In this episode of the JNXON Intelligent Infrastructure podcast, host Gavin Whitechurch speaks with Steve Philpott, CTO of e-Vertisky, about the evolving landscape of Urban Air Mobility (UAM). They discuss the challenges and opportunities in integrating air mobility into urban environments, the role of technology and infrastructure, and the importance of regulatory frameworks. Philpott shares insights on the future of vertiports, the impact of AI and edge computing, and the potential for small to medium businesses in the UAM space. The conversation highlights the need for collaboration between regulators, cities, and technology providers to create a sustainable and efficient air mobility ecosystemChapters

00:00 Introduction to Urban Air Mobility and eVertisky

04:01 eVertisky's Mission and Role in UAM

07:40 The Future of EVTOLs in Transportation

10:59 Infrastructure Challenges in Urban Air Mobility

14:13 Integrating UAM with Existing Transportation Systems

19:24 The Role of AI and Edge Computing in UAM

24:09 Building AI for Urban Air Mobility

27:54 The Evolution of Vertiports

31:06 Energy Demands and Infrastructure Solutions

34:36 Intelligent Infrastructure for Urban Mobility

38:39 Standardization in Urban Air Mobility

42:47 Future Opportunities in Urban MobilityKeywords

Urban Air Mobility (UAM), eVertisky, Infrastructure, AI, Drones, Robots, Vertiports, Regulation, Air Traffic Management, Intelligent Infrastructure, Electric Vehicles, Future of Transportation, Edge Computing