In today’s episode, we had Jonathan from SkyTrade as our guest, discussing the current state and future of air rights in the drone industry. Jonathan highlighted the use cases of air rights in real estate, views protection, and overhangs. He also emphasized the importance of drones and cargo drones in the future of low-altitude transit.

Jonathan shared insights on how SkyTrade is revolutionizing the air rights market by enabling homeowners to monetize their airspace through a marketplace and a drone radar app. He also discussed the plans for landing and refueling stations for drones, emphasizing the potential for infrastructure development in the drone industry.

Additionally, Jonathan hinted at the possibility of a native token for SkyTrade in the future, with tokenomics already in progress. Overall, the episode provided valuable insights into the evolving landscape of air rights and the role of SkyTrade in shaping the future of the drone industry.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction to SkyTrade and Air Rights Market

05:30 - Motivation Behind Writing Publicly and Building a Following

10:30 - Current State and Future of Air Rights Use Cases

19:48 - Future State of Air Rights and Use Cases

29:48 - Discussion on eVTOL Market and Concentration of Companies

35:32 - Enforcement and Regulation of Air Rights

36:34 - SkyTrade's Plans for Landing and Taking Off Stations

39:54 - SkyTrade Token Plans and Usage