EHang Announced Completion of EH216F’s Technical Examination by NFFE

Rhea-AI Summary

EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) has completed a technical examination for its EH216F autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) by the China National Fire-Fighting Equipment Quality Supervision Testing Center. This examination confirms that the EH216F meets firefighting UAV standards, enhancing customer confidence and promoting recognition of EHang's firefighting solutions. The comprehensive 10-month evaluation included tests on flight control, wind resistance, and temperature adaptability. Officially launched in July 2020, the EH216F aims to improve urban high-rise firefighting.

Positive

• Successful certification of EH216F by the NFFE enhances credibility.
• Completion of 52 technical tests over 10 months demonstrates thorough validation.
• Validates EHang's commitment to innovation in firefighting technology.
• Potential for increased market adoption of the EH216F enhances future growth prospects.

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• None.

GUANGZHOU, China, July 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (“EHang” or the “Company”), the world's leading autonomous aerial vehicle (“AAV”) technology platform company, today announced it has successfully completed the technical examination of its EH216F AAV, the firefighting model, by the China National Fire-Fighting Equipment Quality Supervision Testing Center (“NFFE”) as entrusted by the Company. The NFFE is a national firefighting equipment quality examination agency under the Ministry of Emergency Management (“MEM”) of the People’s Republic of China. Its nationwide responsibilities include standards development, centralized management, and technical guidance for firefighting equipment products, including firefighting unmanned aerial vehicles (“UAVs”).

The NFFE’s technical examination is widely used in the firefighting equipment markets and the MEM system and considered the cornerstone of quality for firefighting products in China. EH216F’s successful completion of the technical examination certifies that it conforms to the firefighting UAV standards and requirements by the NFFE and we believe it will further enhance customer confidence and promote the recognition and adoption of EHang’s high-rise firefighting solutions in the commercial markets in China and further abroad.

The NFFE conducted a comprehensive 10-month technical examination on EH216F and 52 different types of tests were completed in areas such as flight control functions, hovering and return accuracy, high/low altitude flights, electromagnetic compatibility, wind resistance, high/low temperature adaptability, vibration/shock resistance, radiant heat resistance and smoke performance.

EH216F was officially launched in July 2020. With key advantages in autopilot, quick response and cluster management, EH216F is designed to address pain points in urban high-rise firefighting and become a valuable complement to the existing firefighting system. This firefighting AAV model demonstrates the commercial capabilities of EHang's AAV technology in practical scenarios such as aerial firefighting and emergency rescues.

About EHang
EHang (Nasdaq: EH) is the world's leading autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology platform company. Our mission is to make safe, autonomous, and eco-friendly air mobility accessible to everyone. EHang provides customers in various industries with AAV products and commercial solutions: air mobility (including passenger transportation and logistics), smart city management, and aerial media solutions. As the forerunner of cutting-edge AAV technologies and commercial solutions in the global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) industry, EHang continues to explore the boundaries of the sky to make flying technologies benefit our life in smart cities. For more information, please visit www.ehang.com.

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FAQ

What does the successful examination of EH216F mean for EHang (EH)?

The successful examination indicates that EH216F meets national firefighting UAV standards, boosting credibility and market confidence.

What tests were conducted on the EH216F AAV?

The EH216F underwent 52 tests covering flight control, hovering accuracy, wind resistance, and temperature adaptability.

When was the EH216F AAV officially launched?

The EH216F was officially launched in July 2020.

How will the certification impact EHang's business?

The certification is expected to enhance customer trust and promote EHang's firefighting solutions in commercial markets.