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Referenced article published on israelnationalnews.com on June 5, 2023 written by Orly Harari. Link to original article:
First ‘air taxi’ test carried out in Israel
Behold, a new dawn in transportation is breaking over Israel with the national drone project: eVTOL! In a remarkable show of human ingenuity and technological prowess, the nation has embarked on a mission to revolutionize transportation systems. Years of experiments and over 19,000 sorties have culminated in an awe-inspiring vision of a future where drones aren’t just for small payloads anymore. With a mighty roar, these autonomous vessels will soon lift heavier cargoes, and yes, even human passengers, to the sky!
This groundbreaking initiative, supported by various government bodies, is about more than just flying; it’s about creating an intricate and safe “system of roads in the sky”. Picture this: thousands of drones and other aircraft aloft simultaneously, zipping through the air for a myriad of uses – healthcare, retail, security, safety and beyond.
Long gone are the days when our eyes were solely on the road. Now, our gaze is skyward, filled with dreams of up to 150 kilometers of managed airspace for these drones to soar.
Behold the amazing eVTOL, which recently hosted a flight simulation, demonstrating its ability to carry heavy cargo and humans over great distances! Not far behind, we have the innovative EH-216 aircraft from Cando Drones and EHANG, with an astonishing capacity to carry up to 220 kilograms for about 30 kilometers. And let’s not forget AIR’s AIR ZERO drone, a marvel that can carry two passengers and a total weight of up to 250 kg for a staggering distance of 160 kilometers.
Envision this: a future where an expansive network of drones seamlessly transports goods and people, creating a competitive advantage for Israeli drone firms on a global scale. This is not a fleeting dream. It’s a vision we are on the cusp of achieving, one that promises to ease highway congestion, optimize commercial and public transportation, and support Israel’s ecosystem with cutting-edge technology. So come aboard, let’s take to the skies, and become part of the grandeur that is the future of transportation!
