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Commercial Drone Industry Trends Summary

Core Content

The Commercial Drone Industry Trends report from March 2017 highlights the rapid growth and adoption of commercial drones across various sectors. It outlines the economic impact, regulatory developments, and technological advancements that have fueled this transformation.

Main Points

• Milestone Achieved: DroneDeploy users have mapped 10 million acres, generating an estimated $150 million in economic value.
• Regulatory Impact: Federal regulations, such as the US FAA Part 107 rule and similar laws in Australia, have provided a clear path for certification, boosting confidence in the industry and enabling more companies to adopt drones.
• Pilot Growth: Over 29,000 commercial drone pilots have been certified since August 2016, with an estimated 2,000 new certifications daily. The FAA predicts over 420,000 pilots by 2021.
• Economic Value: The industry is creating significant economic opportunities, with $150 million in value from DroneDeploy users alone.
• Industry Adoption: Major industries such as agriculture, construction, surveying, and drone services are increasingly relying on drone data for operational efficiency.
• Technology Trends:
  • DJI remains the dominant manufacturer.
  • Multi-rotor drones are the most commonly used for mapping, accounting for 97% of all drone mapping activities.
  • Fixed-wing drones are declining in use, representing only 3% of users, as they find niche applications in agriculture, oil, and gas.
  • Consumer drones are becoming more capable and affordable, delivering high ROI and enabling broader adoption.
• App Market Growth: The DroneDeploy App Market has become a key platform for integrating aerial data into business workflows. It has seen over 22,000 app installs since November 2016, with 33% of users utilizing third-party apps.
• ROI and Efficiency: Drone mapping delivers 3X time and cost savings compared to traditional methods and 3-5X ROI for many businesses.
• Ecosystem Development: A growing ecosystem of developers, service providers, and hardware manufacturers is forming around drone technology, driving innovation and collaboration.

Key Information

• User Statistics:
  • Over 60% of DroneDeploy users create maps weekly.
  • 20% of users operate multiple drones.
  • 10 million acres mapped by DroneDeploy users in over 160 countries.
• Pricing Insights:
  • Mapping pilots earn 16% more on average than those offering general drone services.
  • $168/hour is the average rate for mapping pilots, compared to $145/hour for general services.
• Industry Impact:
  • Agriculture: Apps like AgriSens provide insights into plant count and quality.
  • Construction: Integration with Autodesk and other tools allows for real-time data sharing and 3D modeling.
  • Drone Services: AirMap offers real-time airspace awareness, enhancing safety and compliance.
• Future Outlook:
  • Larger enterprises are expected to invest in enterprise drone programs.
  • DJI and senseFly are likely to continue developing premium hardware, which will influence consumer models.
  • The DroneDeploy App Market is expected to expand with more developers and partners, further enhancing the industry's capabilities.

Conclusion

The commercial drone industry is experiencing a tipping point, with drones becoming essential tools for businesses across multiple sectors. Regulatory clarity, technological advancements, and the emergence of a robust ecosystem are driving this growth. As the industry continues to evolve, the potential for innovation and economic impact is vast, with DroneDeploy playing a central role in enabling efficient data capture and analysis.

Summary Table

Quotes

• "My favorite thing about DroneDeploy is the ease of it—just copying the map over for the next week and then just literally setting the drone out there and turning it on." – Matthew Forster, Project Engineer, Choate Construction
• "We saw what was a 2-3 week and several tens of thousands of dollars process become a 1-4 day process with only a couple of thousands of dollars invested in equipment and software." – Hunter Cole, Virtual Design Coordinator, Brasfield & Gorrie
• "We’ve created a much more efficient process. We can literally take weeks out of the schedule, our projects are much higher quality than before, and they’re safer." – Jim Gorrie, CEO, Brasfield & Gorrie LLC