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Ehang passenger drone A recent report by the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) and global consulting firm Deloitte predicts that the US advanced air mobility market could reach $115B by 2035 and create 280,000 jobs – if it’s handled right. “Advanced Air Mobility: Can the U.S. Afford to Lose the Race?” …

Courtesy of EHang Urban air mobility (UAM) could provide a major benefit for the disabled community.  A new white paper from Aerobility and CIVATAglobal says the industry must be inclusive from the outset to realize that goal as passenger drones are introduced. While the concept of integrating air taxis, drone …

Uber Elevate droneport concept. Uber Elevate, Uber’s urban air mobility (UAM) initiative, has been acquired by Joby Aviation. Joby Aviation  is a developer of an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) passenger aircraft.   As part of the deal, Uber has invested a further $75 million in Joby. While Joby …

Japan’s SkyDrive is moving fast to put commercial flying cars into the air over Osaka Bay.  The company, which launched a cargo drone this spring and flew their first flying car test flights this summer, plans to launch their air mobility product commercially by 2023.  It’s an ambitious timeline, but a …

In a continuing exploration of the concept of a flying car,  Boeing has signed a letter of agreement to explore joint relationships with luxury car manufacturer Porsche.  Here is a concept video published by World News that shows some idea of what that might ultimately look like. Flying cars – …

The private luxurious automobile of the longer term is probably not a roadster, however a passenger drone.  Tech journal Engadget studies that luxurious car-maker Porsche has begun design work on an unmanned air automobile. It’s no shock.  “Urban Air Mobility” is the newest buzz within the drone business, as know-how …