/data/photo/2022/04/09/62517812ce23c.jpg "First time on the air with passengers, these are the specifications of the EHang 216")
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Electric vehicle exhibition series Periklindo Electric Vehicle Show (PEVS) 2022 of JIExpo KemayoranJakarta, will be closed with a demo from flying taxi EHang 216Sunday (31/7/2022).
Flying taxi Without this driver, it has previously been tested to be flown. First, in November 2021 in Bali. Second, in Jakarta, in April 2022, in IIMS Hybrid 2022.
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In both trials, the EHang 216 brought by Prestige Aviation still airborne vertically only. Haven’t moved from one point to another, because at that time they still didn’t get a permit.
In addition, the EHang 216 test flight in Indonesia is still without passengers. This time, for the first time the flying taxi will fly with passengers on board PEVS 2022.
Of course, not a few are worried about the safety of the flying taxi. This is because the control is carried out remotely from the command and control center using a 4G or 5G wireless transmission channel as a communication channel.
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If you look at the specifications sheet, the EHang 216 is equipped with 16 propellers and 8 foldable arms. So, it can save parking area.
The Ehang 216 flying taxi underwent a demo flight in the Klungkung area, Bali, Friday (11/26/2021). –
In addition, this flying taxi also only requires an area of 5 square meters for parking. Because the dimensions are not too big, with a height of 1.77 meters and a width of 5.61 meters.
Regarding the carrying capacity or capacity, the EHang 216 can carry a maximum load of 220 kg with a two-passenger configuration.
The flying taxi that uses electric power is claimed to have a maximum speed of up to 130 km / h.
Prestige Image Motorcars introduces the EHang 216 passenger autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV).-
The ability to fly is also said to reach a height of 3,000 meters. The EHang 216 is claimed to be able to travel 35 kilometers in just 21 minutes.
In addition to the transportation of people, the EHang 216 is also considered more efficient for the transportation of goods or logistics.
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