A wealth of insights from various angles of the industry, all in one report!
Breakdown of what the drone market currently looks like and cares about, based on direct insights from over 960 drone companies
Data on industry business trends (e.g., average revenues, top international markets, and export rates)
Numbers on commercial drone operation including number of flights and flight hours, brands used, and payloads
Top 20 global drone company rankings for each: civil manufacturers, dual-use manufacturers, remote sensing providers and drone delivery including company profiles (e.g., company size, est. revenue, funding)
"The Global Drone Review Report 2024" was created with the aim of consolidating, comprehending, and subsequently disseminating insights about the drone economy in 2024. It encompasses data from various other reports including State of Drones, Application Report, Utilization Report and Company Rankings.
This definitive industry report synthesizes insights from an extensive global survey, offering decision-makers crucial intelligence about market dynamics, operational trends, and competitive positioning. The Global Drone Review examines the evolving landscape of drone technology adoption, where software providers demonstrate remarkable scaling capabilities while other segments navigate growth challenges. The report identifies Agriculture, Energy, Public Emergency Services, and Safety and Security as dominant markets, with key international opportunities emerging in strategic regions.
Additionally, the Global Drone Review details the transformation of commercial drone operations, highlighting the prevalence of Mapping & Surveying and Inspection activities. The analysis encompasses crucial operational metrics, including flight patterns, regulatory compliance, and regional adoption rates across visual and beyond visual line of sight operations.
The drone company assessment within this Global Drone Review reveals insights about the leading market players within commercial and dual-use manufacturing as well as remote sensing and drone delivery service providers.
This authoritative 50-page Global Drone Review concludes with forward-looking market indicators that signal growing industry confidence, despite persistent regulatory and market access challenges. The analysis serves as an essential resource for stakeholders seeking to understand and capitalize on emerging opportunities in the global drone ecosystem.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GLOBAL DRONE REVIEW REPORT
GLOSSARY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
THE DRONE ECONOMY
2024 Global Industry Survey Demographics
Drone Company Revenue of Hardware & Software Companies
Drone Company Revenue of Services Companies
Drone Manufacturer Markets
International Target Markets of Drone Companies
Export Quotes of Drone Companies
Resources
Biggest Challenge of The Industry
Expectations vs. Reality
Market Development Breakdown
Driving Factors in a Dynamic Market
COMMERCIAL DRONE OPERATION
Drone Operation and Reasons for Adopting Drones
Drone Operation Methods
Drone Brands Used
Drone Operation - Flights Per Month
Drone Operation - BVLOS Flights
Advanced Drone Operation
Commercial Drone Utilization
Commercial Drone Flights by Region & Country
Commercial Drone Flight Hours by Region in 2023 and 2024
Commercial Drone Flight Hours by Country in 2023 and 2024
Advanced Commercial Drone Operation in Controlled Airspace