The global drone market: main development trends

Research background: Many countries of the world announced increasing use drones for civil and military purposes. An important feature drone market is that it an “ecosystem”“, which includes software developers, integrators, component manufacturers, etc. By 2025, capacity global unmanned aerial vehicle will grow by 3 times. Purpose article: The aim study to identify current trends in development vehicles commercial use. Methods: A significant part necessary statistical data closed public access, due fact most UAVs produced are military-industrial complex or “dual-use” goods. Only 23.6% all can be classified as civilian products. Market using economic statistic methods were determined based on reports “The Unmanned Aerial Vehicles International Trade their Regulation”, Drone Industry Insights, analytical agency Mordor Intelligence, “Global Regulations Database”. Findings & Value added: USA, China France leaders production consumer drones. rating manufacturers led by: DJI (China), SenseFly / Parrot SA (France), Yuneec 3D Robotics (USA). largest purchases made China, Russia, Great Britain, Australia, France, Saudi Arabia, India South Korea. Significant growth expected medicine, logistics delivery.