AeroX

North Carolina, renowned as the “First in Flight” state, boasts a history steeped in trailblazers, inventors, and visionaries. Since the late 1700s, the state has served as a hub for pioneering aviation ventures. And notably, Tar Heel mechanics are credited with developing one of the first successful helicopters in the late 1800s.

Today, as new aviation technology continues to rapidly evolve, there is one organization piloting its next chapter. AeroX, positioned to help shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility in North Carolina, engages in collaborative efforts with businesses, government organizations, and community leaders to foster a cohesive ecosystem.

Having secured funding from the North Carolina General Assembly, AeroX is working towards establishing an urban advanced air mobility system in the state. This initiative, supported by the recognition that such services will play a pivotal role in transporting cargo and, eventually, passengers across the region and state, underscores the importance AeroX places on incorporating weather considerations into the construction of this system..

AeroX has successfully partnered with TruWeather Solutions, a specialist in low-altitude weather, to complete a state-wide assessment of weather conditions across North Carolina, with a more detailed focus on four metropolitan areas. The collaboration aims to engage the community in strategic planning for the development of essential weather infrastructure, crucial for the expansion of both existing and future drone and air taxi services.

The study included a workshop convening stakeholders, including drone manufacturers, uncrewed air traffic management service providers, and weather partners, to understand specific needs for weather data. The workshop also educated operators on the effects of low-altitude micro weather impacts and industry advancements in new technology.

In 2024 during the next phase of the weather-based study, micro weather sensor technology and systems will be deployed and tested in the field. This effort will augment the FAA’s testing and data collection initiatives for the new ASTM F38 Weather Data Performance Standards recently published.

The ongoing partnership between TruWeather Solutions and AeroX is providing a tremendous opportunity to demonstrate the effectiveness of a micro weather sensor network through real-world testing on a statewide level, opening doors of opportunity for other states and municipalities in their AAM planning efforts.

To read more about the study, go to https://truweathersolutions.com/north-carolina-advanced-air-mobility-weather-study/

For more information, contact:

Chris Zarzar, [email protected]

Basil Yap, [email protected]

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