The United Arab Emirates wants to run the world’s first drone taxi service

to lead the Arab world in innovation. The first drone taxi service showcased last week in Dubai. The flying taxi was developed by German drone firm Volocopter. It is made up of a two-seater helicopter cabin and a wide hoop studded with 18 propellers on the top. The maiden test run was performed in a ceremony for the Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed.