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With the Ehang 216-S, Flying Taxis will Become a Reality

Multymeter.comTechnology: The Ehang 216-S is a flying taxi that received certification to carry passengers for the first time in the world. The Type Certificate was officially issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).

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This certification of the Ehang 216-S brought to Indonesia by Prestige Aviation shows that the design of the Ehang 216-S model meets the safety standards and airworthiness requirements of the CAAC. This means that this flying taxi meets the requirements for commercial passenger operations.

The Ehang 216-S is the first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) unmanned aircraft to receive this certification. This certification not only sets the benchmark for innovative eVTOL airworthiness certification in China and abroad, but also constitutes a historic milestone for UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) operations.

The following are the specifications of the Ehang 216-S flying taxi:

○ Capacity: 2 persons + 240 kg of cargo
○ Dimensions: 6.9 x 2.6 x 2.9 meters
○ Weight: 420 kilograms
○ Engines: 16 electric motors, each with an output of 15 kW.
○ Battery: 100 kWh
○ Maximum speed: 130 km/h
○ Mileage: 30 kilometres
○ Control system: Autonomous


The Ehang 216-S is an autonomous aerial vehicle (UAV) equipped with 16 electric motors. This flying taxi can fly at a maximum speed of 130 kilometres per hour and cover a distance of 30 kilometres. The Ehang 216-S is capable of carrying two people and cargo weighing up to 240 kilograms.

The Ehang 216-S received type certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) on 13 October 2023. This certification indicates that the Ehang 216-S complies with CAAC safety standards and airworthiness requirements.

These are some of the key features of the Ehang 216-S:

○ Autonomous: The Ehang 216-S is fully autonomous, so no pilot is required.
○ Safe: The Ehang 216-S is equipped with several safety features, including an emergency landing system.
○ Environmentally friendly: The Ehang 216-S uses electric power, making it more environmentally friendly than motorised vehicles.


It is expected that the Ehang 216-S can be a new, more efficient and environmentally friendly transport solution.***

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