While traditional methods of cleaning still offer greater flexibility and detail in some areas, RTA noted the drone solution presents an exciting starting point for future refinement<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Dubai, drones are used for many purposes such as\u00a0putting out fires in high-rise buildings,\u00a0monitoring traffic, and\u00a0delivering essential items,\u00a0among others. Now, they are also being deployed to clean Dubai Metro and Tram stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Keolis MHI (the operator and maintainer of Dubai Metro and operator Dubai Tram) announced on Tuesday an initiative deploying drones to clean the facades of Dubai metro and tram stations. \u201cThis is part of (our) commitment to exploring future-ready solutions that enhance safety, optimise resources, and support environmental goals,\u201d RTA said in a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Using drones means fewer manpower would be required to keep the exterior of metro and tram stations clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to RTA, Dubai Metro \u201ctraditionally requires up to 15 personnel per station. The drone-based solution operates with a smaller team of eight people \u2014 significantly reducing manpower needs to more than 50 per cent and minimising potential risks associated with working at height or in complex access areas. The technology provides efficient solution in comparison with the conventional system.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mohammed Al Ameeri, director of maintenance at RTA\u2019s Rail Agency noted that drones boost safety as they “reduce the need for workers to be exposed to high-risk areas, while using less water per station which is a meaningful contribution to our environmental strategy.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RTA, however, reassured that while drones will boost efficiency and and safety, they will not replace human personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTrialing drone-based facade cleaning is a step towards smarter maintenance practices that reduce environmental impact and safeguard worker well-being, fully aligned with our strategy to transform mobility services across the city,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis trial supports the broader vision of Dubai\u2019s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to transform public transport through innovation, efficiency, and sustainability,\u201d added Keolis COO Vikas Sardana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019re proud to support RTA\u2019s strategic objectives and Dubai\u2019s vision of a smart, sustainable city through this partnership. We believe innovation begins with curiosity and courage, and this trial produced adequate results that bring us closer to a safer, smarter, and more sustainable transit system for the people of Dubai,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While traditional methods of cleaning still offer greater flexibility and detail in some areas, RTA noted the drone solution presents an exciting starting point for future refinement. RTA and Keolis MHI said they are \u201cevaluating opportunities to blend both approaches for a hybrid model that balances sustainability, effectiveness, and operational efficiency.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fonte: Khaleej Time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Published: 13 May 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" While traditional methods of cleaning still offer greater flexibility and detail in some areas, RTA noted the drone solution presents an exciting starting point for future refinement In Dubai, drones are used for many purposes such as\u00a0putting out fires in high-rise buildings,\u00a0monitoring traffic, and\u00a0delivering essential items,\u00a0among others. Now, they are also being deployed to clean […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":28265,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[2204,2202,2203,2200,2201],"class_list":["post-28264","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-drones-in-urban-infrastructure","tag-dubai-metro-station-innovation","tag-public-transport-automation-uae","tag-rta-drone-technology-dubai","tag-smart-cleaning-solutions-dubai"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28264","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28264"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28264\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28265"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28264"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28264"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28264"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}