urban air mobility
ER-bun AIR moh-BIL-ih-tee
ˈɜːrbən ɛr moʊˈbɪlɪtiːListen
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a transportation concept encompassing the use of small electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft — eVTOLs — to provide on-demand passenger and cargo services within and between urban areas, aiming to decongest surface transport networks and reduce urban commute times; companies including Joby Aviation, Lilium, Archer, and Wisk are developing eVTOL platforms that use distributed electric propulsion for quieter, lower-emission flight than conventional helicopters; urban air mobility faces regulatory hurdles around airspace management, noise ordinances, and airworthiness certification, as well as infrastructure requirements for vertiports and charging facilities; equitable access — ensuring the technology serves broad populations rather than only premium commuters — is a central policy concern
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