Helicopter-Hailing Services

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Gotham Air is an Aerial Ridesharing Company for Quick City Commutes

— February 11, 2015 — Autos
Gotham Air is an Uber-like service that is not bound by the rules of the road, which is what many urban commuters would wish for when in a rush to get somewhere. This is because it is a helicopter service that works on a rideshare system. Although people need to request a helicopter ride from Gotham Air an hour in advance, it will get people to their destination in just six minutes.

Of course, there is another important stipulation: a total of four passengers need to book through Gotham Air to confirm the flight. Available between 8am and 8pm, the Gotham Air helicopter launches from a helipad in downtown Manhattan. The service will expand depending on demand.

Trend Themes

  1. Aerial Ridesharing — Opportunity for companies to create similar helicopter-hailing services for quick city commutes.
  2. Vertical Mobility — Create aerial public transportation systems to move people quickly above ground traffic and congestion.
  3. On-demand Aerial Transport — Develop on-demand aerial transport services for urban commuters in need of a quick, alternative mode of transportation.

Industry Implications

  1. Transportation — Opportunity for aerial transportation companies, both public and private, to expand their service offerings beyond traditional fixed routes and schedules.
  2. Technology — Create or improve technologies related to automated aerial traffic management and aerial vehicle design and manufacturing.
  3. Travel and Tourism — Offer aerial sightseeing tours and other leisure activities as part of the aerial ridesharing and on-demand aerial transport services.
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