This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) & Systems in US$ Millions. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for US, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2006 through 2015. The report profiles 154 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as AAI Corporation, Aerosonde Pty Ltd., Aeronautics Defense Systems Ltd., AeroVironment, Inc., Alenia Aeronautica S.p.A., Aurora Flight Sciences, BAE Systems Plc, Bell Helicopters Textron, Inc., CybAero AB, Cyber Defense Systems Inc., European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company EADS NV, Elbit Systems Ltd., Silver Arrow LP, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., Honeywell Aerospace, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Northrop Grumman Corporation, QinetiQ Group Plc, Raytheon Company, Sagem Défense Sécurité, Science Applications International Corporation, Thales SA, The Boeing Company, V-TOL Aerospace Pty Limited. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
I.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.Industry Overview
A Prelude
Unrestrained Growth in UAS Market
US Enjoys Undisputed Dominance in World UAV Market
International Terrorism – A Crucial Mission for DoD
UAV Ground Operator Equipment – An Overview
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles – New Programs Perk Up
Defense Procurement Programs
Absence of Regulatory Body: Major Bottleneck in Commercial UAV Missions
Increasing Safety-Awareness Boosts Flight Simulation Market
Joint Design Manufacturing Gaining Ground
Commercialization of High-Resolution Imagery: Still in its Infancy
High-Speed Data Link Communications Systems to Spell Doom for Radars
LiDAR Technology Gaining Wide Acceptance Globally
2.Leading Players
Global Unmanned Aerial Systems Market: Top Companies, Their UAV Offerings, and First Flight
Global Unmanned Aerial Systems Market: Top Companies and Their Public UAV Offerings
Global Unmanned Aerial Systems Market: Top Companies and Their Foreign and/or Private UAV Offerings
Global Unmanned Aerial Systems Market: Type of Small UAV Offerings by Company and Their Key Customers
Global Unmanned Aerial Systems Market: Type of Micro UAV Offerings by Company and Their Key Customers
3.Product Overview
Definition of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
History of UAV
Degree of Autonomy
Functions of UAVs
Remote Sensing
Transport
Scientific Research
Precision Strikes
Search and Rescue
Types of UAVs
Tactical UAVs (TUAVs)
Hunter/ Joint Tactical UAV
Endurance UAVs (EUAVs)
Types of EUAVS
Medium Altitude Endurance UAV (Predator)
High Altitude Endurance UAV (Global Hawk)
Micro UAVs (MUAVs)
Small UAVs (SUAVs)
Uninhabited Combat Air Vehicles (UCAVs)
Table 1: Various Categories of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) by Company and Country
Table 2: Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Market: Percentage Breakdown of Volume Production by Category - Mini-UAVs, Tactical UAVs, MALE UAVs, Civil UAVs, and Other UAVs for Years 2009, 2012, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 3: Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Market: Select UAVs and Their Respective Capabilities
US Military UAV Classification
US Marine Corps Tiers
US Air Force Tiers
US Army Tiers
US Army FCS (Future Combat Systems) Classes
Classification of UAVs - By Application Type
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) UAVs
Logistics UAVs
Target and Decoy UAVs
Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV)
UCAV Mission Management and Control Functions
Classification of UCAV Systems
Armed ISR UCAVs
Large, Advanced, & Stealthy UCAVs
Small, Agile, & Expendable UCAVs
Other Categories of UCAV
Disposable UCAVs
Retrievable UCAVs
Advantages
Cost per Target Killed
Design Advantage
Operational Advantage
UCAV Challenges
Likely Contributions for an Aerial Campaign
Research and Development UAVs
Commercial and Civil UAVs
Applications of UAVs
Military Applications
Civil Applications
Commercial Applications
Scientific Applications
Security Linked Applications
Advantages of UAVs
Limitations of UAVs
Summary of UAV Programs
United States Air Force
Predator (RQ-1)
Predator B
Global Hawk
Army
Shadow
Hunter
Navy/Marine Corps
Pioneer (RQ2)
Firescout
Dragon Drone
Dragon Eye
Joint - The Tactical Control System (TCS)
Other Initiatives
Centers of Excellence/Laboratories
Joint Operational Test Bed System (JOTBS)
Challenges
Operational Issues
Multiple UAV Deployment
Roles Beyond ISR
National Airspace Procedures
Operator Qualification, Training, and Proficiency
Command and Control
Dynamic Tasking/Retasking
Cultural Issues
Integration of Manned and Unmanned Aviation
Attritability vs. Expendability vs. Affordability
Joint Requirements
Degree of Autonomy
Non-Systems Approach to UAVs
Continued Growth of UAV Advantages
4.Product Introductions/Innovations
Denel Develops Seeker II Tactical Robotic Reconnaissance Plane
BAE Systems Develops New UAV Technology
IAI’s Division Unveils Latest Bird Eye 600 Mini UAV System
BAE Systems Develops New Launch Device for Small UAVs
Selex Introduces Three Mini-UAVs
The Luch Design Bureau to Launch New UAV
Indian Defense to Develop New UCAV and MCA
Russian Defense to Develop New Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Israeli Air Force Launches New Long-Range UAV
IAI to Develop Three New Futuristic Aircraft
Mercury Computer Systems Unveils Fully Integrated UAS
ITL Optronics Introduces Mini-UAV
IAI to Introduce Solar-Powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
IAI Develops a New Massive UAV
Omnis Introduces New Short-Range Mini-UAV
Thales Unveils Design of “Watchkeeper” UAV
Malat of Israel Aerospace Industries Unveils Advanced Heron TP UAV
BAE Systems Introduces HERTI UAS in the Far East
5.Recent Industry Activity
The Boeing Company Takes Over Insitu
Rockwell Acquires Athena Technologies
PAI Acquires New UAV Production Plant
BAE Systems Acquires MTC Technologies
V-TOL Aerospace Acquires First BAT UAV System
Honeywell Receives FAA Experimental Airworthiness Certification for its gMAV UAS
AeroVironment’s BATMAV Receives Milestone C Approval for Full Rate Production
AeroVironment Receives UAS Contract from Netherlands Ministry of Defense
Cobham and General Atomics Enters into Agreement to Offer UAS Support to UK MoD
General Atomics Signs Agreement with SENER on Predator® UAS series
AeroVironment Receives New Contract from US Special Operations Command
Northrop Grumman Enters into New UAV Contract with US Army
Russian Defense Ministry to Deploy New Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
DRS Technologies and Finmeccanica Sign Merger Agreement
AAI Enters into Agreement with ADS to Market Orbiter Mini-UAV
Elbit Systems Bags Supply Contract for Hermes 450 UAV Systems
QinetiQ Records First Unmanned Flight for Monitoring Agricultural Crop in the UK
AAI Receives UAV System Contract from US Army
ADF Places an Order with XTEK for UAV and Equipment
Army Armaments Receives Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Contract from US Army
CHARZ and Wojskowe to Form Joint Venture
Defense Ministry Orders Advanced Tipchak UAV from Vega
EADS D&S to Enter into UAV Supply Agreement
Elbit Receives New UAV Supply Contract
General Atomics and US Air Force Sign Contract
Raytheon Wins UAV Contract from US Air Force
Rockwell Receives Contract from Air Force
Aeronautics Receives Aerostar TUAV Systems Supply Contract from CIS Member
Boeing Forges Partnership with QinetiQ
Boeing, Insitu, ImSAR Demonstrate SAR Data’s Instant Processing
IAI Delivers Heron UAV System to Canadian Air Force
Northrop Grumman Wins Air Force Contract
US Air Force Selects Aurora for SBIR Phase II MAV Guidance System
Aurora Receives New Contract to Develop UAV
Northrop Grumman Secures US Army Order for 10 STARLite Radars
iRobot Receives Six US Army SBIR Grants
Honeywell Enters into Agreement with Thales
Honeywell Bags Order for 90 T-Hawk™ Systems
Elbit Systems Bags Australian Army Order for Additional Skylark® I UAV Systems
BAE Systems Begins Assembly of Taranis UCAV
AeroVironment Secures US Army Contract for RQ-11B Raven Systems
AeroVironment Secures USSOCOM Contract for Puma AE UAS
AeroVironment Receives DARPA Funding for SP2S UAS
AAI Secures US Army Contract for More Shadow TUAS
AAI Secures TADSS Contract from US Army
Textron’s AAI Announces Success of One System® Ground Control Station
Textron Acquires UIC
Comrod Communication Acquires Interest in Unmanned Systems Norway AS
L3 Communications Acquires Geneva Aerospace
Xcelaero to Take Over AeroMech
Abraxas to Acquire Aerodyne
CBP Purchases New Predator B UAS
Northrop Grumman Receives New Contract from US Air Force
Millennium Cell Receives Contact from Protonex
Boeing Australia Signs Contract with Australian Army
EMT Selects Athena to Provide Navigation and Guidance Systems
Government of Abu Dhabi Establishes New UAV Manufacturing Company
Canadian Government and Defense Companies Establishes AUVSI-Canada
BAE Systems Completes Trials for HERTI UAV System
AeroVironment Delivers BATMAV Micro UAS to US Air Force
BAE Systems Starts Work on New Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle
Boeing Australia Receives New Contract
Northrop Grumman Receives Contract from US Air Force
Raytheon Receives FAA Airworthiness Certification for its Cobra UAS
Aurora Flight Sciences Receives New Contract
Alenia Aeronautica Reveals Data from its New Sky-Y First Flight Demonstration
Korean Military Selects Elbit Systems’ Skylark® II TUAV
Elbit Systems Receives UAV Contract from Israeli Defense Forces
Insitu Selects RTI for UAV Products
Boeing and Insitu Receive NATO UAV Interoperability Standard Compliance
Aeronautics Secures Mini UAV Contract from Polish Army
Aeronautics Secures UAV and ISR Aerostat Contract from IDF
Honeywell Announces Deployment of MAVs in Iraq
BAE Systems Secures Design Approval for UAV Systems
AeroVironment Secures US Marine Corps Contract for Micro UAS
Diehl BGT Defense and Schiebel Extend Marketing Agreement
AeroVironment Signs Contract with USSOCOM
AeroVironment Wins CLS Order from US Army
Danish Army Places an Order with AeroVironment
IAI Supplies ""Shoval"" UAV System to IAF
Leicester Receives Grant from UKIERI for Research Project
UK MoD Selects Thales for Tactical UAV Systems
Saab, Dassault, Alenia Sign Letter of Intent
AAI Receives Shadow 200 TUAS Contract from US Army
Elta Receives Contract for GMTI / SAR
Malat to Supply BirdEye 400 and I- View 50 UAVs
V-TOL Receives UAV01
6.Focus On Select Global Players
AAI Corporation (US)
Aerosonde Pty Ltd. (Australia)
Aeronautics Defense Systems Ltd. (Israel)
AeroVironment, Inc. (US)
Alenia Aeronautica S.p.A. (Italy)
Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation (US)
BAE Systems Plc (UK)
Bell Helicopters Textron, Inc. (US)
CybAero AB (Sweden)
Cyber Defense Systems Inc. (US)
European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company EADS NV (The Netherlands)
Elbit Systems Ltd. (Israel)
Silver Arrow LP (Israel)
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (US)
Honeywell Aerospace (US)
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (Israel)
Northrop Grumman Corporation (US)
QinetiQ Group Plc (UK)
Raytheon Company (US)
Sagem Défense Sécurité (France)
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (US)
Thales SA (France)
The Boeing Company (US)
V-TOL Aerospace Pty Limited (Australia)
7.Global Market Perspective
Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) & Systems by Geographic Region/Country – US, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Expenditure in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 5: World 10-Year Perspective for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) & Systems by Geographic Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Expenditure Value for US, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for R&D Spending on UAVs by Geographic Region/Country – US, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Expenditure in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 7: World 10-Year Perspective for R&D Spending on UAVs by Geographic Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Expenditure Value for US, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Procurement Spending on UAVs by Geographic Region/ Country – US, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Expenditure in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 9: World 10-Year Perspective for Procurement Spending on UAVs by Geographic Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Expenditure Value for US, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East and Rest of World Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
III. MARKET
1.The United States
A. Market Analysis
Overview
Search, Detection, and Navigation Instruments to Witness Rapid Growth
UAS Funding Face Uncertain Outlook
UAVs Gaining Prominence in the US Military
Military ISR UAS Market
An Insight into the Commercial UAS Market in the US
Opportunities and Challenges for Unmanned Aerial Systems
Current and Future Analysis
Key Statistics
Table 10: US Unmanned Systems Market (2007): Percentage Breakdown of UAS by US Air Force, US Army, US Navy, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 11: US Unmanned Aerial Systems Market: Percentage Breakdown of DoD Spending by US Air Force, US Army, and US Navy for Years 2009, 2012, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Federal Non-DoD
Table 12: US Unmanned Aerial Systems Market: Percentage Breakdown of Federal Non-DoD Spending by End-Use Segment – CBP, USSOCOM, NASA, DARPA, USCG, and Others for Years 2009, 2012, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
US Air Force
Table 13: US Market for Unmanned Aerial Systems: Percentage Breakdown of Spending by US Air Force on UAS by Category - RDT&E, Procurement, and O&M for Years 2009, 2012, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 14: US Market for Unmanned Aerial Systems: Percentage Breakdown of Spending by US Air Force on RQ-4 Global Hawk System by Category - Procurement, RDT&E, and O&M for Years 2009, 2012, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 15: US Market for Unmanned Aerial Systems: Percentage Breakdown of Spending by US Air Force on MQ-1 Predator by Category - Procurement, O&M, and RDT&E for Years 2009, 2012, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 16: US Market for Unmanned Aerial Systems: Percentage Breakdown of Spending by US Air Force & CBP on MQ-9 Reaper by Category - Procurement, O&M, and RDT&E for Years 2009, 2012, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
US Army
Table 17: US Market for Unmanned Aerial Systems: Percentage Breakdown of Spending by US Army on UAS by Category - RDT&E, Procurement, and O&M for Years 2009, 2012, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 18: US Market for Unmanned Aerial Systems: Percentage Breakdown of Spending by US Army on MQ-1C Sky Warrior by Category - Procurement, O&M, and RDT&E for Years 2009, 2012, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 19: US Market for Unmanned Aerial Systems: Percentage Breakdown of Spending by US Army on RQ-7 Shadow 200 by Category - Procurement, O&M, and RDT&E for Years 2009, 2012, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 20: US Market for Unmanned Aerial Systems: Percentage Breakdown of Spending by US Army/ USSOCOM/ US Marine Corps/ US Air Force on RQ-11 Raven by Category - Procurement, and O&M for Years 2009, 2012, and 2015
Table 21: US Market for Unmanned Aerial Systems: Percentage Breakdown of Spending by US Army/US Navy/DARPA on Micro Aerial Vehicle by Category - Procurement, and RDT&E for Years 2009, 2012, and 2015
US Navy
Table 22: US Market for Unmanned Aerial Systems: Percentage Breakdown of Spending by US Navy on UAS by Category - RDT&E, Procurement, and O&M for Years 2009, 2012, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 23: US Market for Unmanned Aerial Systems: Percentage Breakdown of Spending by US Navy on MQ-8B Fire Scout-Navy by Category - Procurement, and RDT&E for Years 2009, 2012, and 2015
Table 24: US Market for Unmanned Aerial Systems: Percentage Breakdown of Spending by US Marine Corps/Navy onTier II Small Tactical UAS by Category - Procurement, and RDT&E for Years 2009, 2012, and 2015
Competition
Table 25: Leading Players in the US Unmanned Aerial Systems Market (2007): Percentage Share Breakdown by Company - Northrop Grumman, General Atomics, AAI Corp., AeroVironment, Boeing/ Insitu, Aurora Flight Sciences, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
UAS Market in the US: Major UAS Platforms by Company/Producer
US Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market: Various Models by Military and Non-Military UAVs
US Unmanned Aerial Systems Market: Major UAV Programs by Company and End-User
Product Launch
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 26: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) & Systems by Spending Category - R&D, and Procurement Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Expenditure in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 27: US 10-Year Perspective for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) & Systems by Spending Category - Percentage Breakdown of Expenditure Value for R&D, and Procurement Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015
Table 28: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Procurement Spending by UAV Type – Tactical, MALE, HALE, Civil, Other UAV Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Expenditure in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 29: US 10-Year Perspective for Procurement Spending by UAV Type - Percentage Breakdown of Expenditure Value for Tactical, MALE, HALE, Civil, Other UAV Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2.Europe
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
An Overview of Military UAV Market in Europe
A Glance at UAV Programs in Europe
France
Germany
Various Models of UAVs in Germany
The United Kingdom
Giant Leap for UAV Market in the UK
Various Models of UAVs in the United Kingdom
UAV Market in Other Select European Regions
Russia
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Market in Russia – An Overview
Russia Plans Mass Manufacture of UAVs
Belgium
UAV Systems Market in Belgium – An Insight
European Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market: Various Models of UAVs by Select Country/Region
Manufacturers of Unmanned Aerial Systems in Europe by Country/Region
Table 30: European Civil and Commercial UAV Markets: Percentage Breakdown by End-Use Category for the Years 2009 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Development
Select Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 31: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) & Systems by Spending Category - R&D, and Procurement Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Expenditure in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 32: European 10-Year Perspective for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) & Systems by Spending Category - Percentage Breakdown of Expenditure Value for R&D, and Procurement Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015
3.Asia-Pacific
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Overview
China
Chinese UAV Market to Witness Significant Growth…
China Joins the Aerospace Bandwagon
A Glance at the UAV Programs in China
Various Models of UAVs in China
India
UAVs to Play Key Role in Modernizing Military Capabilities
India Ready for Foreign Collaborations in Aerospace
UAV Programs in India – An Insight
Various Models of UAVs in India
Singapore
Growing Importance of UAVs in Singapore‘s Armed Forces
Singapore UAV Programs – A Brief
A Peek into UAV Programs in Other Asia-Pacific Regions
Australia
Malaysia
New Zealand
Pakistan
Various Models of UAVs in Pakistan
South Korea
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 33: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) & Systems by Spending Category - R&D, and Procurement Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Expenditure in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 34: Asia-Pacific 10-Year Perspective for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) & Systems by Spending Category - Percentage Breakdown of Expenditure Value for R&D, and Procurement Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015
4.The Middle East
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Overview
United Arab Emirates
A Peek into UAV Programs in the Middle East
Iran
Israel
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market in Israel: Various Models of UAVs by Company
Middle East Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market: Various Models of UAVs by Select Country/Region
Out-of-Country Military UAV Deployments in Afghanistan for the Period 2001 to Till Date
Out-of-Country Military UAV Deployments in Iraq for the Period 2003 to Till Date
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 35: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) & Systems by Spending Category - R&D, and Procurement Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Expenditure in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 36: Middle East 10-Year Perspective for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) & Systems by Spending Category - Percentage Breakdown of Expenditure Value for R&D, and Procurement Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015
5.Rest of World
A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
An Overview of Canadian UAV Market
Product Launch
Strategic Corporate Developments
Select Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 37: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) & Systems by Spending Category - R&D, and Procurement Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Expenditure in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 38: Rest of World 10-Year Perspective for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) & Systems by Spending Category - Percentage Breakdown of Expenditure Value for R&D, and Procurement Markets for Years 2006, 2009 & 2015
IV.COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
