Urban Air Mobility is expected to become a reality in Europe within 3-5 years.

New technologies such as electric propulsion and enhanced battery capacity, applied to vertical take-off and landing systems, make this possible.

The first commercial operations are expected to be the delivery of goods by drones and the transport of passengers, initially with a pilot on board. Later remote piloting or even autonomous services could follow. 

Several pilot projects are under way and some European manufacturers have already applied for certification, including for piloted vehicles for passenger transport. EASA is working with them on the airworthiness of the vehicles. 

The EU, and EASA in particular, have an important role to play in enabling this breakthrough and so helping European industry be a first mover at global level.