Drone Application Report 2022

Industries, Methods, Payloads, Case Studies

Drone Industry Insights | Report | April 2022

Authors:
Kay Wackwitz
Zahra Lotfi ©2022 Drone Industry Insights,
Hendrik Bödecker Hamburg, Germany, all rights reserved
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GLOSSARY 7

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 9

2 SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY 11

2.1 Research Methodology 12

2.2 Scope Definition & Research Design 13
2.3 Data Collection 14
2.4 Data Analysis 15
2.5 Market Model 16
2.6 Data Validation 17
2.7 Report Creation 18

3 INTRODUCTION 20

3.1 Drones: What are drones and what can they do? 21
3.2 Drone configurations 22
3.3 Major segments of the drone ecosystem 23
3.4 Drone application categories and methods 25
3.5 Drone industry verticals and use cases 26
3.6 Drone market observations 27

4 DRONE MARKET SIZE 32

4 Definition & Introduction 33

4.1 Drone market: commercial vs. recreational 2021-2026 34
4.2 Drone market size by industry 2021-2026 35
4.3 Drone market size by method 2021-2026 36

5 INDUSTRY VERTICALS 38

5 Definitions & Introduction 39

5.1 Agriculture 40
5.1.1 Case Study – Forest inventory 44
5.1.2 Case Study – Palm tree counting 45
5.1.3 Case Study – Crop analysis and spraying 46
5.1.4 Case Study – Drone Spraying 47
5.1.5 Case Study – Radar Mapping 48
5.1.6 Case Study – Mangrove Restoration 49

5.2 Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 50

5.2.1 Case Study – Digital fireworks 53

5.3 Construction 54
5.3.1 Case Study – Geomagnetic detection 57
5.3.2 Case Study – Highway construction project 58
5.3.3 Case Study – Construction site surveying 59

5.4 Cargo, Courier Services, Intralogistics & Warehousing 60

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5.4.1 Case Study – Food Delivery 64

5.4.2 Case Study – Stock Inventory . 65

5.5 Educational, Scientific & Technical Services 66

5.5.1 Case Study – Flooding Monitoring Modelling 69
5.5.2 Case Study – Ice Shaft Exploration 70
5.5.3 Case Study – Koala Counting After Wildfire 71
5.5.4 Case Study – Mosquito Larviciding 72

5.6 Energy 73
5.6.1 Case Study – Powerline inspection 77
5.6.2 Case Study – Photovoltaic plant monitoring 78
5.6.3 Case Study – Offshore FPSO Platform Inspection 79
5.6.4 Case Study – Flare stack inspection 80
5.6.5 Case Study – Pumped-storage hydropower plant surveying 81
5.6.6 Case Study – Wind Turbine Inspection 82
5.6.7 Case Study – Linear Infrastructures Inspection 83
5.6.8 Case Study – Inspection of Oil Storage Tanks 84
5.6.9 Case Study – Inspection of Lightning Protection System in Wind Turbines 85
5.6.10 Case Study – Tailings Dam Monitoring 86

5.7 Health Care and Disaster Relief 87

5.7.1 Case Study – Emergency defibrillator delivery 90
5.7.2 Case Study – NHS Covid response 91
5.7.3 Case Study – Tissue sample transport during surgery 92

5.8 Information & Motion Picture 93

5.8.1 Case Study – Commercial advertising 96

5.9 Insurance 97
5.9.1 Case Study – Damaged building inspection 100

5.10 Mining and Quarrying 101

5.10.1 Case Study – Mining operations monitoring 104
5.10.2 Case Study – Surveying underground mines 105
5.10.3 Case Study – Seismic event inspections 106

5.11 Public Administration 107

5.11.1 Case Study – Ship emission monitoring 110
5.11.2 Case Study – Reservoir monitoring 111
5.11.3 Case Study – Drone based remote water sampling 112
5.11.4 Case Study – Beach plastic cleaning 113

5.12 Public Emergency Services 114

5.12.1 Case Study – Unmanned aerial wildfire ignitions 117
5.12.2 Case Study – Drone as a first responder 118
5.12.3 Case Study – Governmental: emergency & security 119
5.12.4 Case Study – Public safety: firefighting 120
5.12.5 Case Study – Forensic investigation following fire 121

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5.12.6 Case Study – Urban: Riot Control 122

5.13 Real Estate and Industrial Plants 123

5.13.1 Case Study – Thermal roof inspections 126
5.13.2 Case Study – Perimeter security patrols 127
5.13.3 Case Study – Roof measurement and inspection 128

5.14 Safety & Security 129

5.14.1 Case Study – Autonomous Drone Surveillance 132

5.15 Telecommunication 133

5.15.1 Case Study – Network coverage 135

5.16 Transportation Infrastructure 136

5.14.1 Case Study – Railway inspection 140
5.14.2 Case Study – Railway inspection 141
5.14.3 Case Study – Aircraft maintenance 142
5.14.4 Case Study – Navaids inspection 143

5.17 Waste Management and Remediation Services 144

5.15.1 Case Study – Landfill monitoring 146

6 METHODS 148

6 Definitions & Introduction 149

6.1 Photography & Filming 152
6.2 Mapping & Surveying 154
6.3 Inspection 156
6.4 Localization & Tracking 158
6.5 Spraying & Dispensing 160
6.6 Delivery 162
6.7 Others 164

7 APPENDICES 165

7.1 Case study definitions 166

7.2 Levels of autonomy 167
7.3 Industry definitions 169

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Drone technology stack 21

Figure 2: Drone configurations/designs 22

Figure 3: Drone hardware 23

Figure 4: Drone software 23

Figure 5: Drone services 23

Figure 6: Commercial drone market segmentation 24

Figure 7: Drone application categories and methods 25

Figure 8: Drone market definitions 33

LIST OF CHARTS

Chart 1: Commercial & Recreational drone market size 2021-2026 34

Chart 2: Commercial drone market size by method 2021-2026 36

Chart 3: Reasons for adopting drones 39

Chart 4: Methods used most in the drone industry today 145

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: Commercial drone use cases across industries 26

Table 2: Commercial drone market size by industry 2021-2026 35

Table 3: Overview of most common optical sensors 150

Table 4: Overview of most common non-optical sensors 150

Table 5: Overview of most common sprayer & dispenser 151

Table 6: Overview of most common types of cargo 151

Table 7: Overview of most common accessories 151

Table 8: List of other/new drone-based methods 163

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GLOSSARY

TERM EXPLANATION TERM EXPLANATION

AI Artificial Intelligence NDT Non-Destructive Testing

BIM Building Information Modelling NGO Non-Government Organization

BVLOS Beyond Visual Line of Sight NIR Near-Infrared

CAGR Compound Annual Growth Rate PPK Post-Processed Kinematic

CV Computer Vision PV Photo-Voltaic

DEM Digital Elevation Model QR Quick Response (code)

DSM Digital Surface Model RFID Radio-frequency identification

DSP Drone (as a) Service Provider RGB Red Green Blue (Sensor)
DTM Digital Terrain Model ROAV Remotely Piloted Aerial Vehicle = Drone

EO Electro Optical (Sensor) RTK Real-Time Kinematic

ERP Electronic Resource Planning SAVI Soil Adjusted Vegetation Index

EVLOS Extended Visual Line Of Sight SLAM Simultaneous Localization and Mapping
FAA [US] Federal Aviation Authority SLT Separate Lift Thrust

FOD Foreign Object Damage TAM Total Addressable Market

FPSO Floating Production Storage and Offloading TCO Total Costs of Ownership
FPV First Person View UAS Unmanned Aerial System = Drone
GCP Ground Control Point UAV Unmanned Aerial Vehicle = Drone

GIS Geographic Information System USD US Dollar [$]

GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System UTM Unmanned Traffic Management

GPR Ground-penetrating Radar UXO Unexploded Ordnance
GPS Global Positioning System VGI Volunteered Geographic Information
GSD Ground Sampling Distance VIDAR Vibration Detection And Ranging

HALE High-Altitude Long Endurance VLOS Visual Line Of Sight

HAPS High-Altitude Pseudo Satellite VTOL Vertical Take Off and Landing
HD High-Definition

IED Improvised Explosive Device

IR Infrared (Sensor)
LiDAR Light Detection and Ranging

LWCI Leaf Water Content Index

MALE Medium-Altitude Long Endurance

MRO Maintenance Repair & Overhaul

MTOW Maximum Takeoff Weight

NAICS North American Industry Classification System

NDRE Normalized Difference Red Edge Index

NDGI Normalized Difference Greenness Index

NDVI Normalized Difference Vegetation Index

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AGENDA

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2 SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY
3 INTRODUCTION
4 DRONE MARKET SIZE
5 INDUSTRY VERTICALS
6 METHODS
7 APPENDICES

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

DRONE MARKET ENVIRONMENT DRONE INDUSTRIES

Drones have arrived in all global industries, and they are This report distinguishes 17 industries according to the NAICS
revolutionizing a variety of business methods. The drone (North American Industry Classification System) logic. Each
market environment is split into three major segments: vertical brings its own set of drone use cases, market
hardware, software and services. In all segments, there is a opportunities and operational and regulatory hurdles. The
strong drive to innovate, disrupt and expand. As competition is largest industries where drones are used are XX, XX, and XX.
growing and new markets are tapped, quality and user-
friendliness become increasingly important. So important, in
fact, that in a best-case scenario no human interaction is
required.

DRONE METHODS

Aside from where drones are being put to work (industries), it is

important how they are put to work. A particular method always
represents a certain technology stack (e.g. optical sensor,
spraying devices, cargo bay) which has influence on the design
and market opportunity.

DRONE MARKET DYNAMICS

DRONE MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH

The global drone market generated approximately XX USD in

worldwide revenue in 2021. By 2026, the global drone market is
expected to generate over XX USD, with growth projected to be
at XX% CAGR.

By 2026, the commercial market is expected to generate over

XX USD growing at a CAGR of XX%. Meanwhile, the
recreational market is expected to marginally contract at a
CAGR of XX% to XX USD in 2026.

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AGENDA

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2 SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY
3 INTRODUCTION
4 DRONE MARKET SIZE
5 INDUSTRY VERTICALS
6 METHODS
7 APPENDICES

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SCOPE & METHODOLOGY

2 SCOPE & METHODOLOGY

CONTENTS SUMMARY

2.1 Research Methodology § At Drone Industry Insights, we follow our proprietary

research approach when creating all industry reports. This
2.2 Scope Definition & Research Design
involves first defining the scope of the research, identifying
2.3 Data Collection the limitations, and creating the research design. Next, we
set out to collect all data that is necessary.
2.4 Data Analysis
§ Once we have collected and consolidated all the necessary
2.5 Market Model
data for the report, we begin our analysis based on real
2.6 Data Validation data, which is why we always begin with a bottom-up
2.7 Report Creation approach. If necessary, we employ a top-down approach to
generate further insights.

§ Following our analysis, we triangulate our data in order to

cross-check and validate our findings. To do that we rely on
all three types of data: primary, secondary and proprietary.

§ Finally, after we’ve collected, analyzed and validated data

we begin to formulate it into findings and actionable trends.
During this time our analysts design, write and proof-read
our reports, before releasing them online.

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2.1 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

RESEARCH WORKFLOW before releasing them online. Report design and writing
involves the creation of dedicated graphs, charts and tables for
At Drone Industry Insights, we follow our proprietary research
the report in question, as well as the write up of trends, use
approach when creating all industry reports. This involves first
cases and research findings. Meanwhile, the proof-read phase
defining the scope of the research, identifying the limitations,
involves two analysts reading the entire report in order to
and creating the research design. Following that, we set out to
produce a final meticulous product for our customers.
collect all data that is necessary. We begin by consolidating our
own proprietary data as well as available secondary data. All Drone Industry Insights content brings added value. In our
Having looked it over, we identify gaps that must be filled using research we deliver the essence, not merely filling pages with
both primary and secondary sources. content but carefully construct every paragraph, chapter and
report to bring out the essence of the topics.
Once we have collected and consolidated all the necessary
data for the report, we begin our analysis. Our primary objective
is to produce reports based on real data, which is why we
always begin with a bottom-up approach. If necessary, we may
employ a top-down approach to generate further insights.

Following our analysis, we are careful to never be to brash in

coming to a conclusion. This is why we triangulate our data – in
order to cross-check and validate our findings. In order to do
that we rely on all three types of data: primary, secondary and
proprietary.

Finally, after we’ve collected, analyzed and validated data we

begin to formulate it into findings and actionable trends. During
this time our analysts design, write and proof-read our reports,

Scope Definition and

Data Collection Data Analysis Data Validation Report Creation
Research Design

Secondary Primary Secondary Primary

Bottom Up Top Down
Sources Sources Sources Sources

EXCLUSIONS PROPRIETARY ANALYTICAL FRAMEWORKS:

Please note that Drone Industry Insights report do not:

Depending on the research scope and objectives, at Drone
§ Consider underwater drones; Industry Insights we also create our own matrices, indexes and
analytical model including, but not limited to:
§ Consider ground robots or unmanned ground vehicles;

§ Employ total addressable market (TAM) models to arrive at § The Drone Industry Insights Market Model
market figures;
§ The Drone Industry Insights Drone Readiness Index (drone
§ Include an analysis of the passenger drone market into total
regulation)
global commercial drone market figures because this
segment of the drone market does not yet yield revenue.
§ The Drone Industry Insights Drone Company Ranking Model
They do, however, analyze and consider passenger drone
companies, investments, contracts and regulations; § The Drone Industry Insights Global Activity Index ■

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2.2 SCOPE DEFINITION & RESEARCH DESIGN

Our scope is defined, and each research study is designed § To analyze the commercial drone regulatory landscape by
according to the research objectives set out at the very identifying and analyzing national drone regulations in
beginning. Depending on the nature of the report the objectives different countries, according to the Drone Industry Insights
can vary greatly: from creating a competitive ranking, to Drone Readiness Index.
producing a market landscape, to forecasting the size and
§ To consider all stakeholders in the global commercial drone
growth of the market, comparing national drone regulations,
industry and take into account the bigger picture trends
analyzing key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and trends,
while analyzing detailed and specific data.
and much more.
§ To strategically profile the key players and comprehensively
These objectives could be, but are not limited to:
analyze their market shares along with detailing the
§ To define, describe, and forecast the size of the commercial competitive landscape for market leaders.
drone market based on segment, region, country,
Having set out the research objectives and defined the scope of
application method, and industry.
the study, our team then goes on to design the research. This
§ To forecast the size of different segments of the market with involves determining:
respect to various regions, including North America, Europe,
§ Which data is necessary for the study?
Asia Pacific (APAC), the Middle East and Africa (MEA), and
Rest of the World (RoW), along with key countries in each of § What data do we currently have on hand ?
these regions
§ Which data can only be acquired through primary research?
§ To identify and analyze key drivers, opportunities, and
§ Which companies, customers, technologies and/or countries
restraints influencing the growth of the market
are being considered?
§ To identify technology trends that are currently prevailing in
§ What form of analysis, if not both, is more suitable –
the drone or counter-drone industry.
quantitative or qualitative?
§ To profile leading players in the market based on their
product and service portfolios, financial positions, and key
growth strategies

Data Collection Data Analysis Validation and Aggregation

Primary Secondary Qualitative Quantitative Market Reports, Databases,
Research Research Analysis Analysis Network Access
Supply
Company news and
Side Industry Interviews Company Analysis Market Sizing
Financials

Technology & Market

Vendor Briefings Business Models
Product Specs Segmentation

Government & Competitive

Product Evaluations Market Sizes
Economic Data Landscape

Technology Market Share

End-User Surveys Case Studies
Assessment Analysis

End-User Focus Reference Applications & Use

Demand Scenario Analysis
Groups Customers Cases
Side

Our research studies involve secondary information, directories, In-depth interviews with various primary respondents, including
and databases such as Crunch Base, Hoovers, Bloomberg key industry participants, subject matter experts, industry
BusinessWeek, Factiva, and many other confidential sources to consultants, and C-level executives, are conducted to obtain
identify and collect information relevant to the market. The and verify critical qualitative and quantitative information
primary sources considered include industry experts as well as pertaining to the drone commercial drone market as well as to
service providers, vendors, system integrators, solution assess its growth prospects. ■
providers, developers, alliances, and organizations related to all
segments of the value chain of this industry.

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2.7 REPORT CREATION

REPORT DESIGN REPORT WRITING

Once we’ve collected, analysed and validated data we begin to Following the design, we undertake the task of writing up the
formulate it into findings and actionable trends. The first step in reports. This requires description and analysis of our charts,
doing this involves designing our table of contents as well as graphs, tables and any databases accompanying the final .pdf
the format of the report in order to create a document to suit our product. During this time we turn figures into trends and
readers as well as our corporate identity. This involves numbers into actionable insights. Further, we create the
determining the: necessary figures that we designed in the previous phase.

§ Length of the report in pages,

§ Breakdown of the report in chapters, PROOF-READING

§ Format of the report, At Drone Industry Insights, we take quality assurance very
seriously. For this reason, all of our reports are proof read by at
§ Positioning of graphs, charts and tables within the report,
least two analysts in addition to the ones tasked with writing the
and more.
initial draft. Our proof-reading process entails feedback
Report design is a crucial aspect of our workflow as during this sessions and editing rounds in order to create a polished
time our analysts work hard to take very technical and specific product at the very end. ■
findings and present them clearly to our readers.

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AGENDA

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2 SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY
3 INTRODUCTION
4 DRONE MARKET SIZE
5 INDUSTRY VERTICALS
6 METHODS
7 APPENDICES

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INTRODUCTION

3 INTRODUCTION

CONTENTS SUMMARY

3.1 Drones: What are they and what can they do? § SANITIZED

3.2 Drone Configurations § SANITIZED

3.3 Major Segments of the Drone Ecosystem § SANITIZED

3.4 Drone Application Categories and Methods § SANITIZED

3.5 Drone Industry Verticals and Use Cases § SANITIZED

3.6 Drone Market Observations

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3.4 DRONE APPLICATION CATEGORIES AND METHODS

To structure the vast number of applications in the drone space, where data is recorded in close proximity or on remote) and
the below listed categories shall help to get a better “action/interaction” (which includes optical, acoustical and/or
understanding of the individual methods. In general, we physical interaction with someone or something). ■
distinguish between ”sensing” (which includes all applications

SENSING ACTION/INTERACTION

XX and XX XX and XX

SANITIZED SANITIZED

XX and XX XX

SANITIZED SANITIZED

XX and XX

SANITIZED

XX and XX

SANITIZED

Other Other

SANITIZED SANITIZED

Figure 7: Drone application methods

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3.5 DRONE INDUSTRY VERTICALS AND USE CASES

# INDUSTRY VERTICAL1 SUB CATEGORTY USE CASE EXAMPLES

§ Animal Production
§ Crop Production soil quality, crops health, optimizing fertilization, forest health,
1 Agriculture
§ Fishery/Hunting weed growth, disease identification
§ Forestry
aerial filming, advertisement production, swarm light shows,
2 Arts & Entertainment
drone racing competition

3 Construction § Construction of Buildings surveying of construction sites, topographic surveys, site

§ Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction management, BIM

4
Courier Services & § Postal Services, Couriers and Messengers drone delivery, warehouse inventory
Warehousing § Warehouse Management
wildlife studies, air quality measurements, agriculture field
Educational, Scientific &
5 experiments, probe collection, archeological structures, thermal
Technical Services
volcano mapping, counting seagulls/polar bears, etc.

§ Oil & Gas Extraction & Distribution inspections of chimney, refineries, powerlines, transmission
6 Energy § Power Generation and Distribution towers, pipelines, off-shore platforms, flare stacks, PV plants,
§ Water, Sewage and Other Systems boilers, gas detection
find missing people, blood delivery, defibrillator delivery,
7 Health Care & Disaster Relief
cellular coverage and temporary ad-hoc networks

§ Broadcasting/Hosting aerial cinematography, live broadcast, TV, news and movie

8 Information & Motion Picture
§ Motion Picture Production production, transmission/cell tower inspection
damage assessment on rooftops or infrastructure, underwriting
9 Insurance
assessments
§ Open Pit Mining volumetric surveys, area mapping, water sampling, inspection
10 Mining & Quarrying § Underground Mining of mines
§ Quarrying
§ Police firefighting, police and other emergency services, maritime
11 Public Emergency Services § Fire Department pollution
§ Other (National) Security Authorities
§ Environmental Quality Programs Services
§ Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and vegetation & wildlife monitoring, analyzing flooding zones, city
12 Public Administration
Community Development mapping, land surveying
§ Legislative and Other Government Support
§ Real Estate as-built documentation, property mapping, roof inspection,
13 Real Estate & Industrial Plants
§ Industrial Plants thermal surveys, industrial building inspection
search & rescue, border patrol, perimeter security, landmine
14 Safety & Security
detection, festival crowd monitoring
cell tower inspection, vegetation encroachment, add cellular
15 Telecommunication
coverage at e.g. events, measure network coverage

16 Transportation Infrastructure § Air-, Rail-, Road- and Water Transportation bridge/airport/road/railway inspection, corridor mapping
Infrastructure & Maintenance
Waste Management & landfill capacity calculation, landfill cell management, detection
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Remediation Services of gases
Table 1: Commercial drone use cases across industries Source: Drone Industry Insights

DRONE MARKET INDUSTRIES DRONE MARKET USE CASES

In addition to application methods (i.e. ways of applying drones) The right column in Table 1 gives a thorough outline of current
listed on the slide before, the drone market can also be split use cases in the commercial drone market. These use cases
according to industries in which drones are used. Within this vary greatly in how common they are – and indeed this
market report we split the drone market into 17 industries listed alongside many other factors will affect the return on
above. Each brings its own set of use cases, market investment (ROI) of each use case. ■
opportunities and industry hurdles. Thus, the size, share and
growth of each is examined individually as well as in
comparison to one another.
1 Based on NAICS (North American Industry Classification System). See Appendix for more details.

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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2 SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY
3 INTRODUCTION
4 DRONE MARKET SIZE
5 INDUSTRY VERTICALS
6 METHODS
7 APPENDICES

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DRONE MARKET SIZE

4 DRONE MARKET SIZE

CONTENTS SUMMARY

4 Definitions and Introduction § SANITIZED

4.1 Total Market Size 2021-2026 § SANITIZED

4.2 Market Size by Industry 2021-2026 § SANITIZED

4.3 Market Size by Method 2021-2026

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DRONE MARKET SIZE

4.1 DRONE MARKET: COMMERCIAL VS. RECREATIONAL 2021-2026

CAGR 9.3%

Graph 1: Commercial drone market size in Energy by region 2021-2026

Region CAGR (2021-2026)

REGION XX %

REGION XX%

REGION XX %

REGION XX %

REGION XX %

REGION XX %

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4.2 MARKET SIZE BY INDUSTRY 2021-2026

Industry 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2026 2026

Global Total

XX

XX

XX

XX

XX

XX

XX

XX

XX

XX

XX

Table 2: Commercial drone market size for Energy by country 2021-2026

Energy Industry per Country CAGR (2021-2026)

COUNTRY XX %

COUNTRY XX %

COUNTRY XX %

COUNTRY XX %

COUNTRY XX %

COUNTRY XX %

COUNTRY XX %

COUNTRY XX %

COUNTRY XX %

COUNTRY XX %

COUNTRY XX %

COUNTRY XX %

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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2 SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY
3 INTRODUCTION
4 DRONE MARKET SIZE
5 INDUSTRY VERTICALS
6 METHODS
7 APPENDICES

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INDUSTRY VERTICALS

5 INDUSTRY VERTICALS

CONTENTS 5.15 Telecommunication

5.16 Transportation Infrastructure

5 Definitions and Introduction
5.17 Waste Management & Remediation Services
5.1 Agriculture

5.2 Arts, Entertainment

5.3 Construction

5.4 Cargo, Courier Services, Intralogistics &

Warehousing

5.5 Educational, Scientific & Technical Services

5.6 Energy

5.7 Health Care & Disaster Relief

5.8 Information Information & Motion Picture

5.9 Insurance

5.10 Mining & Quarrying

5.11 Public Emergency Services

5.12 Public Administration

5.13 Real Estate & Industrial Plants

5.14 Safety & Security

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5 DEFINITION & INTRODUCTION

DRONE INDUSTRY VERTICALS coal mine with three surveyors for two days vs.
acquiring all data via drone in 15 minutes)
In this report we split the drone market into 17 industries listed
below. Each brings its own set of use cases, market § Indirect savings: the drone-based process allows to
opportunities and operational and regulatory hurdles. Thus, the keep production running. These saving are extremely
size, share and growth of each is examined individually as well high and can outweigh the direct saving by a factor of
as in comparison to others. 1000 (e.g. a 20min offshore oil-rig flare stack inspection
by drone vs. shutting down the plant for three days,
The industry vertical definitions shown below follow the NAICS
build scaffolding, make manual inspection, remove
(North American Industry Classification System) logic.
scaffolding and continue production)

The graph below shows the main reasons for adopting drone
INDUSTRY VERTICAL
technology.
• Agriculture
• Arts & Entertainment 82%
75%
• Construction 70%

• Cargo, Courier Services, Intralogistics & Warehousing 61%

• Educational, Scientific & Technical Services

• Energy
• Health Care & Disaster Relief 32%

• Information & Motion Picture 20% 18%

16%
• Insurance 11%
7% 5%
• Mining & Quarrying 2%

• Public Emergency Services Saving costs Saving time Improve quality Improve work
safety
• Public Administration
Very Important Somewhat Important Not Important
• Real Estate & Industrial Plants
• Safety & Security Chart 3: Reasons for adopting drones (n=44),
Source: Drone Industry Barometer 2021
• Telecommunication
• Transportation Infrastructure
Of course, all businesses are different (insurance, energy,
• Waste Management & Remediation Services agriculture, etc.), and the questioned aspects might apply more
Table 2: Industry definition based on NAICS or less strong to the day-to-day drone's operation.

MARKET DYNAMICS
DRONE ADOPTION
The market dynamics listed in the following chapters highlight
The reasons for drone adoption per vertical are different but, in the overall changes of drone technology and what this means
many aspects, similar. Drones support in mainly two ways: for each industry. In order to avoid unnecessary repetitiveness,
1. Effectivity: Give access to something where there was no the listed examples are not comprehensive and only represent
access before or where access means extremely high specific industry-relevant dynamics. ■
efforts (e.g. bridge, chimney, wind turbine inspection)

2. Efficiency: To dramatically improve the process. This

applies improved workers safety, improved result quality,
for time saving and cost savings. Cost savings can mean
two things:

§ Direct savings: the drone-based process is much

quicker than the conventional process (e.g. surveying a

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5.1 AGRICULTURE

CONTENTS 5.1.6 Case Study – Mangrove Restoration

5.1 Agriculture

§ The Role of Drones

§ Application Examples

§ Typical Results

§ Typical Technology Stack

§ Market Dynamics

§ Industry Facts

5.1.1 Case Study – Forest Inventory

5.1.2 Case Study – Palm Tree Counting

5.1.3 Case Study – Crop Analysis and Spraying

5.1.4 Case Study – Drone Spraying

5.1.5 Case Study – Radar Mapping

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5.1 AGRICULTURE

The Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting sector comprises 2. CROP PRODUCTION
establishments primarily engaged in growing crops, raising
animals, harvesting timber, and harvesting fish and other
animals from a farm, ranch, or their natural habitats.

THE ROLE OF DRONES:

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INDUSTRY FACTS:

Current market volume

low medium high

Future market volume

low medium high

Technological complexity

low medium high

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5.1.1 CASE STUDY – FOREST INVENTORY

Location: Date: Company:

São José dos

Campos, Brazil 2020

Value added
Time Costs Quality Safety
saving saving increase increase

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Operational Characteristics:
Total flight time: 25min
Drone: Multirotor (DJI M600 Pro) Operation Mode: VLOS
Control: Pre-programmed waypoints
Autonomy Level: Level: 3 - Operating Environment: Rural
Conditional Further operation-relevant details:
Total distance/area covered: Up to Day and night flight
Payload: Forest Keeper RD350 4km
(3,5kg)

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5.3 CONSTRUCTION

CONTENTS

5.3 Construction

§ The Role of Drones

§ Application Examples

§ Typical Results

§ Typical Technology Stack

§ Market Dynamics

§ Industry Facts

5.3.1 Case Study – Geomagnetic Detection

5.3.2 Case Study – Highway Construction Monitoring

5.3.3 Case Study – Construction Site Orthophoto

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INDUSTRY FACTS:

Current market volume

low medium high

A DEM of a stockpile helps An interactive DSM provides
builders and project managers a 360° perspective from a
to better plan the construction construction site and enables
project. customers, employees and
other stakeholders to explore/
re-design a construction site
remotely. Future market volume

TYPICAL TECHNOLOGY STACK:

low medium high

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MARKET DYNAMICS:
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5.3.2 CASE STUDY – HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Location: Date: Company:

Sarawak, 2017-
Malaysia 2019

Value added
Time Costs Quality Safety
saving saving increase increase

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Operational Characteristics:

Drone: Multirotor Operating Environment: Rural Control: Pre-programmed waypoints

Autonomy Level: 2 - Partial Total distance/area covered: 830km Further operation-relevant details:
Ground Control Points
Payload: EO sensor Total flight time: Total 150h
(20min/flight)
Operation Mode: VLOS

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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2 SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY
3 INTRODUCTION
4 DRONE MARKET SIZE
5 INDUSTRY VERTICALS
6 METHODS
7 APPENDICES

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6 METHODS

CONTENTS SUMMARY

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6.6 Delivery

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METHODS

6 DEFINITIONS & INTRODUCTION

OVERVIEW “mission” of the drone, which is strongly tied to a specific

technology stack. We distinguish six main methods and collect
The commercial drone market can be sorted into various
new and niche methods under “others”.
(application-) methods. The methods describe the type of

METHODS

Photography & Mapping & Localization & Spraying &

Inspection Delivery Others
Filming Surveying Tracking Dispensing

PHOTOGRAPHY & FILMING ultrasonic), entertainment (e.g. drone shows), measuring (e.g.
gas, radiation), sampling (e.g. water), or warehouse
The use of cameras to capture images and the production of
management.
aerial videos for recreation, entertainment, information or
advertising purposes.

MAPPING & SURVEYING METHODS USED MOST IN THE INDUSTRY

Creating a diagrammatic representation (incl. 3D modelling) of

a given object or area and detailed examination of a geo-
referenced section of the earth’s surface with the purpose to
study or measure altitudes, angles, distances, structures, etc.

INSPECTION

Inspection and examination of a given reference object with the

intent to find faults, errors, problems, malfunctions or other
specific phenomena that might affect the functioning of that
object.

LOCALIZATION & TRACKING

The goal of the method Localization & Detection is to seeking

and supplying the geographical coordinates of activities,
persons or life stock, or the process of recognizing something
as a certain person, phenomenon, or activity.

SPRAYING & DISPENSING

Aerial distribution of solids (e.g. fertilizer or seeds), or the

process of spreading liquid substances (e.g. water, insecticide
or fertilizer).

DELIVERY

Delivery consists of the transportation of packages, food,

pharmacies, or other goods either on demand or according to
a given schedule.

OTHERS Chart 4: Methods used most in the drone industry today

Source: Drone Industry Barometer 2021
The use of drones for certain purposes that requires a
different/unique technology stack for e.g. advertising (e.g.
Starting from chapter 6.1, we’ll discuss those methods in
banner), announcing (e.g. emergency instructions),
greater detail, including the main industries, the general
broadcasting (e.g. live transmission of events), cell service (e.g.
technology level, market dynamics, the current and future
transmitting cellular data via drone), electromagnetic surveying
market volume. ■
(e.g. magnetometer, GPR), close-proximity sensing (e.g.

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METHOD FACTS:

Current market volume.

Drones offer the following benefits for inspections:

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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2 SCOPE AND METHODOLOGY
3 INTRODUCTION
4 DRONE MARKET SIZE
5 INDUSTRY VERTICALS
6 METHODS
7 APPENDICES

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