Urban air mobility
Revolutionising city transport
In the hustle and bustle of cities, a new dimension to transport is emerging. Get ready for a game-changer that's set to revolutionise your daily life – Urban Air Mobility (UAM). UAM solutions offer safe, clean, and speedy alternatives for moving around cities and their outskirts.
ASD members are at the forefront of UAM in Europe, and the ASD Unmanned Aerial Systems Working Group brings together top-tier experts from our member companies, pooling their knowledge to shape common positions and synchronise the industry's perspective on regulations relating to UAM.
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Explore ASD papers on issues relating to urban air mobility
- Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) RegulationExplore ASD's vision for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) Regulation, applauding EU efforts and advocating for sustainable competition and innovative integration in the evolving European airspace.
Urban Air Mobility White PaperASD's White Paper on Urban air management and sustainable development, providing a comprehensive framework and guidance for stakeholders
Helicopters in the urban air mobility ecosystemThis paper discusses the importance of mobility in cities and the potential of air mobility solutions to enhance people’s and goods’ mobility. It also highlights that discussions often treat “UAM” as being synonymous with passenger electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) operating from vertiports with air traffic management (ATM). The article notes that helicopters can play a significant role in the UAM ecosystem, especially in emergency medical services.
FP10 and the strategic operating environment of European Civil AviationThe key takeaways from ASD's Position Paper on FP10 and the strategic operating environment of European Civil Aviation highlight the sector's vital role in Europe’s mobility and economy while underscoring the pressing need for targeted EU support to address climate and digital transitions.
Strengthening civil aviation R&I: key messages for the future EU Framework ProgrammeIn preparation for the next EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, EREA, ASD, and EASN unite to advocate for a stronger, collaborative, and well-funded future for European civil aviation R&I