WORLDTECHFAA Releases Draft Design Standards for Vertiport Facilities
The Federal Aviation Administration has put out updated draft design standards for facilities that serve vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, according to DroneLife. The proposal is aimed at the infrastructure advanced air mobility will need as it approaches commercial operations.
What the updated guidance covers
According to DroneLife, the revised guidance addresses landing areas, charging infrastructure and how these facilities are integrated with airports.
DroneLife presents the proposal as a further step toward assembling the infrastructure on which advanced air mobility operations rely.
Basis of the current reporting
The account available comes from a single outlet, DroneLife. Beyond the release of the draft and its three subject areas, the particulars have not been independently confirmed on the basis of the facts available.
Open questions
- Which specific requirements does the draft set for landing areas and charging equipment?
- When will the FAA finalise the standards after the draft stage?