Survey Snapshot: The UK Drone Market
5 min. This glimpse into the UK drone market shows that drone companies in the UK are doing in 2023. The data is based on our annual survey of the global drone….
Survey Snapshot: The Colombian Drone Market
4 min. This glimpse into the Colombian drone market shows that drone companies in Colombia are doing in 2023. The data is based on our annual survey of the global drone….
Insights from the Global Drone Industry Survey
4 min. It is finally time to see what drone industry professionals had to say in our annual global drone industry survey. Our blog provides a glimpse into the full report.
The Commercial Drone Market in 2023: Insights and Growth Projections
4 min. The latest edition of our flagshipDrone Market Report features the latest data on the drone market. Our forecast shows a market that is set to grow to US$54.6 billion at a 7.1% CAGR until 2030.
Recap of Drone News in 2022
7 min. With several changes in drone regulation, both in the UA and in the EU, drone operation becomes even more regulated on the one side but offers more opportunities on the other.
Best Companies for Drone Services in 2022
5 min. The top 20 best companies for drone services in drone delivery and remote sensing in 2022 are…
Who are the Top Drone Investors?
5 min. In our latest blog post, we dig deeper into the data about the top drone investors based on their profile, industry segment, and what type of investment they prefer.
Drone Market Map: the Drone World in an Infographic
4 min. To mark the release of the new update of our flagship infographic, here is a brief article on its content as well as the complementary drone company database 2022.
Drone Market Analysis 2022-2030
5 min. To mark the release of the new update of our flagship report, here are the most important market trends that you need to know about within the drone industry in 2020-2025.
Drone Industry Barometer: Analyzing the Commercial Drone Market in 2022
4 min. Every year, we carry out a survey to shed light on the latest insights from the commercial drone market. This results in our annual Drone Industry Barometer, which…
What are the Top Drone Applications?
4 min. Many might be tempted to ask this question as if the answer were completely straightforward. However, defining the top drone applications depends on…
Drone Investments Continue to Break Records
4 min. Another year, another record broken when it comes to drone investments. This past year saw the highest amount of money going into several segments of the drone industry.
Drone News 2021: Highlights and Lessons for 2022
5 min. With several changes in drone regulation, both in the UA and in the EU, drone operation becomes even more regulated on the one side but offers more opportunities on the other.
BVLOS Operations: Expanding the Frontier
6 min. BVLOS operations have the unique ability to revolutionize the drone industry and push it to new heights. Our infographic shows what exactly BVLOS operations are, and our latest report provides the latest data on how much they will impact the industry.
Why Use Drone Parachutes?
4 min. With several changes in drone regulation, both in the UA and in the EU, drone operation becomes even more regulated on the one side but offers more opportunities on the other.
Drone Industry Barometer 2021: The State of the Drone Industry
4 min. What does the drone industry barometer say about the past year in the drone industry? Download the latest edition of our free white paper here!
The Drone Market in 2021 and Beyond: 5 Key Takeaways
5 min. To mark the release of the new update of our flagship report, here are the most important market trends that you need to know about within the drone industry in 2020-2025.
The Flourishing of Commercial Drones in Germany and Switzerland
4 min. With several changes in drone regulation, both in the UA and in the EU, drone operation becomes even more regulated on the one side but offers more opportunities on the other.
Global Companies Invest in Drones Despite Recession
5 min. Companies continue to invest in drone technology despite the pandemic. Have a look at the latest insights from our drone investment database.
237 Ways Drone Applications Revolutionize Business
4 min. What can drones do for you? Our first-ever drone application report is now available. Have a look here at what the full report offers!
Drone Stocks, SPACs, and Financial Markets
6 min. We were curious to know what drone stocks are out there. Unfortunately, these lists often include non-drone companies like Amazon, Boeing, etc. So here is our article on legitimate drone stocks available.
Drone Companies and the Pandemic
5 min. With several changes in drone regulation, both in the UA and in the EU, drone operation becomes even more regulated on the one side but offers more opportunities on the other.
Drone Market Shares in the USA After China-US Disputes
5 min. With several changes in drone regulation, both in the UA and in the EU, drone operation becomes even more regulated on the one side but offers more opportunities on the other.
The 2021 Drone Regulation – What is new? What is planned?
5 min. With several changes in drone regulation, both in the UA and in the EU, drone operation becomes even more regulated on the one side but offers more opportunities on the other.
10 Highlights from the Commercial Drone Industry 2020
6 min. After an extraordinary year, this recap of 2020 shows ten highlights from the commercial drone space.
The Commercial Drone Industry Barometer 2020
3 min. Due to its popularity, we created the 3rd annual Drone Industry Survey – this time featuring views from nearly 700 companies in the drone industry.
The Drone Market Size 2020-2025: 5 Key Takeaways
4 min. To mark the release of the new update of our flagship report, here are the most important market trends that you need to know about within the drone industry in 2020-2025.
Unmanned Traffic Management Components: What Do We Need for a UTM Future?
6 min. Unmanned Traffic Management, or UTM for short, has been the talk of the drone industry for the past couple of years.
Drones and 5G: Improving Drone Connectivity for UTM, BVLOS Flights and Sensor Data Transmission
5 min. Having discussed mobile connectivity and 5G networks in our previous post, we now turn to how 5G mobile networks can help the drone industry.
Drones and the Coronavirus: From Crisis to Opportunity
7 min. As the entire world scrambles to react to the global health crisis caused by the spread of the new coronavirus and the COVID-19 illness, conversations about automation and the role of robotics in society have never been more relevant.
Money Talks: 2019 Drone Investments Break New Records
5 min. Rounding off another fiscal year, we bring you the key trends and developments in drone investments in 2019.
5G and Drones: What is 5G?
5 min. The global market for commercial drones has grown significantly over the last decade and is expected to grow from $17.8 USD in 2019 to $46.4 USD in 2025. According to our calculations, the number of functional drones will grow from 12.2 million last year to over 18.1 million in 2025, spurring flight authorities and society to seek solutions to overview all drone users and the traffic, especially in cities.
Anti-Drone Solutions: Possibilities and Challenges
5 min. With airport incidents and rogue drone reports piling up across the globe, the demand for anti-drone solutions has never been higher. Beyond witnessing the counter-drone market grow and forecasting how it will do in the future, it is crucial to understand the market landscape i.e. to get a grasp of what anti-drone solutions and measures are currently available.
Counter-Drone Market Report 2020
3 min. Following numerous requests by our clients, customers and readers, DRONEII is delighted to present you our inaugural Counter-Drone Market Report 2020. It provides the most detailed and thorough analysis of the counter-drone market, including market figures, case study analysis, technology breakdown, regulatory analysis, and more.
In the Spotlight: Drone Deliveries
5 min. As high-profile drone delivery companies like Wing, UPS Flight Forward, and Zipline have made headline after headline this year, the hype around drone deliveries has become bigger than ever. But is it really all hype, or are we on the brink of major change in the way that goods are transported? Over the past two months DRONEII has conducted thorough research into the drone delivery market to bring you the latest market updates and answer all your burning questions. Here’s just a small snippet of the content that we’ve compiled into our latest Drone Delivery Report.
Drone Manufacturer Market Shares: DJI Leads the Way in the US
5 min. As the trade war between the United States and China continues without an end in sight, it looks like the drone industry could be the latest to be affected by the economic dispute. The proposed American Drone Security Act 2019, which would ban the use of federal funds for purchasing drones manufactured in China, would forbid all federal entities in the United States from buying and using DJI platforms.
Leapfrogging into the Future: Drones in Sub-Saharan Africa
6 min. Sub-Saharan Africa has a complicated relationship with drones. For most part of this century drones have been used there for military purposes. Thanks to this, but also due to a lack of well-established infrastructure, many people do not associate commercial drone technology with the African continent.
Industry Update: The Drone Market Environment Map 2019
6 min. Here to introduce our 4th annual Drone Market Environment Map is an article giving you the latest drone industry updates broken down by segment…
5 Things You Need to Know About the US Drone Market
4 min. As one of the most prominent players on the global drone market, the United States is also home to some of the most exciting developments in the industry. From world-leading R&D.
The Drone Market 2019-2024: 5 Things You Need to Know
3 min. To mark the release of our inaugural Drone Market Report and our new one of a kind bottom-up market model, here are the most important market trends you need to know about the drone industry.
Tech Talk: The 5 Levels of Drone Autonomy
6 min. One of the most common phrases in our industry is “we manufacture autonomous drones”. But if a company which uses AI to develop sense & avoid functions in drones and a company which manufactures an automatic drone housing system both say they have autonomous drones, can they both be right? The simplest answer is, yes.
Money Talks: Drone Investment Trends Update
3 min. Earlier this month the thermal imagery manufacturer FLIR bought the UAV developer Aeryon Labs for $200 million, beating their previous record in publicly disclosed drone investments of $134M.
Drones & AI 2.0: Drone Data Analytics
5 min. One of the most important goals of AI in the drone industry is to make efficient use of large data sets which are collected by the drone.
The Drone Job Market
5 min. As the industry matures, the drone job market is becoming more difficult to navigate. Companies are competing to develop the most automated and integrated solutions possible for clients, and the manpower and job-specific skills for this do not grow on trees. Drone Industry Insights is here to help you navigate these challenges.
Report | Drone Applications 2019
3 min. Our inaugural Drone Applications database is DRONEII’s answer to the many questions about the nature of drone applications that we regularly receive from our clients. It is a comprehensive overview of current and past use cases of drones in all industry sectors. In the report, the DRONEII team analysed over use cases, conducted in over 100 different countries and by over 80 different manufacturers.
The Commercial Drone Industry: Global Outlook 2019
6 min. From ‘DroneGate’ to air taxis and AI – the commercial drone industry is starting 2019 full of excitement. To help you navigate the drone markets this year, here are the trends, laws, tech and players to watch.
Report | Drones in the Energy Industry 2018
2 min. In our ongoing efforts to highlight insights of the commercial drone space, the teams of the Energy Drone Coalition and DRONEII.com created a joint report: “Drones in the Energy Industry 2018”.
Drones and Artificial Intelligence
5 min. “Actionable Data” is next to a powerful and reliable drone probably the most important driver of the drone industry. Drones often generate large amounts of data – sometimes more than we can handle.
Report | Drone Industry Barometer 2018
3 min. Increasing numbers of companies are becoming active in the drone sector. The last few years have seen the development of a real market that provides a diverse range of platforms with specific applications.
Report | Drone Investment Trends 2018
2 min. Drone investment trends are strong indicators to predict the future of the drone industry. The low price of drones and ability to carry sensors, quickly triggered adoption throughout many industries. Meanwhile, the commercial drone market created an entire eco-system attracting large investments.
TOP20 Drone Service Provider Ranking
6 min. Drone service providers have been around for a while now – time to showcase the scale on which drones are being put to work today! The commercial drone market changed a lot over the last years – we saw how hardware lost its leading position and has been displaced by drone services and drone software solutions. This development can be seen in the evolutionary changes in the investment market and in the distribution of strategic partnerships.
Drone Market Environment Map 2018
8 min. The changes and developments we saw throughout the drone industry in 2017 were incredible and deserve a proper examination. For the most part, the hype that drove so much misunderstanding and frustration in this space is gone,and that’s a good thing. While the kind of hype we’ve seen associated with UAVs can create needed attention, it can also lead to irrational behavior and impossible expectations.
Overview and Perspectives | Counter Drone Market Solutions
5 min. As the recreational and commercial drone market evolves with light speed, chances to use this technology for civil uses grow – however, this also counts for possibilities to do harm. The ability to do damage in and outside of conflict zones with warfare tactics is frightening and creates an urge to protect oneself. But how?
Drone Partnerships Gone Wild
5 min. The last year in the drone industry moved at incredible pace – especially when it comes to strategic partnerships. We frequently provided updates about drone partnerships in the past. Now, why is this so important? Drone companies (hardware and software manufacturers, and service providers) are constantly expanding their product/service portfolio and interdisciplinary expertise. This is extremely interesting because it unveils the company’s strategic alignment.
Drone Show Operators
3 min. Commercial drones are taking the world by storm– industry niches are uncovered and served at an incredible pace. The beauty of today’s technology, however, has more to it than just collecting vast amounts of data – in fact, it is the beauty of drones moving through the air itself.
Drone Energy Sources
6 min. To push the boundaries of drone flight performance, batteries must become smaller and lighter. It appears that we reached a certain limit when it comes to power density. Lithium-Polymer (Li-Po) and Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) batteries have become very small and affordable, mainly driven by the mobile phone industry. This led to a wide adoption and today it is fair to say that the great majority of commercial unmanned aerial vehicles uses batteries as a power source (~96%).
Flying Cars & Air-Taxis – an industry snapshot
3 min. Over the last weeks, we read a lot about flying cars, air-taxis, and personal drones. Recently a variety of concept studies and prototypes was presented and they all immediately create the wish to own one of these and being able to fly wherever you want, watching traffic jams from above. These pictures provoke two things: Make people dream and make great marketing for the creator of these images.
7 Commercial Drone Predictions for 2017
6 min. Many experts saw the 2016 rollout of Part 107 from the FAA as a watershed moment for the commercial drone industry as a whole. For a long time, organizations of all sizes stayed awayfrom fully exploring UAV technology because of the hurdles and uncertainty associated with securing a Section 333 Exemption.