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eVTOLs, passenger drones, the low-altitude economy and the CAA.

EHang EH216-S passenger drone on a landing pad at sunset

Flying cars and drones

EHang drops 2026 forecast as China slows passenger eVTOL approvals

The maker of the pilotless EH216-S has withdrawn its 2026 revenue guidance after Chinese regulators turned cautious, and is now leaning on sandbox projects in Thailand, Sri Lanka and elsewhere.

7 Nov 2026 · 3 min read
Render of an EHang passenger drone flying low over a city of white tower blocks

Flying cars and drones

UK aviation regulator sets out how drone and air taxi noise should be managed

The Civil Aviation Authority has published a report on assessing and limiting noise from drones and eVTOL air taxis. It finds today's rules were built for conventional aircraft and calls for a first, flexible national drone noise policy.

7 Nov 2026 · 3 min read

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