The UAV Market Report 2006

Abstract

The world market for UAVs in 2000 represented only $2.4 billion. By 2007, it is estimated this amount will reach nearly $5.6 billion, and exceed $10 billion by 2012. Visiongain expects the world UAV market to be worth nearly $15 billion in 2016. The market may see an additional surge in demand if civil UAV applications are enabled through the emergence of appropriate airspace. This latest visiongain report provides all the information you need to confidently decide the right strategy for your company in this dynamic market.

Unmanned aircraft have come into their own in the last decade. They play an important role in Network Centric Warfare (NCW) / Network Enabled Capability (NEC) concepts in both the United States and Europe, and are becoming a key element in the inventories of the worlds militaries. In addition, the development of Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs) is increasingly seen as vital to the future of combat aerospace industrial capabilities in Europe and the U.S. A growing appreciation of a potential civil market for UAV platforms is also developing. But what are the future drivers that will fuel market growth? Purchase this timely report to find out.

Key questions answered in this report include:

• What factors are attributable to the dynamic growth in the UAV market?
• What are the key drivers of UAV development and implementation?
• How is the UAV market likely to grow and expand in the next decade?
• What are the major trends in the UAV market?
• Who are the main companies involved in developing UAVs and their technology?
• Where are the greatest opportunities for investment to be found in this market?

This report provides:

Manufacturers. This report will allow you to learn from the successes of current UAV platforms, and identify the future requirements that will drive this lucrative market. Enterprises. This report provides a comprehensive look at current and projected UAV requirements for both civilian and military applications. It analyses the viability, benefits and profitability of deployment in both sectors. Consultants and financial analysts. This report critically assesses UAV performance in the military environment, and examines both the potential benefits and challenges in adapting unmanned aircraft for civilian use. It examines what impact these will have on key defence industry manufacturers and on the market as a whole.