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
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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
Passenger Drones Should Benefit the Disabled Community: But Will They? The Need for Inclusivity
Urban air mobility (UAM) could provide a major benefit for the disabled community. A new white paper from Aerobility and CIVATAglobal says the industry must be inclusive from the outset to realize that goal as passenger drones are introduced. While the concept of integrating air taxis, drone taxis, passenger drones, or flying cars into community transportation systems may … [Read more...] about Passenger Drones Should Benefit the Disabled Community: But Will They? The Need for Inclusivity
Uber Elevate Sells to Joby Aviation: The Advance of Air Taxis and Urban Air Mobility
Uber Elevate, Uber's urban air mobility (UAM) initiative, has been acquired by Joby Aviation. Joby Aviation is a developer of an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) passenger aircraft. As part of the deal, Uber has invested a further $75 million in Joby. While Joby has to date operated without fanfare, a press release announces that the deal brings Joby … [Read more...] about Uber Elevate Sells to Joby Aviation: The Advance of Air Taxis and Urban Air Mobility
Passenger Drones in Korea: EHang 216’s Flight Tour Takes Off [VIDEO]
With heavy government support, EHang's flight tour is one more step towards the full integration of passenger drones in Korea. Chinese manufacturer EHang, a leader in autonomous aerial vehicles (AAV) has announced that its two-seater passenger-grade AAV, the EHang 216, has now completed flights in three Korean locations - Seoul, Daegu, and Jeju Island. "This flight tour … [Read more...] about Passenger Drones in Korea: EHang 216’s Flight Tour Takes Off [VIDEO]
