1、 1-2 1.Community Guidebook and Toolkit A new era of aviation is emerging that promises to transform how,where,and when we fly.Known as Advanced Air Mobility(AAM),it represents the next great achievement for humankind in the world of flight.The State of Georgia recognizes the potential benefits of AA

2、M in transportation,including improved transportation mobility,environmental sustainability,efficiency,and increased economic growth.To foster AAMs safe and effective integration into the states transportation system,the GDOT Aviation Program understands the need to assist communities as they prepar

3、e for this aviation revolution.This guidebook is intended to help local governments,urban and rural alike,start planning for AAM as part of their broader mobility plans.It includes information on exactly what AAM is,the roles and responsibilities of AAM stakeholders,community best practices,and tool

4、s to assist with its successful integration into Georgia communities.By being proactive and planning for this disruptive technology now,a community can better harmonize AAM with its existing land uses,thus increasing the likelihood of public acceptance of the aircraft and their operations.AAM is the

5、 umbrella term for Urban Air Mobility(UAM),which focuses on transporting people and cargo at low altitudes within urban and suburban areas,and Regional Air Mobility(RAM),which builds upon the concept of UAM by expanding its range to inter-city and regional travel.AAM also includes other use cases su

6、ch as air ambulance,firefighting,law enforcement,and special events.AAM is not a single technology,but rather a collection of new and emerging technologies being applied to the aviation system,particularly in new aircraft types.The advent of distributed electrical propulsion(DEP)is the key element b