Urban air mobility (UAM) [1][2] is the use of small, highly automated aircraft to carry passengers or cargo at lower altitudes in urban and suburban areas which have been developed in response to traffic congestion. [2][3] It usually refers to existing and emerging technologies such as traditional helicopters, vertical-takeoff-and-landing ...

To ensure the seamless integration of advanced air mobility into a city or a community’s transport network, Airbus is exploring how eVTOLs can complement existing infrastructure for the …

NASA reference vehicles help establish the vision for a future where urban aviation will be a regular--yet still amazing--part of urban life.

Nov 1, 2021 · Urban air mobility (UAM), if successful, will disrupt urban transportation. UAM is not the first disruptive technology in transportation, with recent examples including electric ground vehicles (EVs), autonomous ground vehicles (AVs), and sharing services.

The current push for Urban Air Mobility (UAM) is predicated on the feasibility of novel aircraft types, which will be enabled by the near-term availability of mature technology for high performance subsystems.

Sep 26, 2023 · Urban Air Mobility (UAM) means finding safe and efficient ways to use planes and drones for city travel and cargo delivery. This includes small packages delivered by air and other flying machines that people can control on the ground or alone.

Urban Air Mobility (UAM) represents a transformative approach to urban transportation, utilizing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to alleviate congestion and enhance ...

Oct 2, 2024 · Urban air mobility (UAM) is transforming urban transport through eVTOL aircraft and drones. This article explores the tech behind UAM, including advanced batteries, scalable electric motors, and sophisticated navigation systems, highlighting industry innovations.

Urban Air Mobility (UAM) involving piloted or autonomous aerial vehicles, is envisioned as emerging disruptive technology for next-generation transportation add

Transportation in cities may undergo substantial changes due to two emerging technologies that enable three-dimensional movement of people or cargo. These emerging technologies are urban air mobility (UAM) and flying cars.