RankedEHang EH216-S vs SkyDrive SD-05
Key facts
EHang EH216-S (EHang Holdings; Shipping) and SkyDrive SD-05 (SkyDrive Inc.; Prototype) are both eVTOL air taxis. Published figures: range 30 km vs 15–40 km; top speed 130 km/h vs 110 km/h. Published for only one of them: height (EHang EH216-S: 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)); weight (SkyDrive SD-05: 1,400 kg (3,086 lb)); passengers (SkyDrive SD-05: 2 persons). Neither maker has published a price. Robot 500: EHang EH216-S #24 (score 65.6), SkyDrive SD-05 #130 (score 46.4). Disclosure: EHang EH216-S has 14 sourced values (67% of tracked fields), SkyDrive SD-05 has 13 (65%).
Cite: RankedRobot, https://rankedrobot.com/compare/ehang-eh216-s-vs-skydrive-sd-05/ (checked 2026-09-25) · Every figure below links to its source · EHang EH216-S spec sheet · SkyDrive SD-05 spec sheet
| Spec | EHang EH216-S | SkyDrive SD-05 |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Shipping | Prototype |
| Price | Not published | Not published |
| Robot 500 | #24 · 65.6 | #130 · 46.4 |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | Not disclosedNot disclosed | Not disclosedNot disclosed |
| Status | ||
| Body | ||
| Height | Not tracked | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | Not disclosedNot disclosed | |
| Aircraft | ||
| Passengers | Not disclosedNot disclosed | |
| Range | ||
| Cruise speed | Not disclosedNot disclosed | Not disclosedNot disclosed |
| Top speed | ||
| Max take-off weight | ||
| Payload | Not disclosedNot disclosed | Not disclosedNot disclosed |
| Piloting | ||
| Propulsion | 12 main motors, each attached to one rotor (multicopter)ManufacturerSource: skydrive.co.jp (2026-09-25) | |
| Certification | CAAC type certificate (Oct 2023); production certificate (Mar 2024); first Air Operator Certificates for human-carrying pilotless eVTOL (Mar 2025)ManufacturerSource: ehang.com (2026-09-25) | Not disclosedNot disclosed |
| Flight time | Not disclosedNot disclosed | Not disclosedNot disclosed |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Not disclosedNot disclosed | Not disclosedNot disclosed |
| Safety | ||
| Certifications | CAAC Type Certificate (TC) · CAAC Production Certificate (PC) · CAAC Air Operator Certificate (AOC) for civil human-carrying pilotless aerial vehiclesManufacturerSource: ehang.com (2026-09-25) | Not disclosedNot disclosed |
Confidence labels: Manufacturer = stated by the maker · Verified = independently confirmed · Reported = credible media or retailer, not confirmed by the maker · ⚠ Unconfirmed = leak or single source · Not disclosed = not published. We never estimate missing figures. Add more robots to this comparison.
Quick answers
What is the difference between the EHang EH216-S and the SkyDrive SD-05?
Published figures: range 30 km vs 15–40 km; top speed 130 km/h vs 110 km/h. Published for only one of them: height (EHang EH216-S: 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)); weight (SkyDrive SD-05: 1,400 kg (3,086 lb)); passengers (SkyDrive SD-05: 2 persons).
Which is cheaper, the EHang EH216-S or the SkyDrive SD-05?
Neither maker has published a price. Prices are shown exactly as published, never converted or estimated.
Which ranks higher in the Robot 500, the EHang EH216-S or the SkyDrive SD-05?
Robot 500: EHang EH216-S #24 (score 65.6), SkyDrive SD-05 #130 (score 46.4). Method: https://rankedrobot.com/robot500/#method
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