Flying in your drone

Tech January 7, 2016 11:00

- The Chinese company Ehang has developed a drone capable of carrying a human being. The futuristic vehicle seems to be the solution to the congestion problem. Though it may take years before the vehicle gets green light from the authorities.

         The Ehang 184 can be seen at CES technology fair in Las Vegas. Although the Chinese manufacturer drone domestically tested, CES visitors can self-managing transport has not seen flying. The 184 is still not approved for use by people in Las Vegas and strict rules for the use of drones.
The 184 has four propellers which can be folded so that the drone about the same floor space as a car. Ehang wants passengers drone in the next six months on the market. The company based in Guangzhou has plans for some sort of taxi service.

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According Ehang CEO Shang-wen Hsiao is not complicated to control the drone and is therefore no pilot's license required. Passengers can select a location on a display on a map after the drone flies around.
Many drones are made in China. The legislation includes the testing of drones in China is less stringent than for example in the United States. Partly because Chinese manufacturers as DJI become major players on the global market for consumer drones.