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Military Drone Market Size

  • Report ID: GMI2484
  • Published Date: Apr 2018
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Military Drone Market Size

Military Drone Market size estimated at USD 5 billion in 2016 with a fleet size of over 13 thousand units and is anticipated to grow at around 12% CAGR from 2017 to 2024.

 

The demand for the military drone market is expected to accelerate over the forecast timeline due to the rising need for drone technology for surveillance and reconnaissance activities. The growing number of internal and external threats has compelled the government to use aerial imaging platforms to tackle challenging situations and promote public safety. Government agencies worldwide are supporting various drone manufacturers that develop high-tech drones to boost public safety. For instance, in December 2017, the French Defense Agency financed Elistair’s Airwatch project, a small dronebox for aerial surveillance. The system offers aerial surveillance support for crisis management, firefighting, law enforcement, and perimeter security. Rapid advancements in drone technology to facilitate high-level ISR and combat capabilities will also spur market growth.

 

Authors: Suraj Gujar, Preeti Wadhwani

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The market size of military drone was estimated at USD 5 billion in 2016.

The industry share of military drone is anticipated to grow at around 12% CAGR to 2024.

Asia Pacific will account for more than 15% market share by 2024 owing to their higher adoption in defense applications across China, India, Japan, and Australia, as well as the presence of advanced drone manufacturing companies.

The fixed-wing product segment will exhibit a growth rate of over 5% till 2024 due to advantages like superior aerodynamics, longer flight duration at high speed and the ability to carry heavier payloads across long distances.

The demand for remotely operated technology segment is due to its extensive usage in aviation industry on account of stringent regulations followed by aviation authorities with the protocol of Line of Sight (LOS) employed mandatorily.

Some of the major vendors are Lockheed Martin, Boeing, BAE Systems, Inc., Northrop Grumman, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Aerovironment, Inc., China Aerospace, Leonardo, General Atomic, and Textron Systems.

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  • Base Year: 2016
  • Companies covered: 20
  • Tables & Figures: 467
  • Countries covered: 18
  • Pages: 350
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