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Ranking just at the midway point of the Drone Readiness Index, the UK is now at a critical juncture for advanced air mobility. Fundamentally, solutions-and-impact\/industries\/smart-mobility\/air-mobility\/ are a powerhouse for societal and economic growth, expected to contribute \u00a345 billion to the economy and realise 650,000 jobs by 2030. 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