Drone taxi and bags of rice take flight in South Korea

A drone taxi and a drone delivery were tested in South Korea’s capital yesterday as the country moves closer to launching unmanned air vehicles by 2025.

The event, near Seoul’s Han River, offered a glimpse into the future and what flying vehicles might look like in a densely populated city.

South Korea is investing around 24.5 billion won ($22 million) through 2022 to develop the so-called K-Drone System.

The demonstration in a quiet riverside park started with the flight of several small drones, which are designed to monitor traffic conditions and alert for any potential danger. A siren rang to signal the all clear before a larger, two-seater drone, made by Chinese company EHang,…