Question 1

What is Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)?

Accepted Answer

Advanced Air Mobility is an emerging segment of aviation that uses new aircraft types — including electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) and other powered-lift aircraft — to move people and cargo in ways traditional aviation cannot. AAM encompasses urban air taxis, regional air mobility, and cargo operations, and it sits at the leading edge of FAA certification and rulemaking.

Question 2

What FAA certifications do eVTOL and UAS operators need?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the aircraft and mission, operators may need type and production certification for the aircraft, operational authorizations (such as Part 135 for carrying passengers or cargo), powered-lift airman certification, and UAS approvals under Part 107 or the emerging Part 108 framework. LCR helps emerging operators map the right certification pathway and build the documentation to support it.

Question 3

What is BVLOS and how is it approved?

Accepted Answer

BVLOS — Beyond Visual Line of Sight — refers to drone and UAS operations conducted where the remote pilot cannot see the aircraft directly. These operations require FAA approval, typically through waivers or exemptions supported by a robust safety case, concept of operations, and risk mitigations. LCR develops BVLOS applications and the operational documentation the FAA expects.

Question 4

Do UAS and AAM organizations need a Safety Management System (SMS)?

Accepted Answer

Yes — as operations scale and the FAA extends SMS requirements across aviation, a Safety Management System is increasingly central to AAM and UAS certification. LCR builds scalable SMS programs sized to an organization's operations and risk profile, positioning emerging operators to meet current and forthcoming requirements.

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