Volkswagen presented a passenger drone in China. The prototype is called V.MO, can transport up to four people and their luggage and has a respectable range. However, it will still be some time before it is introduced.

Volkswagen V.MO: “Flying Tiger” passenger drone presented

Volkswagen Group China has one first glimpse of his V.MO drone permitted. The “Flying Tiger” is operated entirely electrically and, like other drones or helicopters, can take off vertically and land again later. Some technical details are still being held back, others have already been communicated.

When it comes to its passenger drone, VW speaks of one Range of up to 200 kilometers. According to the announcement, four people can sit in the prototype, even luggage should not be a problem. As a target group, VW has identified “wealthy, technology-savvy customers” in China. These could be persuaded by a VIP shuttle in the air.

The drone has a wingspan of 10.6 m and a length of 11.2 m. Eight rotors for lift and two for propulsion are involved. technology in the field of autonomous driving should be used (source: VW).

For the manufacturer, the drone in the eVTOL category is an example of the “next generation of mobility solutions”. In the future, passenger drones could be part of a urban air mobility will. For VW, “Flying Tiger” is an important first step in this area.

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Passenger drone from VW: Further tests will follow

After the first presentation of the prototype, VW wants to summer of the coming year start further test flights and strive for certification for the Chinese market. However, an introduction is not yet to be expected. VW has not yet announced an exact date.