# IISc cluster, aviation firm team up for urban air mobility study 2026-08-13T00:14:12+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Bengaluru Science and Technology (BeST) cluster, anchored by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), has signed an agreement with an aviation firm to research urban air mobility, according to Deccan Herald. The partnership aims to develop solutions for complex urban transport challenges using scientific rigour. BeST is one of several clusters set up by the office of the principal scientific advisor to the Government of India. The pact focuses on exploring air taxis and drone-based logistics for congested cities. ## Coverage - deccanherald.com Tags: aviation research, Bengaluru, BEST, IISc, urban air mobility Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/iisc-cluster-aviation-firm-team-up-for-urban-air-mobility-study/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/iisc-cluster-aviation-firm-team-up-for-urban-air-mobility-study/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.