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Future Growth Potential Enhanced by Affordable, Risk-free Simulator Software Applications
08-Aug-2022
North America
Market Research
K7DC-01-00-00-00
AE01616-NA-MT_26778
This study examines the US training market for commercial UAS, highlighting what is driving its revenue growth. The market is stable and growing with increasing commercial and public safety UAS and registered aircraft. Commercial applications for UAS have expanded in the past decade, and UAS-related job positions have opened in diverse industry segments, increasing the need to train UAS operators. Service companies, OEMs, simulator software providers, and educational institutions provide training in the United States. Many colleges and universities offer UAS-related programs, and the FAA recognizes most of them.
UAS flight simulators are gaining popularity because technology enhancements enable a more realistic and affordable experience. As UAS gains autonomy, the training must adapt to new types of operations. However, the US market landscape is regionally fragmented, as training requirements vary depending on the local environment. Overall, commercial UAS applications are nascent and evolving. Because the industry has not developed many formal standards, instruction varies greatly, challenging the training market and affecting performance outcomes.
In this study, market segments include recreational flight, commercial operations, and public safety training.
Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Commercial Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Training Industry
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Purpose and Overview
Trends and Challenges
FAA Regulations
FAA Regulations (continued)
Commercial UAS Training Segmentation
UAS Programs in Public Safety Agencies
Representative Companies Offering Commercial UAS Training
Representative Educational Institutions Offering Commercial UAS Programs
Representative Courses
UAS Flight Simulation
AUVSI TOP
Key Competitors for Commercial UAS Training
Growth Drivers
Growth Restraints
Growth Opportunity 1: Training for Public Safety
Growth Opportunity 1: Training for Public Safety (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2: UAS Programs for Educational Institutions
Growth Opportunity 2: UAS Programs for Educational Institutions (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3: Flight Simulation for Commercial UAS Training
Growth Opportunity 3: Flight Simulation for Commercial UAS Training (continued)
Conclusions
Approved Unmanned Aircraft Systems - Collegiate Training Initiative (UAS-CTI) Schools
Approved Unmanned Aircraft Systems - Collegiate Training Initiative (UAS-CTI) Schools (continued)
List of Exhibits
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List of Figures
- Commercial UAS Training Growth Opportunities: Registered UAS, US, May 2022
- Commercial UAS Training Growth Opportunities: Registered Operators, US, May 2022
- Commercial UAS Training Growth Opportunities: Projected Budget for UAS Program in Selected Public SafetyAgencies*, US, Fiscal Year (FY) 2020
- Commercial UAS Training Growth Opportunities: Operational UAS Programs for Selected Public Safety Agencies*,US, 2020
- Commercial UAS Training Growth Opportunities: Representative Courses, US, July 2022
- Commercial UAS Training Growth Opportunities: Growth Drivers, US, 2022–2026
- Commercial UAS Training Growth Opportunities: Growth Restraints, US, 2022–2026
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| Deliverable Type | Market Research |
|---|---|
| Author | Nils Schaefer |
| Industries | Aerospace, Defence and Security |
| No Index | No |
| Is Prebook | No |
| Keyword 1 | Commercial Unmanned Aerial System |
| Keyword 2 | UAS |
| Keyword 3 | US Commercial UAS |
| List of Charts and Figures | Commercial UAS Training Growth Opportunities: Registered UAS, US, May 2022~ Commercial UAS Training Growth Opportunities: Registered Operators, US, May 2022~ Commercial UAS Training Growth Opportunities: Projected Budget for UAS Program in Selected Public SafetyAgencies*, US, Fiscal Year (FY) 2020~ Commercial UAS Training Growth Opportunities: Operational UAS Programs for Selected Public Safety Agencies*,US, 2020~ Commercial UAS Training Growth Opportunities: Representative Courses, US, July 2022~ Commercial UAS Training Growth Opportunities: Growth Drivers, US, 2022–2026~ Commercial UAS Training Growth Opportunities: Growth Restraints, US, 2022–2026~ |
| Podcast | No |
| WIP Number | K7DC-01-00-00-00 |