Here is a study I conducted with Airbus UTM in late 2018/early 2019. We gained insights about community acceptance from four distinct geographies: Los Angeles, Mexico City, Switzerland, and New Zealand. A representative sample from all geographies showed that noise (both amplitude and frequency/type) and safety (fear of aircraft falling from the sky) were major concerns. In addition, younger, more affluent communities were more likely to view urban air mobility positively.

This is a nascent area in which safety, noise, equity, and sustainability must be addressed in order for there to be broader community acceptance.