The Chinese company Ehang successfully tests its electric 'taxi cab'

in #technology6 years ago

The so-called Ehang 180, an autonomous flying vehicle created by the Chinese company Ehang, successfully completed the flight tests with one and two passengers on board. Among those who enjoyed the advantages of this new drone-type vehicle were some of the company's leaders, such as its CEO, Huazhi Hu, and another 40 official representatives from the province of Canton.

Ehang 180 is completely electric and is equipped with several engines equipped with parallel propellers. It is the first autonomous air vehicle with a person on board can reach a speed of up to 130 kilometers per hour, is also able to withstand strong winds and withstand adverse weather conditions.

In turn, the company has developed and tested a model capable of transporting two people and a total weight of 280 kilograms, according to a communication published by Ehang on the PR Newswire portal.

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