Chinese aviation company EHang Holdings has started test flights of passenger drones at Colombo Port City ahead of an official demonstration on 11 November, Newswire reported.
The trials are part of preparations to introduce electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft in Sri Lanka. The first aircraft, reportedly capable of carrying two passengers, has arrived in the country under a pilot project. The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka has held discussions with EHang Holdings and government officials on introducing the technology.
According to the Ministry of Defence, the demonstration will showcase how passenger drones could improve urban air mobility and provide new travel experiences for tourists. Authorities are also assessing whether the aircraft can be used for emergency medical transportation and cargo deliveries to remote areas.
