EHang EH216-S completes first public flight in Hong Kong sandbox trial project

• EHang’s EH216-S pilotless, human-carrying eVTOL completed its first public flight in Hong Kong at Cyberport under “Regulatory Sandbox X.”
• Demonstration covered vertical takeoff and landing, low-altitude cruise, hovering on pre-programmed routes, supporting commercialization preparations in Hong Kong.
• Multiple public flight sessions scheduled Aug. 28-30 to validate reliability and safety under regular, high-frequency operating scenarios.
• Program aims to generate real-world operational data to shape regulatory frameworks for pilotless eVTOL operations in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.
• Hong Kong officials said drafting work for dedicated legislation on non-conventional aircraft is targeted for completion in 2027.

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