Israel Conducts First Test Of Autonomous Flying Taxi To Ease Traffic Congestion
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11 drone operating and delivery companies were involved in tests and experimental flights throughout Israel last week.
Israel has begun conducting initial tests of autonomous drones capable of carrying passengers and cargo, in a bid to ease traffic congestion, Times of Israel reported. #Israel has carried out its first tests of an autonomous aircraft that can carry passengers & heavy cargo - an air taxi. The revolutionary aircraft which is part of the Israel National Drone Initiative is expected to serve as future public transportation (Pic Credit: Mark Nomdar) pic.twitter.com/I8c6N6LR4P
The government-led pilot project, also known as the Israel National Drone Initiative (INDI), aims to create a national drone network and prepare the sky for drone deliveries. The project, a joint collaboration between the Transportation Ministry, the Israel Innovation Authority, Ayalon Highways Limited, and the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI), marks the first use of such technology in the Jewish state.
