What is UAV Autopilot Market?
UAV autopilot allows autonomous flight control for different drone aircraft such as fixed wing and multi rotor without assistance from human operator. Autopilot in UAV operates, guides and navigates the UAV. It ranges from the basic to very complex operation such as maintaining altitude, take off, cruse, decent. Tracking objects or navigating. The components such as Proportional integral derivative and sliding mode controllers are installed in UAV.
The market study is being classified by Type (Full Automatic UAV Autopilot, Computer Assisted Flight UAV Autopilot and Manual Flight UAV Autopilot), by Application (Video Surveillance, Agriculture & Forestry, Geology, Research and Other) and major geographies with country level break-up.
General Atomics (United States), Northrop Grumman (United States), Textron Inc. (United States), Boeing (United States), While SZ DJI (China), Parrot (France), 3D Robotics (United States), Aeryon Labs (Canada), Micro Pilot (Canada) and Robota (United States) are some of the key players profiled in the study. Additionally, the Players which are also part of the research are Airware (United States), Rockwell Collins (United States) and Lockheed Martin (United States).
Research Analyst at AMA predicts that United States Players will contribute to the maximum growth of Global UAV Autopilot market throughout the predicted period.
Segment Analysis
Analyst at AMA have segmented the market study of Global UAV Autopilot market by Type, Application and Region.
On the basis of geography, the market of UAV Autopilot has been segmented into South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Rest of Europe), MEA (Middle East, Africa), North America (United States, Canada, Mexico). Additionally, the rising demand from SMEs and various industry verticals gives enough cushion to market growth.
Market Drivers
- Increasing number of applications of UAV is driving the market. Apart from military applications, they are used in mapping of unknown locations, delivering products at door step and also in construction activities. These activities are contributing towards the market growth.
Market Trend
- Introduction of High Power Density Batteries and Low Power Micro Radio Devices has Made UAV Applicable in Civilian Circumstances
Restraints
- High Costs Associated with the Autopilot Technology
Opportunities
- Technological Developments in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Challenges
- High Competition among the Major Players
Market Leaders and some development strategies
In January 2018, General Atomics has acquired assets of Xagenic Inc. which is a Canada based developer of diagnostics systems. This acquisition helps the company to perform sophisticated manufacturing operations.
Key Target Audience
Manufacturers, Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors and Traders, Research Organisations, Government Agencies and Organisations