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1.1    Overview
          1.2    Market Drivers
                   1.2.1    Growing Usage of UAVs for Beyond Visual-Line-Of-Sight (BVLOS) Operations
                   1.2.2    Need for Transferring Large Amount of Data in Real Time
                   1.2.3    Need for Secured Satellite Communication Data Link for Military Applications
          1.3    Market Challenges
                   1.3.1    Stringent Government Regulations for UAVs
                   1.3.2    Vulnerability of Satellite Communication Links From Cyber Attacks
          1.4    Market Opportunities
                   1.4.1    Advent of Emerging Commercial Applications
          1.5    Market Dynamics: Impact Analysis

2.1    Key Developments and Strategies
                   2.1.1    Overview
                   2.1.2    Share of Key Business Strategies
                   2.1.3    Product Launches and Developments
                   2.1.4    Partnerships, Collaborations, and Joint Ventures
                   2.1.5    Mergers and Acquisitions
          2.2    Competitive Benchmarking

3.1    Evolution of UAV
          3.2    Supply Chain Analysis
          3.3    Emerging Trends in UAV Market
          3.4    Future UAV Programs and Spending
          3.5    Funding in Drone Startups
          3.6    Global Drone Market: Regulatory Environment
                   3.6.1 Drone Regulations Around the World by Application
                   3.6.2 Upcoming Drone Regulations
          3.7    Patent Analysis

4.1 Assumptions and Limitations
4.2 Market Overview

5.1    Market Overview
          5.2    Small UAVs
                   5.2.1    Fixed Wing
                   5.2.2    Rotary Wing
          5.3    Large UAVs
                   5.3.1    Strategic
                   5.3.2    Tactical
                   5.3.3    Special Purpose

6.1    Market Overview
          6.2    Visual Line of Sight (VLOS)
                   6.2.1    Visual Line of Sight UAV Market (by Class)
          6.3    Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)
                   6.3.1    Beyond Visual Line of Sight UAV Market (by Class)

7.1    Market Overview
          7.2    Military
                   7.2.1    Global Military UAV Market (by Application)
                               7.2.1.1    Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance
                               7.2.1.2    Combat Targeting
                   7.2.2    Global Military UAV Market (by Class)
                   7.2.3    Global Military UAV Market (by Range)
                               7.2.3.1    Visual Line of Sight (VLOS)
                               7.2.3.2    Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)
          7.3    Homeland Security
                   7.3.1    Global Homeland Security UAV Market (by Application)
                               7.3.1.1    Border Security and Surveillance
                               7.3.1.2    Search and Rescue
                               7.3.1.3    Disaster Management
                               7.3.1.4    Police Investigation
                               7.3.1.5    Traffic Monitoring
                   7.3.2    Global Homeland Security UAV Market (by Class)
                   7.3.3    Global Homeland Security UAV Market (by Range)
                               7.3.3.1    Visual Line of Sight (VLOS)
                               7.3.3.2    Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)
          7.4    Commercial
                   7.4.1    Global Commercial UAV Market (by Application)
                               7.4.1.1    Oil and Gas
                               7.4.1.2    Inspection
                                              7.4.1.2.1    Rail Road Inspection
                                              7.4.1.2.2    Powerline Inspection
                                              7.4.1.2.3    Windmill Inspection
                               7.4.1.3    Agriculture
                               7.4.1.4    Transport
                               7.4.1.5    Mining
                               7.4.1.6    Others
                   7.4.2    Global Commercial UAV Market (by Class)
                   7.4.3    Global Commercial UAV Market (by Range)
                               7.4.3.1    Visual Line of Sight (VLOS)
                               7.4.3.2    Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)

8.1    Market Overview
          8.2    North America
                   8.2.1    North America UAV Market (by Range)
                   8.2.2    North America UAV Market (by End User)
                   8.2.3    North America UAV Market (by Country)
                   8.2.4    The U.S.
                   8.2.5    Canada
          8.3    Europe
                   8.3.1    Europe UAV Market (by Range)
                   8.3.2    Europe UAV Market (by End User)
                   8.3.3    Europe UAV Market (by Country)
                               8.3.3.1    U.K.
                               8.3.3.2    Germany
                               8.3.3.3    France
                               8.3.3.4    Spain
                               8.3.3.5    Italy
                               8.3.3.6    Rest-of-Europe
          8.4    Asia-Pacific
                   8.4.1    Asia-Pacific UAV Market (by Range)
                   8.4.2    Asia-Pacific UAV Market (by End User)
                   8.4.3    Asia-Pacific UAV Market (by Country)
                               8.4.3.1    China
                               8.4.3.2    India
                               8.4.3.3    South Korea
                               8.4.3.4    Japan
                               8.4.3.5    Rest-of-Asia-Pacific
          8.5    Rest-of-the-World
                   8.5.1    Rest-of-the-World UAV Market (by Range)
                   8.5.2    Rest-of-the-World UAV Market (by End User)
                   8.5.3    Rest-of-the-World UAV Market (by Country)
                               8.5.3.1    Middle East and Africa (MEA)
                               8.5.3.2    Latin America

9.1    AeroVironment, Inc.
                   9.1.1    Company Overview
                   9.1.2    Role of AeroVironment, Inc. in Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Market
                   9.1.3    Overall Financials
                   9.1.4    SWOT Analysis
          9.2    Airbus S.A.S
                   9.2.1    Company Overview
                   9.2.2    Role of Airbus S.A.S in Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market
                   9.2.3    Overall Financials
                   9.2.4    SWOT Analysis
          9.3    BAE Systems
                   9.3.1    Company Overview
                   9.3.2    Role of BAE Systems in Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market
                   9.3.3    Overall Financials
                   9.3.4    SWOT Analysis
          9.4    CybAero AB
                   9.4.1    Company Overview
                   9.4.2    Role of CybAero AB in Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market
                   9.4.3    Overall Financials
                   9.4.4    SWOT Analysis
          9.5    Elbit Systems Ltd.
                   9.5.1    Company Overview
                   9.5.2    Role of Elbit Systems Ltd. in Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market
                   9.5.3    Overall Financials
                   9.5.4    SWOT Analysis
          9.6    General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
                   9.6.1    Company Overview
                   9.6.2    Role of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. in Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market
                   9.6.3    SWOT Analysis
          9.7    Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.
                   9.7.1    Company Overview
                   9.7.2    Role of Israel Aerospace Industries in Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market
                   9.7.3    SWOT Analysis
          9.8    Lockheed Martin Corporation
                   9.8.1    Company Overview
                   9.8.2    Role of Lockheed Martin Corporation in Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market
                   9.8.3    Overall Financials
                   9.8.4    SWOT Analysis
          9.9    Northrop Grumman Corporation
                   9.9.1    Company Overview
                   9.9.2    Role of Northrop Grumman Corporation in Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market
                   9.9.3    Overall Financials
                   9.9.4    SWOT Analysis
         9.10   Parrot Drones S.A.S
                   9.10.1    Company Overview
                   9.10.2    Role of Parrot Drones S.A.S in Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market
                   9.10.3    Overall Financials
                   9.10.4    SWOT Analysis
         9.11   Saab AB
                   9.11.1    Company Overview
                   9.11.2    Role of Saab AB in Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Market
                   9.11.3    Overall Financials
                   9.11.4    SWOT Analysis
         9.12   SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd
                   9.12.1    Company Overview
                   9.12.2    Role of SZ DJI Technology Company Ltd. in Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market
                   9.12.3    SWOT Analysis
         9.13   Textron, Inc.
                   9.13.1    Company Overview
                   9.13.2    Role of Textron, Inc. in Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market
                   9.13.3    Overall Financials
                   9.13.4    SWOT Analysis
         9.14   Thales Group
                   9.14.1    Company Overview
                   9.14.2    Role of Thales Group in Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Market
                   9.14.3    Overall Financials
                   9.14.4    SWOT Analysis
         9.15   The Boeing Company
                   9.15.1    Company Overview
                   9.15.2    Role of The Boeing Company in Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Market
                   9.15.3    Overall Financials
                   9.15.4    SWOT Analysis
         9.16   Other Key Players
                   9.16.1    Airobotics Ltd
                   9.16.2    Cubic Corporation
                   9.16.3    Gilat Satellite Networks
                   9.16.4    Skymount
                   9.16.5    TerraDrone Corporation
         9.17   List of Emerging Companies

10.1 Scope of the Report
10.2 Global UAV Market Research Methodology

11.1 Related Reports

Table 1.1:    Drone Regulations by Application Around the World
Table 1.2:    Market Dynamics: Impact Analysis
Table 3.1:    UAV Spending by Countries Around the World
Table 3.2:    Startups in Global UAV Market and Fundings
Table 3.3:    Recent Investments in the Drone Startup Market
Table 3.4:    Regulatory Authorities Around the World
Table 3.5:    Drone Regulations by Application Around the World
Table 3.6:    Future Drone Regulations around the World
Table 3.7:    Patent Analysis: UAV Autonomous Swarm Formation Rotation Control Method Based on Simulated Migratory Bird Evolutionary Snowdrift Game
Table 3.8:    Patent Analysis: UAV Reconnaissance Video Image Object Automatic Detection Method
Table 3.9:    Patent Analysis: Solar Energy UAV Maximum Power Point Tracking (MMPT)
Table 3.10:    Patent Analysis: UAV Control Vehicle
Table 3.11:    Patent Analysis: Topography Mapping Device of UAV Flight’s Total Station
Table 3.12:    Other Patents
Table 5.1:    Global UAV Market (by Class), $Billion, 2018-2029
Table 5.2:    Small UAVs Using Satellite Communication
Table 5.3:    Comparison Between Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing UAVs
Table 5.4:    Some of Large UAVs with SATCOM Capabilities
Table 6.1:    Global BVLOS UAV Market (by Class), $Billion, 2018-2029
Table 7.1:    Global UAV Market (by End User), $Million, 2018-2029
Table 7.2:    Global UAV Market (by End User), Units, 2018-2029
Table 7.3:    Global Military UAV Market (by Application), $Billion, 2018-2029
Table 7.4:    Global Military UAV Market (by Application), Units, 2018-2029
Table 7.5:    Global Homeland Security UAV Market (by Application), $Million, 2018-2029
Table 7.6:    Global Homeland Security UAV Market (by Application), Units, 2018-2029
Table 7.7:    Global Commercial UAV Market (by Application), $Million, 2021-2029
Table 7.8:    Global Commercial UAV Market (by Application), Units, 2021-2029
Table 8.1:    Global UAV Market (by Region), $Billion, 2018-2029
Table 8.2:    Global UAV Market (by Region), Units, 2018-2029
Table 8.3:    North America UAV Market (by Country), Units, 2018-2029
Table 8.4:    Europe UAV Market (by Country), Units, 2021-2029
Table 8.5:    Asia-Pacific UAV Market (by Country), Units, 2018-2029
Table 8.6:    Rest-of-the-World UAV Market (by Country), Units, 2021-2029
Table 9.1:    List of Other Key Players

Figure 1:    U.S. Commercial UAV Forecast, 2018-2023
Figure 2:    Global UAV Market, by Value ($Billion), 2018 and 2029
Figure 3:    Global UAV Market, Volume (Units), 2018 and 2029
Figure 4:    Global UAV Market (by Class), Value ($Million), 2018 and 2029
Figure 5:    Global UAV Market (by End User), Value ($Billion), 2018 and 2029
Figure 6:    Global UAV Market (by Region), Value ($Billion), 2018
Figure 1.1:    Market Dynamics
Figure 1.2:    Number of Fatalities from Terror Attacks During the Period 2009-2017
Figure 2.1:    Some of the Organic and Inorganic Growth Strategies Adopted by the Key Players
Figure 2.2:    Percentage Share of Strategies Adopted by the Market Players, January 2017-April 2019
Figure 2.3:    Number of Strategic Developments by Leading Companies in the Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Market, January 2017-April 2019
Figure 2.4:    Product Launches and Developments Share, by Companies, January 2017- April 2019
Figure 2.5:    Partnerships, Collaborations, and /Joint Ventures Share, by Companies, January 2017-April 2019
Figure 2.6:    Mergers and Acquisitions Share, by Companies
Figure 2.7:    Competitive Benchmarking: Global UAV Market, 2018
Figure 3.1:    Evolution of UAVs
Figure 3.2:    Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Supply Chain Analysis
Figure 3.3:    Sample Value Chain in UAV Market
Figure 3.4:    Trends in Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Market
Figure 4.1:    Global UAV Market (by Value and Volume), 2018-2029
Figure 5.1:    Classification of Global UAV Market (by Class)
Figure 5.2:    Global UAV Market (by Class), $Billion, 2018, 2019 and 2029
Figure 5.3:    Global UAV Market (by Class), Units, 2018, 2019, and 2029
Figure 5.4:    Global UAV Market (by Small UAVs), $Billion, 2018-2029
Figure 5.5:    Global UAV Market (by Small UAVs), Units, 2018-2029
Figure 5.6:    Classification of Small UAVs
Figure 5.7:    Applications of Small Fixed Wing UAVs
Figure 5.8:    Applications of Small Rotary Wing UAVs
Figure 5.9:    Global UAV Market (by Large UAVs), $Billion, 2018-2029
Figure 5.10:    Global UAV Market (by Large UAVs), Units, 2018-2029
Figure 5.11:    Classification of Large UAVs
Figure 5.12:    Applications of Large Strategic UAVs
Figure 5.13:    Applications of Large Tactical UAVs
Figure 6.1:    Global UAV Market (by Range)
Figure 6.2:    End Users and Applications of VLOS UAVs
Figure 6.3:    Applications of BVLOS UAVs
Figure 6.4:    Global BVLOS UAV Market, $Billion, 2018-2029
Figure 6.5:    Global UAV Market (by BVLOS), Units, 2018-2029
Figure 6.6:    Global UAV Market (by Class), Units, 2018-2029
Figure 7.1:    Classification of Global UAV Market (by End User)
Figure 7.2:    Global Military UAV Market by Application
Figure 7.3:    Global Military UAV Market (by Class), $Million, 2018-2029
Figure 7.4:    Global Military UAV Market (by Class), Units, 2018-2029
Figure 7.5:    Global Homeland Security UAV Market by Application
Figure 7.6:    Global Homeland Security UAV Market (by Class), $Million, 2018-2029
Figure 7.7:    Global Homeland Security UAV Market (by Class), Units, 2018-2029
Figure 7.8:    Global Commercial UAV Market by Application
Figure 8.1:    Classification of Global UAV Market (by Region)
Figure 8.2:    North America UAV Market, $Billion, 2018-2029
Figure 8.3:    North America UAV Market, Units, 2018-2029
Figure 8.4:    North America UAV Market (by End User), $Million, 2018-2029
Figure 8.5:    North America UAV Market (by End User), Units, 2018-2029
Figure 8.6:    The U.S. UAV Market Size, $Billion, 2018-2029
Figure 8.7:    Canada UAV Market Size, $Million, 2018-2029
Figure 8.8:    Europe UAV Market, $Billion, 2018-2029
Figure 8.9:    Europe UAV Market, Units, 2018-2029
Figure 8.10:    Europe UAV Market (by End User), $Million, 2018-2029
Figure 8.11:    Europe UAV Market (by End User), Units, 2018-2029
Figure 8.12:    U.K. UAV Market Size, $Million, 2018-2029
Figure 8.13:    Germany UAV Market Size, $Million, 2018-2029
Figure 8.14:    France UAV Market Size, $Million, 2018-2029
Figure 8.15:    Spain UAV Market Size, $Million, 2018-2029
Figure 8.16:    Italy UAV Market Size, $Million, 2018-2029
Figure 8.17:    Rest-of-Europe UAV Market Size, $Million, 2018-2029
Figure 8.18:    Asia-Pacific UAV Market, $Billion, 2018-2029
Figure 8.19:    Asia-Pacific UAV Market, Units, 2018-2029
Figure 8.20:    Asia-Pacific UAV Market (by End User), $Million, 2018-2029
Figure 8.21:    Asia-Pacific UAV Market (by End User), Units, 2018-2029
Figure 8.22:    China UAV Market Size, $Billion, 2018-2029
Figure 8.23:    India UAV Market Size, $Billion, 2018-2029
Figure 8.24:    South Korea UAV Market Size, $Million, 2018-2029
Figure 8.25:    Japan UAV Market Size, $Million, 2018-2029
Figure 8.26:    Rest-of-Asia-Pacific UAV Market Size, $Million, 2018-2029
Figure 8.27:    Rest-of-the-World UAV Market, $Billion, 2018-2029
Figure 8.28:    Rest-of-the-World UAV Market, Units, 2018-2029
Figure 8.29:    Rest-of-the-World UAV Market (by End User), $Million, 2018-2029
Figure 8.30:    Rest-of-the-World UAV Market (by End User), Units, 2018-2029
Figure 8.31:    Middle East and Africa UAV Market Size, $Billion, 2018-2029
Figure 8.32:    Latin America UAV Market Size, $Million, 2018-2029
Figure 9.1:    Share of Key Company Profiles
Figure 9.2:    AeroVironment, Inc. – Product Offerings
Figure 9.3:    AeroVironment, Inc. Overall Financials, 2016-2018
Figure 9.4:    AeroVironment, Inc. - Research and Development Expenditure, 2016-2018
Figure 9.5:    SWOT Analysis – AeroVironment, Inc.
Figure 9.6:    Airbus S.A.S – Product Offerings
Figure 9.7:    Airbus S.A.S - Overall Financials, 2016-2018
Figure 9.8:    Airbus S.A.S – Business Revenue Mix, 2016-2018
Figure 9.9:    Airbus S.A.S – Region Revenue Mix, 2016-2018
Figure 9.10:    Airbus S.A.S – Research and Development Expenditure, 2016-2018
Figure 9.11:    SWOT Analysis – Airbus S.A.S
Figure 9.12:    BAE Systems – Product Offerings
Figure 9.13:    BAE Systems - Overall Financials, 2015-2017
Figure 9.14:    BAE Systems - Business Revenue Mix, 2017-2018
Figure 9.15:    BAE Systems - Region Revenue Mix, 2016-2018
Figure 9.16:    BAE Systems – Research and Development Expenditure, 2016-2018
Figure 9.17:    SWOT Analysis – BAE Systems
Figure 9.18:    CybAero AB: Product Offerings
Figure 9.19:    CybAero AB - Overall Financials, 2015-2017
Figure 9.20:    SWOT Analysis – CybAero AB
Figure 9.21:    Elbit Systems - Product Offerings
Figure 9.22:    Elbit Systems Ltd. - Overall Financials, 2016-2018
Figure 9.23:    Elbit Systems Ltd. - Business Revenue Mix, 2016-2018
Figure 9.24    Elbit Systems Ltd. - Region Revenue Mix, 2016-2018
Figure 9.25:    Elbit Systems Ltd. - Research and Development Expenditure, 2016-2018
Figure 9.26:    SWOT Analysis – Elbit Systems Ltd.
Figure 9.27:    General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. - Product Offerings
Figure 9.28:    SWOT Analysis – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
Figure 9.29:    Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. - Product Offerings
Figure 9.30:    SWOT Analysis – Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.
Figure 9.31:    Lockheed Martin Corporation – Product Offerings
Figure 9.32:    Lockheed Martin Corporation - Overall Financials, 2016-2018
Figure 9.33:    Lockheed Martin Corporation - Business Revenue Mix, 2016-2018
Figure 9.34:    Lockheed Martin Corporation - Region Revenue Mix, 2016-2018
Figure 9.35:    Lockheed Martin Corporation - Research and Development Expenditure, 2016-2018
Figure 9.36:    SWOT Analysis – Lockheed Martin Corporation
Figure 9.37:    Northrop Grumman Corporation: Product Offerings
Figure 9.38:    Northrop Grumman Corporation - Overall Financials, 2016-2018
Figure 9.39:    Northrop Grumman Corporation - Business Revenue Mix, 2016-2018
Figure 9.40    Northrop Grumman Corporation - Region Revenue Mix, 2016-2018
Figure 8.41:    Northrop Grumman Corporation – Research and Development Expenditure, 2016-2018
Figure 9.42:    SWOT Analysis – Northrop Grumman Corporation
Figure 9.43:    Parrot Drones S.A.S – Product Offerings
Figure 9.44:    Parrot Drones S.A.S - Overall Financials, 2015-2017
Figure 9.45:    Parrot Drones S.A.S - Business Revenue Mix, 2016-2017
Figure 9.46:    Parrot Drones S.A.S - Business Revenue Mix, 2015
Figure 9.47:    Parrot Drones S.A.S - Region Revenue Mix, 2016 and 2017
Figure 9.48:    Parrot Drones S.A.S – Research and Departure Expenditure, 2015-2017
Figure 9.49:    SWOT Analysis – Parrot Drones S.A.S
Figure 9.50:    Saab AB - Product Offerings
Figure 9.51:    Saab AB - Overall Financials, 2016-2018
Figure 9.52:    Saab AB - Business Revenue Mix, 2016-2018
Figure 9.53    Saab AB - Region Revenue Mix, 2016-2018
Figure 9.54:    Saab AB – Research and Development Expenditure, 2016-2018
Figure 9.55:    SWOT Analysis – Saab AB
Figure 9.56:    SZ DJI Technology Company Ltd. – Product Offerings
Figure 9.57:    SWOT Analysis – SZ DJI Technology Company Ltd.
Figure 9.58:    Textron, Inc. - Product Offerings
Figure 9.59:    Textron, Inc. - Overall Financials, 2016-2018
Figure 9.60:    Textron, Inc - Business Revenue Mix, 2016-2018
Figure 9.61    Textron, Inc. - Region Revenue Mix, 2016-2018
Figure 8.62:    Textron, Inc. – Research and Development Expenditure, 2016-2018
Figure 9.63:    SWOT Analysis – Textron, Inc.
Figure 9.64:    Thales Group - Product Offerings
Figure 9.65:    Thales Group - Overall Financials, 2016-2018
Figure 9.66:    Thales Group - Business Revenue Mix, 2016-2018
Figure 9.67    Thales Group - Region Revenue Mix, 2016-2018
Figure 9.68:    Thales Group – Research and Development Expenditure, 2016-2018
Figure 9.69:    SWOT Analysis – Thales Group
Figure 9.70:    The Boeing Company - Product Offerings
Figure 9.71:    The Boeing Company - Overall Financials, 2016-2018
Figure 9.72:    The Boeing Company – Business Revenue Mix, 2016-2018
Figure 9.73:    The Boeing Company – Regional Revenue Mix, 2016-2018
Figure 9.74:    The Boeing Company – Research and Development Expenditure, 2016-2018
Figure 9.75:    SWOT Analysis - The Boeing Company
Figure 10.1:    Global UAV Market Segmentation
Figure 10.2:    UAV Market Research Methodology
Figure 10.3:    Data Triangulation
Figure 10.4:    Top-Down and Bottom-up Approach
Figure 10.5:    UAV Market Influencing Factors
Figure 10.6:    Assumptions and Limitations

Market Overview

Over the last decade, the Unmanned Ariel Vehicle (UAV) has been witnessing a massive transformation owing to the rise in technologies. A UAV is a part of unmanned aerial system (UAS) that also include a controller on ground, and a communication system between UAV and controller. In the present scenario, UAVs are adopting satellite communication (SATCOM), as there is an increase in the demand for UAVs to operate in beyond visual range of sight (BVLOS) range and secured communication link between UAVs and ground station. SATCOM not only provides wide range of connectivity in BVLOS but also enables a secured communication data link that is mission critical for military operations.

The UAV market is currently witnessing a high growth rate owing to the growing usage of UAVs for beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations, need for transferring large amount of data in real time, and need for secured satellite communication data link for military applications. In the span of three years (2017-2019), the industry has witnessed several product launches and research and development activities from UAV manufacturers and satellite communication service provider.

However, stringent rules and regulations from aviation authorities and vulnerability of satellite communication links from cyber-attacks contribute as major challenges for the market. The advent of new commercial applications in oil and gas and inspection sector is one of the the major factors expected to create lucrative opportunities for the market in the next ten years.

Some of the key players in the global UAV market are AeroVironment, Inc., Airbus S.A.S, BAE Systems, CybAero AB, Elbit Systems Ltd, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Parrot Drones S.A.S, Saab Group, SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd., Textron, Thales Group, and The Boeing Company. Moreover, a number of startup companies have ventured into the market to provide UAV solutions for varied application areas including the commercial sector.

In terms of value, the global UAV market with SATCOM capabilities accounted for $25.59 billion in 2018 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period 2019-2029. The global UAV market has been segmented into three end user: military, commercial, and homeland security. The military segment acquired the largest share in 2018, owing to high prices of large UAVs used in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) and combat targeting. However, the commercial segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period, as the market of UAVs to operate in BVLOS range for commercial applications is expected to start from 2021.

North America accounted for the highest share of the market in 2019 owing to the maximum number of UAV companies present in the region as well as high defense budget of the U.S. that proliferate the demand for military UAVs in the country. However, Asia-Pacific is expected to witness the highest growth during the forecast period, due to the increasing terror activities in the South Asian countries.

Report Description

The global unmanned aerial vehicle market is expected to witness a high growth rate owing to the growing usage of UAVs for beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations, need for transferring large amount of data in real time, and need for secured satellite communication data link for military applications.

Moreover, the increase in demand for UAVs across sectors such as military and defense, homeland security, and commercial is another major factor behind the growth of the global UAV market. The increased adoption rate can be attributed to the rapid technological advancements taking place in the field of UAVs and communication technology.

According to BIS Research analysis, the global UAV market generated $25.59 billion in 2018 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.45% during the forecast period, 2019-2029. Asia-Pacific is expected to showcase the highest growth rate during the forecast period.

Topics covered in the report

• This report identifies the global UAV market with SATCOM capabilities under different segments, such as range, class, end user, and region.
• It examines the prime supply and demand-side factors that affect the growth of the market and the current and future trends, market drivers, opportunities, and challenges prevalent in the global UAV market with SATCOM capabilities.
• The report also highlights the supply chain of the industry.
• This report includes a detailed competitive analysis, which focuses on the ¬key market developments and strategies followed by top players in the market.
• The global UAV market with SATCOM capabilities has been analyzed in the study for major regions namely North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest-of-the-World.
• The study provides a detailed analysis of 15 key players in the global UAV market in the company profiles section, namely AeroVironment, Inc., Airbus S.A.S, BAE Systems, CybAero AB, Elbit Systems Ltd, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Parrot Drones S.A.S, Saab Group, SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd., Textron, Thales Group, and The Boeing Company. This section covers company snapshots, key products and services, major developments, and individual SWOT analysis.