Microavia in Khaleej Times: How UAE-Made Drones Are Redefining Security and Innovation
Enrique Plaza Baez, CEO of Microavia, spoke with Khaleej Times about the ways UAE-built autonomous drones are changing infrastructure security through instant threat detection, high-precision thermal imaging, and 98% uptime. Designed for extreme environments and fully integrated with local airspace systems, these drones are becoming vital for border security, oil & gas, energy networks, and smart cities — with global export contracts already underway.
Enrique Plaza Baez, CEO of Microavia
ROI from day one: AI drones focus on incident prevention and real-time decision support
- Traditional ROI metrics were designed for tools managed by humans. But Microavia drones are unmanned. We eliminated standby costs, downtime, and the need for full flight crews. What we’re offering isn’t just automation — it’s intelligent automation that scales, learns, and outperforms.Enrique Plaza BaezCEO of Microavia, for Khaleej Times
Microavia drone systems provide proactive insight, incident preparedness, and continuous decision support. For example, one drone mission identified suspicious thermal activity 18 hours before a scheduled human patrol, highlighting the transformative impact of intelligent automation.
Security response under 30 seconds through drone-in-a-box
In one real-life case, Microavia’s autonomous drones prevented a nighttime security breach by detecting movement, capturing thermal imagery, and preventing a security breach all within 30 seconds and without human patrol on the site.
Security response under 30 seconds through drone-in-a-box
In one real-life case, Microavia’s autonomous drones prevented a nighttime security breach by detecting movement, capturing thermal imagery, and preventing a security breach all within 30 seconds and without human patrol on the site.
- We’re talking about 98% uptime, thermal imaging, high-resolution EO zoom, and AI target classification all working together — without a pilot, without delay.Enrique Plaza BaezCEO of Microavia, for Khaleej Times
Built for Gulf terrain: heat-resistant, dust-proof, and wind-proof drones
Engineered from the ground up for the Gulf region, Microavia drone-in-a-box solutions are operational in extreme temperatures from -35°C to 60°C. The docking stations are dustproof, climate-controlled, and corrosion-resistant, ensuring round-the-clock reliability even in desert and coastal environments.
Engineered from the ground up for the Gulf region, Microavia drone-in-a-box solutions are operational in extreme temperatures from -35°C to 60°C. The docking stations are dustproof, climate-controlled, and corrosion-resistant, ensuring round-the-clock reliability even in desert and coastal environments.
Full integration with the UAE airspace, and smart city platforms
The UAE offers fast-track registration and centralized governance, enabling scalable drone operations that surpass global standards. Built for compliance, Microavia’s platforms are already integrated with local airspace systems and are compatible with initiatives such as Dubai's real-time 3D mapping and Abu Dhabi’s digital infrastructure.
Export-ready drone tech positions UAE as a global security supplier
With a local drone market valued at $122 million and growing, the UAE is emerging as a hub for advanced autonomous technologies. Microavia is proud to participate in this shift, exporting AI-enabled platforms developed and assembled entirely within the Emirates. This commitment to regional innovation strengthens global confidence and positions the UAE as a key player in the international defense and security supply chain.
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