Apr 09, 2021
Detroit Aerotropolis is working with the State of Michigan to position itself to capture the rapidly growing demand for advanced air mobility solutions.
Detroit Aerotropolis joined those in Michigan’s mobility ecosystem who are advancing aerial mobility locally or globally including investors, federal agencies, startups, corporates, municipalities, and manufacturers for a series of virtual events. Michigan remains a global leader in mobility because of the powerful presence of the automotive industry, the concentration of advanced mobility talent and the extensive research and development investments made here. Economic development leaders have identified advanced air mobility as a tangential, high value, growth industry that will create jobs and drive capital investment in the 21st Century.
As the state looks to become a leader in this emerging industry, the Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification will be hosting a series of virtual events to better understand and prepare for the logistical complexities, rigorous safety requirements, and how to leverage the state’s manufacturing know-how to build the advanced air mobility industry.
The first virtual networking event in the “Strengthening Michigan’s Aerial Mobility Ecosystem Series” is focused on reimagining the automotive supply chain to drive the future of drones. The event will kick off with a panel discussion, featuring James McClearen (FLUGAUTO), Greg Fraker, (Roush), Parimal Kopardekar, Ph.D (NASA) and Jim Makowske (Michigan Unmanned Aerial Systems Consortium), moderated by Lisa Peterson (Airspace Link).
Supporting Partners: MI’s Office of Future Mobility & Electrification, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Pure Michigan Business Connect
Contact the Detroit Region Aerotropolis to learn more about these events.
