The Future of Passenger Drones: A Comprehensive Guide to the Latest Developments and Trends

The EHang AAV passenger drone technology design concept is superior to traditional manned aircraft. It follows three principles: full redundancy for security, an autonomous pilot, and centralized control by the intelligent command-and control center. This eco-friendly and intelligent low-altitude passenger-grade autonomous aerial vehicle provides a low-altitude short-and-medium-haul transportation solution for the future intelligent transportation.

The Future Drone Technology

Autonomous flight technology eliminates any possibility of malfunction or failure caused by human error. Passengers can relax and enjoy their journey without worrying about operating or controlling the aircraft. The user will be provided with multiple options for flight routes after a survey of the route. EHang uses high-speed wireless communication channels such as 4G/5G to communicate with the command and control center. This allows for remote control of aircrafts and real-time data transmission.

The traditional infrastructure of a large airport or runway, is no longer required.

EHang AAV reduces environmental damage caused by emissions using electric power. In two hours, the aircraft can be charged to 100%. The charging devices are able to communicate with the Battery Management System of the aircraft in real-time.

EHang Command-and Control Center is equipped with an intuitive AAV Command-and-Control system which provides five core functions: monitoring, dispatching and controlling, early warning, and central management.

Passenger Drones Incorporate Safety Systems

Fail-Safe is a safety system that provides multiple-redundant plans of protection. The system is able to monitor every airborne device, acquiring its health status and operating status. It then sends the information back into the command and control system. If there is any abnormality, the algorithm will select and execute the smoothest route to take the passenger safely to their destination.

There are hundreds of test subjects including static tests, load ground tests, load flight tests, durability and reliability testing, environmental test, interference test etc. Under all types of adverse conditions, such as high/low temperatures, high humidity levels, salt sprays, typhoons, and rainstorms. EHang was awarded the certificate AS9100D International Aerospace & Aviation Quality Management System Standard.