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Charting New Territory with UAV Photogrammetry
There are many emerging uses for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), from firefighting to emergency rescues, military operations, and even cloud-seeding to produce rain. Photogrammetry may be one application that has, until now, flown under the radar of the UAM industry and public awareness. What is photogrammetry? The American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASSPRS)…
Urban Air Mobility: The Legal Challenges on the Horizon
In the 21st century, technology can evolve at breakneck speeds. Legislators and regulators are sometimes challenged to manage those new technologies and keep pace with their advances. With the impending evolution (revolution?) in urban air mobility (UAM), we were curious how the legal and regulatory landscape is evolving – and will need to evolve –…
UK CAA Prepares a Flight Plan for UAM’s Take-Off
A consortium preparing for the implementation of urban air mobility (UAM) in the United Kingdom published its Key Considerations for Airspace Integration within an Urban Air Mobility Landscape.
UAM Spreads Its Wings, Cuts Its Wires, and Ponders Hydrogen Power
Entrepreneurs explore the future of urban air mobility
UAM entrepreneurs are exploring hydrogen fuel cells and WiGL technology that proposes recharging eVTOLs midair.
Can Your UAVs Make It Rain? The Drones in Dubai Can.
Scientists in Dubai are modifying drones to shoot laser beams into clouds and charge them with electricity to create rain.
The Top 7 Leading Contenders in the Emerging UAM Market
The race is on for the lead in urban air mobility
AeroCar Journal’s top 7 picks for the companies that may make it in the fiercely competitive emerging urban air mobility market.