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We talk a lot about integrating drones and AAM into our airspace, but honestly, the bigger challenge isn’t just in the sky, it’s on the ground.

Yes, low-altitude corridors are being studied and discussed, and technically, it's doable. But if we don’t start planning from a city and urban infrastructure level, these technologies will stay stuck in pilot mode. No amount of airspace modeling will matter if we don’t have the right places for these aircraft to safely land, charge, or serve people in a meaningful way.

This isn’t just about solving today's logistics. It’s about asking:

- Where do these aircraft actually make sense in a city?

- What locations are safe, accessible, and actually improve life for people nearby?

- How do we future-proof those choices for the next 30 to 50 years?

Florida is officially positioning itself as a future leader in Advanced Air Mobility. As of July 1, 2025, Senate Bill 1662 empowers the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to invest in vertiport construction, enabling both public and private projects to access state support and funding.

The bill expands the legal definition of airports to include vertiports and vertistops, opening the door for new infrastructure aligned with the needs of eVTOL aircraft and AAM operations. It also authorizes FDOT to fund up to 100% of capital improvement costs under its strategic airport investment initiative.

Developers should note that vertiport planning in Florida will require coordination across local zoning, state aviation site approvals, and federal FAA compliance, especially with upcoming performance-based design guidance due by the end of 2025.

This is a big win for AAM and urban mobility. With the right tools, like LYNEports, stakeholders can streamline site selection, compliance mapping,…

🚁 While at the Paris Air Show last week, I had a great conversation with Ted Angel, Executive Director of the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence in Ohio. It was inspiring to hear about his vision for growing the AAM ecosystem and bringing more industry players together.

That conversation got me thinking so I went back and quickly sketched this concept using LYNEports, visualizing how a vertiport could integrate into an airport site in Ohio’s Advanced Air Mobility Cluster.

This setup includes 3 eVTOL landing pads, connected taxiways, adjacent hangars, and direct integration with existing airfield operations. A glimpse of how airports can start preparing today for the skies of tomorrow.

What are your thoughts on this quick first sketch?

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