Chinese aviation regulators have officially licensed domestic operators to operate unmanned aerial taxis for commercial purposes for the first time. This news could herald a new era in the field of air transport.
About passenger drones
The approved EH216-S model is an unmanned aerial vehicle capable of carrying two passengers. Its maximum speed is 130 km / h, and the flight range is 35 km. The device meets all technical and safety standards for commercial use.
Low-altitude economy
China has been taking a series of measures in recent months to rapidly develop the low-altitude air transport sector. This sector is not limited to passenger transportation, but also includes technologies such as cargo transportation, airships and flying cars.
According to Chen Bolin, vice president of the low-altitude economy department of the China Information Association, the development of this sector will give new impetus to the growth of the country's economy.
Figures and economic projections
According to the Hurun Research Group, by 2025, the total value of China's low-altitude economy is expected to reach 1.5 trillion yuan ($207 billion). By 2035, this figure could increase to 2.5 trillion yuan.
The introduction of flying taxis could be one of the revolutionary changes in the transportation sector in China. This will not only optimize the urban transport system, but also create new jobs and business opportunities in the air transport sector. Now, only time will tell how popular and practical this innovative technology will be.
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