Considered in the past as a military weapon, drones are now entering every part of society. Sales of drones to businesses and consumers will more than triple to become a $2 billion market by 2020. Better performing and affordable drones will make their way into our airspace within the next several years.

1. Drones (UAVs)
Sales of drones to businesses and
consumers will more than triple to become
a $2 billion market by 2020.
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2. ABSTRACT
Considered in the past as a military weapon, drones are now entering every part of society. Sales
of drones to businesses and consumers will more than triple to become a $2 billion market by
2020. Better performing and affordable drones will make their way into our airspace within the
next several years.
With so many possible uses for drones, there is a wide spectrum of those that want to use them
or sell them:
Consumers (photography, toys)
Military & law enforcement
Software companies
Utilities (electric, water, natural gas)
Retailers (Amazon, Best Buy, Toys R Us, Wal-Mart)
3D printer & printer supply manufacturers
Government agencies
Insurance companies (State Farm, Allstate)
Energy suppliers (Exxon Mobil, Shell)
Farmers

3. ABSTRACT
Study coverage
Drones (UAVs) presents historical demand data (2005, 2010, 2015) plus forecasts (2020, 2025) by
product type, drone type and market. The study also assesses market environment factors,
analyzes the industry structure, evaluates company market share and profiles US industry players
such as Boeing, AeroVironment, Northrup Grumman, General Atomics, SZDJI Technologies and
Textron.
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4. Length Publisher Published Date
271 Pages Freedonia Group June 17, 2016
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
II. MARKET ENVIRONMENT
III. OVERVIEW
IV. PRODUCTS
V. MARKETS
VI. INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
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