What is a vertiport, exactly, and how should vertiport technology be integrated into the current transportation infrastructure? More than 70 representatives from the FAA, NASA, and industry gathered earlier this month to "further develop a strategic plan that supports NASA’s advanced air mobility (AAM) efforts," says a NUAIR press release. "NASA awarded Oneida County this … [Read more...] about What is a Vertiport? NUAIR Brings Industry Players Together to Develop Advanced Air Mobility Strategies
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NASA’s STEReO: Air Traffic Management for Emergency Response
By DRONELIFE Staff Writer Jim Magill As emergency managers readily adopt the use of drones to aid in the response to natural disasters such as wildfires and hurricanes, the skies above those disaster zones are becoming increasingly crowded with aerial vehicles, both manned and unmanned, creating the need for an automated aerial traffic cop. Enter NASA, whose Ames Research … [Read more...] about NASA’s STEReO: Air Traffic Management for Emergency Response
Ballistic SQUID Drone Could Solve Mars Exploration Challenges
When public safety organizations are putting drones to work, taking off can be the most time-consuming and risky part of an operation. People, structures and other environmental factors tend to slow down flights and the speed at which they get underway - which isn't ideal when every second counts. One way to get around this problem is to standardize the launch process. … [Read more...] about Ballistic SQUID Drone Could Solve Mars Exploration Challenges
Commercial UAV Expo: NASA’s Bridenstine Presents a Vision for the Future
Commercial UAV Expo, with record-breaking numbers of both exhibitors and attendees, opened yesterday in Las Vegas. At this morning's keynote addresses, NASA Administrator James Bridenstine presented a vision of the future to the show's global audience. Bridenstine began his career in the U.S. Navy, flying an E-2C Hawkeye. He was elected in 2012 to represent Oklahoma’s … [Read more...] about Commercial UAV Expo: NASA’s Bridenstine Presents a Vision for the Future
NASA Competition Soars to Tackle Drone Safety Issues
NASA is teaming up with small business owners to address safety issues surrounding autonomous drone flights. The agency has launched Safeguard with Autonomous Navigation Demonstration, a competition to examine aerial hazards such as UAV flights outside of approved airspace, unsafe drone flights near people and property and critical system failure. “NASA is working to … [Read more...] about NASA Competition Soars to Tackle Drone Safety Issues
