Monterey Bay DART

Monterey Bay DART is a non-profit organization in the Monterey Bay region of California. It works to advance the advanced air mobility and uncrewed aircraft systems sectors. The office address is 101 Cooper Street, Santa Cruz, California. The site calls the group a catalyst for regional innovation.

The organization says it works with companies, government agencies, community groups and academic institutions. It focuses on workforce development, infrastructure and stakeholder engagement. The goal is an inclusive economic future for communities in the region and across California.

DART runs the DART-Joby Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship Program. The program offers earn and learn advanced manufacturing jobs. It is open to residents of the Salinas and Pajaro Valley areas.

The site lists several programs. These include the LIFT Summit, a Workforce Summit, a drone camp and the DART Symposium. It also lists an Advanced Air Mobility Infrastructure Working Group. The 2027 LIFT Summit is set for March 23 to 25, 2027, at the Monterey Marriott.

Recent news items include an impact report on the Advanced Air Mobility Infrastructure Working Group, dated October 13, 2026. Another item covers a Monterey to San Jose air taxi case study, dated August 31, 2026. A third covers DART's ties with Switzerland's aviation innovation ecosystem.

Visitors can join a monthly newsletter and register for events. They can also explore sponsorship and service options. The site lists the phone number (831) 200-1969 and a web address for the group.