Elroy Air’s Cargo Drone Bet
THE SO WHAT
A $1b IPO for a long-range cargo drone company is a signal that public markets are ready to underwrite autonomy tied to defense and logistics, not just robotaxis. If you operate in freight or middle-mile, start modeling scenarios where aerial capacity takes specific lanes off the road.
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