There is an exciting news surrounding for residents and visitors of Dubai. Flying taxis are expected to be fully operational by 2026. A London-based company Skyports, shared this prediction during the recent 3rd Dubai World Congress for Self Driving Transport.
Dubai is ready to become a pioneer in air mobility. It is aiming to establish the world’s first comprehensive network of vertiports for permanent air taxi services. But what exactly is a vertiport? Think of it as a specialized facility designed for the landing and takeoff of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, a type of drone-like air taxi.
These vertiports are unique because they can host multiple drones and Air taxis, requiring careful planning to ensure sufficient space between landing and launching pads. Moreover, vertiports are equipped to recharge these eVTOLs, making them a crucial part of the futuristic air travel infrastructure.
Walker emphasized that a vertiport is distinct from a traditional helipad or heliport, which are tailored to accommodate conventional helicopters. The eVTOLs, envisioned as air taxis, have different size and weight specifications, necessitating specially designed vertiports to support their operations effectively.
With ambitious plans and a clear vision, Dubai is on track to revolutionize urban air transportation, setting an example for the world by making flying taxis a reality within the next five years. Imagine soaring through the Dubai sky in an eVTOL, a futuristic mode of transport.
