Aviation technology is making huge strides toward a future with unmanned drones and electric aircraft that will move people and goods via air transportation. Besides being able to use the skies more efficiently and with sustainability in mind, these new technologies from drones and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) will provide a wealth of new capabilities. JR Hammond the Executive Director of CAAM, the Canadian Advanced Air Mobility Consortium is the guest for this podcast. CAAM is a Federal Not for Profit organization that acts as the catalyst for the new Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry in Canada. Advanced Air Mobility is defined as unlocking Zero-Emission (Electric & Hydrogen) Aircraft to operate in Canada both as flying vehicles and larger commercial airplanes. AAM operations focus on moving people, goods and services in both piloted and remotely piloted aircraft on intra-urban and inter-regional routes.

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Eric Holdeman is a professional emergency manager who is passionate about providing information that can help families, businesses & governments become better prepared for disasters of all types. Hear first hand expert insights from Eric on his Podcast, Blog & EricHoldeman.com.