Autonomous Flying Taxi for 285,000 Dollar!

⚡Man-carrying autonomous drone manufacturer #EHang announced that it will offer the first vehicle of flying flights, called EH216-S, at a price of 2.39 million yuan (~285,000 $).

🔋The two-person drone promises a range of 30 kilometers with a load of 260 kg (people + luggage) and a fully charged battery. The vehicle flies completely autonomously. The drone reaches a speed of 130 km/h. It will start taking orders in China on April 1, 2024.

🟢The flying taxi started in touristic operations in China. It also has a version that can deliver useful cargo to military base areas and carry cargo within the city. The company is also using this solution in equipment for offshore wind turbines and humanitarian response services in some parts of China, such as Norway.