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The drone flight management system market size is forecast to increase by USD 14.36 billion, at a CAGR of 28.77% between 2024 and 2028. The Drone Flight Management System market is experiencing significant growth due to the increasing legal acceptance of drone operations for commercial applications. Drones are being utilized in various industries, including agriculture, construction, and film production, to enhance efficiency and productivity. Additionally, the popularity of drone racing has surged, leading to increased demand for advanced drone technology. The Drone Flight Management System plays a crucial role in ensuring safe and effective drone operations by providing real-time monitoring, autonomous flight control, and data analysis capabilities. As the market continues to expand, innovations in drone technology and regulatory frameworks will further drive the adoption of Drone Flight Management Systems.
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Collins Aerospace plays a pivotal role in advancing public safety and efficiency across commercial aviation, military aviation, and the evolving field of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). From fixed-wing drones for short range missions to rotary wing drones capable of mid-range and long-range operations, Collins Aerospace integrates cutting-edge electric propulsion systems and supernal technologies like the Gremlins demonstration system. These innovations incorporate flight control algorithms, GPS, and waypoint navigation for precise search and rescue and disaster management missions. Their solutions extend to battery management systems for extended flight times and reliability in critical scenarios. In airplanes, advanced glass cockpits with multi-function displays and flight management computers ensure optimal surveillance and cyber attack resilience, safeguarding data integrity even in environments with open wifi. Collins Aerospace collaborates closely with tech firms like SAP to enhance aircraft systems, offering both line fit and retrofit solutions for narrow-body and wide-body aircraft types, supporting the needs of air and navy sectors worldwide.
Key Drone Flight Management System Market Driver
An increase in legal acceptance of drone operations for commercial applications is one of the key drivers supporting the drone flight management system market growth. The use of drones is subject to legal permissions. Regulatory bodies have set some legislation on commercial drone operations. Considering the growing applications of drones, governing bodies are likely to legally accept commercial drone operations. India legalized commercial drone operations on December 1, 2018. Legalizing drone applications will create new job opportunities as a license is required for operating a drone.
Moreover, there are five approaches to drone regulations in countries across the globe outright ban, effective ban, visual line of sight (VLOS) required, experimental BVLOS, and permissive. The demand for drones is likely to increase with the legal acceptance of drones by governing bodies. Drones are effectively reducing the time required for surveying land. Moreover, drones have delivered new approaches to video recording, photography, event organization, aerial security, and delivery. Considering all these aspects, the governing bodies are readily incorporating drone-supportive legislation. This is likely to fuel the demand for drones and subsequently for drone flight management systems during the forecast period.
Key Drone Flight Management System Market Trend
The development of lithium-metal batteries is one of the key drone flight management system market trends. Lithium-ion and lithium polymer (LiPo) batteries are the commonly used batteries for powering drones. The low energy capacity of lithium-ion and LiPo batteries restraints drones from long running times. These batteries drain within 30 minutes of drone application. Moreover, lithium-ion batteries utilize flammable organic solvents, which can lead to fire and explosion attributed to short circuits, overcharging, and application in high temperatures. This increases the risks related to operating a drone in a sensitive area. Lithium-metal batteries are innovative alternatives to conventional lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-metal batteries use a non-flammable electrolyte, which can eliminate the risk of fire and explosion. Lithium-metal batteries also have a high energy density, owing to which these can provide longer drone flight times.
Moreover, these batteries are more compact in size than lithium-ion batteries, which makes them suitable for drone applications. Furthermore, the increasing range of drone flights is propelling the adoption of drones by e-commerce companies, logistics companies, and the construction and industrial sectors. This will offer lucrative opportunities for the expansion of the global drone flight management system market during the forecast period.
Key Drone Flight Management System Market Challenge
Lower battery life and low capacity of drones are one of the factors hindering the drone flight management system market growth. Most of the drones operating across the globe are powered by batteries. Drone batteries drain in about 30 minutes of drone application, limiting the flight distance to 10 kilometers. Drone manufacturing companies are increasingly focusing on enhancing drone batteries to expand the area of drone application. Lithium-ion and lithium polymer (LiPo) batteries are widely used in drones. These batteries have different sizes, capacities, and charging times. The capacity of batteries varies with the size of the battery. For larger capacities, either the size of the battery or the number of batteries must be improved, which will increase the weight to be carried by the drone.
However, the low battery life of drones is encouraging the development of drones powered by alternative energy sources. Solar power and hydrogen fuel cells are the options available for drone manufacturers but manufacturing cost-effective and compact drones using these energy sources poses a great challenge to drone manufacturers. In general, commercial drones do not have a large carrying capacity, owing to which drones are not yet deployed to deliver large parcels by logistics companies. Enhancing the load-carrying capacity, reducing the overall cost of drones, and enhancing the battery life of drones are the major challenges faced by drone manufacturers. These factors are expected to limit the adoption of drone flight management systems during the forecast period.
The market forecasting report includes the adoption lifecycle of the market, covering from the innovator’s stage to the laggard’s stage. It focuses on adoption rates in different regions based on penetration. Furthermore, the report also includes key purchase criteria and drivers of price sensitivity to help companies evaluate and develop their market growth analysis strategies.
Customer Landscape
Companies are implementing various strategies, such as strategic alliances, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product/service launches, to enhance their presence in the market.
AeroVironment Inc. - The company offers drone flight management systems such as T-20 fixed-wing UAS, JUMP 20 UAS and PUMA LE UAS.
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The ground controller segments is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period. A ground controller is a ground-based operating and commanding unit of drones. A ground control system features a joystick in most commercial drones and a combination of an antenna and a control setup in the case of several defense drones such as HALE and MALE drones. A joystick is integrated with a small computer, which converts the inputs from the operators in the form of radio frequency. For the visualization of the footage captured by the drone-mounted camera, a display can be mounted over the ground controller.
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The ground controller segment accounted for USD 2.08 million in 2018 and showed a gradual increase during the forecast period. Continuous R and D in the drone industry has led to the development of software-based control systems, which can help operate a drone through a smartphone or a laptop. Furthermore, the rising concern toward drone autonomy, the development of smartphone-based applications, and the integration of advanced sensors into UAVs are changing the way of operating UAVs. Moreover, the increase in R and D in the field of controlling UAVs is leading to the development of interoperable components. A ground controller is adequate for drone mission planning and flight control but too strong and confusing for inexperienced UAV pilots. Thus, such factors will drive the growth of the market in focus during the forecast period.
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APAC is estimated to contribute 28% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period. Technavio’s analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends and drivers that shape the market during the forecast period. In 2023, APAC accounted for the dominant share of the global drone flight management system market, and China is the main revenue contributor to the market in the region. China is known for low-priced electronic components and technologies. Technological advances in the field of electronic components have led to the development of technologically advanced equipment across the country. For instance, DJI, which supplies technologically advanced commercial drone solutions across the globe, has emerged as one of the leading vendors in the commercial category across the globe.
Moreover, China is also witnessing the swiftly growing adoption of drones in the agriculture, construction, defense, and mining industries. Several farmers in China utilize drones for spraying pesticides on their farms. The availability of drones at a considerably lower cost, the lack of availability of labor, and the increase in technological adoption across the agriculture sector are fueling the demand for drones in the agriculture sector in China. Owing to this, several vendors are coming up with innovative drone solutions. Owing to these factors, the drone flight management system market in China is expected to grow during the forecast period.
The market research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in "USD billion " for the period 2024-2028, as well as historical data from 2018 - 2022 for the following segments.
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The fixed-wing drone and rotary wing drone technologies have significantly advanced in recent years, particularly in applications requiring long range capabilities. Companies like Berkshire are at the forefront of integrating these drones with sophisticated battery management systems, ensuring extended flight durations and operational reliability. These systems are crucial for various missions, from surveillance and reconnaissance to search and rescue operations, where endurance and range are paramount.
Moreover, ensuring the optimal performance of these drones involves skilled crewmembers and programmers who manage data storage and analyze flight data using control display units and multi-function displays within the aircraft system. The diversity in aircraft types equipped with such technologies underscores their versatility in both civilian and military sectors, supporting missions that require precision and endurance in diverse operational environments. As technological advancements continue, these drones are poised to play an increasingly critical role in various fields, from defense and security to environmental monitoring and disaster response.
Market Scope |
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Report Coverage |
Details |
Page number |
151 |
Base year |
2023 |
Historic period |
2018 - 2022 |
Forecast period |
2024-2028 |
Growth momentum & CAGR |
Accelerate at a CAGR of 28.77% |
Market growth 2024-2028 |
USD 14.35 billion |
Market structure |
Fragmented |
YoY growth 2023-2024(%) |
21.93 |
Regional analysis |
APAC, North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and South America |
Performing market contribution |
APAC at 28% |
Key countries |
China, US, Germany, France, and UK |
Competitive landscape |
Leading Companies, Market Positioning of Companies, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks |
Key companies profiled |
AeroVironment Inc., Autel Robotics Co. Ltd., Black Swift Technologies LLC., DELAIR SAS, EHang Holdings Ltd., Elbit Systems Ltd., HENSOLDT AG, Intel Corp., Mobilicom Ltd., Northrop Grumman Corp., Parrot Drones SAS, Safran SA, SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd., Teledyne Technologies Inc., Thales Group, The Boeing Co., UAV Navigation SL, UAVOS Inc., vHive, and Yuneec International Co. Ltd. |
Market dynamics |
Parent market analysis, Market forecasting growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, Market condition analysis for the forecast period |
Customization purview |
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1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation by Component
7 Customer Landscape
8 Geographic Landscape
9 Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunity/Restraints
10 Competitive Landscape
11 Competitive Analysis
12 Appendix
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