The City of St. Petersburg has wrapped months of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Task Force meetings, outlining how electric aircraft could soon be taking off and landing close to home.

eVTOLs, or electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, are not helicopters. They’re battery-powered, quieter, and designed for short, efficient trips. Built with simpler systems, they have the potential to lower training barriers and expand access to aviation. More importantly, they are designed for connectivity – short hops across the region, like St. Pete to Tampa or from downtown to the beaches.