That's a solid question. From a planning standpoint, you’d start by mapping the city’s existing traffic corridors, both ground and air, then overlay the flight corridors at the designated altitude band. The key is to keep the routes away from dense residential pockets and major infrastructure, and to align them with natural wind patterns to reduce energy use. You’d also need a dynamic traffic management system that can adjust routes in real time based on weather, traffic density, and any emergencies. The tech can work well, but it has to be tied into a citywide data network that feeds it real‑time updates—otherwise you risk creating new bottlenecks or safety hazards. In short, the system is feasible, but it requires tight integration with urban zoning, regulatory compliance, and a robust monitoring framework to keep it efficient and green.

You’re right—reliability is the linchpin. I’d start by building a redundant data mesh: multiple ground stations feeding into a cloud layer that can instantly re‑route if one node drops. Then add a fail‑over protocol where each drone or aircraft has a local copy of the latest corridor map so it can navigate safely even if the central feed hiccups. For weather, integrate a real‑time radar feed so the system can pre‑emptively shift a flight band before a storm hits. And, of course, keep a manual override in the loop so planners can step in during a cascade of failures. That way, the “glider over a valley” feel stays intact even when the underlying tech faces a glitch.