Abstract
Urban air taxis promise a revolution in transportation. However, the question of their immediate feasibility demands a complex answer, requiring a balance of technical capabilities, cost-effectiveness, operational efficiency, regulatory hurdles, and public acceptance. Urban air mobility (UAM) has emerged as a potential solution to alleviate growing traffic congestion and the inefficiencies of traditional ground transportation in urban environments. Defined as the use of small, highly automated aircraft for passenger and cargo transportation at lower altitudes within urban and suburban areas, UAM encompasses various technologies such as vertical take-off and landing (VTOL), electric VTOL (eVTOL), and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones.
