Maker's videoEHang · 7 July 2026
Conquering the Alps: Watch the EH216-S Take Its First Flights in Switzerland!
Against the record
EH216-S, from EHang, is at stage 5 of 5 on our ladder: regulator-cleared or mass market. Cleared where approval applies, or widely sold. The latest milestone on its record is from 26 Aug 2026: EHang withdrew its 2026 revenue forecast. After a serious crash of a different, piloted small plane in China in late June, regulators became more cautious and slowed passenger approvals.
This video comes from the maker's own channel, and makers show their robots at their best. The stage above comes from dated public records, not from the video.
From the video's description
Turn your sound on and watch our passenger-grade pilotless eVTOL, the EH216-S, seamlessly navigate the rugged valleys and demanding terrain of Quinto, Ticino. With these successful flights, Switzerland officially becomes the 22nd country to fly EHang’s autonomous technology. Why this matters for the future of Alpine mobility: • Overcoming Terrain: Demonstrates the adaptability of our pilotless architecture in complex mountainous operating environments. • Sustainable Connectivity: Offers a clean, sustainable, and highly efficient alternative to traditional infrastructure like cable cars, ferries, and roads. • Multi-use Applications: Paves the way for revolutionary advancements in passenger transportation, eco-tourism, regional logistics, and emergency response. A massive thank you to the Swiss Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA), the local authorities, and DroneVia for driving this hi…
Written by EHang on YouTube.
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