Commercial Drone Factory in UAE: Producing Drones Capable of Feeding Fish, Detecting Palm Tree Diseases
In the heart of Dubai, a pioneering drone manufacturer named EANAN operates the UAE's first commercial drone factory. This innovative company is making waves in the industry, producing versatile drones with 85% locally made components.
At the helm of EANAN is Al Marzooqi, who brings 15 years of experience from the water and power sector to his new passion for unmanned aerial systems. His vision is to establish EANAN as the beating heart of drone innovation in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) within the next five years.
EANAN's factory at Dubai South is where the drones are assembled with precision. The company's operations extend beyond drone manufacturing, with in-house design, assembly, and production of batteries, 3D-printing components, shaping landing gear tubes, and painting drones.
One of EANAN's flagship models is the Ghaith Feeder Seeder Drone, which serves dual purposes: automating fish feeding in aquaculture and seeding agriculture, even in challenging terrains like mountainous areas. Other applications include detecting diseases in palm trees, methane leaks in gas pipelines, and heavy lifting with drones like the Sa'faar and the Rikaz.
EANAN is also collaborating with a US aerospace firm to co-develop a bladeless vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, with models planned for both logistics and air taxi use. The company's innovative spirit is further demonstrated by their long-term project to develop a hydrogen-powered detonation engine aimed at launching micro-satellites into orbit from drones.
EANAN's ambitions extend beyond the UAE. They plan to export their drones to international markets, including India and the Maldives. In India, EANAN aims to replace traditional animal-based delivery in remote mountains with drones capable of carrying 40kg payloads. In the Maldives, the Khattaf, a modular last-mile delivery drone, will be tested for transporting fresh produce between islands.
EANAN's commitment to innovation is reflected in their strategic alliances, such as the one with Embention for unmanned aircraft growth in the UAE, supported by joint investment. The company has also signed agreements with several entities, including Dubai Future Foundation, Dubai Air Navigation Services, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, and Dubai University.
EANAN has been recognised by the Ministry of Economy as one of the UAE's top future companies. Al Marzooqi, who earned master's degrees in entrepreneurial leadership and innovation and change management, is steering EANAN towards its goal of inspiring new innovators and positioning the UAE as a global leader in commercial and industrial drones.
The OptoSky platform, developed by EANAN, uses a high-spectral camera to assess plant health and detect diseases such as palm tree blight before they spread. The Sky VTOL methane detector, another EANAN product, is designed for the oil and gas industry to fly over pipelines and pinpoint leaks through thermal imaging.
As EANAN continues to push the boundaries of drone technology, it's clear that their factory in Dubai South will play a crucial role in shaping the future of drone innovation, not just in the GCC, but globally.
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