Urban Drone Operation: How wind in cities could affect air taxis of the future

Dr Abdulghani Mohamed studies gusts encountered by flying vehicles such as drones or air taxis in proximity to buildings.

In cities, many companies are now considering urban air mobility vehicles, from drones for parcel delivery to air taxis for travel. However, gusts of air, especially around buildings, can create pockets of wind with different properties, which could cause areas of turbulence and affect the stability of the aircraft. A research team led by Dr Abdulghani Mohamed, senior lecturer at […]

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