While debates over slots, freighter fleets and air-cargo rates remain intense, a quieter “low-altitude wave” is forming underneath: drone logistics and urban/advanced air mobility (AAM). Recent forecasts suggest that the AAM market – including cargo drones and passenger eVTOLs – could grow from USD 11.4 billion in 2024 to nearly USD 87.8 billion by 2034, with cargo drones seen as a breakthrough segment for logistics in areas with challenging infrastructure.