Urban Air Mobility $($UAM$)$ is one possible solution for future transportation needs in and around urban areas. Utilizing automation and emerging propulsion technologies, UAM will focus on low$-$altitude transport of passengers and cargo. The UAM concept is cutting edge and purely theoretical currently. However, the FAA and various manufacturers are making great strides. For more information click on the links below from the FAA and a few of the companies competing in this field:

FAA Concept of Operations

Airbus

Lilium

Joby Aviation

Once you understand the UAM concept, answer the following questions and justify your research with at least one outside source cited in APA format. Be sure to fully explain your answers with complete sentences.

What are some of the benefits of UAM?

What are some of the drawbacks to UAM?

What do you envision as the greatest hurdle to implementing the UAM concept?

How might UAM assist in reducing fossil fuel usage in the field of aviation?

In what ways might UAM change the way people live in urban areas?