Dubai has taken a big step towards innovative and smart mobility solutions for reducing city traffic congestion with the first trial run of manned AAV, an Autonomous Aerial Vehicle.
In collaboration with the Chinese EHANG Company, the first test run of an AAV capable of carrying a human, branded as EHANG184 was carried out in Dubai skies, RTA said, adding that it is set to start the operation of the vehicle as early as July this year.
The vehicle is fitted with a touchscreen displaying a map of all destinations in the form of dots. It is equipped with automatic operation, taking off and cruising to the set destination before descending and landing in a specific spot. A ground control centre will monitor and control the entire operation.
