China-based EHang, the passenger drone company that went public last year, has announced first quarter results. Despite the global pandemic, EHang showed year over year revenue growth. The company is also broadening it's applications: in addition to emergency response operations revealed in the current crisis, EHang recently received certification from the Chinese government … [Read more...] about EHang Passenger Drone Company Q1 Revenue, Cargo Delivery Trials
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EHang Earns Chinese Approval for Passenger Drone Testing
Passenger drone manufacturer EHang obtained the world’s first commercial license from the Chinese government to test a passenger-grade drone. Company officials say this makes the Chinese startup “the world’s first [autonomous aerial vehicle] company approved by a national aviation authority to carry out commercial pilot operation for the category of 330-pound-plus air logistics … [Read more...] about EHang Earns Chinese Approval for Passenger Drone Testing
A Passenger Drone Hotel: EHang and LN Holdings Make it a Reality
Urban air mobility pioneers EHang (Nasdaq:EH) have partnered with LN Holdings, a tourism platform and hotel development group, to create the world's first passenger drone hotel. Guests may have the opportunity to travel by EHang's iconic passenger drone for both transport and aerial tourism at the new hotel. The passenger drone hotel is a brilliant way to showcase automated … [Read more...] about A Passenger Drone Hotel: EHang and LN Holdings Make it a Reality
EHang Demonstrates Passenger Drones for Emergency Response
EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) introduced passenger drones to the world several years ago, with the most talked-about prototype at the 2016 CES. Since then, the company has successfully developed the fully autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology platform. Now, EHang has successfully demonstrated the use of passenger drones for emergency response - a stunning … [Read more...] about EHang Demonstrates Passenger Drones for Emergency Response
Drone Taxi: Lilium Soars with $240 Funding Round
Munich-based aviation startup Lilium is soaring higher today with a funding boost of $240 million. The internal funding round is led by Tencent, with Atomico, Freigeist and LGT participating. The funding will fuel Lilium’s development and production of the Lilium Jet, an all-electric, VTOL passenger drone . According to a company press release, Lilium plans to operate … [Read more...] about Drone Taxi: Lilium Soars with $240 Funding Round