Enable autonomous, safe and secure operations in low altitude and congested environments
The regulatory landscape for airworthiness is evolving rapidly – the cost, time, and risk of compliance with these standards will be a major factor in determining the success of a new aircraft.
The dramatic surge in numbers of small aircraft such as air taxis and delivery drones means early movers need a flexible, scalable design approach that can help them pivot as requirements evolve.
In this emerging market, challenges include:
Creating safe and robust autonomous navigation and control systems that can operate in complex urban environments
Establishing certification requirements and processes for novel aircraft to operate safely without the long certification process of commercial aviation
Airspace utilization and air traffic control that will require new, advanced air traffic management systems that can handle high volume of takeoffs and landings safely and efficiently
