Autonomous air travel in Miami takes a significant step forward with Wisk entering into partnerships with MDAD and MEAMI.
Miami-Dade County is set to take a giant leap forward in transportation technology, as the Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with Wisk.Aero and the University of Miami's Engineering Autonomy Mobility Initiative (MEAMI).
The collaboration with Wisk and the University of Miami marks an exciting step towards making Miami-Dade County one of the first areas in the country with advanced air mobility. The partnership aims to make autonomous air mobility a reality, with the University of Miami focusing on advancing autonomous mobility technology specifically within US regulatory frameworks.
The MOUs with MDAD focus on strategic planning, infrastructure development, policy pathways, and commercialization of autonomous AAM in Miami-Dade County and its airports. The collaboration will see Wisk providing technical guidance on necessary vertiport infrastructure requirements for the design and development of infrastructure and flight procedures, as well as plans for potential future site expansion.
MDAD will begin to incorporate AAM into its current planning efforts, including airport development, electrical infrastructure, and airspace management. The extensive AAM plans are set to be integrated within Miami-Dade County, with the aim of enhancing connectivity and exploring new economic opportunities for the region.
The collaboration between Wisk and MDAD will identify optimal locations and development assessments for vertiport infrastructure across MDAD's airports, including Miami International Airport (MIA), Miami Executive Airport (KTMB), and Opa-locka Executive Airport (OPF). MIA, the busiest airport in Florida and the second busiest in the country for international passengers, is identified as the perfect launch site for Autonomous Air Mobility (AAM).
The University of Miami will provide resources and facilities for joint projects and product development in the field of autonomous air mobility. The partnership will also leverage faculty expertise and cutting-edge research to advance autonomous air mobility. The collaboration will focus on research and development efforts covering operations, regulations, safety, and overall AAM development.
The partnership between Wisk and the University of Miami demonstrates how academic innovation and industry leadership can come together to make autonomous urban flight possible. The collaboration will also utilize University of Miami resources and facilities for the pursuit of grant opportunities for joint projects and product development.
The second MOU, signed with the University of Miami's MEAMI, will further strengthen Miami-Dade County's position as a leader in the development and implementation of AAM. This partnership is a significant step towards making Miami-Dade County a hub for autonomous air mobility, enhancing its status as a global innovation centre.
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