Commercial Drones Report 2016 - Global Strategic Analysis 2014-2020 - Drones Market to Transition from Military to Commercial and Civilian Applications

Dublin, Feb. 26, 2016 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/56nzvb/commercial_drones) has announced the addition of the "Commercial Drones - Global Strategic Analysis" report to their offering.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Commercial Drones in US$ Thousand. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World.

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2014 through 2020. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs.

The report profiles 256 companies including many key and niche players such as:

• 3D Robotics, Inc. (US)
• AeroVironment, Inc. (US)
• Agribotix, LLC (US)
• Airware (US)
• Challis Heliplane UAV, Inc. (Canada)
• Cyberhawk Innovations Ltd. (UK)
• CyPhy Works, Inc. (US)
• Draganfly Innovations Inc. (Canada)
• DroneDeploy (US)
• Drone Aviation Holding Corporation (US)
• EHang, Inc. (China)
• Lockheed Martin Corporation (US)
• Parrot SA (France)
• senseFly Ltd. (Switzerland)
• PrecisionHawk (US)
• Prioria Robotics, Inc. (US)
• Sharper Shape Ltd. (Finland)
• Skycatch, Inc. (US)
• SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. (China)
• Trimble Navigation Limited (Belgium)
• XAIRCRAFT Technology Co., Ltd. (China)
• Yuneec International Co., Ltd. (China)

Key Topics Covered:

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Drones Fly into Commercial Space!
Drones Market to Transition from Military to Commercial and Civilian Applications
Table 1: Global UAV Market by Application Segment (2015E & 2025P): Percentage Share Breakdown of Value Sales for Civil and Military Sectors (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 2: Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Market (2015E): Percentage Share Breakdown of Unit Sales for Civilian Drones and Military Drones (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Use Cases of Commercial Drones Continue to Expand
Technology Advancements Critical for Commercial Drones Market
Rotary Blade UAVs to Lead Commercial Drones Market
Multirotor Drones Find Demand from Non-Military Applications
Challenges Confronting Commercial Drones Market
Lack of Regulatory Framework Hampers Adoption of Drones in Commercial Sector
Proposed Regulatory Changes in the US: Positive Implication for Small UAS Market
Drone Use Raises Concerns over Damage to Property & People
Commercial Drones Raise Concerns over Privacy of Individuals & Property
Europe to Drive Future Growth in the Commercial Drones Market

2. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Competition Set to Intensify in the Commercial Drones Marketplace
Table 3: Number of Legal Commercial Drone Operators in Select Countries (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Tech Companies Foray into Commercial Drones Market
Semiconductor Vendors Look to Tap Opportunities in Commercial Drones Market
Venture Community Funds Commercial Drone Companies
Table 4: Most Funded Startups in the Commercial Drones Market (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 5: A Glance at Drone Startups Attracting Funding from Investors (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Intense Competition to Pave Way for Consolidation?

3. MARKETS TRENDS & ISSUES
High Economic Value of Commercial Drones Market
Rising Prominence of Drones as Risk Mitigation Tools to Fuel Adoption in Non-Military Sectors
Drone-as-a-Service: A Growth Opportunity for Commercial Drones Market
Large Commercial Drones Offer Potential Growth Opportunities
Improving Data Gathering & Monitoring of Drones Bodes Well for Commercial Applications
Beyond Line of Sight Drone Operations to Stir Future Growth
VTOL Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Market Takes Off
Photography Drones
Smart Capabilities Spur Adoption
Falling Cost of Materials Bodes Well for the Adoption of Commercial Drones
Table 6: Pricing Trend of Carbon Fiber (2012-2020) (In US$ per Kg) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Advancing Smartphone Tech Facilitates Adoption of Drones in Commercial Applications
Testing: An Essential Requirement for Commercialization of Drones
Open Source Development Efforts to Reduce Penetration of Proprietary Drone Designs
Collision Avoidance Technology: Essential Requirement for Commercial UAVs
Drones to Transform Internet of Things (IoT) Landscape
Software & Application Services to Boost Growth
Design & Components of Commercial Drones
Scope for Further Improvements
Standardization of UAS
A Critical Issue
Trends & Developments in Various Application Markets of Commercial Drones
Agricultural Drones Market
An Opportunity to Tap
Drones Critical for Improving Crop Yields
Drones Emerge as a Legitimate Tool for Film & Television Production Companies
Rising Significance of Drone for Imaging & Inspection of Commercial Real Estate Sector
Drones Find Use in Inspection of Vital Infrastructure Assets
Drones Promise Improved Safety & Reliability in Power Utilities
Rising Significance of Drones in Wind Turbine Inspection
Growing Prominence of Drones in Search & Rescue Missions
Drones to Disrupt Retail Sector Operations
Internet Communications: Delivery by Drones
Drone-based Delivery: A Promising Technology for Logistics & E-Commerce Companies
UAV Technology to Enable Creation of Customized 3D Maps
3D Mapping to Optimize Vehicular Movement at Construction Sites
GIS Market
A Potential Growth Area for Drones
Drones Promise to Reduce Risk for Hurricane Hunters
Drone Use Aids in Wildlife Protection
Impact of Commercial Drones on P/C Insurance Industry

4. REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR COMMERCIAL DRONES
USA
Canada
Europe
Germany
Italy
The United Kingdom
Australia

5. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
What are Drones?
History of UAVs
Commercial Drones: A Definition
Hardware Components of a Drone
Types of Commercial Drones
Fixed Wing Commercial Drones
Rotary Blade Commercial Drones
Nano Commercial Drones
Hybrid Commercial Drones
Applications of Commercial Drones
Commercial Photography/Videography
Public Safety
Media
Agriculture
Wildlife Conservation
Internet Service
Package Delivery
Construction
Existing & Potential Application Areas of Drones

6. PRODUCT/SERVICE INNOVATIONS/ INTRODUCTIONS
DJI Launches New Geofencing System
Skyward Introduces Information Management Solution for Commercial Drones
DJI Unveils Flying Camera for Beginners
3DR Unveils Solo Smart Drone
DHL Introduces Drone Delivery Service in Germany
Parrot Introduces AR Drone 3.0
Flirtey to Launch Commercial Drone Delivery of Zookal Textbooks

7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
3DR and Shibamoto Partner for Agricultural Drones
Agribotix and Lankota® Partner for Drone-based Agricultural Technologies
ARCA Selects Spaceport America for Drone Testing
DAC and Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partner for Tethered Drone Commercialization
Sony to Begin Commercial Drone Services
SkySpecs Receives Series A Round of Funding
Sky-Futures Bags Series A Funding from MMC Ventures
Ehang Raises Series B Funding for Commercial Drones
Intel Invests in Yuneec
Measure and PrecisionHawk Partner for Commercial UAS Services
Duke Energy Gains FAA Permission for Testing Drone Technology
CyPhy Works Obtains FAA Exemption for PARC System in US
CyPhy Works Receives $22 Million in Series B Investments
Motorola Solutions Makes Strategic Investment in CyPhy Works
Trimble Gains FAA's Section 333 Exemption for UX5 Aerial Imaging Solution
Skycatch Receives $25 Million in Series B Funding
Bechtel Gains FAA's 333 Exemption for Operating Skycatch's UAV Data Solution
SkyWard Announces Urban SkyWays Project
Airware and NASA Partner for Developing UAS Traffic Management System
AeroVironment and Lockheed to Pursue UAS Development Opportunities
Parrot Invests in Airinov and EOS innovation
BP and AeroVironment Bag FAA Permission for Using Drones

8. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Total Companies Profiled: 256 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 262)

• The United States (85)
• Canada (10)
• Japan (4)
• Europe (100)
• - France (21)
• - Germany (13)
• - The United Kingdom (11)
• - Italy (2)
• - Spain (6)
• - Rest of Europe (47)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (40)
• Latin America (9)
• Africa (5)
• Middle East (9)

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