<description>&lt;p&gt;We welcome back a previous guest, Clint Harper, and dive into vertiport infrastructure:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The importance of a network of vertiports in urban areas is highlighted, with a need for more research on user profiles and a focus on emergency response use cases.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Infrastructure delays in LA are discussed, with concerns about their impact on electric vehicle adoption and the need for coordination with local grid infrastructure.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The federal regulatory framework for vertiports is outlined, with a focus on community engagement and the lack of standardized aviation safety risk evaluation.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Near-term and long-term strategies for data storage and regulation are considered, with a discussion on federal vs local jurisdiction in drone sighting regulations.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The importance of sustainability in the aviation industry is emphasized, with a focus on airport infrastructure development, electric vehicles, and autonomous transportation integration into urban planning.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Until next time, keep it on the centerline!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

No U-Turn

Chris, Ravi, and Basil

Episode 48 - Clint is back for Part 2: Vertiport Infrastructure

MAR 3, 202480 MIN
No U-Turn

Episode 48 - Clint is back for Part 2: Vertiport Infrastructure

MAR 3, 202480 MIN

Description

We welcome back a previous guest, Clint Harper, and dive into vertiport infrastructure:

  • The importance of a network of vertiports in urban areas is highlighted, with a need for more research on user profiles and a focus on emergency response use cases.
  • Infrastructure delays in LA are discussed, with concerns about their impact on electric vehicle adoption and the need for coordination with local grid infrastructure.
  • The federal regulatory framework for vertiports is outlined, with a focus on community engagement and the lack of standardized aviation safety risk evaluation.
  • Near-term and long-term strategies for data storage and regulation are considered, with a discussion on federal vs local jurisdiction in drone sighting regulations.
  • The importance of sustainability in the aviation industry is emphasized, with a focus on airport infrastructure development, electric vehicles, and autonomous transportation integration into urban planning.

Until next time, keep it on the centerline!