THE INVISIBLE HIGHWAY Reshaping Transportation with Urban Air Mobility

Hazry Desa

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  • The sky above our cities and landscapes is no longer just space. It is becoming the next frontier of mobility, logistics and economic growth. The Invisible Highway: Reshaping Transportation with Urban Air Mobility presents a vision for transforming low-altitude airspace into a structured, safe and productive domain that functions as an invisible highway. Moving beyond speculative concepts, this book integrates engineering innovation, airspace governance and national strategy to demonstrate how Urban Air Mobility can be realized in real-world applications. At the heart of this work is a practical and evidence-based approach to UAM development, grounded in the author’s pioneering research on Variable Arm Length (VAL) quadrotor technology and the establishment of a functional Airspace Sandbox. These initiatives illustrate how emerging aerial technologies can be tested, regulated and scaled responsibly while maintaining safety, sovereignty and public trust. This book argues that Urban Air Mobility is not solely about flying vehicles but about building an integrated ecosystem encompassing technology, regulation, infrastructure, talent development and societal acceptance. Through clearly defined implementation phases and real-world case studies, it provides a roadmap for nations seeking to unlock the economic and strategic value of low-altitude airspace. Written for policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, researchers and advanced students, The Invisible Highway serves as both a call to action and a practical guide for shaping the future of transportation. It challenges readers to rethink the sky not as a limit but as an opportunity to be designed, governed and navigated with vision and responsibility.

  • ISBN (Print): ISBN 978-629-7715-84-1

    Imprint: Penerbit UniMAP

    Publication date: 2026

    DOI: doi.org/10.58915/bk2026.039

    Size: 6in X 9in

    Price: RM45.00

    Pages: 129

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