What is the role of local government or cities in autonomous aviation?

Background

The grow and level up the economy strategic priority is at the heart of the government’s agenda to spread opportunity across the UK. Transport has a crucial role to play, whether it be through improving connectivity across the United Kingdom and growing the economy by enhancing the transport network, on time and on budget. DfT has a number of specific interests in this space, notably our infrastructure projects, Places for Growth and our apprenticeships and skills work.

Next steps

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Related UKRI funded projects


  • UAM4Gov - Closing the AAM/UAM skills gap for members of city and local government

    **Local authorities have a critical role** to play in the development of urban air mobility/advanced air mobility (UAM/AAM) and municipal drone services in the UK. **Around 100 cities in the world** have started plannin...

    Funded by: ISCF

    Lead research organisation: PMI MEDIA LIMITED

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project directly addresses the role of local government in autonomous aviation, providing an educational platform for local authorities to understand their role in developing drone and UAM/AAM ecosystems.

  • Aviation Innovation in the South West - Development of an operational environment in a representative urban region

    Urban Air Mobility is the future of travel, but before this technology is ready for the public to use we need to test the system as a whole in a real life environment. We will create this demonstration environment - a Eu...

    Funded by: ISCF

    Lead research organisation: ATKINS LIMITED

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project specifically focuses on the role of cities in autonomous aviation, assessing demand, impact on transportation system, and public perceptions.