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Global UAV Industry 2012-2017: Trend, Profit and Forecast Analysis.”
Publish date: June 2012, more than 42 valuable figures and charts and 10 tables are provided in this report

The global UAV industry experienced a robust growth over the last five years and is expected to continue its growth momentum reaching approximately US $10.7 billion in 2017 with a CAGR of 8.0% over next five years (2012-2017).
 
Lucintel, a leading global management consulting and market research firm, has analyzed the global UAV industry and presents its findings in “Global UAV Industry 2012-2017: Trend, Profit and Forecast Analysis.”
 
The global UAV industry is highly consolidated and consists of all types of UAVs such as Mini, Tactical, MALE (Medium Altitude Long Endurance), HALE (High Altitude Long Endurance), and UCAV (Unmanned Combat Ariel Vehicle).A combination of factors such as high standards and technological requirements highly impacts market dynamics.
 
Lucintel’s research indicates that in 2011, the industry witnessed a robust growth over 2010 due to the huge contribution made by the US and Europe APAC and ROW are forecast to see the highest growth over 2012-2017 due to increasing defense procurement budget in emerging economies and geopolitical instability in APAC and ROW countries. APAC is a small market presently, but the region depicts a good positive growth potential with the increase in budgets; companies from other regions are entering APAC’s market through joint ventures.
 
There has been a significant increase in demand for UAVs from emerging countries. UAV spending across the globe received increased attention after the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in 2001. The US Department of Defense drastically increased its funding for UAV programs after the attack.
 
An increase in home land security system, war against terrorism around the world and alliance and an increase in demand for UAVs for security threats and safe countries are anticipated to drive the industry. High costs of UAVs, government rules and policies, being a new industry effective business models yet to be developed, and funding are the biggest challenges.
 
This study provides an overview of the global UAV industry. The report tracks three market segments for four geographic regions: thus, it tracks 12 segments of the industry.
 
This comprehensive guide from Lucintel provides readers with valuable information and the tools needed to successfully drive critical business decisions with a thorough understanding of the market’s potential. This report will save Lucintel clients hundreds of hours in personal research time on a global market and it offers significant benefits in expanding business opportunities throughout the global UAV industry. In a fast-paced ever-changing world, business leaders need every advantage available to them in a timely manner to drive change in the market and to stay ahead of their competition. This report provides business leaders with a keen advantage in this regard by making them aware of emerging trends and demand requirements on an annual basis.
 
To make any investment or strategic decision, you need adequate and timely information. This market report fulfills this core need. Some of the features of this market report are:
 
  • Industry size estimates in terms of (US $) value by  regions
  • Global UAV industry annual  trend (2006-2011) and forecast (2012-2017)
  • Porter’s Five Force analysis
  • New product launch and merger and acquisition activity in global UAV industry
  • Quarterly demand trend (Q1 2010-Q4 2011)and forecast analysis (Q1 2012 – Q4 2012) for global UAV industry
  • Gross and net profit trends in the global UAV industry
  • Cost structure trend in the global as well as regional UAV industry
  • More than 42 available figures/charts and 10 tables are provided in this report
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