CASA spokesman Peter Gibson said the list of challenges for Uber was a long one:
- The company would have to get a safety certification for the new battery-operated aircraft — which does not exist yet
- The airspace they would use would have to be managed by authorities
- The people operating the aircraft would need specialised training
- Infrastructure for the mini-airports does not yet exist
Gibson won't be a consideration if Uber Air becomes a political decision.
Looking at some of the passenger carrying Drone film footage on the Internet, it certainly appears the basic technical hurdles have certainly been overcome.
Despite our advancing age, I suspect LeadSled and I will still be around to see the first passenger carrying Drones go into service.
And only this morning I read Britain Norman are working on an electrically powered Islander for short range commuting. Just imagine, an Islander where ear muffs aren't compulsory!