Uber this week announced a new installment in its flying car initiative. Former NASA advanced aircraft engineer Mark Moore, who worked for the federal agency for 30 years, has joined Uber as director of engineering for aviation.
Uber Hires Former NASA Engineer to Drive Flying Car Initiative Forward
Key Takeaways:
- Uber has hired former NASA advanced aircraft engineer Mark Moore as its director of engineering for aviation to advance its "Uber Elevate" flying car initiative.
- The Uber Elevate service plans to offer on-demand urban air taxis utilizing vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft.
- Uber's role is to act as a catalyst and accelerant for the urban electric VTOL market, facilitating the ecosystem rather than developing the aircraft itself, as detailed in its whitepaper.
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