Urban Air Mobility

Urban Air Mobility Solutions

UAVLAS precision positioning technology enables the centimeter-level accuracy required for safe, high-frequency urban air mobility operations. Our systems provide reliable GPS-independent positioning for eVTOL aircraft, air taxis, and urban delivery drones operating in challenging urban environments.

Urban Aviation Challenges

GPS limitations - Urban canyons, tall buildings blocking signals
High density - Multiple aircraft in confined airspace
Safety critical - Operations over populated areas
Space constraints - Limited vertiport and landing areas
High frequency - Rapid turnaround requirements

UAVLAS UAM Solution

GPS-independent - Reliable in urban canyon environments
Centimeter accuracy - Precise parking and positioning
High frequency - Supports rapid operations cycles
Multi-aircraft - Simultaneous vehicle coordination
All-weather - 24/7 operational capability

Applications

eVTOL Air Taxi Operations

Passenger Transport:

Vertiport arrival and departure
Precision parking for boarding
High-frequency shuttle services
Multi-vehicle coordination

Infrastructure:

Airport skyports
Urban vertiport networks
Rooftop landing facilities
Transportation hubs

Benefits:

Precise positioning for passenger safety
Maximized parking density
Reduced turnaround times
Automated operations support

Rooftop Landing Operations

Building-Top Facilities:

Corporate helicopter services
Executive air taxi landing
Emergency medical transport
VIP passenger services

Challenges Addressed:

GPS signal blockage from buildings
Limited landing pad space
Precision parking requirements
Safety in populated areas

Benefits:

Reliable GPS-denied positioning
Centimeter-level landing accuracy
Simplified facility requirements
Enhanced safety margins

Urban Delivery Drones

Package Delivery:

Rooftop delivery pads
Balcony precision landing
Automated charging stations
Distribution hub operations

Medical Delivery:

Hospital rooftop operations
Pharmacy-to-patient delivery
Emergency medical supplies
Sample and specimen transport

Benefits:

Precise delivery point targeting
GPS-denied urban operation
Automated station docking
High-frequency deliveries

Vertiport Infrastructure

Facility Types:

Airport-adjacent skyports
Urban transportation hubs
Hospital medical facilities
Corporate and hotel rooftops

System Integration:

Vertiport management systems
Traffic coordination
Charging infrastructure
Ground service equipment

Benefits:

Optimized space utilization
Multi-aircraft operations
Automated ground services
Enhanced throughput

eVTOL Aircraft Support

Major eVTOL Platforms

Passenger Air Taxis:

Joby Aviation - 4-passenger air taxi
Lilium Jet - Regional eVTOL
Volocopter - Urban air taxi
Archer Aviation - Maker eVTOL
Beta Technologies - ALIA VTOL
Wisk Aero - Autonomous air taxi

Cargo and Delivery:

Elroy Air - Heavy cargo drones
Natilus - Autonomous cargo
Pipistrel - Light cargo VTOL
Urban delivery eVTOLs

Integration Requirements

Aircraft Systems:

Autopilot compatibility
Sensor fusion capability
Position data interfaces
Safety system integration

Ground Infrastructure:

Beacon installation
Coverage area design
Power requirements
Communications networks

Technical Advantages

GPS-Denied Performance

Urban Canyon Capability:

Reliable between tall buildings
No satellite requirement
Consistent performance
Enhanced accuracy vs GPS

100x Better Than GPS:

Sub-5cm vs 5-meter GPS accuracy
Real-time 20Hz updates
Optical technology reliability
Weather-independent operation

High-Density Operations

Multi-Aircraft Coordination:

Simultaneous positioning
Conflict prevention
Traffic management integration
Precise separation control

Parking Optimization:

Centimeter-level precision
Maximum space utilization
Rapid turnaround support
Automated positioning

Safety Enhancement

Operational Safety:

Precision reduces errors
Automated operations support
Backup positioning capability
Real-time monitoring

Urban Environment:

Safe operations over population
Controlled approach paths
Emergency procedures support
Weather capability

Deployment Planning

Vertiport Design

Infrastructure Planning:

Landing pad configuration
Parking zone layout
Charging station locations
Ground service areas

UAVLAS Integration:

Beacon placement design
Coverage area calculation
System redundancy planning
Management system connectivity

Regulatory Considerations

Aviation Authorities:

FAA/EASA compliance
Urban airspace approval
Safety case development
Operational standards

Local Regulations:

Building code compliance
Noise restrictions
Zoning requirements
Environmental approvals

Operations Planning

Procedures Development:

Normal operations
Emergency procedures
Weather limitations
Maintenance protocols

Training Programs:

Pilot training
Ground crew training
Maintenance personnel
Emergency response

Market Opportunity