SEOUL, Jan. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – The advent of “drone taxis” and similar Urban Air Mobility (UAM) solutions brings a futuristic vision of transportation closer to reality. However, these high-tech conveyances must navigate a critical challenge: avoiding collisions with birds, a concern especially vital for passenger safety. This issue has come to the forefront as the government’s [...]
SEOUL, May 3 (Korea Bizwire) — A “drone taxi” service is set to begin piloting in Seoul next year. Initially, the service will be tested along the Han River between Gimpo Airport and Yeouido, as well as between Jamsil and Suseo. The Seoul Metropolitan Government and MOLIT(the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs) plan [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — SK Telecom Co., South Korea’s top wireless carrier, said Monday it has partnered with U.S.-based Joby Aviation in developing flying cars in a move to expand its foothold in urban air mobility (UAM) services. SK Telecom said the two companies signed an agreement to form a regular consultative team [...]