by Benson Agoha | Technology
EHang, a Chinese company that produces Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), unveiled Thursday a new low altitude drone, they hope would solve problems associated with air-accidents. It a major product highlight at CES, Consumer Technology Association.
EHang 184 is the world's first electric, personal Autonomous Aerial Vehicle (AAV) that the manufacturer say will achieve humanity's long-standing dream of easy, everyday flight for short-to-medium distances.
It is a human-sized drone designed to be able to hold at least one person. It comes with comfortable seating and air-conditioning, the producers say.
The development of EHang 184 began in 2013, and between 2014 and today's launch it has raised about $50M in venture funding.
They plan to have it flying around in 2016.
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| * The Ehang 184 on display at CES. (Credit: via Twitter) |
EHang, a Chinese company that produces Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), unveiled Thursday a new low altitude drone, they hope would solve problems associated with air-accidents. It a major product highlight at CES, Consumer Technology Association.
EHang 184 is the world's first electric, personal Autonomous Aerial Vehicle (AAV) that the manufacturer say will achieve humanity's long-standing dream of easy, everyday flight for short-to-medium distances.
It is a human-sized drone designed to be able to hold at least one person. It comes with comfortable seating and air-conditioning, the producers say.
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| * The Ehang 184 in compressed state. (Credit: via Mashable) |
But whereas it has now solved that has been a major hindrance to the commercial deployment of light drones, it has also created a a whole new set of worry for regulators to work on.
Specically, this drone is classified along with flying cars, many of which have been developed but are not yet commercially deployed. Will the EHANG184 be different?
Specically, this drone is classified along with flying cars, many of which have been developed but are not yet commercially deployed. Will the EHANG184 be different?
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In terms of altitude, the manufacturer said it is a low altitude drone, designed and developed with safety in mind, considering the accidents that inspired its development.
It has been subjected to strict testing by a group of engineers who trouble-shooter and reloaded the equipment.
But will this solve air-accidents? The manufacturers hope so. How will air routes be mapped so that their deployment will not cause mid-air collisions.
It has been subjected to strict testing by a group of engineers who trouble-shooter and reloaded the equipment.
But will this solve air-accidents? The manufacturers hope so. How will air routes be mapped so that their deployment will not cause mid-air collisions.
Watch Video 2:
The development of EHang 184 began in 2013, and between 2014 and today's launch it has raised about $50M in venture funding.
Co-founder of the company, Yifang (Derrick) Xiong, said they plan to take for a world tour to United States, China, Europe, New Zealand to show people around how the product can change their lives.
They plan to have it flying around in 2016.
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