China’s cities may see ‘flying taxis’ as soon as three years, aviation company Ehang predicts

China’s cities may see ‘flying taxis’ as soon as three years, aviation company Ehang predicts


Key Points
  • Ehang earlier this week said it was the first in the world to obtain a certificate for operating a pilotless aerial vehicle that can carry humans.
  • The certification clears the way for flying taxis to become a viable method of transportation in some Chinese cities over the next three to five years.
  • Analysts and researchers say the certification shows how China is a leading innovator in the future of transportation and mobility.



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