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M.B. Mack

Driverless Flying Taxi Drones Coming Soon to China

China has granted regulatory approval for autonomous flying taxis, marking a major step toward commercial air travel. This is a representational image. (Credit: Via Getty Images)

China has officially approved autonomous flying taxi drones for commercial use, granting two companies clearance to launch their travel services.

The push for a commercial flying taxi industry in China has been years in the making, with the government identifying the low-altitude economy—including drones, blimps and flying cars—as a key driver of economic growth, the South China Morning Post reported.

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