Drones in Aerospace and Defense Strategic Intelligence Report Overview

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), colloquially known as ‘drones’, have been a much-used part of advanced militaries’ arsenals for many decades. The growth of drone technology in the wider consumer and commercial markets has further altered the cost calculus of drone operations. This has facilitated the development of novel concepts and programs focusing on the potential benefits provided by relatively low-cost, ‘attritable’ UAV platforms.

The Drones in Aerospace and Defense strategic intelligence report gives you an in-depth insight into the drones market and the impact it will have on the aerospace and defense industry. It further entails a deep-dive analysis of the industry, including real-life use case studies that showcase the impact of drones on aerospace and defense. Drones in aerospace and defense market trends covered in the report will shape the industry over the coming years. The drones in Aerospace and defense market trends will also give an insight into the market players and the competitive landscape within the theme.

Drones in Aerospace and Defense – Key Trends

The main trends that will shape the drones theme over the next 12 to 24 months are classified into technology, macroeconomic, and regulatory trends.

Technology trends: A few of the key technology trends impacting the drones theme are 3D printing/additive manufacturing; 3D digital modeling technology; 5G; artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and autonomy; anti-collision technology; and augmented reality (AR) technology, among others.

Macroeconomic trends: The impact of China’s market shareand COVID-19 are a few of the key macroeconomic trends expected to drive the market.

Regulatory trends: Autonomous lethality, Canada’s Drone Strategy 2025, and dual-use and COTS technologies are part of the regulatory trends impacting the drones market.

Drones in Aerospace and Defense - Value Chain Analysis

The drones value chain comprises four layers which are hardware, software, services, and end-user.

Hardware: The hardware value chain can be further segmented into airframes, components (optical systems, sensors, and engines), and semiconductors. Airframes are the basic mechanical structure of the drone which must withstand aerodynamic forces. Drone manufacturers use advanced composite and multifunctional materials to make affordable and lightweight airframes.

Drones in Aerospace and Defense – Competitive Landscape

A few of the key companies that will make their mark within the theme are as follows:

Public Companies: A few leading aerospace and defense companies making their mark within the drones theme are AeroVironment, AgEagle, and Airbus, among others.

Private Companies: A few interesting private companies associated with the drones theme are Acecore Technologies, Aegis Power, and AheadX.

Aerospace, Defense & Security Sector Scorecard

At GlobalData, we use a scorecard approach to predict tomorrow’s leading companies within each sector. Our sector scorecard has three screens: a thematic screen, a valuation screen, and a risk screen.

The thematic screen ranks companies based on overall leadership in the 10 themes that matter most to their industry, generating a leading indicator of future performance.

The valuation screen ranks our universe of companies within a sector based on selected valuation metrics.

The risk screen ranks companies within a particular sector based on overall investment risk.

Scope

This report analyzes the key theme of drones in the aerospace and defense sector.

This report provides insights into key trends, challenges, and recommendations, as well as provides case studies to help the reader see examples of drone technology in action.