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First-ever manned drone demo in Maldives attracts delighted crowd
The first-ever manned drone and electric aircraft demonstration in the Maldives was held in Hulhumale' on Friday evening by the Ministry of Economic Development, Transport and Trade together with China's CoolFly, drawing large crowds, with a second demonstration on Saturday morning. The article describes eVTOL aircraft as producing roughly 85 percent fewer CO2 emissions per passenger mile than conventional helicopters.
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Fri 6 NovThe first-ever manned drone and electric aircraft demonstration in the Maldives took place, held by the Ministry of Economic Development, T…Hulhumaléon Friday eveningonly Sun EnglishThe eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft demonstration, held by the Ministry of Economic Development, Transport and Trade in collaboration with China's CoolFly, took place on Friday evening at the channel area in Hulhumale' Phase I.
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roughly 85 percentCO2 emissions reduction per passenger mile of eVTOL aircraft versus conventional helicoptersSun EnglishThese aircrafts achieve zero direct local emissions and produce roughly 85 percent fewer CO2 emissions per passenger mile than conventional helicopters
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2022 yearYear CoolFly was foundedSun EnglishCoolFly is a Chinese tech startup founded in 2022 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, known for designing and manufacturing personal eVTOL aircraft and electric scooters.
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