The Chinese company "EHang" decided to manufacture an unmanned aircraft that can work as a taxi. The new plane, "E Hang 184", looks like a plane from outer space with its strange shape and its four small helicopters on its sides. But one can only know its features after entering the cockpit, as the new plane does not need a pilot to drive it, but can pilot, fly and land through remote control.
The company said that the automatic pilot of the aircraft works well, accurately and reliably in the conduct of flights for the aircraft, at least for low flights and for short distances.
The new aircraft, such as the "Octocopter", carries four small twin helicopters spread over four wings. When the plane is landing, the wings can be folded, the plane can be raised and transported via a small car, as reported by the "Business Insider" website. According to the manufacturer, the plane can avoid various emergencies, and the company says about this, adding: "E Hang 184" can, in emergency situations, rely on only one wing to fly in the event of failure of the wings and other helicopters.
As for the customer, what he has to do when using the flying taxi is to board the plane and give the destination he wants to go to on the plane computer. And then the plane begins the journey, and the customer only has to enjoy it.
The Chinese manufacturer stated that the cabin of the flying taxi is equipped with a ventilation and cooling system, and the plane has a space for bags. However, the plane cannot transport heavy customers, and the weight of the customer with his bags must not exceed 100 kilograms. As for the plane itself, it weighs no more than 200 kilograms, and its length reaches five meters. The plane's battery is enough to fly for 23 minutes at a speed of about 100 km / h.
Z.A.B. / mk (DW)