The Electric: The Startup Betting That Electric Flying Taxis Will First Carry Cargo

Leading electric air taxi startups have stepped up a campaign of public exploits as they move closer to carrying paid passengers, including recent showy flights by test pilots in California, the United Arab Emirates and elsewhere. But they may be outdone by a group of less-flashy electric aviation companies: cargo startups that will ferry no passengers but may be a better bet for early revenue growth.