Drone Communication Market by Technology (Radio Frequency, Cellular (LTE/4G, 5G/6G), Satellite, Meshed Network), Application (Military (ISR, Combat), Commercial), Component (Transmitter, Receiver, Antenna, Data Link) and Region - Global Forecast to 2029
The drone communication market is estimated in terms of market size to be USD 2.46 billion in 2024 to USD 3.67 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 8.3%. The drivers for drone communication include advancements in communication technologies, increasing procurement of UAVs in military applications and growing need for secure and encrypted communication. Growing defense spending on unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for ISR, combat operations, and intelligence gathering is propelling growth in drone communication in the defense industry. Development of secure satellite communication, AI-driven autonomous networking, and end-to-end encryption of data is improving real-time battlefield coordination and BVLOS flight. Moreover, rising geopolitical tensions and requirements for highly reliable, extended-range connectivity of drones are compelling governments to take advanced drone communication technology aboard.
“The radio frequency will account for the largest market share in the drone communication market during the forecast period.”
The radio frequency will account for the largest market share in the Drone Communication market during the forecast period due to its dependability, flexibility, and safe transmission of data in military as well as commercial applications. RF technology is primarily used in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), through which real-time command, control, and data transfer are possible in short as well as long ranges. For defense purposes, RF-encrypted communications are critical to intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), and combat operations for secure operations in hostile or GPS-denied environments. For the commercial market, RF-based communication is widely used in logistics, agriculture, and urban air mobility to enable autonomous drone operation through VHF, UHF, and millimeter-wave frequency bands. The evolution of next-generation RF modules, such as software-defined radios (SDRs) and frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) technology, further increases interference immunity and security, cementing RF's dominance in the expanding drone communications market.
“The Commercial application segment will account for the 2nd largest market share in the Drone Communication market during the forecast period.”
The Commercial application segment will account for the 2nd largest market share in the Drone Communication market during the forecast period due to the fact that drones are being increasingly used by logistics, agriculture, infrastructure inspection, and urban air mobility sectors. Amazon, UPS, and DHL are scaling up drone delivery operations, which require real-time communication networks for autonomous flight, fleet management, and BVLOS operations. In precision agriculture, drones need swift data communication for supporting crop tracking, soil scanning, and water management. Also, the construction and energy sectors use drones to remotely monitor power lines, pipes, and construction areas with the need for low-latency and secure communications. The evolution of 5G, satellite links, and artificial intelligence -driven networking is also enabling smooth and high-performance communication for drones to be applied across numerous business applications. With growing regulatory support and technology advancements, the commercial sector is a primary source of drone communication market growth around the world..
“The Asia Pacific market is estimated to be the fastest growing market in the drone communication market.”
The Asia Pacific region is estimated to be the fastest growing market during the forecast period of 2024 – 2029 in the drone communication due to the rapid rate of industrialization, increasing defense expenditures, and increasing business use of drones in countries like China, India, Japan, and South Korea. The governments in the region are making significant investments in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology for military and security purposes, creating demand for advanced, secure communications networks. China, the world leader in drone production, is establishing high-performance drone communication systems for domestic and foreign markets, propelling regional expansion even further.
The commercial sector is also experiencing strong growth, with drones finding extensive use in logistics, agriculture, infrastructure surveillance, and urban air mobility. Japan and South Korea are embedding 5G-capable drone communication systems to enable real-time data transfer, making drones more efficient. India's emerging startup ecosystem is also fueling innovation in drone-based services, enabled by supportive government policies like the deregulation of drone rules.
With continued growth in satellite communication, AI networking, and BVLOS operations, the Asia Pacific region is turning into a center of drone communication technology innovation. Growing investments by governments as well as private investors are further contributing to the accelerated growth of the market, rendering it the fastest-growing one across the world.
Breakdown of primaries
The study contains insights from various industry experts, ranging from component suppliers to Tier 1 companies and OEMs. The break-up of the primaries is as follows:
Research Coverage
The study covers the drone communication market across various segments and subsegments. It aims to estimate the size and growth potential of this market across different segments based on application, component, technology drone communication service market by connectivity, and region. This study also includes an in-depth competitive analysis of the key players in the market, along with their company profiles, key observations related to their solutions and business offerings, recent developments undertaken by them, and key market strategies adopted by them.
Key benefits of buying this report:
This report will help the market leaders/new entrants in this market with information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the overall drone communication market and its subsegments. The report covers the entire ecosystem of the Drone communication market. It will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to position their businesses better and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report will also help stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provide them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
“The radio frequency will account for the largest market share in the drone communication market during the forecast period.”
The radio frequency will account for the largest market share in the Drone Communication market during the forecast period due to its dependability, flexibility, and safe transmission of data in military as well as commercial applications. RF technology is primarily used in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), through which real-time command, control, and data transfer are possible in short as well as long ranges. For defense purposes, RF-encrypted communications are critical to intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), and combat operations for secure operations in hostile or GPS-denied environments. For the commercial market, RF-based communication is widely used in logistics, agriculture, and urban air mobility to enable autonomous drone operation through VHF, UHF, and millimeter-wave frequency bands. The evolution of next-generation RF modules, such as software-defined radios (SDRs) and frequency-hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) technology, further increases interference immunity and security, cementing RF's dominance in the expanding drone communications market.
“The Commercial application segment will account for the 2nd largest market share in the Drone Communication market during the forecast period.”
The Commercial application segment will account for the 2nd largest market share in the Drone Communication market during the forecast period due to the fact that drones are being increasingly used by logistics, agriculture, infrastructure inspection, and urban air mobility sectors. Amazon, UPS, and DHL are scaling up drone delivery operations, which require real-time communication networks for autonomous flight, fleet management, and BVLOS operations. In precision agriculture, drones need swift data communication for supporting crop tracking, soil scanning, and water management. Also, the construction and energy sectors use drones to remotely monitor power lines, pipes, and construction areas with the need for low-latency and secure communications. The evolution of 5G, satellite links, and artificial intelligence -driven networking is also enabling smooth and high-performance communication for drones to be applied across numerous business applications. With growing regulatory support and technology advancements, the commercial sector is a primary source of drone communication market growth around the world..
“The Asia Pacific market is estimated to be the fastest growing market in the drone communication market.”
The Asia Pacific region is estimated to be the fastest growing market during the forecast period of 2024 – 2029 in the drone communication due to the rapid rate of industrialization, increasing defense expenditures, and increasing business use of drones in countries like China, India, Japan, and South Korea. The governments in the region are making significant investments in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology for military and security purposes, creating demand for advanced, secure communications networks. China, the world leader in drone production, is establishing high-performance drone communication systems for domestic and foreign markets, propelling regional expansion even further.
The commercial sector is also experiencing strong growth, with drones finding extensive use in logistics, agriculture, infrastructure surveillance, and urban air mobility. Japan and South Korea are embedding 5G-capable drone communication systems to enable real-time data transfer, making drones more efficient. India's emerging startup ecosystem is also fueling innovation in drone-based services, enabled by supportive government policies like the deregulation of drone rules.
With continued growth in satellite communication, AI networking, and BVLOS operations, the Asia Pacific region is turning into a center of drone communication technology innovation. Growing investments by governments as well as private investors are further contributing to the accelerated growth of the market, rendering it the fastest-growing one across the world.
Breakdown of primaries
The study contains insights from various industry experts, ranging from component suppliers to Tier 1 companies and OEMs. The break-up of the primaries is as follows:
- By Company Type: Tier 1–35%; Tier 2–45%; and Tier 3–20%
- By Designation: C Level–35%; Directors–25%; and Others–40%
- By Region: North America–30%; Europe–20%; Asia Pacific–35%; Middle East & Africa–10%; Latin America–5%
Research Coverage
The study covers the drone communication market across various segments and subsegments. It aims to estimate the size and growth potential of this market across different segments based on application, component, technology drone communication service market by connectivity, and region. This study also includes an in-depth competitive analysis of the key players in the market, along with their company profiles, key observations related to their solutions and business offerings, recent developments undertaken by them, and key market strategies adopted by them.
Key benefits of buying this report:
This report will help the market leaders/new entrants in this market with information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the overall drone communication market and its subsegments. The report covers the entire ecosystem of the Drone communication market. It will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to position their businesses better and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report will also help stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provide them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
- Analysis of key drivers and factors, such as advancements in communication technologies, increasing procurement of UAVs in military applications and growing need for secure and encrypted communication could contribute to an increase in the drone communication market.
- Product Development: In-depth analysis of product innovation/development by companies across various region.
- Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets – the report analyses the drone communication market across varied regions.
- Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new solutions, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in drone communication market.
- Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and product offerings of leading players like market DJI (US), RTX (US), Northrop Grumman (US), Israel Aerospace Industries (Israel), and L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (US) among others in the drone communication market.
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKET SEGMENTATION & GEOGRAPHICAL SPREAD
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
1.4 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.5 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.6 STAKEHOLDERS
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Primary insights
2.1.2.2 Key data from primary sources
2.1.2.3 Breakdown of primary interviews
2.1.3 FACTOR ANALYSIS
2.1.3.1 Introduction
2.1.3.2 Demand-side indicators
2.1.3.3 Supply-side indicators
2.1.4 RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR IMPACT ANALYSIS
2.1.4.1 Impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on global defense industry
2.1.4.2 Impact of Russia-Ukraine war on drone communication market
2.1.4.2.1 Surge in demand for secure communication systems
2.1.4.2.2 Growth in tactical and battlefield networking solutions
2.1.4.2.3 Shift in procurement strategies and defense spending
2.1.4.2.4 Impact on commercial drone communication market
2.1.4.2.5 Adoption of AI-driven autonomous communication systems
2.1.4.2.6 Conclusion
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.3 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.4 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
2.5 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
2.6 RISK ASSESSMENT
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET
4.2 DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION
4.3 DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY
4.4 DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMPONENT
4.5 DRONE COMMUNICATION SERVICE MARKET, BY CONNECTIVITY
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.2.1 DRIVERS
5.2.1.1 Advancements in communication technologies
5.2.1.2 Increasing procurement of UAVs in military applications
5.2.1.3 Growing need for secure and encrypted communication
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
5.2.2.1 Cybersecurity risks and data vulnerabilities
5.2.2.2 Regulatory and airspace restrictions
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.2.3.1 Commercial expansion in urban air mobility (UAM) and logistics
5.2.3.2 Emergence of swarm drone communication
5.2.3.3 Increasing adoption of drone-based emergency and humanitarian response system
5.2.4 CHALLENGES
5.2.4.1 Interoperability and standardization issues
5.2.4.2 Limited spectrum availability and frequency congestion
5.3 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
5.4 TRENDS & DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
5.5 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
5.5.1 DRONE MANUFACTURERS
5.5.2 DRONE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM MANUFACTURERS
5.5.3 END USERS
5.6 INVESTMENT & FUNDING SCENARIO
5.7 PRICING ANALYSIS
5.7.1 INDICATIVE PRICING ANALYSIS, BY APPLICATION
5.7.2 INDICATIVE PRICING ANALYSIS, BY COMPONENT
5.8 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
5.8.1 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
5.9 HS CODES
5.9.1 IMPORT SCENARIO
5.9.2 EXPORT SCENARIO
5.10 KEY STAKEHOLDERS & BUYING CRITERIA
5.10.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
5.10.2 BUYING CRITERIA
5.11 KEY CONFERENCES & EVENTS, 2025–2026
5.12 CASE STUDIES
5.12.1 SINE.ENGINEERING INTRODUCED MICROCHIPS, ENABLING DRONES TO NAVIGATE WITHOUT GPS SIGNALS
5.12.2 DRONEUP PARTNERED WITH ELSIGHT TO INTEGRATE ITS ADVANCED HALO CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY SOLUTION INTO ITS FLEET
5.12.3 MICRODRONES PROVIDED UAV SOLUTIONS FOR AERIAL PIPELINE INSPECTIONS, IMPLEMENTING DRONES EQUIPPED WITH ADVANCED SENSORS AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
5.12.4 MEDICAL DELIVERY TRIALS CONDUCTED THROUGH DRONES IN REMOTE REGIONS
5.13 OPERATIONAL DATA
5.14 BUSINESS MODELS
5.14.1 DIRECT SALES
5.14.1.1 Key features
5.14.1.2 Advantages
5.14.1.3 Challenges
5.14.2 OEM AND WHITE-LABELING
5.14.2.1 Key features
5.14.2.2 Advantages
5.14.2.3 Challenges
5.14.3 DISTRIBUTOR & CHANNEL PARTNER
5.14.3.1 Key features
5.14.3.2 Advantages
5.14.3.3 Challenges
5.14.4 CUSTOMIZED INTEGRATION SERVICES
5.14.4.1 Key features
5.14.4.2 Advantages
5.14.4.3 Challenges
5.15 TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP
5.15.1 INITIAL ACQUISITION COSTS
5.15.2 OPERATING COSTS
5.15.3 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR COSTS
5.15.4 TRAINING & PERSONNEL COSTS
5.15.5 SECURITY & COMPLIANCE COSTS
5.15.6 LIFECYCLE & DEPRECIATION COSTS
5.16 BILL OF MATERIALS (BOM)
5.17 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
5.17.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
5.17.1.1 Cognitive radio systems
5.17.1.2 Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) Technology
5.17.1.3 Software-defined networking
5.17.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
5.17.2.1 Antenna beamforming technology
5.17.3 ADJACENT TECHNOLOGIES
5.17.3.1 Advanced energy and battery storage systems
5.18 TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP
5.19 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
5.19.1 INTRODUCTION
5.19.2 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE, ASIA PACIFIC, AND MIDDLE EAST
5.19.2.1 North America
5.19.2.2 Europe
5.19.2.3 Asia Pacific
5.19.2.4 Middle East
5.19.3 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR LATIN AMERICA AND AFRICA
5.19.3.1 Latin America
5.19.3.2 Africa
6 INDUSTRY TRENDS
6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 TECHNOLOGY TRENDS
6.2.1 BEYOND VISUAL LINE OF SIGHT (BVLOS) COMMUNICATION
6.2.2 MESH NETWORKING
6.2.3 DRONE COMMUNICATION ENCRYPTION
6.2.4 INTERNET OF DRONES (IOD) AND VEHICLE-TO-EVERYTHING (V2X) COMMUNICATIONS
6.2.5 HYBRID COMMUNICATIONS
6.2.6 SATCOM INTEGRATION
6.3 IMPACT OF MEGA TRENDS
6.3.1 AI
6.3.2 5G
6.3.3 SMART MANUFACTURING
6.4 IMPACT OF GEN AI/AI
6.4.1 INTRODUCTION
6.4.2 ADOPTION OF AI IN COMMERCIAL AVIATION BY TOP COUNTRIES
6.5 PATENT ANALYSIS
6.6 TYPES OF DRONE COMMUNICATION
6.6.1 DRONE-TO-DRONE
6.6.2 DRONE-TO-INFRASTRUCTURE
6.6.2.1 DRONE-TO-SATELLITE
6.6.2.2 DRONE-TO-NETWORK
6.6.3 DRONE-TO-GROUND STATION
7 DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 MILITARY
7.2.1 COMBAT
7.2.1.1 Need for secure communication, real-time data transmission, and electronic warfare protection to drive segment
7.2.1.2 Use case: LAC-12 Terminal, from General Atomics, provides secure, high-speed, anti-jamming laser communication
7.2.1.3 Lethal drones
7.2.1.4 Stealth drones
7.2.1.5 Loitering munitions
7.2.1.6 Target drones
7.2.2 ISR
7.2.2.1 Increasing demand for secure, real-time data transmission and network resilience to drive segment
7.2.2.2 Use case: MxC-Mini data links, from Tomahawk, provide secure and AI-enhanced communication for ISR operations
7.2.3 DELIVERY
7.2.3.1 Drone communication systems support military logistics by securing supplies
7.2.3.2 Use case: Verizon’s Airborne LTE operations establish communication infrastructure for drone delivery
7.3 COMMERCIAL
7.3.1 MICRO
7.3.1.1 Demand for cost-effective, real-time communication systems to drive market
7.3.1.2 Use case: Microdrones equipped with miniature Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponders enhance situational awareness
7.3.2 SMALL
7.3.2.1 Need for secure, high-bandwidth communication and real-time data transmission to drive market
7.3.2.2 Use case: CNPC-1000 UAS Command and Control Data Link, from Collins Aerospace, provides secure and efficient communication solution
7.3.3 MEDIUM
7.3.3.1 Need for high-capacity communication systems for large-scale operations to drive segment
7.3.3.2 Use case: IMS, from SKYTRAC, delivers advanced, lightweight satellite communication for medium UAVs
7.3.4 LARGE
7.3.4.1 Rising demand for long-range, high-capacity communication for heavy cargo and large-scale operations to propel growth
7.3.4.2 Use case: Velaris, from Viasat, provides satellite communication for large uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) and advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft
7.4 GOVERNMENT & LAW ENFORCEMENT
7.4.1 NEED FOR SECURE, REAL-TIME COMMUNICATION IN SECURITY AND EMERGENCY OPERATIONS TO DRIVE SEGMENT
7.4.2 USE CASE: HONEYWELL’S VERSAWAVE PROVIDES LIGHTWEIGHT, COMPACT SATELLITE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
7.5 CONSUMER
7.5.1 DEMAND FOR SMART DRONES FOR PERSONALIZED DELIVERY APPLICATIONS TO DRIVE SEGMENT
7.5.2 USE CASE: DJI LIGHTBRIDGE 2 OFFERS ADVANCED COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR CONSUMER APPLICATIONS
8 DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMPONENT
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 TRANSMITTERS & RECEIVERS
8.2.1 GROWING DEMAND FOR SECURE SIGNAL TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION TO SUPPORT BVLOS OPERATIONS
8.3 ANTENNAS
8.3.1 ADVANCEMENTS IN MULTI-BAND AND DIRECTIONAL TECHNOLOGY FOR LONG-RANGE CONNECTIVITY TO DRIVE MARKET
8.4 MODEMS
8.4.1 GROWING NEED FOR HIGH-SPEED DATA TRANSMISSION WITH FIRMWARE UPGRADES TO BOOST GROWTH
8.5 DATA LINKS
8.5.1 EXPANSION OF BVLOS OPERATIONS REQUIRING HIGH-BANDWIDTH, LOW-LATENCY NETWORKS TO PROPEL DEMAND
8.6 OTHER COMPONENTS
9 DRONE COMMUNICATION SERVICE MARKET, BY CONNECTIVITY
9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.1.1 SATELLITE CONNECTIVITY
9.1.1.1 Need for long-range, beyond-line-of-sight operations to drive demand
9.1.2 CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY
9.1.2.1 Demand for modern drone operations to boost growth
9.2 MAJOR PLAYERS IN DRONE COMMUNICATION SERVICE MARKET
10 DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY
10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 RADIO FREQUENCY
10.2.1 HARDWARE-BASED RADIO
10.2.1.1 Hardware-based radio systems serve as critical foundation in drone communication
10.2.1.2 Use case: Common Data Link (CDL) radios, from BAE Systems, provide secure and interoperable communication for drone operations
10.2.2 SOFTWARE-DEFINED RADIO
10.2.2.1 Software-defined radios (SDRs) are reshaping drone communication by offering flexible, reconfigurable, and multi-band capabilities
10.2.2.2 Use case: E-LynX Airborne Radio (AR), from Elbit Systems, enables seamless integration with airborne platforms
10.3 CELLULAR
10.3.1 LTE/4G
10.3.1.1 Need for extensive coverage and low-latency connectivity to drive market
10.3.1.2 Use case: ELK-1888, from IAI, can be deployed as private network or integrated with commercial service providers
10.3.2 5G/6G
10.3.2.1 Ultra-low latency and high-bandwidth connectivity of real-time drone operations to drive market
10.3.2.2 Use case: Skyline S2, from Airbus, enables high-bandwidth 5G/6G connectivity for drone operations
10.4 SATELLITE
10.4.1 ADVANCEMENTS IN HIGH-THROUGHPUT SATELLITES (HTS) AND MULTI-ORBIT NETWORKING TO DRIVE MARKET
10.4.2 USE CASE: E-LYNX SAT, FROM ELBIT SYSTEMS, ENABLES BEYOND-LINE-OF-SIGHT (BLOS) VOICE, DATA, AND VIDEO TRANSMISSION OVER KA- AND KU-BAND GEO, MEO, AND LEO SATELLITES
10.5 MESHED NETWORK
10.5.1 NEED FOR RESILIENT AND SCALABLE COMMUNICATION FOR AUTONOMOUS DRONE OPERATIONS TO DRIVE SEGMENT
10.5.2 USE CASE: COGNITIVE MULTI-MODAL MESH, FROM FLY4FUTURE, ENABLES REAL-TIME COMMUNICATION ACROSS VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTS
11 DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY REGION
11.1 INTRODUCTION
11.2 NORTH AMERICA
11.2.1 PESTLE ANALYSIS
11.2.2 US
11.2.2.1 Substantial investments from Department of Defense to drive market
11.2.3 CANADA
11.2.3.1 Rapid integration of drones into national airspace to drive market
11.3 EUROPE
11.3.1 PESTLE ANALYSIS
11.3.2 UK
11.3.2.1 Collaborations between domestic companies and international partners to drive market
11.3.3 GERMANY
11.3.3.1 Surge in defense spending to drive market
11.3.4 FRANCE
11.3.4.1 Commitment to building advanced drone communication networks to drive market
11.3.5 RUSSIA
11.3.5.1 Ongoing advancements in drone communication to drive market
11.3.6 ITALY
11.3.6.1 Rising adoption of drone communication systems across passenger transport and logistics to drive market
11.3.7 REST OF EUROPE
11.4 ASIA PACIFIC
11.4.1 PESTLE ANALYSIS
11.4.2 CHINA
11.4.2.1 Focus on integrating drones into diverse sectors to drive market
11.4.3 INDIA
11.4.3.1 Investments in domestic UAV manufacturing to drive market
11.4.4 JAPAN
11.4.4.1 Strategic industry collaborations to drive market
11.4.5 SOUTH KOREA
11.4.5.1 Policies supporting urban air mobility and smart city projects to drive market
11.4.6 AUSTRALIA
11.4.6.1 Implementation of Emerging Aviation Technology Partnerships Program to drive market
11.4.7 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
11.5 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
11.5.1 PESTLE ANALYSIS
11.5.2 GCC
11.5.2.1 UAE
11.5.2.1.1 Strategic government initiatives and advanced infrastructure to drive market
11.5.2.2 Saudi Arabia
11.5.2.2.1 Defense modernization and infrastructure development projects to drive market
11.5.3 ISRAEL
11.5.3.1 Advanced defense sector and strong government backing to drive market
11.5.4 TURKEY
11.5.4.1 Focus on developing indigenous UAVs to drive market
11.5.5 SOUTH AFRICA
11.5.5.1 Vast mining and agriculture sectors to drive market
11.5.6 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
11.6 LATIN AMERICA
11.6.1 PESTLE ANALYSIS
11.6.2 BRAZIL
11.6.2.1 Need for advanced drone communication for environmental monitoring to drive market
11.6.3 MEXICO
11.6.3.1 Increasing demand for drones with secure communication systems to drive market
12 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
12.1 INTRODUCTION
12.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN, 2020–2024
12.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS, 2020–2023
12.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2023
12.5 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2024
12.5.1 STARS
12.5.2 EMERGING LEADERS
12.5.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
12.5.4 PARTICIPANTS
12.5.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT
12.5.5.1 Region footprint
12.5.5.2 Technology footprint
12.5.5.3 Type footprint
12.5.5.4 Application footprint
12.6 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2024
12.6.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
12.6.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
12.6.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
12.6.4 STARTING BLOCKS
12.6.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING
12.6.5.1 List of startups/SMEs
12.6.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of startups/SMEs
12.7 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
12.8 SUPPLIER ANALYSIS
12.9 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON
12.10 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO
12.10.1 PRODUCT LAUNCHES
12.10.2 DEALS
12.10.3 OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
13 COMPANY PROFILES
13.1 KEY PLAYERS
13.1.1 DJI
13.1.1.1 Business overview
13.1.1.2 Products offered
13.1.1.3 MnM view
13.1.1.3.1 Right to win
13.1.1.3.2 Strategic choices
13.1.1.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
13.1.2 RTX
13.1.2.1 Business overview
13.1.2.2 Products offered
13.1.2.3 MnM view
13.1.2.3.1 Right to win
13.1.2.3.2 Strategic choices
13.1.2.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
13.1.3 NORTHROP GRUMMAN
13.1.3.1 Business overview
13.1.3.2 Products offered
13.1.3.3 Recent developments
13.1.3.3.1 Other developments
13.1.3.4 MnM view
13.1.3.4.1 Right to win
13.1.3.4.2 Strategic choices
13.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
13.1.4 ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES
13.1.4.1 Business overview
13.1.4.2 Products offered
13.1.4.3 Recent developments
13.1.4.3.1 Other developments
13.1.4.4 MnM view
13.1.4.4.1 Right to win
13.1.4.4.2 Strategic choices
13.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
13.1.5 L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
13.1.5.1 Business overview
13.1.5.2 Products offered
13.1.5.3 MnM view
13.1.5.3.1 Right to win
13.1.5.3.2 Strategic choices
13.1.5.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
13.1.6 ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD.
13.1.6.1 Business overview
13.1.6.2 Products offered
13.1.6.3 Recent developments
13.1.6.3.1 Product launches/developments
13.1.6.3.2 Other developments
13.1.7 BAE SYSTEMS
13.1.7.1 Business overview
13.1.7.2 Products offered
13.1.7.3 Recent developments
13.1.7.3.1 Product launches/developments
13.1.7.3.2 Deals
13.1.7.3.3 Other developments
13.1.8 AEROVIRONMENT, INC.
13.1.8.1 Business overview
13.1.8.2 Products offered
13.1.8.3 Recent developments
13.1.8.3.1 Deals
13.1.8.3.2 Other developments
13.1.9 HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
13.1.9.1 Business overview
13.1.9.2 Products offered
13.1.9.3 Recent developments
13.1.9.3.1 Product launches/developments
13.1.9.3.2 Deals
13.1.9.3.3 Other developments
13.1.10 VIASAT, INC.
13.1.10.1 Business overview
13.1.10.2 Products offered
13.1.10.3 Recent developments
13.1.10.3.1 Deals
13.1.11 IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC
13.1.11.1 Business overview
13.1.11.2 Products offered
13.1.12 THALES
13.1.12.1 Business overview
13.1.12.2 Products offered
13.1.13 GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION
13.1.13.1 Business overview
13.1.13.2 Products offered
13.1.13.3 Recent developments
13.1.13.3.1 Deals
13.1.14 ASELSAN A.S.
13.1.14.1 Business overview
13.1.14.2 Products offered
13.1.15 ECHOSTAR CORPORATION
13.1.15.1 Business overview
13.1.15.2 Products offered
13.1.15.3 Recent developments
13.1.15.3.1 Deals
13.1.15.3.2 Other developments
13.2 OTHER PLAYERS
13.2.1 ELSIGHT
13.2.2 DOODLE LABS LLC
13.2.3 SKYTRAC SYSTEMS LTD.
13.2.4 TRIAD RF SYSTEMS
13.2.5 TUALCOM
13.2.6 UAVIONIX
13.2.7 ULTRA
13.2.8 SILVUS TECHNOLOGIES
13.2.9 PERSISTENT SYSTEMS, LLC
13.2.10 METEKSAN DEFENCE INDUSTRY INC.
14 APPENDIX
14.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE
14.2 ANNEXURE
14.3 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL
14.4 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
14.5 RELATED REPORTS
14.6 AUTHOR DETAILS
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKET SEGMENTATION & GEOGRAPHICAL SPREAD
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
1.4 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.5 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.6 STAKEHOLDERS
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.2.1 Primary insights
2.1.2.2 Key data from primary sources
2.1.2.3 Breakdown of primary interviews
2.1.3 FACTOR ANALYSIS
2.1.3.1 Introduction
2.1.3.2 Demand-side indicators
2.1.3.3 Supply-side indicators
2.1.4 RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR IMPACT ANALYSIS
2.1.4.1 Impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on global defense industry
2.1.4.2 Impact of Russia-Ukraine war on drone communication market
2.1.4.2.1 Surge in demand for secure communication systems
2.1.4.2.2 Growth in tactical and battlefield networking solutions
2.1.4.2.3 Shift in procurement strategies and defense spending
2.1.4.2.4 Impact on commercial drone communication market
2.1.4.2.5 Adoption of AI-driven autonomous communication systems
2.1.4.2.6 Conclusion
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.3 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.4 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
2.5 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
2.6 RISK ASSESSMENT
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET
4.2 DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION
4.3 DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY
4.4 DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMPONENT
4.5 DRONE COMMUNICATION SERVICE MARKET, BY CONNECTIVITY
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.2.1 DRIVERS
5.2.1.1 Advancements in communication technologies
5.2.1.2 Increasing procurement of UAVs in military applications
5.2.1.3 Growing need for secure and encrypted communication
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
5.2.2.1 Cybersecurity risks and data vulnerabilities
5.2.2.2 Regulatory and airspace restrictions
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.2.3.1 Commercial expansion in urban air mobility (UAM) and logistics
5.2.3.2 Emergence of swarm drone communication
5.2.3.3 Increasing adoption of drone-based emergency and humanitarian response system
5.2.4 CHALLENGES
5.2.4.1 Interoperability and standardization issues
5.2.4.2 Limited spectrum availability and frequency congestion
5.3 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
5.4 TRENDS & DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
5.5 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
5.5.1 DRONE MANUFACTURERS
5.5.2 DRONE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM MANUFACTURERS
5.5.3 END USERS
5.6 INVESTMENT & FUNDING SCENARIO
5.7 PRICING ANALYSIS
5.7.1 INDICATIVE PRICING ANALYSIS, BY APPLICATION
5.7.2 INDICATIVE PRICING ANALYSIS, BY COMPONENT
5.8 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
5.8.1 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
5.9 HS CODES
5.9.1 IMPORT SCENARIO
5.9.2 EXPORT SCENARIO
5.10 KEY STAKEHOLDERS & BUYING CRITERIA
5.10.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
5.10.2 BUYING CRITERIA
5.11 KEY CONFERENCES & EVENTS, 2025–2026
5.12 CASE STUDIES
5.12.1 SINE.ENGINEERING INTRODUCED MICROCHIPS, ENABLING DRONES TO NAVIGATE WITHOUT GPS SIGNALS
5.12.2 DRONEUP PARTNERED WITH ELSIGHT TO INTEGRATE ITS ADVANCED HALO CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY SOLUTION INTO ITS FLEET
5.12.3 MICRODRONES PROVIDED UAV SOLUTIONS FOR AERIAL PIPELINE INSPECTIONS, IMPLEMENTING DRONES EQUIPPED WITH ADVANCED SENSORS AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
5.12.4 MEDICAL DELIVERY TRIALS CONDUCTED THROUGH DRONES IN REMOTE REGIONS
5.13 OPERATIONAL DATA
5.14 BUSINESS MODELS
5.14.1 DIRECT SALES
5.14.1.1 Key features
5.14.1.2 Advantages
5.14.1.3 Challenges
5.14.2 OEM AND WHITE-LABELING
5.14.2.1 Key features
5.14.2.2 Advantages
5.14.2.3 Challenges
5.14.3 DISTRIBUTOR & CHANNEL PARTNER
5.14.3.1 Key features
5.14.3.2 Advantages
5.14.3.3 Challenges
5.14.4 CUSTOMIZED INTEGRATION SERVICES
5.14.4.1 Key features
5.14.4.2 Advantages
5.14.4.3 Challenges
5.15 TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP
5.15.1 INITIAL ACQUISITION COSTS
5.15.2 OPERATING COSTS
5.15.3 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR COSTS
5.15.4 TRAINING & PERSONNEL COSTS
5.15.5 SECURITY & COMPLIANCE COSTS
5.15.6 LIFECYCLE & DEPRECIATION COSTS
5.16 BILL OF MATERIALS (BOM)
5.17 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
5.17.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
5.17.1.1 Cognitive radio systems
5.17.1.2 Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) Technology
5.17.1.3 Software-defined networking
5.17.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
5.17.2.1 Antenna beamforming technology
5.17.3 ADJACENT TECHNOLOGIES
5.17.3.1 Advanced energy and battery storage systems
5.18 TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP
5.19 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
5.19.1 INTRODUCTION
5.19.2 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE, ASIA PACIFIC, AND MIDDLE EAST
5.19.2.1 North America
5.19.2.2 Europe
5.19.2.3 Asia Pacific
5.19.2.4 Middle East
5.19.3 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR LATIN AMERICA AND AFRICA
5.19.3.1 Latin America
5.19.3.2 Africa
6 INDUSTRY TRENDS
6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 TECHNOLOGY TRENDS
6.2.1 BEYOND VISUAL LINE OF SIGHT (BVLOS) COMMUNICATION
6.2.2 MESH NETWORKING
6.2.3 DRONE COMMUNICATION ENCRYPTION
6.2.4 INTERNET OF DRONES (IOD) AND VEHICLE-TO-EVERYTHING (V2X) COMMUNICATIONS
6.2.5 HYBRID COMMUNICATIONS
6.2.6 SATCOM INTEGRATION
6.3 IMPACT OF MEGA TRENDS
6.3.1 AI
6.3.2 5G
6.3.3 SMART MANUFACTURING
6.4 IMPACT OF GEN AI/AI
6.4.1 INTRODUCTION
6.4.2 ADOPTION OF AI IN COMMERCIAL AVIATION BY TOP COUNTRIES
6.5 PATENT ANALYSIS
6.6 TYPES OF DRONE COMMUNICATION
6.6.1 DRONE-TO-DRONE
6.6.2 DRONE-TO-INFRASTRUCTURE
6.6.2.1 DRONE-TO-SATELLITE
6.6.2.2 DRONE-TO-NETWORK
6.6.3 DRONE-TO-GROUND STATION
7 DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 MILITARY
7.2.1 COMBAT
7.2.1.1 Need for secure communication, real-time data transmission, and electronic warfare protection to drive segment
7.2.1.2 Use case: LAC-12 Terminal, from General Atomics, provides secure, high-speed, anti-jamming laser communication
7.2.1.3 Lethal drones
7.2.1.4 Stealth drones
7.2.1.5 Loitering munitions
7.2.1.6 Target drones
7.2.2 ISR
7.2.2.1 Increasing demand for secure, real-time data transmission and network resilience to drive segment
7.2.2.2 Use case: MxC-Mini data links, from Tomahawk, provide secure and AI-enhanced communication for ISR operations
7.2.3 DELIVERY
7.2.3.1 Drone communication systems support military logistics by securing supplies
7.2.3.2 Use case: Verizon’s Airborne LTE operations establish communication infrastructure for drone delivery
7.3 COMMERCIAL
7.3.1 MICRO
7.3.1.1 Demand for cost-effective, real-time communication systems to drive market
7.3.1.2 Use case: Microdrones equipped with miniature Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponders enhance situational awareness
7.3.2 SMALL
7.3.2.1 Need for secure, high-bandwidth communication and real-time data transmission to drive market
7.3.2.2 Use case: CNPC-1000 UAS Command and Control Data Link, from Collins Aerospace, provides secure and efficient communication solution
7.3.3 MEDIUM
7.3.3.1 Need for high-capacity communication systems for large-scale operations to drive segment
7.3.3.2 Use case: IMS, from SKYTRAC, delivers advanced, lightweight satellite communication for medium UAVs
7.3.4 LARGE
7.3.4.1 Rising demand for long-range, high-capacity communication for heavy cargo and large-scale operations to propel growth
7.3.4.2 Use case: Velaris, from Viasat, provides satellite communication for large uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) and advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft
7.4 GOVERNMENT & LAW ENFORCEMENT
7.4.1 NEED FOR SECURE, REAL-TIME COMMUNICATION IN SECURITY AND EMERGENCY OPERATIONS TO DRIVE SEGMENT
7.4.2 USE CASE: HONEYWELL’S VERSAWAVE PROVIDES LIGHTWEIGHT, COMPACT SATELLITE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
7.5 CONSUMER
7.5.1 DEMAND FOR SMART DRONES FOR PERSONALIZED DELIVERY APPLICATIONS TO DRIVE SEGMENT
7.5.2 USE CASE: DJI LIGHTBRIDGE 2 OFFERS ADVANCED COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR CONSUMER APPLICATIONS
8 DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMPONENT
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 TRANSMITTERS & RECEIVERS
8.2.1 GROWING DEMAND FOR SECURE SIGNAL TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION TO SUPPORT BVLOS OPERATIONS
8.3 ANTENNAS
8.3.1 ADVANCEMENTS IN MULTI-BAND AND DIRECTIONAL TECHNOLOGY FOR LONG-RANGE CONNECTIVITY TO DRIVE MARKET
8.4 MODEMS
8.4.1 GROWING NEED FOR HIGH-SPEED DATA TRANSMISSION WITH FIRMWARE UPGRADES TO BOOST GROWTH
8.5 DATA LINKS
8.5.1 EXPANSION OF BVLOS OPERATIONS REQUIRING HIGH-BANDWIDTH, LOW-LATENCY NETWORKS TO PROPEL DEMAND
8.6 OTHER COMPONENTS
9 DRONE COMMUNICATION SERVICE MARKET, BY CONNECTIVITY
9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.1.1 SATELLITE CONNECTIVITY
9.1.1.1 Need for long-range, beyond-line-of-sight operations to drive demand
9.1.2 CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY
9.1.2.1 Demand for modern drone operations to boost growth
9.2 MAJOR PLAYERS IN DRONE COMMUNICATION SERVICE MARKET
10 DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY
10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 RADIO FREQUENCY
10.2.1 HARDWARE-BASED RADIO
10.2.1.1 Hardware-based radio systems serve as critical foundation in drone communication
10.2.1.2 Use case: Common Data Link (CDL) radios, from BAE Systems, provide secure and interoperable communication for drone operations
10.2.2 SOFTWARE-DEFINED RADIO
10.2.2.1 Software-defined radios (SDRs) are reshaping drone communication by offering flexible, reconfigurable, and multi-band capabilities
10.2.2.2 Use case: E-LynX Airborne Radio (AR), from Elbit Systems, enables seamless integration with airborne platforms
10.3 CELLULAR
10.3.1 LTE/4G
10.3.1.1 Need for extensive coverage and low-latency connectivity to drive market
10.3.1.2 Use case: ELK-1888, from IAI, can be deployed as private network or integrated with commercial service providers
10.3.2 5G/6G
10.3.2.1 Ultra-low latency and high-bandwidth connectivity of real-time drone operations to drive market
10.3.2.2 Use case: Skyline S2, from Airbus, enables high-bandwidth 5G/6G connectivity for drone operations
10.4 SATELLITE
10.4.1 ADVANCEMENTS IN HIGH-THROUGHPUT SATELLITES (HTS) AND MULTI-ORBIT NETWORKING TO DRIVE MARKET
10.4.2 USE CASE: E-LYNX SAT, FROM ELBIT SYSTEMS, ENABLES BEYOND-LINE-OF-SIGHT (BLOS) VOICE, DATA, AND VIDEO TRANSMISSION OVER KA- AND KU-BAND GEO, MEO, AND LEO SATELLITES
10.5 MESHED NETWORK
10.5.1 NEED FOR RESILIENT AND SCALABLE COMMUNICATION FOR AUTONOMOUS DRONE OPERATIONS TO DRIVE SEGMENT
10.5.2 USE CASE: COGNITIVE MULTI-MODAL MESH, FROM FLY4FUTURE, ENABLES REAL-TIME COMMUNICATION ACROSS VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTS
11 DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY REGION
11.1 INTRODUCTION
11.2 NORTH AMERICA
11.2.1 PESTLE ANALYSIS
11.2.2 US
11.2.2.1 Substantial investments from Department of Defense to drive market
11.2.3 CANADA
11.2.3.1 Rapid integration of drones into national airspace to drive market
11.3 EUROPE
11.3.1 PESTLE ANALYSIS
11.3.2 UK
11.3.2.1 Collaborations between domestic companies and international partners to drive market
11.3.3 GERMANY
11.3.3.1 Surge in defense spending to drive market
11.3.4 FRANCE
11.3.4.1 Commitment to building advanced drone communication networks to drive market
11.3.5 RUSSIA
11.3.5.1 Ongoing advancements in drone communication to drive market
11.3.6 ITALY
11.3.6.1 Rising adoption of drone communication systems across passenger transport and logistics to drive market
11.3.7 REST OF EUROPE
11.4 ASIA PACIFIC
11.4.1 PESTLE ANALYSIS
11.4.2 CHINA
11.4.2.1 Focus on integrating drones into diverse sectors to drive market
11.4.3 INDIA
11.4.3.1 Investments in domestic UAV manufacturing to drive market
11.4.4 JAPAN
11.4.4.1 Strategic industry collaborations to drive market
11.4.5 SOUTH KOREA
11.4.5.1 Policies supporting urban air mobility and smart city projects to drive market
11.4.6 AUSTRALIA
11.4.6.1 Implementation of Emerging Aviation Technology Partnerships Program to drive market
11.4.7 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
11.5 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
11.5.1 PESTLE ANALYSIS
11.5.2 GCC
11.5.2.1 UAE
11.5.2.1.1 Strategic government initiatives and advanced infrastructure to drive market
11.5.2.2 Saudi Arabia
11.5.2.2.1 Defense modernization and infrastructure development projects to drive market
11.5.3 ISRAEL
11.5.3.1 Advanced defense sector and strong government backing to drive market
11.5.4 TURKEY
11.5.4.1 Focus on developing indigenous UAVs to drive market
11.5.5 SOUTH AFRICA
11.5.5.1 Vast mining and agriculture sectors to drive market
11.5.6 REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
11.6 LATIN AMERICA
11.6.1 PESTLE ANALYSIS
11.6.2 BRAZIL
11.6.2.1 Need for advanced drone communication for environmental monitoring to drive market
11.6.3 MEXICO
11.6.3.1 Increasing demand for drones with secure communication systems to drive market
12 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
12.1 INTRODUCTION
12.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN, 2020–2024
12.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS, 2020–2023
12.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2023
12.5 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2024
12.5.1 STARS
12.5.2 EMERGING LEADERS
12.5.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
12.5.4 PARTICIPANTS
12.5.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT
12.5.5.1 Region footprint
12.5.5.2 Technology footprint
12.5.5.3 Type footprint
12.5.5.4 Application footprint
12.6 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2024
12.6.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES
12.6.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES
12.6.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES
12.6.4 STARTING BLOCKS
12.6.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING
12.6.5.1 List of startups/SMEs
12.6.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of startups/SMEs
12.7 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
12.8 SUPPLIER ANALYSIS
12.9 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON
12.10 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO
12.10.1 PRODUCT LAUNCHES
12.10.2 DEALS
12.10.3 OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
13 COMPANY PROFILES
13.1 KEY PLAYERS
13.1.1 DJI
13.1.1.1 Business overview
13.1.1.2 Products offered
13.1.1.3 MnM view
13.1.1.3.1 Right to win
13.1.1.3.2 Strategic choices
13.1.1.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
13.1.2 RTX
13.1.2.1 Business overview
13.1.2.2 Products offered
13.1.2.3 MnM view
13.1.2.3.1 Right to win
13.1.2.3.2 Strategic choices
13.1.2.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
13.1.3 NORTHROP GRUMMAN
13.1.3.1 Business overview
13.1.3.2 Products offered
13.1.3.3 Recent developments
13.1.3.3.1 Other developments
13.1.3.4 MnM view
13.1.3.4.1 Right to win
13.1.3.4.2 Strategic choices
13.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
13.1.4 ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES
13.1.4.1 Business overview
13.1.4.2 Products offered
13.1.4.3 Recent developments
13.1.4.3.1 Other developments
13.1.4.4 MnM view
13.1.4.4.1 Right to win
13.1.4.4.2 Strategic choices
13.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
13.1.5 L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
13.1.5.1 Business overview
13.1.5.2 Products offered
13.1.5.3 MnM view
13.1.5.3.1 Right to win
13.1.5.3.2 Strategic choices
13.1.5.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats
13.1.6 ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD.
13.1.6.1 Business overview
13.1.6.2 Products offered
13.1.6.3 Recent developments
13.1.6.3.1 Product launches/developments
13.1.6.3.2 Other developments
13.1.7 BAE SYSTEMS
13.1.7.1 Business overview
13.1.7.2 Products offered
13.1.7.3 Recent developments
13.1.7.3.1 Product launches/developments
13.1.7.3.2 Deals
13.1.7.3.3 Other developments
13.1.8 AEROVIRONMENT, INC.
13.1.8.1 Business overview
13.1.8.2 Products offered
13.1.8.3 Recent developments
13.1.8.3.1 Deals
13.1.8.3.2 Other developments
13.1.9 HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
13.1.9.1 Business overview
13.1.9.2 Products offered
13.1.9.3 Recent developments
13.1.9.3.1 Product launches/developments
13.1.9.3.2 Deals
13.1.9.3.3 Other developments
13.1.10 VIASAT, INC.
13.1.10.1 Business overview
13.1.10.2 Products offered
13.1.10.3 Recent developments
13.1.10.3.1 Deals
13.1.11 IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC
13.1.11.1 Business overview
13.1.11.2 Products offered
13.1.12 THALES
13.1.12.1 Business overview
13.1.12.2 Products offered
13.1.13 GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION
13.1.13.1 Business overview
13.1.13.2 Products offered
13.1.13.3 Recent developments
13.1.13.3.1 Deals
13.1.14 ASELSAN A.S.
13.1.14.1 Business overview
13.1.14.2 Products offered
13.1.15 ECHOSTAR CORPORATION
13.1.15.1 Business overview
13.1.15.2 Products offered
13.1.15.3 Recent developments
13.1.15.3.1 Deals
13.1.15.3.2 Other developments
13.2 OTHER PLAYERS
13.2.1 ELSIGHT
13.2.2 DOODLE LABS LLC
13.2.3 SKYTRAC SYSTEMS LTD.
13.2.4 TRIAD RF SYSTEMS
13.2.5 TUALCOM
13.2.6 UAVIONIX
13.2.7 ULTRA
13.2.8 SILVUS TECHNOLOGIES
13.2.9 PERSISTENT SYSTEMS, LLC
13.2.10 METEKSAN DEFENCE INDUSTRY INC.
14 APPENDIX
14.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE
14.2 ANNEXURE
14.3 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL
14.4 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
14.5 RELATED REPORTS
14.6 AUTHOR DETAILS
