It’s like a scene from a sci-fi movie. While this rendering from Uber is indicative of more idealistic Skyport landing and departure points, there is a practical reality: heli-pads already in place. UBER

Drone Uber

City prepares to take the high road


It may seem like a flashback scene from the animated sitcom The Jetsons, but fast forward into 2023 and Melbourne will be one of the first three cities globally to host the launch trialling the commercial passenger drone technology – Uber Air.

Melbourne was shortlisted from a global list, with the Australian Government considered to be leading the world in recognising the benefits of ridesharing, and this progressive approach made Melbourne the perfect third city to trial Uber Air. Other cities to be the first participating in the trial of this service include Dallas-Fort Worth/Frisco, Texas and Los Angeles, California.

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