The UAE Govt summit 2014 is underway in Dubai and the drone project was unveiled by Mohammed al-Gergawi, a minister of cabinet affairs.
“The UAE will try to deliver its government services through drones. This is the first project of its kind in the world,” Gergawi said, according to Reuters news agency.The battery-operated vehicle, about half a meter across, resembles a butterfly with a top compartment that can carry small parcels. Colored white and emblazoned with the UAE flag, the drone is propelled by four rotors, according to Reuters.Services would initially include delivery of identity cards, driving licenses and other permits, the news agency reported.The drone service could be introduced across the UAE within a year, Gergawi said, adding that the vehicles would be tested for durability and efficiency in Dubai for six months.
