Helmut Melzer
Carinthia will be part of a research project between the province of Carinthia and the company EHang Overseas, model and test region for the testing of "passenger drones" in the areas of tourism, passenger and goods transport. Test areas could include the grounds of Klagenfurt airport, the Wörthersee area and the logistics center. Center in Villach / Fürnitz (LCAS). According to the Mobility Councilor Sebastian Schuschnig, which of these can be implemented in any form will be worked out in the next project steps together with the manufacturer and the authorities. Safety is a top priority for the company. The systems are redundant and each of the 16 rotors is equipped with its own engine and its own battery. The flight taxi can accommodate two seats and storage space for luggage and will be set up at defined and thus secured take-off and landing areas. The doors remain automatically closed until the rotors are stationary. These take-off and landing areas are waiting for passengers, but also serve as charging stations for the taxis. The electrically operated drones reach an airspeed up to 130km / h and a range between 50-70km. The maximum flight duration is 30 minutes. The volume is comparable with a maximum of 65db with a vacuum cleaner.
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