Technology and Innovation in Urban Air Mobility: an analysis from patents

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9771/cp.v18i3.60848

Keywords:

Urban Air Mobility, Innovation, Patents.

Abstract

This article aims to examine the evolution of Urban Air Mobility (UAM), focusing on the development and protection of technologies related to traffic control and aeronautical safety. The methodology used was a review of patents and related literature, which highlighted a significant increase in patent filings, indicating a scenario of continuous investment and engagement in sector innovation. Leadership in knowledge and technologies is observed especially in South Korea and the United States, where the main research and innovation centers are concentrated. In addition, a growing environmental concern and the search for sustainable solutions in urban air mobility are emphasized, reflected in the emphasis on eco-friendly vehicles and transport practices that aim to balance technological progress with environmental preservation. These analyses point to a future perspective of more efficient, safe, and ecologically responsible urban air transport systems.

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Author Biographies

Joel Eloi Belo Junior, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

Master in Operational Human Development from the Air Force University in 2022. Master in Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer for Innovation from the Federal University of Santa Catarina in 2024.

Gabriela Defant dos Santos, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

Specialist in Intellectual Property, Law and Ethics from Universidade Cândido Mendes in 2021. Master's student in Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer for Innovation at Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina.

Irineu Afonso Frey, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

PhD in Production Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Catarina in 2005.

Liz Beatriz Sass, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

PhD in Law from the Federal University of Santa Catarina – UFSC (2016)

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Published

2025-01-01

How to Cite

Belo Junior, J. E. ., Santos, G. D. dos, Frey, I. A. ., & Sass, L. B. (2025). Technology and Innovation in Urban Air Mobility: an analysis from patents. Cadernos De Prospecção, 18(1), 120–132. https://doi.org/10.9771/cp.v18i3.60848

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Propriedade Intelectual, Inovação e Desenvolvimento