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Dubai Ports Authority Launches Region’s First Smart Drone System to Enhance Port Safety and Sustainability
The Dubai Ports Authority (DPA), part of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, has unveiled Port Eye, the region’s first autonomous drone and AI-powered monitoring system designed to improve port safety, infrastructure inspections, and environmental compliance across Dubai’s maritime zones.
The system integrates autonomous drones equipped with 4K thermal imaging cameras and environmental sensors into a centralized smart network. This setup delivers real-time visual feeds, advanced analytics, and remote monitoring capabilities, significantly reducing the need for manual inspections in high-risk environments.
Captain Ibrahim Al Blooshi, Executive Director of the DPA, said the system marks a “quantum leap” in Dubai’s maritime digital transformation. According to Al Blooshi, Port Eye has reduced inspection times from four hours to under one hour, improving operational efficiency by more than 60 percent.
The drones can autonomously detect ship emissions and monitor marine pollution using onboard sensors that measure sulfur oxides (SOx), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and other environmental indicators. Data collected is streamed to a 3D interactive dashboard at DPA’s command center, allowing for immediate response and predictive maintenance.
The project aligns with the UAE’s Green Agenda 2030 and Net Zero 2050 goals, offering a scalable model for port sustainability and compliance with international environmental standards.
Photo credits: Government of Dubai Media Office
Alexander Agafiev Macambira is former tech contributing writer for Forbes Monaco.
Alexander Agafiev Macambira
