A Future with Autonomous Urban Air Mobility

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A Future with Autonomous Urban Air Mobility

White Paper Details

Year Published
2024
Author
Merna Alzurikat and Samuel Chng, commissioned by Asst. Prof. Nuno Ribeiro and Jamie Bloomfield, Aviation Studies Institute
Number of pages:
31
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This white paper, commissioned by the Aviation Studies Institute, explores the potential of autonomous urban air mobility (AUAM) to transform urban transportation and discusses the challenges and considerations for integrating AUAM into existing urban transportation systems.
Urban air mobility (UAM) utilizes electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to transport passengers and cargo within cities, offering a more efficient alternative to ground transportation. As UAM technology advances, there is growing interest in autonomous UAM (AUAM) to accelerate its adoption. Key points:
  • AUAM can help cities overcome land constraints by utilizing urban airspace for transportation. It is flexible enough to operate in various scenarios, such as emergency services, cargo delivery, and passenger transport.
  • Lessons from autonomous vehicle research, such as the need to foster public trust and acceptance, can inform AUAM implementation. A user-centric, phased approach is recommended.
  • For successful AUAM integration, environmental, socio-economic, political, safety, urban planning, and regulatory considerations must be addressed. This includes assessing energy consumption, wildlife, noise, and visual disturbance impacts.
  • AUAM infrastructure requirements include vertiports, charging stations, and maintenance facilities. Effective urban planning and airspace management are crucial.
  • Space technology is increasingly involved in urban air mobility through earth observation, weather prediction, and navigation support.
  • Collaboration between diverse stakeholders, including governments, private companies, and the public, is essential for realizing AUAM's potential.
The paper recommends developing a comprehensive, user-centric strategy to prepare cities and the public for testing and introducing AUAM. Ongoing research, development, and stakeholder engagement are needed to create AUAM solutions that meet urban transportation needs.
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