Sri Lanka, Nov. 8 -- Sri Lanka hopes to launch commercial passenger drone services, commonly known as flying taxis, within the next two to three months, subject to the success of initial flight trials scheduled for November 11, Minister Anura Karunatilake has said.

The Minister said preliminary tests for the pilot project are already underway at Colombo Port City. He added that the project has secured the necessary approvals from the Ministry of Defence, the Civil Aviation Authority and other relevant institutions.

Chinese aviation technology company EHang is spearheading the initiative, with the Sri Lankan government providing policy support, infrastructure assistance and regulatory clearances.

"We expect to begin the initial flight o...