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Global Commercial UAS Market, Forecast to 2022

The Drone Euphoria is Wearing Off and Steady, but Significant, Growth Will Set in Driven by Increases in Enterprise Adoption

12-Feb-2018  /  Research Code: K21F-01-00-00-00  /  SKU: AE01288-GL-MR_21468  /  
Region: North America

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Commercial applications for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) are numerous and use is expanding relatively quickly. As the market matures, incumbent and new to market original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) continue to develop more capable platforms, platforms for specific use cases, and platforms for niche markets. This research separates the global commercial UAS market into manageable application and platform segments then provides a market forecast for UAS platforms by region. The commercial UAS ecosystem continues to grow, but technology adoption and proof of substantial return on investment (ROI) from integrating drones is occurring at a slower rate than proponents had hoped for and market hype had supported

Research Scope

The total commercial UAS market size is based on calculations derived from derived from cataloguing over 2,500 companies approved to operate over 7,000 commercial drones in the US, UK, France, Ireland, and Australia.  These initial distributions and estimates were adjusted using several inputs including survey results, information from primary interviews of industry participants, and current and forecast sales trends. Estimates and competitive landscape information includes:

  • Factors driving demand for commercial drone products and services
  • Factors restraining demand for commercial UAS products and services
  • Commercial drone market trends
  • Leading commercial UAS manufacturers and the demand distribution for commercial drone platform segments in each global region
  • Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) evaluations of the leading companies in the market
  • Perspectives on various market issues that provide insights for executive level decision-making

Key Issues Addressed

  • Is the market for commercial UAS growing, how long will it continue to grow, and at what rate will it grow?
  • What segments, programs, and services make up the commercial drone market?
  • What are the most significant drivers, restraints, and trends?
  • What companies are leading the commercial UAS market and in which segments?
  • What technologies will be emphasized as the market continues to mature?

Key Conclusion

This study also contains an evaluation of significant growth opportunities within commercial drone market based on trends and supported by a collection of market insights. Strategic imperatives, for executives to consider when deciding whether to act on the listed growth opportunities, are highlighted as well. Finally, a list of small, innovative companies is provided for those growth clients that are interested in mergers and acquisitions to strengthen their position in the current commercial drone ecosystem.

Table of Contents

Executive SummaryExecutive SummaryExecutive Summary (continued)Key FindingsKey Findings (continued)Market Engineering MeasurementsCEO’s PerspectiveAssociated MultimediaMarket OverviewMarket DefinitionsMarket Definitions (continued)Market Definitions (continued)Market Definitions (continued)Market Definitions (continued)Market Definitions (continued)Market Definitions (continued)Market Definitions—Platform SegmentsMarket Definitions—Market Applications DiscussionMarket Definitions—Market Applications Discussion (continued)Market Definitions—Market Applications Discussion (continued) Market Definitions—Market Applications Discussion (continued) Market Definitions—Market Applications Discussion (continued) Market Definitions—Market Applications Discussion (continued) Market Definitions—Market Applications Discussion (continued) Market Definitions—Market Applications Discussion (continued) Market Definitions—Market Applications Discussion (continued) Market Definitions—Market Applications Discussion (continued) Market Definitions—Market Applications Discussion (continued) Market Definitions—Market Applications Discussion (continued) Key Questions This Study Will AnswerMarket Segmentation Market Segmentation (continued) Market Segmentation (continued) Market Segmentation (continued) Market Segmentation (continued) Drivers and Restraints—Total Commercial UAS MarketMarket DriversDrivers ExplainedDrivers Explained (continued)Drivers Explained (continued)Drivers Explained (continued)Drivers Explained (continued)Drivers Explained (continued)Drivers Explained (continued)Drivers Explained (continued)Market RestraintsRestraints ExplainedRestraints Explained (continued)Restraints Explained (continued)Restraints Explained (continued)Restraints Explained (continued)Restraints Explained (continued)Restraints Explained (continued)Restraints Explained (continued)Restraints Explained (continued)Restraints Explained (continued)Restraints Explained (continued)Forecasts and Trends—Total Commercial UAS MarketMarket Engineering MeasurementsForecast AssumptionsForecast Assumptions (continued)Forecast TrendsForecast Trends (continued)Forecast Trends (continued)Unit Shipment and Revenue ForecastUnit Shipment and Revenue Forecast DiscussionPercent Revenue Forecast by RegionRevenue Forecast by RegionGlobal Hot SpotsRevenue Forecast Discussion by RegionRevenue Forecast by PlatformRevenue Forecast Discussion by PlatformMarket Share and Competitive Analysis—Total Commercial UAS MarketMarket ShareMarket Share AnalysisMarket Share Analysis (continued)Competitive EnvironmentTop CompetitorsCompetitor Growth AnalysisCompetitive Factors and AssessmentCompetitive Factors and Assessment (continued)Competitive TrendsCompanies to Action and Growth OpportunitiesCompanies Driving the Commercial UAS Ecosystem—2017Growth Opportunity 1—Drone MaintenanceGrowth Opportunity 2—Data SecurityGrowth Opportunity 3—Indoor Inspections and Inventory MonitoringGrowth Opportunity 4—Autonomy and AIGrowth Opportunity 5—Drone Safety DevicesGrowth Opportunity 6—Drone Law ServicesStrategic Imperatives for Success and Growth CEO’s 360 Degree Perspective on the Commercial UAS IndustryCEO’s 360 Degree PerspectiveConsumer SegmentKey FindingsMarket Engineering MeasurementsUnit Shipment and Revenue ForecastUnit Shipment and Revenue Forecast DiscussionUnit Shipment and Revenue Forecast Discussion (continued)Prosumer Segment Key FindingsMarket Engineering MeasurementsUnit Shipment and Revenue ForecastUnit Shipment and Revenue Forecast DiscussionUnit Shipment and Revenue Forecast Discussion (continued)Professional SegmentKey FindingsMarket Engineering MeasurementsUnit Shipment and Revenue ForecastUnit Shipment and Revenue Forecast DiscussionUnit Shipment and Revenue Forecast Discussion (continued)Enterprise SegmentKey FindingsMarket Engineering MeasurementsUnit Shipment and Revenue ForecastUnit Shipment and Revenue Forecast DiscussionIndustrial SegmentKey FindingsMarket Engineering MeasurementsUnit Shipment and Revenue ForecastUnit Shipment and Revenue Forecast DiscussionFW/Transitional SegmentKey FindingsMarket Engineering MeasurementsUnit Shipment and Revenue ForecastUnit Shipment and Revenue Forecast DiscussionAfrica AnalysisKey FindingsKey Findings (continued)Key Findings (continued)Key Findings (continued)Unit Shipment and Revenue ForecastUnit Shipment and Revenue Forecast DiscussionMarket ShareCompetitive Factors and AssessmentAsia-Pacific AnalysisKey FindingsKey Findings (continued)Key Findings (continued)Key Findings (continued)Key Findings (continued)Unit Shipment and Revenue ForecastUnit Shipment and Revenue Forecast DiscussionMarket ShareCompetitive Factors and AssessmentEurope AnalysisKey FindingsKey Findings (continued)Key Findings (continued)Key Findings (continued)Unit Shipment and Revenue ForecastUnit Shipment and Revenue Forecast DiscussionMarket ShareCompetitive Factors and AssessmentMiddle East AnalysisKey FindingsKey Findings (continued)Key Findings (continued)Unit Shipment and Revenue ForecastUnit Shipment and Revenue Forecast DiscussionMarket ShareCompetitive Factors and AssessmentNorth America AnalysisKey FindingsKey Findings (continued)Key Findings (continued)Unit Shipment and Revenue ForecastUS Commercial UAS Unit Forecasts—FAAUnit Shipment and Revenue Forecast DiscussionUnit Shipment and Revenue Forecast Discussion (continued)Market ShareCompetitive Factors and AssessmentSouth America AnalysisKey FindingsKey Findings (continued)Unit Shipment and Revenue ForecastUnit Shipment and Revenue Forecast DiscussionMarket ShareCompetitive Factors and AssessmentThe Last WordThe Last Word—3 Big PredictionsLegal DisclaimerAppendixList of ExhibitsList of Exhibits (continued)List of Exhibits (continued)List of Exhibits (continued)List of Exhibits (continued)Market Engineering MethodologyAdditional Sources of Information on Commercial UASPartial List of Companies Interviewed

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