St. Petersburg officials are preparing to take another step toward the possibility of electric air taxis in the city.

For months, the city’s Advanced Air Mobility Task Force has been studying electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles, or EVTOLs — futuristic aircraft that resemble a cross between a drone, plane and helicopter, and are expected to eventually fly autonomously.

Task force chair Ed Montanari presented the first of two progress reports earlier this month. On Monday, members will meet with manufacturers to learn what would be required to bring EVTOL service to St. Pete. The group will also review mock-ups of the aircraft and discuss potential flight paths.

Albert Whitted Airport would serve as the hub, with flights potentially connecting to St. Pete–Clearwater International and Tampa International airports.

EVTOL companies are already building out infrastructure in cities like Los Angeles, New York and Dubai, and St. Pete officials hope to follow suit.

The task force meets on Monday at 5 p.m. Its second progress report is due in November, with a final plan expected in January 2026.

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