# Autonomous Passenger Drones This Boeing Drone Successfully Completed Its First Flight Test By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-01-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boeing-drone References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/01/28/boeing-autonomous-passenger-drone-flying-car/) & [boeing](http://www.boeing.com/) The recently tested [Boeing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wisk-aero-generation-6-evtol) drone is edging toward the reality of flying taxis. The vehicle is an example of EVTOL — an electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, and the prototype passed its first flight test recently. The design is developed through Boeing's urban air mobility division and is intended to be used for the realization of [Uber's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-1) ride-sharing flying taxi vision. The Boeing drone is officially referred to as a "passenger air vehicle" or PAV, for short. It is considered "one of the first to make it from the drawing board to the skies." It is mind-boggling how far autonomous technology has come in the span of so little time — flying taxis are just around the corner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Autonomous Passenger Drones:** The successful flight test of the Boeing drone demonstrates the advancement and potential of autonomous passenger drones. - **EVTOL:** Electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (EVTOL) are paving the way for the realization of flying taxis. - **Urban Air Mobility:** Boeing's development of passenger air vehicles (PAVs) highlights the emerging industry of urban air mobility, disrupting the traditional transportation system. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Aviation:** The aviation industry will need to adapt to the rise of autonomous passenger drones and EVTOL technology. - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can expect disruption as urban air mobility and flying taxis become a feasible mode of transportation. - **Technology:** Advancements in autonomous technology and EVTOL present exciting opportunities for innovation in the technology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wisk-aero-generation-6-evtol.md) - [Epochal Electric VTOLs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epochal-electric-vtol.md) - [All-Electric Passenger Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joby-aviation-inc.md) - [VTOL Air Taxi Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-taxi-prototype.md) - [Autonomous VTOL Cargo Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vtol-cargo-drone.md) - [Working Flying Car Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-car-prototype.md) - [Tourism-Ready Autonomous Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ehang-holdings-limited.md) - [Drone-Equipped Electric SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byd-and-dji.md) - [Electric Urban Flights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valo-evtol.md)