Advances in Platform Technologies for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Table of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Scope and Methodology

• Scope
• Research Methodology

Key Findings

• Noteworthy Technology Developments
• Noteworthy Technology Adoptions

2. TECHNOLOGY PLATFORMS

Applications

• Military Applications
• Civilian Applications

Platform Technologies

• Material Improvements
• On Board Electronics
• Flight Control Developments
• Developments in UAV Engines and Power Plants

3. TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS

Academic Research

• North America (NA)
• European Union (EU)
• Asia Pacific (APAC)

Corporate Developments

• North America
• Europe
• Middle East and APAC

4. TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION

Key Drivers

• Technology Drivers
• Impact of Technology Drivers
• Market Drivers
• Impact of Market Drivers

Key Challenges

• Technology Challenges
• Impact of Technology Challenges
• Market Challenges
• Impact of Market Challenges

5. INDUSTRY ANALYSIS

Technology Analysis

• Patent Analysis
• Funding Analysis
• Market Analysis

Stakeholder and Timeline Assessment

• Stakeholder Analysis
• Technology and Applications Roadmap
• Insights for the Recessionary Period

6. PATENTS AND KEY INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS

Patents

• NA Patents
• Rest-of-World Patents

Key Contacts

• Academia
• Corporate

7. DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

Critical Reference Tables

• Major Aerospace and Defense Companies
• Total Military Aircraft--World (2004 to 2014)
• Total Military Expenditure--World (2004 to 2014)
• Military Expenditure in R&D--World (2004 to 2014)
• Number of Airports by Region (2004 to 2014)