Sooner Than You Think
Flying Robotaxis Prepare for Takeoff
More than a half-dozen companies have working prototypes of passenger drones.
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After decades playing supporting roles in sci-fi fantasies such as The Jetsons or Blade Runner, robotaxis are poised to work their way into everyday life. A host of companies has flown autonomous or semiautonomous electric aircraft that can take off vertically from almost anywhere, and the first commercial models are scheduled to hit the market next year. Here are a half-dozen that might soon fly you from your home to the office, airport, or a night on the town.
EHang Air Mobility Group, China
First flight: 2014
Range: 22 miles, 25 minutes
Capacity: 2 passengers, 570 pounds