Dubai’s dramatic skyline will soon be filled with buzzing passenger drones ferrying tourists and commuters.
It unveiled its first pilot-less helicopter taxi during the second day of the World Government Summit in Dubai.
It hopes to begin a regular service as early as July.
The tiny egg-shaped drones fit one person and can fly for 30 minutes at-a-time.
The Chinese-made EHang 184 has four legs sticking out, each with two small propellers.
Mattar al-Tayer, the head of Dubai’s Roads & Transportation Agency, made the announcement on Monday at the World Government Summit.
Passengers simply make themselves comfortable before punching in their destination using a dashboard touch screen.
The chopper will be monitored at all times from a ground control room.
French plane maker Airbus will begin testing flying taxis this year.
Airbus last year formed a division called Urban Air Mobility that is exploring concepts such as a vehicle to transport individuals or a helicopter-style vehicle that can carry multiple riders.
Customers could book a seat using an app similar to Uber.
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