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EHang completes the first trial flights of its 216 AAV in Beijing

Jason Pritchard24 February 2021

EHang has successfully completed the first trial flights of its flagship two-seater 216 aerial autonomous vehicles (AAV) in Beijing, China. The flights represents the first time a passenger-grade AAV has flown over the country's capital city, wh...

EHang addresses additional allegations in Wolfpack Research report and intends to pursue legal action

Jason Pritchard22 February 2021

EHang has released additional details in response to allegations made in a report published by Wolfpack Research last week, and says it is in the process of taking legal action against the activist short-seller. The Guangzhou-based company descri...

EHang refutes claims in Wolfpack Research report; provides update on new facility site in Yunfu

Jason Pritchard19 February 2021

EHang has released pictures showing the development of its new manufacturing site in Yunfu City, China, and says production of its aerial autonomous vehicles (AAVs) is expected to start in Q2 2021. With a total gross floor area of 24,000 square ...

EHang releases details of its new AAV for short to medium-haul logistics missions

Jason Pritchard30 September 2020

EHang has unveiled a logistics version of its flagship 216 autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV), which is being developed for short to medium-haul missions in urban and rural areas. Known as the EHang 216L, it will have a 200kg payload capacity, which...

Autoflight announces its V400 eVTOL and outlines future product roadmap

Jason Pritchard14 September 2020

eVTOL developer Autoflight has unveiled its V400 'Albatross' aircraft for air logistics, as well as details about its product roadmap which includes concepts for Urban Air Mobility. The company made the announcement at the 2020 World UAV Conferen...

EHang reveals details about a new, long-range eVTOL concept in call about Q2 2020 financial results

Jason Pritchard26 August 2020

EHang has said it is working on a new autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) with a flight range of more than 100km - which will offer greater distances than its current two-seater model, the 216. Although no further details were revealed in the call ab...

EHang becomes latest partner to join Ambular project and help develop eVTOL air ambulance

Jason Pritchard21 August 2020

EHang has been selected to join the Ambular, the international project which is currently developing a flying ambulance for medical emergency missions. The Chinese firm will contribute hardware such as rotors and motors to help drive research and...

EHang launches new version of 216 AAV as a new aerial firefighting solution

Jason Pritchard4 August 2020

EHang has announced the launch of a new version of its 216 aerial autonomous vehicle (AAV), which has been specifically designed for tackling fires in high-rise buildings - demonstrating the company's ability to commercialise its technology for vari...

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