Sri Lanka prepares first official passenger drone trial at Colombo Port City

Sri Lanka is preparing to hold its first official trial of an electric-powered, pilotless passenger drone at Colombo Port City on November 11. The trial will use China's EHang E216, a two-passenger eVTOL aircraft with 16 propellers and an automated flight-control system. The project will initially run as a six-month testing programme, with potential applications in passenger transport, emergency services, and tourism. If successful, the technology could introduce a new aerial tourism experience, offering visitors scenic flights over destinations such as Sigiriya, Pidurangala, and Sri Lanka's island attractions.