LIVE·Data as of May 21, 2026·AIS · Methodology v1.3·Sources: FKB · MCS · OID · RPL · FPIS·Sourced from public records · Override audit trail available
95ADVANCEDManually reviewed · May 2, 2026
FRIENDLYBURDEN: SEVERESTATE LAWWX PARTIALPILOT PROGRAM2 VERTIPORTS
REGULATORY LANDSCAPEPosture + Burden · two parallel axes
PostureFRIENDLYScoring · 10pts
Stance — how friendly state and municipal government posture is toward AAM infrastructure. Currently scored as a single weight in the AirIndex 7-factor model.
BurdensevereTracked · not yet scored
FS 330.30(1) + FL Admin Rule 14-60.005(5) requires a 13-document packet for heliport construction approval. Rex Alexander (Five-Alpha LLC, NFPA 418 Chair) documents the full requirement list in public/docs/FDOT Heliport Documentation Requirements List 2026.pdf. Several items duplicate FAA review or other state-level reviews already completed. Result: demanding, over-kill, out-of-date, redundant — significantly increases man-hours and cost vs. peer states.
Burden measures process friction — documents, reviews, public notices, and time-to-approve. A state can be posture-friendly AND burden-heavy simultaneously (e.g., Florida has enacted UAM legislation but requires a 13-document packet for heliport approval).
Methodology.
OPERATOR PRESENCE
✓ Detected · classifier-validated· Apr 26, 2026 · high confidence
Archer Aviation officially selected for White House air taxi pilot program in Florida, New York, and Texas, confirming operator presence and active pilot programs. — Archer Aviation officially selected for White House Pilot Program in Florida, New York, and Texas, confirming operator market expansion.
KEY MILESTONES
▶FL UAM Act signed (May 2024)
▶Miami-Dade TPO UAM Policy Framework published (Nov 2023)
▶Joby acquires Blade operations (Aug 2025)
▶FDOT AAM Business Plan — 239K parcel analysis (Nov 2025)
▶Archer Miami network announced with Related Ross + Magic City (Dec 2025)
▶Skyports/Linden Watson Island MOU signed (Jan 2026)
▶Archer selected for White House eVTOL pilot program (2026)
MARKET INTELLIGENCE
Florida is one of the most UAM-progressive states. Joby operates helicopter air taxi from Blade Lounge at OPF (via Blade acquisition Aug 2025). Blade seaplane ops continue from Watson Island X44. Watson Island Heliport (Skyports/Linden) under development as dedicated AAM hub — 30-year city lease, occupancy permits pending. Archer announced Miami network Dec 2025 (Related Ross, Magic City, Hard Rock Stadium, Apogee Golf Club) with United Airlines MIA–FLL corridor. FDOT AAM Business Plan (Nov 2025) analyzed 239K parcels for 30+ vertiport sites statewide.
