WENCHENG, China - Air taxi company EHang Holdings in China took passengers on demonstration flights in its EH216-S pilotless electric flying vehicle. The flights took place as part of the tourism initiative called Low-Altitude Tourism in Wencheng, according to EHang, Chuck Martin reports for IOT World Today.
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3 July 2024 -EHang in Guanzhou, China announced that the company delivered 27 EH216-S passenger-carrying pilotless aircraft to Wencheng County Transportation Development Group Co., Ltd. in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province.
On 22 June, the EH216-S pilotless electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft completed its passenger-carrying debut flight in Wencheng, marking the start of the "Low-Altitude Tourism in Wencheng" cultural tourism initiative. During the event, the EH216-S transported multiple passengers on a low-altitude sightseeing tour over Tianding Lake at the Baizhangji Fall & Feiyun Lake Scenic Resort, showcasing Wencheng's natural beauty.
A dedicated takeoff and landing site and supporting amenities for the EH216-S have been established at the scenic resort. The urban air mobility operation center and supporting infrastructure will gradually be set up in other areas of Wencheng. These developments are in preparation for launching EH216-S aerial sightseeing services, setting a benchmark for low-altitude cultural tourism.
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