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In a significant development for the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector, Australian company Skyportz has unveiled a groundbreaking modular vertipad patent designed to mitigate the challenges of downwash and outwash during eVTOL aircraft operations. This innovative approach not only addresses critical safety concerns but also paves the way for expanding air taxi services into urban areas by utilizing smaller plots of land efficiently. The patent was showcased at the Avalon International Airshow in Melbourne on March 24, 2025.
Downwash and outwash are significant issues in eVTOL operations, particularly in densely populated urban environments. These phenomena refer to the strong winds generated by the rotors of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft during ascent and descent. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) emphasized the need for wind safety zones around vertipads in its Engineering Brief 105A, published early this year. Specifically, it highlighted the requirement for such zones beyond the landing surface where wind speeds exceed 34.5 mph[1][3][4].
Skyportz's modular vertipad design is specifically engineered to dissipate energy more efficiently than traditional flat tarmac surfaces. According to a study conducted by Swinburne University of Technology, this innovative system can dissipate energy up to 250% faster than conventional landing surfaces. This rapid energy dissipation reduces the safety area requirements, allowing for safe operations from smaller plots of land[1][2][3].
The Skyportz vertipad patent is crucial for establishing extensive networks of vertiports outside traditional airports and helipads. By enabling the use of smaller plots, it opens up new possibilities for urban air mobility, making air taxi services more accessible and viable in densely populated areas. This is particularly important as cities look to integrate eVTOLs into their transportation systems, offering faster, cleaner, and more efficient travel options[2][3].
The development of vertipad infrastructure is supported by regulatory bodies such as the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and the FAA. These organizations have released guidelines to facilitate the growth of AAM, reflecting a global commitment to this emerging industry. Such regulatory support is essential for the widespread adoption of eVTOL technology, as it ensures safety standards are met while encouraging innovation[3][4].
Interest in Skyportz's vertipad design is building rapidly among international air regulators and potential vertiport operators. The company aims to license its design across emerging global markets, facilitating the integration of eVTOLs into urban landscapes worldwide. Properties equipped with these advanced vertipads are expected to attract higher rents as businesses capitalize on providing air taxi services to customers, further incentivizing investment in vertiport infrastructure[2][3].
Skyportz's modular vertipad patent represents a significant leap forward in addressing the safety and logistical challenges faced by the eVTOL industry. By enabling efficient energy dissipation and reducing the footprint requirements for safe operations, this innovation is poised to accelerate the integration of air taxi services into urban environments. As regulatory support and market interest continue to grow, the future of urban air mobility looks increasingly promising.
