Some of the concepts being explored include small delivery drones, air taxis and air ambulances.
With the Pacific Air Show in Southern California this weekend, here’s a look at some aviation projectsSmall drones delivering packages, air taxis carrying passengers or air ambulances providing lifesaving transportation — these are just some of the concepts NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility initiative is hoping to achieve. New or enhanced infrastructure will be needed in cities, suburbs and rural areas for these aircraft to safely operate.
Several research projects supporting Advanced Air Mobility are underway, and one focuses on automation. Technology like this could enable vehicles to operate without a pilot, or if a pilot is in the loop, increase the safety. While the concept of urban-centered air transportation has existed for decades in limited availability in the form of conventional helicopter transportation, this has not been widely accessible due to high costs and public opposition to noise and pollution. Recent technological advances have allowed the concept to be explored more seriously.
NASA’s vision for Advanced Air Mobility is to map out a safe, accessible and affordable new air transportation system alongside industry, community partners and the Federal Aviation Administration. Once it’s developed, passengers and cargo will travel in innovative, automated aircraft that take off and land vertically across town, between neighboring cities or at other locations typically accessed today by car.Easier access for travelers between rural, suburban and urban communities.
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