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UP.Partners’ Moving World Report Highlights Aviation Trends, Insights

Autonomous cargo drones are taking up some of the slack from the ongoing pilot shortage, according to the report.

The first edition of the Moving World Report examines supply chain innovation now and in the future. [Credit: Jim Allen/FreightWaves]
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Key Takeaways:

  • The mobility industry has seen massive venture capital investment, exceeding $375 billion since 2013, despite a temporary dip in 2022 following an "irrational" surge in 2021.
  • Major challenges for mobility include a worsening pilot shortage and rising CO2 emissions in aviation, the industry's overall significant and increasing environmental impact, and hurdles for mass EV adoption like lithium shortages and grid capacity.
  • New frontiers such as advanced battery recycling, hypersonic travel, and lunar mobility are emerging as key areas for innovation, offering solutions to existing problems and opening future possibilities.
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Editor’s Note: This infographic originally appeared on FreightWaves.com.

Just about any time a new, groundbreaking technology takes off, comparisons to the internet are inevitable and seldom warranted. The smartphone industry, for example, could be considered a case of the latter.

Jack Daleo

Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.

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