Revolutionizing Urban Travel: EHang’s EH216-S Pilotless eVTOL Makes Historic Debut Flight Over Shanghai’s Skyline

EHang Holdings Limited, a leader in Urban Air Mobility, recently showcased its new pilotless passenger drone, the EH216-S, during a trial flight in downtown Shanghai. This successful demonstration highlighted the drone’s potential for convenience, safety, and eco-friendliness in urban environments.

The flight took place over the Huangpu River, where the eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) vehicle began regular trial operations from Longhua Airport. This initiative is a step toward making air taxis a reality in major cities, paving the way for commercial use in Shanghai.

Longhua Airport is unique as it serves the downtown area of Shanghai and includes an airspace where various low-altitude activities can take place, such as tourism and logistics. The flight demonstrated the EH216-S’s fit for urban sightseeing and laid groundwork for its future use as an air taxi in the Yangtze River Delta region.

The EH216-S used for this flight was delivered to Shanghai Hynfar Aviation Co., Ltd., which focuses on eVTOL operations. Together with EHang and other partners, Hynfar Aviation will expand air mobility services across the region, aiming to create new air taxi models for urban transport.

According to the Action Plan for the Low-Altitude Economy in Shanghai (2024-2027), the goal is to develop over 100 flight service applications that cover logistics, emergency response, smart city management, and passenger transport by 2027. This plan positions Shanghai as a central hub for air mobility innovation.

EHang’s COO, Mr. Zhao Wang, emphasized the significance of the EH216-S, calling it a game-changer for urban transportation. As cities advance in low-altitude economic development, EHang’s eVTOLs will likely play a crucial role in transforming urban travel.

About EHang

EHang is committed to providing safe and eco-friendly air mobility solutions. Their flagship product, the EH216-S, has made history by receiving all necessary certifications from Chinese authorities for pilotless flight. EHang strives to lead the way in urban air mobility and make flying an everyday experience for people in smart cities.