The Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X), a cutting-edge technology recently introduced in 5G, offers a unified approach to ensure high-reliability and low-latency communications for vehicles. With the advancement of technologies such as Vertical Takeoff and Landing aircraft (VTOL), electrically propelled Vertical Takeoff and Landing aircraft (eVTOL), and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), the research community also focuses on Urban Air Mobility (UAM). UAM utilizes small aircraft to transport passengers or cargo at lower altitudes in urban and suburban areas. Furthermore, flying vehicles should be connected to ground-based vehicles for smart urban mobility, where the cruising altitude of flying cars can reach around 300 meters. Therefore, in terms of connectivity, we should look beyond C-V2X, as wireless networks need enhancement to serve both flying and ground-based vehicles. Here, we share the latest news and publications related to C-V2X and UAM connectivity.
Latest News and Publications for C-V2X and UAM connectivity
Date: August 20, 2024: Connecting Ground-Based and Flying Cars to 5G networks
This paper, 5G Open RAN-Based Network Slicing for Connecting Ground-Based and Flying Cars Serving Urban Areas, proposes a new approach for connecting ground-based and flying cars to 5G networks serving urban areas in the 5G Open RAN environment.
Date: August 15, 2024: Exploring the key technologies needed for the commercialization of electric flying cars: A levelized cost and profitability analysis
In this study, exploring the key technologies needed for the commercialization of electric flying cars, the authors use a detailed cost calculation model to estimate the levelized cost and profit of operating electric flying cars.
Date: March 5, 2024: Can Urban Air Mobility become reality? Opportunities and challenges of UAM as innovative mode of transport and DLR contribution to ongoing research
UAM is expected to benefit users and positively impact the economy by creating new markets and job opportunities in the manufacturing and operation of UAM vehicles, as well as in the construction of related ground infrastructure. Whether Urban Air Mobility can become a reality is discussed here.
