GS E&C Unveils New Vertiport Designs

Revealed at the Drone Show Korea 2024, South Korea’s GS Engineering & Construction (E&C) has designed three types of urban vertiports; Retrofit, New Build, and Modular (One & Two Layer)

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Story By Joe Macey

At Drone Show Korea 2024, GS Engineering & Construction (E&C) revealed its selection of vertiport designs.

The unveiling comes with the aim of delivering a vertiport total service and solution that covers all aspects of from site acquisition to design, construction, ownership, and operation of vertiports.

According to GS E&C, this strategic move underscores the company’s commitment to advancing the vertiport industry, positioning itself as a key player in shaping the future of urban air mobility (UAM).

The expansion of transportation systems using the UAM is expected to lead to innovation in urban spaces and lifestyles. Therefore, the development and operation of vertiports for the UAM operations are anticipated to emerge as crucial elements in various urban planning and development in the future.

Considering the diverse approaches to urban development, GS E&C designed three distinct types of urban air mobility vertiports, Retrofit, New-Build, and Modular. Each design is tailored to meet specific spatial constraints and functional requirements, showcasing GS E&C’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions that seamlessly integrate into diverse urban environments.

• Retrofit Type – Integrating the vertiport into existing urban infrastructure, facilities, or sites, while maintaining their original functions.
• New-Build Type – Incorporating a vertiport into the upper levels of newly constructed buildings within various urban development projects.
• Modular Type – Facilitating rapid assembly of vertiport on-site in urban environment using standard-sized base unit modules, pre-fabricated in a factory.

GS E&C is now participating in ‘K-UAM Grand Challenge (GC)’, large-scale demonstration program led by the Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transportation (MOLIT) along with LG U+, Kakao Mobility, and Vertical Aerospace as a consortium called ‘UAM Future Team’. As part of the GC1 phase, the demonstration flights of the UAM Future Team are planned for 2024 4Q.

A GS E&C spokesperson said; “Vertiports, along with aircraft and traffic management, are essential areas for creating the UAM ecosystem. Therefore, we aim to secure expertise and competitiveness in the UAM market as a vertiport total solution and service provider to lead future UAM infrastructure business.

“With UAM, we embark on a new journey to drive more sustainable urban development.”

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