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The world's coolest electronics are being showcased this week at the Consumer Electronics Show this week in Las Vegas.
One such gadget is an autonomous, human-sized drone.
The EHang184 is essentially a one-person helicopter that carries a passenger (up to 220 pounds) on short trips at a rate of 62 miles per hour, according to Fotune. The maximum flight time is 23 minutes, and the battery takes between two-to-four hours to charge.
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The drone weighs 400 pounds and is five feet tall. There is a trunk for luggage in addition to the cabin for passengers.
Maybe the coolest part of all is the drone's ability to fly itself. The aircraft flies itself using a tablet and 4G network. Passengers simply enter their destination and relax as the drone takes off and lands on its own.
Ehang says a crew is staffed 24-7 at a central location to monitor each flight and intervene in emergency situations. The company says using the EHang184 it is safer than flying a helicopter.
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