Visions of autonomous, passenger drones flitting across futuristic cityscapes are still riding a fine line between reality and sci-fi. However, with companies such as EHang and Sikorsky leading the charge, that future may be closer than we think; but the first, aerial baby steps towards a real-world, air taxi service will likely take the form of manned flights. Enter Joby … [Read more...] about Joby Aviation Inks Major Deal to Snag Parking Spots for Urban Air Taxis
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EHang Takes Flight in Japan: Passenger Drones, Flying Cars by 2023 [VIDEO]
EHang 216 AAV Conducted Trial Flights in Japan EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (“EHang” or the “Company”) has announced that the EHang 216, the company's flagship model, has been tested successfully in Japan. The successful unmanned and autonomous trial served to "showcase safe, autonomous, eco-friendly urban air mobility (“UAM”) solutions," says an EHang press … [Read more...] about EHang Takes Flight in Japan: Passenger Drones, Flying Cars by 2023 [VIDEO]
Ehang’s New Passenger Drone Designed for Long-Range, Intercity Transportation
EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH), announces a new electric autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV): the VT-30, a long range passenger drone designed for inter-city transportation. Publicly traded EHang has taken passenger drones to the skies all over the world. EHang has active projects in emergency response and aerial tourism in China, and extensive pilot programs in Korea and … [Read more...] about Ehang’s New Passenger Drone Designed for Long-Range, Intercity Transportation
EHang Stock Rises on Successful Tests, New Partnership Rumors
News and Commentary. One of few publicly traded drone companies, EHang stock has risen significantly in the last month - and it's reached the attention of the broader investment community, as even newsletter Motley Fool weighs in on why the stock has been doing so well. The rise in EHang stock might be less of a mystery to the drone industry. EHang has gone from … [Read more...] about EHang Stock Rises on Successful Tests, New Partnership Rumors
Advanced Air Mobility: Air Taxis, Cargo Shuttles, and More Predicted to Create More than 280,000 Jobs
A recent report by the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and global consulting firm Deloitte predicts that the US advanced air mobility market could reach $115B by 2035 and create 280,000 jobs - if it's handled right. “Advanced Air Mobility: Can the U.S. Afford to Lose the Race?” says that the new industry is "predicted to become mainstream in the 2030's" and that "U.S. … [Read more...] about Advanced Air Mobility: Air Taxis, Cargo Shuttles, and More Predicted to Create More than 280,000 Jobs
