Abu Dhabi, UAE — Nabat.ai, an Abu Dhabi–based environmental and sustainabilitycompany, has deployed the FlyFreely platform to support its growing use ofautonomous drones and AI powered platform in environmental management andrestoration projects around the World.
Nabat works with governments, corporates, and environmental consultancies tomanage ecosystems, restore degraded environments, and apply artificial intelligenceto environmental decision-making. Drones play a practical role in this work, enablingdata collection and monitoring over large and often remote areas while reducingground disturbance and operational emissions.
As Nabat’s activities have expanded, managing operations in a safe, compliant, andrepeatable way has become a core operational requirement.
Operational discipline behind environmental outcomes
According to Nabat, the selection of FlyFreely followed a structured review ofavailable platforms, led by its flight operations team. The emphasis was on tools that could support scale, accuracy, and traceability-attributes Nabat considers essential for environmental work where outcomes must be measured and verified.
“Our work is judged on results,” said Georges Ibrahim, Vice President of Operations at Nabat.ai. “Whether we are working with a government authority or a commercial partner, we need to demonstrate that our operations are controlled, efficient, and aligned with environmental objectives. That applies as much to how we fly as to the data we create.”
FlyFreely is now used by Nabat to manage key elements of its flight operations, including regulatory processes, operational approvals, fleet and pilot oversight, and compliance tracking. The platform is designed to adapt to different regulatory frameworks, an important consideration for organisations operating across multiple jurisdictions.
“For us, the value is practical,” said Stevie Van-De-Peer, Flight Operatoins Managerat Nabat.ai. “The platform reduces administrative overhead and allows our pilots and operations team to focus on flying safely and collecting high-quality data, rather than managing paperwork. That efficiency matters when projects are time-bound andenvironmentally sensitive.”
Supporting efficient, low-impact operations
FlyFreely, whose customers operate globally, is an operational enabler. Its focus ison helping organisations establish compliant drone operations quickly, whilereducing unnecessary administrative friction in ongoing deployments.
Nabat’s case, that means enabling uncrewed operations that are both environmentally responsible and operationally efficient.”
Cole noted that reducing bureaucracy is not only about speed, but also about sustainability. “Every extra layer of manual process has a cost-time, resources, and often emissions from inefficient operations. Well-designed aerial systems allow teams to plan better, fly fewer but more effective missions, and operate with greater confidence.”
Part of a broader sustainability and technology agenda
Nabat operates within Abu Dhabi’s advanced technology ecosystem, which invests in robotics, AI, and applied technologies. Within this framework, Nabat represents a sustainability-focused application of these capabilities, combining field operations with data and analytics. Operational governance and repeatability are seen as foundational to that strategy.
“Environmental impact cannot rely on ad-hoc operations,” Ibrahim said. “To be credible to regulators, customers, and investors, you need systems that demonstrate consistency, accountability, and control.”
Looking ahead
With FlyFreely embedded into its operational workflow, Nabat is preparing for further regional expansion and additional environmental use cases, particularly those requiring ongoing monitoring and data validation.
For FlyFreely, the collaboration reflects a growing demand for operational platforms that support uncrewed aviation as a routine and regulated activity.
As environmental monitoring and restoration increasingly depend on efficient systems for large scale impact, the partnership highlights a shift toward more disciplined, efficient, and environmentally conscious drone operations—where technology serves clearly defined outcomes.
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