Program Aims to Develop Framework for Integrating Advanced Air Mobility Systems in Critical Situations
AIRT, a leading non-profit organization based in Miami, Florida, has announced the launch of a new program, AAM For Good℠. This initiative is designed to support the development of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) systems and technology for public safety and emergency situations.
AAM For Good aims to create a framework for integrating AAM into missions related to law enforcement, fire rescue, emergency management, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief (HA/DR). Christopher Todd, Executive Director of AIRT, emphasized the potential impact of AAM on public safety and emergency response. “The concept of Advanced Air Mobility has the potential to revolutionize the short-haul aviation and transportation sectors while simultaneously offering new and dynamic capabilities for public safety and emergency response,” he said. “Our AAM For Good program will leverage the knowledge and relationships developed through AIRT’s existing non-profit programs to support the advancement of AAM to help serve the public interest.”
AAM technology is expected to significantly improve the efficiency of moving people and cargo, particularly in emergency scenarios. Todd highlighted the transformative potential of AAM, saying it shows great promise for revolutionizing emergency medical care, firefighting, law enforcement, search and rescue, and disaster management.
AAM For Good will become part of AIRT’s portfolio of non-profit programs, which already includes the Airborne International Response Team, DRONERESPONDERS, the Florida Public Safety Coordination Group (FLOGRU), and Drones For Good®. Todd described the new program as a natural progression of AIRT’s existing work. “AAM For Good is a logical segway for us to expand the work we are already undertaking to help save lives and protect property by advancing the use of UAS for public safety and emergencies,” he stated.
The DRONERESPONDERS program, a key initiative of AIRT, has grown to over 10,000 members across more than 85 countries. Todd believes this network will be essential in shaping how AAM integrates with public safety operations. “As AAM technology evolves and proliferates, public safety stakeholders will need to understand what this new capability means and how it intersects with their existing operations,” he added. “Today’s UAS Program Manager position will evolve into the AAM Program Manager position of the future. AAM For Good is the first step towards establishing a foundation for that transition.”
AIRT plans to share more details about AAM For Good at the upcoming FAA Drone and UAS Symposium in Baltimore and the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas from September 3 to 5.
For those interested in learning more about the AAM For Good℠ program and how to get involved, additional information is available at aamforgood.org.
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