Autonomous Air Travel Advancement in Miami Secured through Agreements with MDAD and MEAMI by Wisk
Wisk and University of Miami Partner to Advance Autonomous Air Mobility in Miami-Dade County
Wisk.Aero, a leading company in autonomous air mobility (AAM), has signed two new Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) and the University of Miami's Engineering Autonomy Mobility Initiative (MEAMI).
The first MOU, with MDAD, focuses on strategic planning, infrastructure development, policy pathways, and commercialization of AAM in Miami-Dade County and its airports. This partnership aims to make Miami-Dade County one of the first areas in the country with advanced air mobility.
Miami International Airport (MIA), the busiest airport in Florida and the second busiest in the country for international passengers, will serve as a launch site for AAM. MDAD will begin to incorporate autonomous AAM into its current planning efforts, including airport development, electrical infrastructure, and airspace management.
The second MOU, established with MEAMI, sets a framework for research and development to advance autonomous mobility technology. The collaboration will leverage faculty expertise and cutting-edge research to make AAM a reality. The partnership will focus on operations, regulations, safety, and overall AAM development.
The institutions collaborating under the second MOU include the Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) and the City of Fullerton, California. The partnership aims to develop business opportunities to advance autonomous mobility technology within US regulatory frameworks.
The partnership will advance core technologies like advanced sensors and next-generation battery systems essential to making AAM safe and scalable. The institutions will work together to identify optimal locations and development assessments for the implementation of vertiport infrastructure across MDAD's airports, including Miami International Airport (MIA), Miami Executive Airport (KTMB), and Opa-locka Executive Airport (OPF).
Wisk will provide technical guidance on necessary vertiport infrastructure requirements, including design and development of infrastructure and flight procedures, as well as plans for potential future site expansion. The University of Miami will provide resources and facilities for the pursuit of grant opportunities for joint projects and product development.
This collaboration exemplifies how academic innovation and industry leadership can come together to make autonomous urban flight possible. It aims to strategically plan for the future of air travel, enhance connectivity, and explore new economic opportunities for Miami-Dade County. This partnership is a historic first step toward making Miami-Dade County one of the pioneers in the field of advanced air mobility.
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