Sri Lanka Conducts First Passenger Drone Trial - Rediff

Sri Lanka has taken a significant leap into the future of transportation by successfully conducting its first official trial of an electric-powered passenger drone, the Chinese-made EHang E216, at Colombo Port City.Key PointsSri Lanka conducted its first official trial of an electric-powered passenger drone on Wednesday.The trial involved a Chinese-made EHang E216 aircraft, capable of carrying two passengers.Aviation Minister Anura Karunatilaka experienced a ride in the drone, which can take off and land vertically.This trial is an initial step towards introducing commercial passenger drone services in the country.The government is currently developing regulations for future commercial drone operations.Sri Lanka on Wednesday conducted its first official trial of an electric-powered passenger drone at Colombo Port City, using a Chinese-made EHang E216 electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft capable of carrying two passengers.Aviation Minister Anura Karunatilaka took a ride in the drone, which can take off and land vertically without requiring a runway. It was a fantastic experience, he said after completing the ride.The trial marks an initial step towards introducing passenger drone services in the country, with the government currently working on regulations governing their future commercial operations, officials said.Disclaimer: News content is sourced from the stated source. Headlines, summaries, section headers, and images are automatically generated or selected using AI/algorithms and may not always be fully accurate. Readers are advised to refer to the full article for complete context.