EHang Shows Off Passenger Drone's Flight Successes

EHang plans to further improve the passenger experience and add an optional manual control so passengers with piloting experience can operate the AAV manually.

It also has developed and tested a two-seater craft that can carry up to 280kg.

In 2017, EHang was granted AS9100C certification. AS9100 is a widely adopted standardized aerospace industry quality management system.

EHang first unveiled the 184 at CES 2015.

The EHang 184's Specs
EHang earlier this year announced the following specs for the 184:

Automated flight, through a C&C Center;
Multiple backups for all flight systems, which would take over seamlessly in the event of failure;
A fail-safe system that automatically would evaluate the damage if any components were to malfunction or if there were damage in-flight, and determine whether the AAV should land to ensure passenger safety;
Multiple sets of sensors for the flight control systems to provide a constant stream of real time data;
Multiple independent flight control systems that automatically would plot the fastest and safest route;
Encrypted communications systems;
Vertical takeoff and landing;
Foldable design, making the AAV is no larger than a consumer car;
100 percent battery operated;
Tablet console for passengers to input commands;
Built-in air conditioner;
LTE network;
Weight -- 260kg;
Flight speed -- 100kph;
Cruising altitude -- 500m;
Cruising duration above sea level -- 25 minutes;
Battery charging time -- 1 hour; and
Rated payload -- 100kg