Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Florida Strives To Be Global Leader on AAM
State allocated $4 billion to build infrastructure for eVTOL air-taxi networks
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Florida aims to become the top user of advanced air mobility (AAM) anywhere, Florida Department of Transportation secretary Jared Perdue told aviation executives last week at the Honeywell American Aviation Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. He described an ambitious initiative to create the aerial network, digital infrastructure, technology, workforce, and policies needed to attract and retain AAM operators.

Perdue said Florida is moving ahead rapidly with drone operations for law enforcement, emergency response, deliveries, and infrastructure inspection. When a hurricane hits, drones can assess the damage immediately for rapid response. New eVTOL aircraft are also seen as a major benefit for inner- and intra-city traffic and for relieving road congestion.