Look out, Uber and Airbus, two companies already on record as seriously involved in efforts to offer pilotless drones to transport people around urban areas. Enter the city of Dubai’s transportation agency, which this week announced plans to offer rides aboard computer-operated drones around the Middle Eastern city beginning this July. Dubai’s head of transportation said the city has already been testing the UAV around the city.
Dubai Expects Pilotless Drones by Summer
Key Takeaways:
- Dubai's transportation agency plans to launch a computer-operated drone taxi service in the city starting July.
- The service will use the Chinese-made Ehang 184, an electric, single-passenger drone capable of trips up to 31 miles at 61 mph.
- Passengers will summon the drone taxis via a smartphone app, and the vehicles include a fail-safe system for emergency landings.
Key takeaways sponsored by Aviator Pro | Start Your Training ->
See a mistake? Contact us.
