Lodd's Hili completes maiden Abu Dhabi flight, demonstrates in‑flight recharging and multi‑stop heavy‑lift capability

Lodd Autonomous's Hili, the UAE's first hybrid heavy‑cargo eVTOL, completed its maiden flight in Abu Dhabi during early flight trials and demonstrated in‑flight recharging and multi‑stop operations. The autonomous platform is optimised for hub‑to‑distribution middle‑mile missions, enabling quick turnarounds and high‑frequency cargo rotations.

Discovered 2025-11-14T11:59:28.211992-08:00 | 2025-11-14T11:59:28.211992-08:00

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  • Hili proved core operational capabilities — maiden flight, in‑flight recharging and multi‑stop operations — during its Abu Dhabi flight trials (see Abu Dhabi flight trials: https://hype.aero/?story=bfaff63c-1d69-469d-97fe-f3288093f011).
  • The aircraft is designed and marketed for hub‑to‑distribution middle‑mile cargo delivery, positioning it as a potential substitute for trucks and short‑haul aircraft on high‑frequency routes (see middle‑mile cargo delivery plans: https://hype.aero/?story=adef78af-08bc-4178-833a-b02c123638d5).
  • Hybrid heavy‑lift unmanned platforms are attracting defence and maritime interest, underscoring cross‑sector applications for logistics and resupply (see U.S. Navy selection of a hybrid‑electric heavy‑lift UAV: https://hype.aero/?story=4057637e-46f6-4e6c-b254-a8cf3e4d101a).

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