You are very logical in your thinking but are missing a lot of information about the limitations on what is possible in the air. Aircraft being built right now will fly for the next 40 years and building the new airspace you’re talking about would require extremely expensive retrofits to already flying aircraft. That kind of extreme cost will deter this from happening soon.
The FAA recently took almost 15 years to implement a system called ADS-B for all airplanes flying in the US. All it is, is a satellite based transponder system that reports GPS altitude and speed. The push back from the industry was insane as it cost operators of jets $30K to $100K PER AIRCRAFT.
The biggest hurdle we have for your proposals is cost. And no technology does not reduce cost in aviation. Example, I flew a twin that had an alternator commonly used in cars. Same part number, same manufacturer, but the one for the plane said aviation on the side. That alternator cost $600 for the airplane the one cars was $80. The reason for the insane cost? The FAA.
What is your take on the video I shared? I'm definitely not suggesting that a Cessna or a Citation will be retrofit to this purpose. They would likely continue being directed down the established sky highways at different altitudes, etc as they do now, passed along to local TRACON's, Towers, etc.
Do you think your argument is similar to someone who worked at NASA before SpaceX really took off? Disruptive tech rarely plays by established rules.
I don't doubt your experience, and respect your profession.
We have some “established” airways but that is not really how airspace works. And not how the FAA functions either. Part 25 of the FAR regulates the minimum standards by which passenger carrying aircraft must abide by. In order for these autonomous drones carrying people to work the FAA would need to rebuild that entire section or create a whole new set of regulations and build new airspace.
When my company buys a new airplane it takes the FAA 6 months (after we have bought it) for them to say, yes you can fly this airplane. One that is fully certified meets all standards and well known airplanes. You’re talking about building an entire new type of passenger carrying aircraft and asking the FAA to build special airspace for it. The new type will need to go through rigorous testing to prove its airworthy. Why do you think we are still flying the 737 an airplane designed and built In the 1960s? Because it takes places like Boeing over a decade and billions of dollars to design, build, and certify a new airplane.
The problem is never the tech it’s always the regulators.
“I don't see it stopping it, however, given the amount of investment shown.”
BAHAHAHHA how many fucks do you think the FAA gives about how much money is spent on new aircraft? none.
Not only that but the noise complaints will be insane. Helicopters now in cities like New York and LA are extremely limited because of the noise. And these electric drones are even louder. Good luck
You are very logical in your thinking but are missing a lot of information about the limitations on what is possible in the air. Aircraft being built right now will fly for the next 40 years and building the new airspace you’re talking about would require extremely expensive retrofits to already flying aircraft. That kind of extreme cost will deter this from happening soon.
The FAA recently took almost 15 years to implement a system called ADS-B for all airplanes flying in the US. All it is, is a satellite based transponder system that reports GPS altitude and speed. The push back from the industry was insane as it cost operators of jets $30K to $100K PER AIRCRAFT.
The biggest hurdle we have for your proposals is cost. And no technology does not reduce cost in aviation. Example, I flew a twin that had an alternator commonly used in cars. Same part number, same manufacturer, but the one for the plane said aviation on the side. That alternator cost $600 for the airplane the one cars was $80. The reason for the insane cost? The FAA.
It ain’t going to happen any time soon
What is your take on the video I shared? I'm definitely not suggesting that a Cessna or a Citation will be retrofit to this purpose. They would likely continue being directed down the established sky highways at different altitudes, etc as they do now, passed along to local TRACON's, Towers, etc.
Do you think your argument is similar to someone who worked at NASA before SpaceX really took off? Disruptive tech rarely plays by established rules.
I don't doubt your experience, and respect your profession.
In short, we'll see :)
We have some “established” airways but that is not really how airspace works. And not how the FAA functions either. Part 25 of the FAR regulates the minimum standards by which passenger carrying aircraft must abide by. In order for these autonomous drones carrying people to work the FAA would need to rebuild that entire section or create a whole new set of regulations and build new airspace.
When my company buys a new airplane it takes the FAA 6 months (after we have bought it) for them to say, yes you can fly this airplane. One that is fully certified meets all standards and well known airplanes. You’re talking about building an entire new type of passenger carrying aircraft and asking the FAA to build special airspace for it. The new type will need to go through rigorous testing to prove its airworthy. Why do you think we are still flying the 737 an airplane designed and built In the 1960s? Because it takes places like Boeing over a decade and billions of dollars to design, build, and certify a new airplane.
The problem is never the tech it’s always the regulators.
I take it you didn't watch the video. No worries, have a great day. :)
I do agree, that the red tape will be significant. I don't see it stopping it, however, given the amount of investment shown.
“I don't see it stopping it, however, given the amount of investment shown.”
BAHAHAHHA how many fucks do you think the FAA gives about how much money is spent on new aircraft? none.
Not only that but the noise complaints will be insane. Helicopters now in cities like New York and LA are extremely limited because of the noise. And these electric drones are even louder. Good luck