Electric Air Taxis & the Expanding IoT Frontier
Today’s tech is taking to the skies. Electric air taxis are moving from science fiction to reality, and industries are ramping up for a future where urban mobility is airborne. This shift also underscores how rapidly the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem is expanding, and why securing it should be top of mind for every small business.
On August 5, ANA Holdings and Joby Aviation announced a major joint venture to deploy over 100 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis across Japan. These five-seater aircraft will offer zero-emission, low-noise flights at speeds up to 200 mph, potentially cutting trips from Narita Airport to Tokyo from over an hour to as little as 15 minutes. Initial demonstration flights are scheduled for Expo 2025 in Osaka.
(Joby Aviation)
This announcement is one of many recent expansions in urban air mobility, air taxi networks, vertiports, and smart infrastructure are becoming increasingly real, raising the number of connected devices and embedded systems in public use.
From the Sky to Your Business
Air taxis aren’t just a futuristic novelty. They could bring real-world implications for your business. Here’s what to consider:
  • IoT Proliferation Increases Risk
    As cities roll out eVTOL networks, the number of connected devices, from navigation sensors to communications systems, will skyrocket. Each one becomes a potential entry point for data breaches, ransomware, or service disruptions.
  • Supply Chain & Infrastructure Vulnerabilities
    Air taxi operations rely on tightly integrated infrastructure like charging stations, flight management systems, and high-speed connectivity. If these systems are compromised, businesses in logistics, manufacturing, or facility management could face costly interruptions.
  • An Expanding Device Landscape
    With inexpensive smartwatches, wearable AI assistants, and other connected gadgets becoming common, the average workplace now contains dozens of IoT endpoints—each a potential target for cyberattacks (Dallas Innovates).
 CK-Tek’s Advice: To make sure new innovations like airborne taxis aren’t a threat, safeguard your workplace tech, CK-Tek recommends:
  • Map your IoT ecosystem: Inventory all connected devices, from door sensors to smart wearables, and treat them as endpoints.
  • Segment networks: Keep IoT devices isolated from core business systems to limit lateral movement if compromised.
  • Deploy modern endpoint defense: Use EDR solutions with behavioral detection to flag device anomalies before damage occurs.
  • Secure supply and smart infrastructure access: Require authentication, apply firmware updates, and monitor usage for any smart building tech.
  • Educate your team: End users must know the risks of non-traditional devices, like fitness trackers or AI earbuds—so they don’t create weak links.
By treating IoT devices with the same care as PCs or servers, businesses ensure they can adapt securely to new mobility and smart infrastructure trends.
 
Future Proof Your Business
CK-Tek helps SMBs secure every edge of their digital ecosystem, whether on the ground or in the skies. Don’t be caught off guard. Make sure your devices are ready and not putting you at risk.