميع المستثمرين. فهذه الأدوات المالية المعقدة لا تمنح ملكية مباشرة للأصول الأساسية. لذا، ينبغي للمستثمرين الاحتراز عند تحديد أهدافهم الاستثمارية ومراعاة مستوى المخاطرة المتوقَع، واللجوء إلى الاستشارة المهنية المتخصصة عند الضرورة.
سنشري للإستشارات والتحليل المالي ش.ذ.م.م (الشركة)، شركة مرخّصة ومنظمة من هيئة الأوراق المالية والسلع في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، بموجب الترخيص رقم (20200000028) و(301044) لتولي أعمال الوساطة في الأسواق الدولية، وتداول المشتقات المالية والعملات المتاحة للتداول خارج البورصة في سوق التداول الفوري، بالإضافة إلى تقديم الخدمات الاستشارية والترويجية. تأسست الشركة بموجب قوانين دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، وهي مسجلة لدى دائرة التنمية الاقتصادية بدبي (رقم: 768189)، حيث يقع مكتبها المسجّل في 601، الطابق السادس، المبنى رقم 4، ميدان إعمار، وسط مدينة دبي، دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، ص.ب. 65777.
لا يُعرَض محتوى هذا الموقع الإلكتروني إلا لأغراض تعريفية تثقيفية بحتة، فلا يمثل عرضًا ولا توصيةً ولا دعوةً لشراء أو بيع أي أوراق مالية أو منتجات مالية.
لا تنوي الشركة استخدام أو توزيع منتجاتها وخدماتها في أي ولاية قضائية حيث يُشكِّل هذا الاستخدام أو التوزيع انتهاكًا للقوانين المحلية أو اللوائح التنظيمية.
