Compact flying taxi ‘takes off’ at Expo 2020 Dubai’s India Pavilion

The Innovation hub at Dubai Expo’s India Pavilion recently showcased showcased a flying taxi

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The cargo carrier is expected to be rolled out by February 2023 and the passenger version is expected by December 2024.

The Innovation hub at Dubai Expo’s India Pavilion recently showcased showcased a flying taxi. It was touted as a sustainable solution for moving within the city.

India-based ePlane Company has been working on the world’s most compact flying electric taxis to alleviate congestion in cities around the world. Working to develop electric air transportation systems for intracity commute and cargo transport, the ePlane Company wants to take its technology to global markets.

Born at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, ePlane Company was founded in 2017 by Professor Satya Chakravarthy, Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT Madras, and Pranjal Mehta, a 2019 IIT Madras graduate.

Located in Chennai, India, the team has a number of passionate people from diverse backgrounds across India. All of them understand and tackle problems with efficiency across different aspects of their products.

A prototype has been tested recently. A scaled-down prototype of the e200 is expected to have the first cargo e200 plane ready as early as next year. The cargo carrier is expected to be rolled out by February 2023 and the passenger version is expected by December 2024

Professor Chakravarthy said that the ePlane had eight propellers and could accommodate two passengers. “Our flagship product, the ePlane e200, is India’s first revolutionary electric air transportation system that focuses on delivering an immersive intracity user experience of transporting people from their doorstep to their end destination in significantly less time and more affordability,” Professor Chakravarthy was quoted saying.

Mehta added that “cities need safe, quiet, and pollution-free transport. The markets need affordable, high mileage, and quickly certifiable products. Consumers need accessible, affordable and on-demand travel. So, we envision achieving all these goals with our products, helping people travel 10x faster and saving them a significant amount of time”.

A prototype has been tested recently. A scaled-down prototype of the e200 is expected to have the first cargo e200 plane ready as early as next year. The cargo carrier is expected to be rolled out by February 2023 and the passenger version is expected by December 2024. “Our end goal is to offer safe, efficient, sustainable and completely electric aviation for the masses around the world,” said Mehta.

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