Urban transportation is changing, from the influx of motorized scooters to delivery robots rolling down your sidewalks. But perhaps the greatest promise lies in the advancement of urban air mobility. Whether it be traditional manned aircraft, remotely piloted aircraft, or autonomous aircraft, the world’s leading experts are focused on how to make urban air transport the quickest – and safest – mode of transportation possible. This panel will discuss the advantages and challenges for urban air mobility in cities and how industry and government are addressing the policy, economic, social, environmental, and legal barriers.

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