Podcast: Urban Drone Taxis: Dont Hold Your Breath

Editorial Staff

Monday, April 30, 2018 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Despite widespread media attention and public anticipation for autonomous passenger drones, the regulatory framework needed for their implementation is progressing slowly.
Even at major industry events like AUVSI XPONENTIAL, there is a lack of clarity regarding the future of these regulations.
An AVweb podcast features airspace expert Johnny Walker offering an inside view on these critical regulatory challenges.

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Hardly a week goes by when another story about autonomous drones whisking passengers over traffic-choked city streets fails to portend the George Jetson future. Less in evidence are reports on rapid progress in the regulatory foundation for such technology and at this week’s AUVSI XPONENTIAL Expo in Denver, the crystal ball is hardly clearer. In this AVweb podcast, airspace expert Johnny Walker offers an inside view.

Duration: 6:47

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