What is UAV Ground Control Station Market?
The demand for lightweight and portable ground control system (GCS) is one of the primary growth factors for this market. The cutting edge warriors require lightweight, convenient GCSs that can be effectively taken care of and worked during gunfire and other on-field dangers during field activities. The use for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) gains popularity, so would the demand and increase in aerial activity controlled from one or more control stations. The UAV Ground Control Station (GCS) serves as a critical part of the UAVs mission and provides the facility for the human control of aerial vehicles. In military applications, the GCS is a hub for the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) data generated by the unmanned aircraft’s payload even though the UAV and GCS could be thousands of miles apart. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) presents rules of working UAVs in the National Airspace System (NAS), this makes the ways for business applications, for example, Custom Border Patrol and applications where swarming techniques are used. There are various types of GCS, which include handheld, portable, mobile and fixed GCSs To enable the aerospace and defence companies to integrate their own platforms into the unit, the vendors are offering GCS that is compatible with original equipment manufacturers. These inventive features give the latest GSCs a tactical advantage over the fixed GSCs.
The market study is being classified by Type (Defense UAV GCS and Commercial UAV GCS), by Application (Operation, Communication, Monitor, Surveying & Mapping, Inspections, Construction, Mining, Agriculture and Security and Public Safety) and major geographies with country level break-up.
Elbit Systems (Israel), Raytheon Company (United States), L3 Technologies (United States), Textron Systems (United States), General Dynamics (United States), AERODRONES (France), Robosys Automation and Robotics (India), Asseco Poland SA (Poland), AL Marakeb (UAE) and Real-Time Innovations (United States) are some of the key players profiled in the study. Additionally, the Players which are also part of the research are UAV Solutions (United States).
The companies are exploring the market by adopting mergers & acquisitions, expansions, investments, new service launches, and collaborations as their preferred strategies. The players are exploring new geographies through expansions and acquisitions to avail a competitive advantage through combined synergies. Research Analyst at AMA predicts that United States Players will contribute to the maximum growth of Global UAV Ground Control Station market throughout the predicted period.
Segment Analysis
Analyst at AMA have segmented the market study of Global UAV Ground Control Station market by Type, Application and Region.
On the basis of geography, the market of UAV Ground Control Station 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 UAVs
- Interoperability and Open Architecture
- Growing Demand for Lightweight and Portable Ground Control Stations for Warfare operation
Market Trend
- Integration of Open Architecture-Based Plug and Play in Ground Control Stations
- The emergence of automated UAV GCS
Restraints
- Consolidation of Ground Control Stations to Control Multiple Unmanned Vehicles
Opportunities
- Automation of Ground Control Stations
- Miniaturization of Ground Control Stations
Challenges
- The requirement of Skilled and Trained Personnel
- Increasing Vulnerability of Ground Control Stations to Cyber Attacks
In May 2019 UAVOS united States-based company introduced its new New Portable UAV Ground Control Station for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the PGCS 3. The basic system configuration features and ergonomic control panel built around a military-grade rugged Getac X500 laptop. The PGCS 3 can be integrated with a variety of different 15” laptop computer models, making the system highly versatile.
Key Target Audience
Manufacturers of UAV Ground Control Stations, Manufacturers of Components of UAV Ground Control Stations, Aircraft and UAV Manufacturers, System Integrators, Government and Certification Bodies, Ground Control Station Suppliers, Ground Control Station Operator Training Bodies and Technology Support Provide