Maker's videoEHang · 12 Sept 2026
F1 Spanish Grand Prix Week | EHang Showcases EH216-S and a 3,000-Drone Light Show
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
From race to road. From road to sky. ✈️ During F1 Spanish Grand Prix Week in Madrid, EHang took part in the FIA Sustainable Innovation Series at Circuito de Madrid Jarama–RACE, where the EH216-S pilotless passenger-carrying eVTOL completed a flight over the racetrack, followed by a spectacular 3,000-drone light show over the Madrid night sky. Carmelo Sanz de Barros, President of RACE and President of the FIA Senate, highlighted Madrid’s historic moment as Formula 1 and Formula E come together in the city in the same year, and emphasized RACE’s role in bringing major advances in future mobility closer to society. Luis Miguel Torres Hernández, Director General for Transport and Mobility of the Regional Government of Madrid, described Advanced Air Mobility as “a new frontier for transportation” and an important opportunity for Madrid to continue leading the development of innovative, safe…
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