Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- Passenger drones are undergoing test flights at Colombo Port City ahead of an official demonstration scheduled for November 11, as Sri Lanka explores the introduction of electric-powered air transport technology.

The test flights are being conducted as part of a pilot initiative involving Chinese aviation technology company EHang Holdings, which specialises in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

Video footage circulating on social media shows a passenger drone, reportedly capable of carrying two passengers, being tested within the Port City area.

The initiative aims to explore the potential use of passenger drones in urban transportation, tourism and logistics.

According to the Ministry of De...