.@flybladenow has secured up to 20 aircraft from Beta Technologies, becoming the first passenger service customer for Beta’s six-seat Alia #eVTOL:

Announcing the Virtual Kick-Off of Agility Prime! The USAF and Dr. Will Roper are thrilled to announce the Agility Prime Virtual Kick-Off Event -- “now is the perfect time to make Jetson’s cars real.” - Dr. Roper. RSVP - https://t.co/bcKrxo41ou #UAS #eVTOL #FlyOrbs #UAM

But actually

"Joggers in park on 3rd run of the day, less than 2m spacing, just exhaled on elderly person returning from weekly shop" "Authorisation granted - cleared to engage"... ;)

#wisk #Boeing #cora #kittyhawk #autonomy #av #transportation #technology #smartcities

However, this is a different deal with startups going the piloted or the optionally-piloted approach. Runway matters. #flyingtaxi #eVTOL #urbanairmobility #UTM #electricflight #futurism #futureofmobility #futureofflight #aerospace #aviation #avgeek #innovation #venturecapital

Deep pockets coupled with expertise in aircraft hardware and software certification may well be the way for certifying and mass-producing fully autonomous eVTOLs, not venture-funded startups.

In this case, the Wisk Cora joint-venture partnership between Boeing and Zephyr Airworks / Kitty Hawk are developing their vehicle(s) for operations without an on-board pilot.

It is entirely reasonable that the aerospace giants and SMEs that partner up with the former are aiming to launch their flying taxi products to market with higher levels of autonomy. https://t.co/JGV9hxFWAC

Proud to announce that @AirMapIO co-founded the @linuxfoundation project https://t.co/aUS3E5kGAj. This implementation of #ASTM standards represents a huge step forward to an open, interoperable and diversified market for #UAS services, such as #remoteid. https://t.co/BqJKMrmihR

Check out how #Jakarta serves as a prime example for UAM and its potential in the developing world. #urbanairmobility #evtol #utm #developingworld #avgeek #AviaryProject #FutureOfMobility #FutureOfFlight #smartcities #innovation #flyingtaxi @EmpascoHQ https://t.co/Z7QlIC2zNL

@bravojjm

Rural Air Mobility (RAM) is for two reasons: 1) more efficient connection between rural and urban areas and 2) commercial operations testing in sparsely populated areas and low air traffic. But, fixed-wing electric instead of #eVTOL? #distributedaviation https://t.co/cdmwwQ3k1s

Great to be listed in @theipaper 10 UK firms that could change the world https://t.co/9gcTCgiGwT #urbanairmobility #UAM #Voloport

Early Urban Air Mobility companies are extending their reach into highly congested cities around the world. @flybladenow | @voomflights | @ubercopter Will we see @flyskyryse next? https://t.co/G0B3cjC76b #UrbanAirMobility #eVTOL #UTM #FutureOfMobility #FutureOfFlight

Much like what the Gordon Bennett or the Schneider Trophies have done for aeronautical innovation, @alaudaracing has the potential to do the same for #eVTOL and #UrbanAirMobility! #futurism #drones #racing #formula1 #FutureOfMobility #FutureOfFlight #avgeek #AviaryProject #av4u

@BellFlight @embraer @AuroraFlightSci @BoeingAirplanes @Boeing @pipistrelEU

Uber's 5 eVTOL design partners + 2 eVTOL Common Reference Models (eCRMs) being showcased at the #UberElevate Summit this year. What do you think about these designs? #eVTOL #UrbanAirMobility #FutureofFlight #FutureOfMobility #flyingtaxi #AviaryProject #avgeek

#Flyingtaxis are on their way to #Singapore. We spoke to @Skyports1 managing director Duncan Walker about the rise of #electricflight and the opening of the first-ever #airtaxi #vertiport by the end of 2019.

Good article outlining the UAM requirements set by Uber. https://t.co/qnP1prOULe #urbanairmobility #eVTOL #distributedaviation #futureofmobility #futurism #UTM #uberelevate #aerospace #aviation #electric #AviaryProject