Episode 12: Soaring to new heights

Hailing a cab is one thing. Hailing a pod takes it to a whole other level. Join Michel Hovan, branch manager of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Technology Research and Development, as he explores futuristic air travel such as urban air mobility, where people travel through the airspace for short trips. Hear how the FAA is preparing for smart airports to create a “seamless” experience. Learn about the agency’s use of drones to improve safety, oversee accidents and conduct pavement inspections along its runways.