Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport begins full-scale use of K-UAM GC-2 aerial guidance as a demonstration project in preparation for UAM commercialization in 2025
The aerial map dedicated to UAM reflects the metropolitan area route where the second-stage UAM demonstration project will be carried out, major obstacles such as high-voltage lines and steel towers, flight restrictions and prohibited areas, and building height information.
The front of the map contains seven vertiports (vertical take-off and landing pads) in the metropolitan area and the entire verification route, and the back of the map enlarges the three routes, Ara Waterway, Han River, and Tancheon, so that detailed routes can be seen.
Last June, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport formed a ‘National Design Team’ involving the Ministry of National Defense, local governments, and the private sector and has been promoting the production of customized aerial maps.
User opinions were fully reflected in terms of information, color, and design, and the optimal map scale was applied to improve the visibility, readability, and completeness of the map.
Currently, the first phase of the Korean UAM demonstration project is underway in Goheung, Jeollanam-do.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport plans to begin the second stage of verification in the metropolitan area from July next year after verifying UAM technology in non-urban areas.
Starting today, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport plans to sequentially distribute 300 UAM-specific aerial maps to organizations such as the Ministry of National Defense, local governments, and the Korea Drone Utilization Association, and allow anyone to download them through the integrated aviation information management system to utilize them in the second stage of the demonstration project.
SKT develops commercial network technology for the UAM. Quality measurement using FineVT Robotics LAB’s eVTOL and Rohde & Schwarz instruments
SK Telecom [017670] announced on the 31st that it had developed an integrated solution and simulator for real/prediction and analysis of the communication quality of commercial networks for urban air traffic (UAM).
The integrated solution developed this time utilizes a drone with a communication environment similar to that of a UAM aircraft flying over urban, semi-urban, and touristic routes at an operating altitude of 300 to 600 m and a cruising speed of 100 to 150 km per hour. to measure
The air network quality data measured by the drone can be displayed in real time using an analysis tool, and the measurement results can be visualized in maps, graphs, and charts, the company said.
It was developed to accurately evaluate the communication service quality of the commercial network by applying scenarios in which UAM passengers use smart devices such as calls, social media, and videos.
The commercial network communication quality prediction simulator jointly developed can analyze the effects of various factors that change communication quality, such as flight path and altitude setting, antenna height, upward tilt, directing angle, and beam pattern, so that the air quality can be improved in consideration of realistic constraints. It can be used to calculate network investment costs and derive optimal design methods.
The commercial network communication quality analysis integrated solution and prediction simulator for UAM developed by SKT are organically integrated and operated.
In addition, SKT is developing various related technologies such as a dedicated antenna, upward tilt, beam pattern optimization technology, and handover technology for UAM aircraft to improve the quality of communication over the air network for UAM.
Previously, SKT invested $100 million in Joby [001550] Aviation, a global UAM aircraft manufacturer, and is discussing mutual collaboration with this company.
“We will do our best to develop key technologies for future 6G evolution as well as 5G so that UAM can become a stable means of transportation for customers in the future,” said Jung-hwan Ryu, head of SKT Infrastructure Strategic Technology CT (Vice President).
