Daniel McGill of Joby Aviation shares how electric air transit and vertiports could reshape real estate value and development.

Daniel McGill of Joby Aviation joins Nancy Lashine to explore how electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft could reshape the built environment. 

With a background spanning Hines, Apple and institutional real estate, Daniel brings a practical lens to what it takes to introduce entirely new vertiport infrastructure into existing cities.

[00:16:43] “Literally the way you pick up your phone to call an Uber Black to get to the airport or an event, now there's an option to pick up an aircraft to fly you to said destination.”

He explains how landing pads on rooftops and underutilized spaces could become a powerful differentiator for assets, particularly as landlords look for new ways to drive demand and increase value.

Daniel outlines how this technology could expand where people choose to live and work, unlocking new geographies by dramatically reducing commute times. He emphasizes that adoption will take time and intentionality, pointing to Waymo’s rollout of its self-driving cars as an example to follow.

[00:31:30] “It requires patience. . . . We need to be early and often engaging with the community.”

Daniel highlights how forward-thinking real estate owners can position themselves at the forefront of a new mobility paradigm. He goes further than predicting the future of transportation and real estate by giving a glimpse into what is already on the cutting edge.

Links

Daniel McGill | LinkedIn

Joby Aviation | Website