In this in-depth interview from her Drones at Dawn podcast series, Yolanka Wulff of the Community Air Mobility Initiative discusses what it will take to reach public acceptance for passenger drones, urban air mobility and other advanced air mobility projects. By Dawn Zoldi Many puzzle pieces need to fit together before advanced air mobility (AAM) will become a reality. … [Read more...] about Public Acceptance: the Linchpin for Advanced Air Mobility and Passenger Drones
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Hyundai’s Urban Air Mobility Group Partners with ANRA on Traffic Management Solutions
The Hyundai Urban Air Mobility Division has announced a new partnership with ANRA Technologies to begin developing the operating environment for the advanced air mobility (AAM) industry. Hyundai's Urban Air Mobility group has a vision of urban air mobility (UAM) - or advanced air mobility (AAM) - that is based on the idea of interconnected mobility solutions. Hyundai's … [Read more...] about Hyundai’s Urban Air Mobility Group Partners with ANRA on Traffic Management Solutions
Transcend VTOL Aircraft is Changing the Status Quo: City to City Transportation that Works
Transcend VTOL Aircraft is Transcending City-to-City Travel Models By: Dawn M.K. Zoldi Sick of the current airline model, where you have to leave your house at least 3 hours earlier than your flight, wait around for what seems like an eternity on both ends of your flight, only to experience yet another painful wait plus ground commute on the back end? Peter … [Read more...] about Transcend VTOL Aircraft is Changing the Status Quo: City to City Transportation that Works
EHang Dispatches AAVs, Passenger Drones for Coronavirus Response [VIDEO]
EHang sets up aerial emergency channels, dispatching advanced aerial vehicles (AAVs) and passenger drones for coronavirus response in Guangdong, China. "Since the beginning of the recent coronavirus resurgence in China’s Guangdong Province, EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) (“EHang” or the “Company”) has stepped up as a first-responder and leveraged its autonomous aerial … [Read more...] about EHang Dispatches AAVs, Passenger Drones for Coronavirus Response [VIDEO]
Joby Aviation Inks Major Deal to Snag Parking Spots for Urban Air Taxis
Visions of autonomous, passenger drones flitting across futuristic cityscapes are still riding a fine line between reality and sci-fi. However, with companies such as EHang and Sikorsky leading the charge, that future may be closer than we think; but the first, aerial baby steps towards a real-world, air taxi service will likely take the form of manned flights. Enter Joby … [Read more...] about Joby Aviation Inks Major Deal to Snag Parking Spots for Urban Air Taxis