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EHang Reworks 216 eVTOL Design For Logistics Operations
The 216L version of the Chinese company's two-seat Autonomous Aerial Vehicle features a cargo pod and can carry a 200 kg payload.
EHang 216L
EHang has introduced the new 216L version of its Autonomous Aerial Vehicle family for cargo-carrying services. [Photo: EHang]

EHang is introducing another version of its all-electric 216 Autonomous Aerial Vehicle (AAV) that it says will be effective for a variety of logistics operations in urban and rural areas. The 216L model, which the Chinese company announced on September 30, will have a payload of 200 kg (441 pounds). In place of the passenger-carrying version of 216’s two-seat cabin, it features a cargo pod.

The 216L employs the same set of 16 propellers on eight arms as both the original 216 air taxi model and the new 216F firefighting version announced at the end of July. However, these are mounted above the cargo pod, while on the other models they are positioned below the fuselage.