Good morning, colleagues and friends!
Over the last decade, my mission has been to bring proven automotive IP, systems, and processes to Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) — making safe, scalable air travel and uncrewed aircraft operations accessible to millions.
In January 2024, we partnered with WSP and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of Aeronautics to deploy wireless mesh networks using automotive-grade connected vehicle technologies (DSRC/C-V2X).
We successfully tested these networks for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) UAS operations, integrating air and ground systems at real-world sites including the MDOT Lansing facility and Coleman A. Young International Airport in Detroit.
The results were transformative:
-Outstanding communication reliability (Exceeds ASTM F3548-21 UAS Mesh Communications Standards)
-Ultra-low latency for command and control
-Seamless multimodal coordination
Most importantly, this technology delivers our nation’s airports a powerful new safety layer — dramatically improving coordination and situational awareness between arriving/departing aircraft and ground vehicle operations on the airfield.
Even better, the same mesh network enables real-time deconfliction of drones from each other, priority access for emergency responders, and the ability to broadcast precise routes, rules, and actively manage traffic in dense airspace.
Best of all, the solution is continentally scalable. It safely opens the skies to millions of drones and future AAM vehicles while enhancing overall airport safety and efficiency.
Special thanks to the City of Detroit Airport Department, Michigan Department of Transportation - Office of Aeronautics for their strong support and partnership. Huge thanks also to the outstanding WSP team for this groundbreaking collaboration. The final report is now public.
We believe a common traffic frequency is critical to integrating and harmonizing "robot" and "non-robot" traffic. What are your thoughts on using connected mesh networks to unlock safer, integrated air mobility?
@AeroNetUTM - Connect What Moves!
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