Events | DroneVia

We went to China again...

in Guangzhou | China | July 2026

July 2026: two other first flights aboard the EH216-S, and not only for our team... Following Claudio's lead, Roberto Franchini, our CFO, and Milena Properzi, chief of the Innovative Technologies Department at SUPSI, both went to China to experience their first-ever flight aboard the EH216-S.

We went to China again...

EH216-S: Our First Demo Flight

in Ambrì TI | Switzerland | July 2026

Extensive Media Coverage for EHang’s First Demonstration Flight with the EH216-S in Switzerland. The demonstration flight of the EHang’s EH216-S eVTOL, organized by DroneVia Group SA on July 3 and 4, 2026, at Ambrì Airport, generated significant interest from the Swiss media and the public. This event, which marks a first in Switzerland for this category of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, was covered by television stations, newspapers, and digital platforms, helping to raise awareness of the potential of a new sustainable air mobility.

Major media outlets dedicated reports and in-depth coverage to the event.

RSI – Il Quotidiano and RSI Info released television reports and articles dedicated to the first demonstration flight of EH216-S with technical specifications, and DroneVia’s vision for the future of Alpine mobility. The project’s pioneering role in Switzerland and the potential use of eVTOLs to connect mountainous areas in a sustainable manner were also highlighted.
Corriere del Ticino described the event as a significant milestone in the development of advanced air mobility in Switzerland, emphasizing the collaboration between DroneVia, EHang Europe, and the institutional and industrial partners involved.
TicinoNews / Teleticino covered the project by highlighting DroneVia’s vision for a new form of mobility in the Alpine regions and the interest expressed by cantonal authorities in the opportunities offered by this technological innovation.

Widespread coverage on social media. Participants, institutions, partners, and international guests shared photos, videos, and reviews on social media raising the project's profile far beyond Canton Ticino.

This demonstration flight in Ambrì marks an important first step. The event represents a significant contribution to the development of innovative, safe, and sustainable air travel, capable of creating new opportunities for the Alpine regions and for Switzerland’s entire innovation ecosystem.

Thank you! DroneVia would like to thank all media outlets in attendance, the journalists, institutional partners, EHang Europe, federal and cantonal authorities, speakers, guests, and everyone who contributed to the success of this event.

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EH216-S: Our First Demo Flight

Our First Flight on the EH216-S

in Guangzhou | China | December 2025

December 2025: a first-ever flight in the team of DroneVia. Claudio Boër, our CPO, decided to go to China to experience his first-ever flight aboard an unpiloted aircraft – the EH216-S.

Check out the aircraft noise impact...

Switzerland Innovation Mobility Conference. Presenting DroneVia

in Zürich | Switzerland | November 2025

On the 27th November 2025, the project DroneVia was presented at the Switzerland Innovation Mobility Conference.

During the conference, the presentation occured in two different sessions. In both sessions, the project was introduced by a delegation of our partner, the Switzerland Innovation Park Ticino.

Switzerland Innovation Mobility Conference. Presenting DroneVia

3D Mobility Day

in Lodrino | Switzerland | August 2024

On the 24th August 2024, the project DroneVia was presented for the first time to the public at the 3D Mobility Day in Lodrino, Ticino.

The project was presented by Paolo Attivissimo – a journalist of RSI, the local news broadcast – accompanied by the CEO of EHang Technologies Spain S.L., Viktoria Jing Xiang. During the event, we showed a mock-up of the EH216-S, offered by EHang Technologies Spain S.L.