Urban air mobility start-up Varon Vehicles is collaborating with autonomous vehicle software specialist Real-Time Innovations (RTI) to integrate RTI’s software connectivity framework into Varon’s eVTOL Traffic Management System (TMS).

Varon Vehicles is developing “Infrastructure Networks” comprising vertiports, virtual connected aerial lanes, and eVTOL aircraft servicing. Varon Vehicles will provide transportation services for these new forms of mobility infrastructure, eliminating the need for per-mile construction.

RTI Connext DDS is designed to advance urban air mobility by providing a software connectivity framework for UAM vehicle sensors and systems to communicate vehicle intelligence in milliseconds. Connext underpins vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communications with security and resilience, while enabling the vehicle management infrastructure to scale according to demand, all while optimising control and efficiency. Additionally, Connext offers commercial RTCA DO-178C and EUROCAE ED-12C DAL A certification evidence.

“We are proud to work with RTI as we plan for implementation of our operations and progress with the integration of the components required in our Infrastructure Networks. RTI Connext delivers the communication and data fusion capabilities necessary to enable high-end reliability and safety of all the systems we need to bring together,” said Felipe Varon, CEO and Founder. “Data management robustness, reliability, and real-time performance are critical in the highly automated environments required in our Infrastructure Networks.”

“Urban air mobility platforms and ground infrastructure systems have unique requirements and face complex challenges as they move towards wide-spread, commercial deployment,” said Chip Downing, Senior Market Development Director, A&D at RTI. “Futuristic transport systems like these provide the industry with safe, convenient options. We are pleased to work with Varon Vehicles as they drive UAM innovation and build a powerful infrastructure system for UAM in Latin America.”