ドローン通信市場 – 2029年までの世界予測

Drone Communication Market - Global Forecast To 2029

ドローン通信市場 - テクノロジー [無線周波数、セルラー (LTE/4G、5G/6G)、衛星、メッシュ ネットワーク]、用途 (軍事 (ISR、戦闘)、商用)、コンポーネント (送信機、受信機、アンテナ、データリンク)、および地域別 - 2029年までの世界予測
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

商品番号 : SMB-75978

出版社MarketsandMarkets
出版年月2025年3月
ページ数291
図表数334
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価格USD 4,950
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Report Overview

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%.

ドローン通信市場は、市場規模が2024年には24億6,000万米ドル、2029年には36億7,000万米ドルに達し、CAGR 8.3%で成長すると予測されています。

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.

ドローン通信の推進要因としては、通信技術の進歩、軍事用途での UAV 調達の増加、安全で暗号化された通信の需要の高まりなどが挙げられます。ISR、戦闘作戦、情報収集のための無人航空システム (UAS) への防衛支出の増加は、防衛産業におけるドローン通信の成長を後押ししています。安全な衛星通信、AI 駆動の自律ネットワーク、エンドツーエンドのデータ暗号化の開発により、戦場でのリアルタイムの調整と BVLOS 飛行が向上しています。さらに、地政学的緊張の高まりと、ドローンの信頼性の高い長距離接続に対する要件により、政府は高度なドローン通信技術を採用せざるを得なくなっています。

ドローン通信市場 - 2029年までの世界予測
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“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..

ドローン通信市場 - 2029年までの世界予測 region
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“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%

DJI (US), RTX (US), Northrop Grumman (US), Israel Aerospace Industries (Israel), and L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (US) are some of the leading players operating in the drone communication market.

ドローン通信市場 - 2029年までの世界予測 ecosystem
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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.

Table of Contents

1               INTRODUCTION              28

1.1           STUDY OBJECTIVES       28

1.2           MARKET DEFINITION   28

1.3           STUDY SCOPE   29

1.3.1        MARKET SEGMENTATION & GEOGRAPHICAL SPREAD                 29

1.3.2        INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS       30

1.4           YEARS CONSIDERED      31

1.5           CURRENCY CONSIDERED            31

1.6           STAKEHOLDERS               32

2               RESEARCH METHODOLOGY       33

2.1           RESEARCH DATA              33

2.1.1        SECONDARY DATA          34

2.1.1.1    Key data from secondary sources       35

2.1.2        PRIMARY DATA 35

2.1.2.1    Primary insights   36

2.1.2.2    Key data from primary sources           36

2.1.2.3    Breakdown of primary interviews      37

2.1.3        FACTOR ANALYSIS          37

2.1.3.1    Introduction          37

2.1.3.2    Demand-side indicators      37

2.1.3.3    Supply-side indicators         37

2.1.4        RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR IMPACT ANALYSIS            38

2.1.4.1    Impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on global defense industry                 38

2.1.4.2    Impact of Russia-Ukraine war on drone communication market                 39

2.1.4.2.1 Surge in demand for secure communication systems     39

2.1.4.2.2 Growth in tactical and battlefield networking solutions 39

2.1.4.2.3 Shift in procurement strategies and defense spending   39

2.1.4.2.4 Impact on commercial drone communication market    39

2.1.4.2.5 Adoption of AI-driven autonomous communication systems                 39

2.1.4.2.6 Conclusion             40

2.2           MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION         40

2.2.1        BOTTOM-UP APPROACH              41

2.2.2        TOP-DOWN APPROACH                42

2.3           DATA TRIANGULATION                43

2.4           RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS           44

2.5           RESEARCH LIMITATIONS             44

2.6           RISK ASSESSMENT           44

3               EXECUTIVE SUMMARY  45

4               PREMIUM INSIGHTS       49

4.1           ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET       49

4.2           DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION                 49

4.3           DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY                 50

4.4           DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMPONENT                 50

4.5           DRONE COMMUNICATION SERVICE MARKET, BY CONNECTIVITY                51

5               MARKET OVERVIEW       52

5.1           INTRODUCTION              52

5.2           MARKET DYNAMICS       52

5.2.1        DRIVERS               53

5.2.1.1    Advancements in communication technologies               53

5.2.1.2    Increasing procurement of UAVs in military applications                 53

5.2.1.3    Growing need for secure and encrypted communication                 54

5.2.2        RESTRAINTS      54

5.2.2.1    Cybersecurity risks and data vulnerabilities     54

5.2.2.2    Regulatory and airspace restrictions 55

5.2.3        OPPORTUNITIES              55

5.2.3.1    Commercial expansion in urban air mobility (UAM) and logistics                 55

5.2.3.2    Emergence of swarm drone communication    56

5.2.3.3    Increasing adoption of drone-based emergency and humanitarian response system    56

5.2.4        CHALLENGES    57

5.2.4.1    Interoperability and standardization issues      57

5.2.4.2    Limited spectrum availability and frequency congestion                 57

5.3           VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS               58

5.4           TRENDS & DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS            60

5.5           ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS  60

5.5.1        DRONE MANUFACTURERS          60

5.5.2        DRONE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM MANUFACTURERS                 61

5.5.3        END USERS         61

5.6           INVESTMENT & FUNDING SCENARIO     62

5.7           PRICING ANALYSIS          63

5.7.1        INDICATIVE PRICING ANALYSIS, BY APPLICATION                 63

5.7.2        INDICATIVE PRICING ANALYSIS, BY COMPONENT                 64

5.8           REGULATORY LANDSCAPE         65

5.8.1        REGULATORY FRAMEWORK       68

5.9           HS CODES           72

5.9.1        IMPORT SCENARIO         72

5.9.2        EXPORT SCENARIO         74

5.10         KEY STAKEHOLDERS & BUYING CRITERIA            75

5.10.1      KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS           75

5.10.2      BUYING CRITERIA           76

5.11         KEY CONFERENCES & EVENTS, 2025–2026              77

5.12         CASE STUDIES  78

5.12.1      SINE.ENGINEERING INTRODUCED MICROCHIPS, ENABLING DRONES TO NAVIGATE WITHOUT GPS SIGNALS                 78

5.12.2      DRONEUP PARTNERED WITH ELSIGHT TO INTEGRATE ITS ADVANCED HALO CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY SOLUTION INTO ITS FLEET                78

5.12.3      MICRODRONES PROVIDED UAV SOLUTIONS FOR AERIAL PIPELINE INSPECTIONS, IMPLEMENTING DRONES EQUIPPED WITH ADVANCED SENSORS AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES               79

5.12.4      MEDICAL DELIVERY TRIALS CONDUCTED THROUGH DRONES IN REMOTE REGIONS  79

5.13         OPERATIONAL DATA     79

5.14         BUSINESS MODELS         80

5.14.1      DIRECT SALES   80

5.14.1.1  Key features           80

5.14.1.2  Advantages            80

5.14.1.3  Challenges             81

5.14.2      OEM AND WHITE-LABELING      81

5.14.2.1  Key features           81

5.14.2.2  Advantages            81

5.14.2.3  Challenges             81

5.14.3      DISTRIBUTOR & CHANNEL PARTNER     81

5.14.3.1  Key features           82

5.14.3.2  Advantages            82

5.14.3.3  Challenges             82

5.14.4      CUSTOMIZED INTEGRATION SERVICES 82

5.14.4.1  Key features           82

5.14.4.2  Advantages            82

5.14.4.3  Challenges             82

5.15         TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP   83

5.15.1      INITIAL ACQUISITION COSTS    83

5.15.2      OPERATING COSTS         84

5.15.3      MAINTENANCE & REPAIR COSTS              84

5.15.4      TRAINING & PERSONNEL COSTS               84

5.15.5      SECURITY & COMPLIANCE COSTS            85

5.15.6      LIFECYCLE & DEPRECIATION COSTS      85

5.16         BILL OF MATERIALS (BOM)         85

5.17         TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS             87

5.17.1      KEY TECHNOLOGIES     87

5.17.1.1  Cognitive radio systems      87

5.17.1.2  Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) Technology 87

5.17.1.3  Software-defined networking              88

5.17.2      COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES       88

5.17.2.1  Antenna beamforming technology    88

5.17.3      ADJACENT TECHNOLOGIES       88

5.17.3.1  Advanced energy and battery storage systems 88

5.18         TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP            89

5.19         MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK  91

5.19.1      INTRODUCTION              91

5.19.2      MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE, ASIA PACIFIC, AND MIDDLE EAST         92

5.19.2.1  North America      92

5.19.2.2  Europe   92

5.19.2.3  Asia Pacific            92

5.19.2.4  Middle East           92

5.19.3      MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR LATIN AMERICA AND AFRICA       93

5.19.3.1  Latin America       93

5.19.3.2  Africa      93

6               INDUSTRY TRENDS         95

6.1           INTRODUCTION              95

6.2           TECHNOLOGY TRENDS                95

6.2.1        BEYOND VISUAL LINE OF SIGHT (BVLOS) COMMUNICATION          95

6.2.2        MESH NETWORKING      95

6.2.3        DRONE COMMUNICATION ENCRYPTION             96

6.2.4        INTERNET OF DRONES (IOD) AND VEHICLE-TO-EVERYTHING (V2X) COMMUNICATIONS               96

6.2.5        HYBRID COMMUNICATIONS      97

6.2.6        SATCOM INTEGRATION               97

6.3           IMPACT OF MEGA TRENDS         98

6.3.1        AI            98

6.3.2        5G           98

6.3.3        SMART MANUFACTURING           98

6.4           IMPACT OF GEN AI/AI   99

6.4.1        INTRODUCTION              99

6.4.2        ADOPTION OF AI IN COMMERCIAL AVIATION BY TOP COUNTRIES        100

6.5           PATENT ANALYSIS          101

6.6           TYPES OF DRONE COMMUNICATION    104

6.6.1        DRONE-TO-DRONE        105

6.6.2        DRONE-TO-INFRASTRUCTURE 105

6.6.2.1    DRONE-TO-SATELLITE 105

6.6.2.2    DRONE-TO-NETWORK  106

6.6.3        DRONE-TO-GROUND STATION 106

7               DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION                 107

7.1           INTRODUCTION              108

7.2           MILITARY            109

7.2.1        COMBAT              110

7.2.1.1    Need for secure communication, real-time data transmission, and electronic warfare protection to drive segment                110

7.2.1.2    Use case: LAC-12 Terminal, from General Atomics, provides secure, high-speed, anti-jamming laser communication                 110

7.2.1.3    Lethal drones        111

7.2.1.4    Stealth drones       111

7.2.1.5    Loitering munitions              111

7.2.1.6    Target drones        111

7.2.2        ISR          112

7.2.2.1    Increasing demand for secure, real-time data transmission and network resilience to drive segment  112

7.2.2.2    Use case: MxC-Mini data links, from Tomahawk, provide secure and AI-enhanced communication for ISR operations     112

7.2.3        DELIVERY            112

7.2.3.1    Drone communication systems support military logistics by securing supplies  112

7.2.3.2    Use case: Verizon’s Airborne LTE operations establish communication infrastructure for drone delivery            112

7.3           COMMERCIAL   113

7.3.1        MICRO  113

7.3.1.1    Demand for cost-effective, real-time communication systems to drive market          113

7.3.1.2    Use case: Microdrones equipped with miniature Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponders enhance situational awareness                 114

7.3.2        SMALL  114

7.3.2.1    Need for secure, high-bandwidth communication and real-time data transmission to drive market      114

7.3.2.2    Use case: CNPC-1000 UAS Command and Control Data Link, from Collins Aerospace, provides secure and efficient communication solution  114

7.3.3        MEDIUM              114

7.3.3.1    Need for high-capacity communication systems for large-scale operations to drive segment                114

7.3.3.2    Use case: IMS, from SKYTRAC, delivers advanced, lightweight satellite communication for medium UAVs     115

7.3.4        LARGE  115

7.3.4.1    Rising demand for long-range, high-capacity communication for heavy cargo and large-scale operations to propel growth               115

7.3.4.2    Use case: Velaris, from Viasat, provides satellite communication for large uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) and advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft      115

7.4           GOVERNMENT & LAW ENFORCEMENT  116

7.4.1        NEED FOR SECURE, REAL-TIME COMMUNICATION IN SECURITY AND EMERGENCY OPERATIONS TO DRIVE SEGMENT                 116

7.4.2        USE CASE: HONEYWELL’S VERSAWAVE PROVIDES LIGHTWEIGHT, COMPACT SATELLITE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM                116

7.5           CONSUMER        116

7.5.1        DEMAND FOR SMART DRONES FOR PERSONALIZED DELIVERY APPLICATIONS TO DRIVE SEGMENT 116

7.5.2        USE CASE: DJI LIGHTBRIDGE 2 OFFERS ADVANCED COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR CONSUMER APPLICATIONS                 116

8               DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMPONENT                 117

8.1           INTRODUCTION              118

8.2           TRANSMITTERS & RECEIVERS    119

8.2.1        GROWING DEMAND FOR SECURE SIGNAL TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION TO SUPPORT BVLOS OPERATIONS     119

8.3           ANTENNAS         119

8.3.1        ADVANCEMENTS IN MULTI-BAND AND DIRECTIONAL TECHNOLOGY FOR LONG-RANGE CONNECTIVITY TO DRIVE MARKET               119

8.4           MODEMS             120

8.4.1        GROWING NEED FOR HIGH-SPEED DATA TRANSMISSION WITH FIRMWARE UPGRADES TO BOOST GROWTH             120

8.5           DATA LINKS       120

8.5.1        EXPANSION OF BVLOS OPERATIONS REQUIRING HIGH-BANDWIDTH, LOW-LATENCY NETWORKS TO PROPEL DEMAND                 120

8.6           OTHER COMPONENTS  121

9               DRONE COMMUNICATION SERVICE MARKET, BY CONNECTIVITY                122

9.1           INTRODUCTION              122

9.1.1        SATELLITE CONNECTIVITY        123

9.1.1.1    Need for long-range, beyond-line-of-sight operations to drive demand  123

9.1.2        CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY         123

9.1.2.1    Demand for modern drone operations to boost growth 123

9.2           MAJOR PLAYERS IN DRONE COMMUNICATION SERVICE MARKET               124

10            DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY                 125

10.1         INTRODUCTION              126

10.2         RADIO FREQUENCY        127

10.2.1      HARDWARE-BASED RADIO          127

10.2.1.1  Hardware-based radio systems serve as critical foundation in drone communication          127

10.2.1.2  Use case: Common Data Link (CDL) radios, from BAE Systems, provide secure and interoperable communication for drone operations                 127

10.2.2      SOFTWARE-DEFINED RADIO     128

10.2.2.1  Software-defined radios (SDRs) are reshaping drone communication by offering flexible, reconfigurable, and multi-band capabilities             128

10.2.2.2  Use case: E-LynX Airborne Radio (AR), from Elbit Systems, enables seamless integration with airborne platforms    128

10.3         CELLULAR           128

10.3.1      LTE/4G 128

10.3.1.1  Need for extensive coverage and low-latency connectivity to drive market    128

10.3.1.2  Use case: ELK-1888, from IAI, can be deployed as private network or integrated with commercial service providers              129

10.3.2      5G/6G    129

10.3.2.1  Ultra-low latency and high-bandwidth connectivity of real-time drone operations to drive market       129

10.3.2.2  Use case: Skyline S2, from Airbus, enables high-bandwidth 5G/6G connectivity for drone operations         129

10.4         SATELLITE          130

10.4.1      ADVANCEMENTS IN HIGH-THROUGHPUT SATELLITES (HTS) AND MULTI-ORBIT NETWORKING TO DRIVE MARKET                 130

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       130

10.5         MESHED NETWORK        130

10.5.1      NEED FOR RESILIENT AND SCALABLE COMMUNICATION FOR AUTONOMOUS DRONE OPERATIONS TO DRIVE SEGMENT      130

10.5.2      USE CASE: COGNITIVE MULTI-MODAL MESH, FROM FLY4FUTURE, ENABLES REAL-TIME COMMUNICATION ACROSS VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTS          131

11            DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY REGION                 132

11.1         INTRODUCTION              133

11.2         NORTH AMERICA             134

11.2.1      PESTLE ANALYSIS            134

11.2.2      US           141

11.2.2.1  Substantial investments from Department of Defense to drive market    141

11.2.3      CANADA               142

11.2.3.1  Rapid integration of drones into national airspace to drive market                 142

11.3         EUROPE               144

11.3.1      PESTLE ANALYSIS            144

11.3.2      UK          150

11.3.2.1  Collaborations between domestic companies and international partners to drive market      150

11.3.3      GERMANY           151

11.3.3.1  Surge in defense spending to drive market      151

11.3.4      FRANCE                153

11.3.4.1  Commitment to building advanced drone communication networks to drive market     153

11.3.5      RUSSIA 154

11.3.5.1  Ongoing advancements in drone communication to drive market                 154

11.3.6      ITALY    156

11.3.6.1  Rising adoption of drone communication systems across passenger transport and logistics to drive market            156

11.3.7      REST OF EUROPE             157

11.4         ASIA PACIFIC     159

11.4.1      PESTLE ANALYSIS            159

11.4.2      CHINA  166

11.4.2.1  Focus on integrating drones into diverse sectors to drive market                 166

11.4.3      INDIA    167

11.4.3.1  Investments in domestic UAV manufacturing to drive market                 167

11.4.4      JAPAN   168

11.4.4.1  Strategic industry collaborations to drive market            168

11.4.5      SOUTH KOREA  170

11.4.5.1  Policies supporting urban air mobility and smart city projects to drive market          170

11.4.6      AUSTRALIA         171

11.4.6.1  Implementation of Emerging Aviation Technology Partnerships Program to drive market     171

11.4.7      REST OF ASIA PACIFIC   173

11.5         MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA                175

11.5.1      PESTLE ANALYSIS            175

11.5.2      GCC       182

11.5.2.1  UAE        182

11.5.2.1.1                Strategic government initiatives and advanced infrastructure to drive market             182

11.5.2.2  Saudi Arabia          183

11.5.2.2.1                Defense modernization and infrastructure development projects to drive market       183

11.5.3      ISRAEL  185

11.5.3.1  Advanced defense sector and strong government backing to drive market    185

11.5.4      TURKEY                187

11.5.4.1  Focus on developing indigenous UAVs to drive market 187

11.5.5      SOUTH AFRICA 188

11.5.5.1  Vast mining and agriculture sectors to drive market      188

11.5.6      REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA             189

11.6         LATIN AMERICA                191

11.6.1      PESTLE ANALYSIS            191

11.6.2      BRAZIL 197

11.6.2.1  Need for advanced drone communication for environmental monitoring to drive market 197

11.6.3      MEXICO                199

11.6.3.1  Increasing demand for drones with secure communication systems to drive market       199

12            COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE         201

12.1         INTRODUCTION              201

12.2         KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN, 2020–2024                 201

12.3         REVENUE ANALYSIS, 2020–2023  203

12.4         MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2023                 203

12.5         COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2024                 206

12.5.1      STARS   206

12.5.2      EMERGING LEADERS     206

12.5.3      PERVASIVE PLAYERS      206

12.5.4      PARTICIPANTS 206

12.5.5      COMPANY FOOTPRINT 208

12.5.5.1  Region footprint   209

12.5.5.2  Technology footprint           210

12.5.5.3  Type footprint       211

12.5.5.4  Application footprint            212

12.6         COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2024        213

12.6.1      PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES         213

12.6.2      RESPONSIVE COMPANIES            213

12.6.3      DYNAMIC COMPANIES  213

12.6.4      STARTING BLOCKS         213

12.6.5      COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING               215

12.6.5.1  List of startups/SMEs          215

12.6.5.2  Competitive benchmarking of startups/SMEs 216

12.7         COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS                 217

12.8         SUPPLIER ANALYSIS       218

12.9         BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON             219

12.10       COMPETITIVE SCENARIO             220

12.10.1   PRODUCT LAUNCHES   220

12.10.2   DEALS  221

12.10.3   OTHER DEVELOPMENTS              223

13            COMPANY PROFILES      226

13.1         KEY PLAYERS     226

13.1.1      DJI          226

13.1.1.1  Business overview 226

13.1.1.2  Products offered   226

13.1.1.3  MnM view              228

13.1.1.3.1                Right to win           228

13.1.1.3.2                Strategic choices   228

13.1.1.3.3                Weaknesses and competitive threats 228

13.1.2      RTX        229

13.1.2.1  Business overview 229

13.1.2.2  Products offered   230

13.1.2.3  MnM view              231

13.1.2.3.1                Right to win           231

13.1.2.3.2                Strategic choices   231

13.1.2.3.3                Weaknesses and competitive threats 231

13.1.3      NORTHROP GRUMMAN                 232

13.1.3.1  Business overview 232

13.1.3.2  Products offered   233

13.1.3.3  Recent developments           234

13.1.3.3.1                Other developments             234

13.1.3.4  MnM view              234

13.1.3.4.1                Right to win           234

13.1.3.4.2                Strategic choices   234

13.1.3.4.3                Weaknesses and competitive threats 234

13.1.4      ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES              235

13.1.4.1  Business overview 235

13.1.4.2  Products offered   236

13.1.4.3  Recent developments           237

13.1.4.3.1                Other developments             237

13.1.4.4  MnM view              237

13.1.4.4.1                Right to win           237

13.1.4.4.2                Strategic choices   237

13.1.4.4.3                Weaknesses and competitive threats 238

13.1.5      L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.               239

13.1.5.1  Business overview 239

13.1.5.2  Products offered   240

13.1.5.3  MnM view              241

13.1.5.3.1                Right to win           241

13.1.5.3.2                Strategic choices   241

13.1.5.3.3                Weaknesses and competitive threats 241

13.1.6      ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD.     242

13.1.6.1  Business overview 242

13.1.6.2  Products offered   243

13.1.6.3  Recent developments           245

13.1.6.3.1                Product launches/developments        245

13.1.6.3.2                Other developments             245

13.1.7      BAE SYSTEMS    246

13.1.7.1  Business overview 246

13.1.7.2  Products offered   247

13.1.7.3  Recent developments           248

13.1.7.3.1                Product launches/developments        248

13.1.7.3.2                Deals      248

13.1.7.3.3                Other developments             249

13.1.8      AEROVIRONMENT, INC.                250

13.1.8.1  Business overview 250

13.1.8.2  Products offered   251

13.1.8.3  Recent developments           252

13.1.8.3.1                Deals      252

13.1.8.3.2                Other developments             252

13.1.9      HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.        253

13.1.9.1  Business overview 253

13.1.9.2  Products offered   254

13.1.9.3  Recent developments           254

13.1.9.3.1                Product launches/developments        254

13.1.9.3.2                Deals      254

13.1.9.3.3                Other developments             255

13.1.10   VIASAT, INC.      256

13.1.10.1                 Business overview 256

13.1.10.2                 Products offered   257

13.1.10.3                 Recent developments           258

13.1.10.3.1             Deals      258

13.1.11   IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC             259

13.1.11.1                 Business overview 259

13.1.11.2                 Products offered   260

13.1.12   THALES                261

13.1.12.1                 Business overview 261

13.1.12.2                 Products offered   262

13.1.13   GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION    264

13.1.13.1                 Business overview 264

13.1.13.2                 Products offered   265

13.1.13.3                 Recent developments           266

13.1.13.3.1             Deals      266

13.1.14   ASELSAN A.S.     267

13.1.14.1                 Business overview 267

13.1.14.2                 Products offered   268

13.1.15   ECHOSTAR CORPORATION         269

13.1.15.1                 Business overview 269

13.1.15.2                 Products offered   270

13.1.15.3                 Recent developments           271

13.1.15.3.1             Deals      271

13.1.15.3.2             Other developments             271

13.2         OTHER PLAYERS              272

13.2.1      ELSIGHT              272

13.2.2      DOODLE LABS LLC          273

13.2.3      SKYTRAC SYSTEMS LTD.               274

13.2.4      TRIAD RF SYSTEMS         275

13.2.5      TUALCOM           276

13.2.6      UAVIONIX           277

13.2.7      ULTRA  278

13.2.8      SILVUS TECHNOLOGIES               279

13.2.9      PERSISTENT SYSTEMS, LLC         280

13.2.10   METEKSAN DEFENCE INDUSTRY INC.    281

14            APPENDIX           282

14.1         DISCUSSION GUIDE        282

14.2         ANNEXURE         285

14.3         KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL                286

14.4         CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS        288

14.5         RELATED REPORTS         288

14.6         AUTHOR DETAILS           290

LIST OF TABLES

TABLE 1                USD EXCHANGE RATES, 2019–2023            31

TABLE 2                MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION AND METHODOLOGY FOR DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET                 41

TABLE 3                KEY COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES ENHANCING DRONE OPERATIONS          53

TABLE 4                ROLE OF COMPANIES IN ECOSYSTEM    62

TABLE 5                INDICATIVE PRICING ANALYSIS, BY APPLICATION, 2024 (USD)           64

TABLE 6                INDICATIVE PRICING ANALYSIS, BY COMPONENT, 2024 (USD)            65

TABLE 7                NORTH AMERICA: REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS                 65

TABLE 8                EUROPE: REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS           65

TABLE 9                ASIA PACIFIC: REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS                 66

TABLE 10              MIDDLE EAST: REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS                 67

TABLE 11              LATIN AMERICA & AFRICA: REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES,

AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS  67

TABLE 12              REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY REGION              68

TABLE 13              IMPORT DATA FOR HS CODE 8806-COMPLIANT PRODUCTS, BY COUNTRY,

2022–2024 (USD THOUSAND)      73

TABLE 14              EXPORT DATA FOR HS CODE 8806-COMPLIANT PRODUCTS, BY COUNTRY,

2022–2024 (USD THOUSAND)      74

TABLE 15              INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDERS ON BUYING PROCESS, BY APPLICATION (%)                 75

TABLE 16              KEY BUYING CRITERIA, BY APPLICATION                 76

TABLE 17              KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2025–2026                 77

TABLE 18              PROCUREMENT OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES, BY TYPE, 2020–2023 (UNITS) 79

TABLE 19              BREAKDOWN OF TCO FOR DRONE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS      83

TABLE 20              BILL OF MATERIALS (BOM) ANALYSIS FOR DRONE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS      85

TABLE 21              PATENTS PUBLISHED, 2021–2024               102

TABLE 22              DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2020–2023 (USD MILLION)              108

TABLE 23              DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2024–2029 (USD MILLION)              109

TABLE 24              DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY MILITARY APPLICATION,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            109

TABLE 25              DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY MILITARY APPLICATION,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            109

TABLE 26              DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMBAT DRONE,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            110

TABLE 27              DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMBAT DRONE,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            111

TABLE 28              DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMMERCIAL APPLICATION,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            113

TABLE 29              DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMMERCIAL APPLICATION,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            113

TABLE 30              DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMPONENT, 2020–2023 (USD MILLION)              118

TABLE 31              DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMPONENT, 2024–2029 (USD MILLION)              119

TABLE 32              DRONE COMMUNICATION SERVICE MARKET, BY CONNECTIVITY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            123

TABLE 33              DRONE COMMUNICATION SERVICE MARKET, BY CONNECTIVITY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            123

TABLE 34              MAJOR PLAYERS IN DRONE COMMUNICATION SERVICE MARKET             124

TABLE 35              DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            126

TABLE 36              DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            127

TABLE 37              DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY REGION, 2020–2023 (USD MILLION)          133

TABLE 38              DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY REGION, 2024–2029 (USD MILLION)          134

TABLE 39              NORTH AMERICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            136

TABLE 40              NORTH AMERICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            137

TABLE 41              NORTH AMERICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            137

TABLE 42              NORTH AMERICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            137

TABLE 43              NORTH AMERICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY MILITARY APPLICATION, 2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            137

TABLE 44              NORTH AMERICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY MILITARY APPLICATION, 2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            138

TABLE 45              NORTH AMERICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMBAT DRONE,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            138

TABLE 46              NORTH AMERICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMBAT DRONE,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            138

TABLE 47              NORTH AMERICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMMERCIAL APPLICATION, 2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            139

TABLE 48              NORTH AMERICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMMERCIAL APPLICATION, 2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            139

TABLE 49              NORTH AMERICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            139

TABLE 50              NORTH AMERICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            140

TABLE 51              NORTH AMERICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMPONENT,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            140

TABLE 52              NORTH AMERICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMPONENT,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            140

TABLE 53              US: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            141

TABLE 54              US: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            141

TABLE 55              US: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            141

TABLE 56              US: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            142

TABLE 57              CANADA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            142

TABLE 58              CANADA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            143

TABLE 59              CANADA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            143

TABLE 60              CANADA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            143

TABLE 61              EUROPE: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            146

TABLE 62              EUROPE: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            146

TABLE 63              EUROPE: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            146

TABLE 64              EUROPE: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            147

TABLE 65              EUROPE: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY MILITARY APPLICATION,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            147

TABLE 66              EUROPE: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY MILITARY APPLICATION,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            147

TABLE 67              EUROPE: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMBAT DRONE,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            147

TABLE 68              EUROPE: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMBAT DRONE,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            148

TABLE 69              EUROPE: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMMERCIAL APPLICATION, 2020–2023 (USD MILLION)                 148

TABLE 70              EUROPE: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMMERCIAL APPLICATION, 2024–2029 (USD MILLION)                 148

TABLE 71              EUROPE: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            149

TABLE 72              EUROPE: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            149

TABLE 73              EUROPE: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMPONENT,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            149

TABLE 74              EUROPE: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMPONENT,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            150

TABLE 75              UK: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            150

TABLE 76              UK: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            151

TABLE 77              UK: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            151

TABLE 78              UK: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            151

TABLE 79             GERMANY: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            152

TABLE 80             GERMANY: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            152

TABLE 81             GERMANY: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            152

TABLE 82             GERMANY: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            153

TABLE 83              FRANCE: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            153

TABLE 84              FRANCE: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            154

TABLE 85              FRANCE: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            154

TABLE 86              FRANCE: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            154

TABLE 87              RUSSIA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            155

TABLE 88              RUSSIA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            155

TABLE 89              RUSSIA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            155

TABLE 90              RUSSIA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            156

TABLE 91              ITALY: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            156

TABLE 92              ITALY: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            157

TABLE 93              ITALY: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            157

TABLE 94              ITALY: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            157

TABLE 95              REST OF EUROPE: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            158

TABLE 96              REST OF EUROPE: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            158

TABLE 97              REST OF EUROPE: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            159

TABLE 98              REST OF EUROPE: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            159

TABLE 99              ASIA PACIFIC: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            161

TABLE 100            ASIA PACIFIC: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            162

TABLE 101            ASIA PACIFIC: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            162

TABLE 102            ASIA PACIFIC: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            162

TABLE 103            ASIA PACIFIC: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY MILITARY APPLICATION, 2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            163

TABLE 104            ASIA PACIFIC: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY MILITARY APPLICATION, 2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            163

TABLE 105            ASIA PACIFIC: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMBAT DRONE,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            163

TABLE 106            ASIA PACIFIC: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMBAT DRONE,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            163

TABLE 107            ASIA PACIFIC: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMMERCIAL APPLICATION, 2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            164

TABLE 108            ASIA PACIFIC: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMMERCIAL APPLICATION, 2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            164

TABLE 109            ASIA PACIFIC: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            164

TABLE 110            ASIA PACIFIC: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            165

TABLE 111            ASIA PACIFIC: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMPONENT,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            165

TABLE 112            ASIA PACIFIC: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMPONENT,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            165

TABLE 113            CHINA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            166

TABLE 114            CHINA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            166

TABLE 115            CHINA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            167

TABLE 116            CHINA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            167

TABLE 117            INDIA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            167

TABLE 118            INDIA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            168

TABLE 119            INDIA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            168

TABLE 120            INDIA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            168

TABLE 121            JAPAN: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            169

TABLE 122            JAPAN: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            169

TABLE 123            JAPAN: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            169

TABLE 124            JAPAN: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            169

TABLE 125            SOUTH KOREA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            170

TABLE 126            SOUTH KOREA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            170

TABLE 127            SOUTH KOREA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            171

TABLE 128            SOUTH KOREA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            171

TABLE 129            AUSTRALIA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            172

TABLE 130            AUSTRALIA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            172

TABLE 131            AUSTRALIA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            172

TABLE 132            AUSTRALIA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            173

TABLE 133            REST OF ASIA PACIFIC: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET,

BY APPLICATION, 2020–2023 (USD MILLION)       173

TABLE 134            REST OF ASIA PACIFIC: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            174

TABLE 135            REST OF ASIA PACIFIC: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            174

TABLE 136            REST OF ASIA PACIFIC: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET,

BY TECHNOLOGY, 2024–2029 (USD MILLION)     174

TABLE 137            MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            177

TABLE 138            MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            178

TABLE 139            MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            178

TABLE 140            MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            178

TABLE 141            MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY MILITARY APPLICATION, 2020–2023 (USD MILLION)       179

TABLE 142            MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY MILITARY APPLICATION, 2024–2029 (USD MILLION)       179

TABLE 143            MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMBAT DRONE, 2020–2023 (USD MILLION) 179

TABLE 144            MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMBAT DRONE, 2024–2029 (USD MILLION) 179

TABLE 145            MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMMERCIAL APPLICATION, 2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            180

TABLE 146            MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMMERCIAL APPLICATION, 2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            180

TABLE 147            MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            180

TABLE 148            MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY, 2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            181

TABLE 149            MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMPONENT, 2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            181

TABLE 150            MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMPONENT, 2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            181

TABLE 151            UAE: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            182

TABLE 152            UAE: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            183

TABLE 153            UAE: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            183

TABLE 154            UAE: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            183

TABLE 155            SAUDI ARABIA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            184

TABLE 156            SAUDI ARABIA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            184

TABLE 157            SAUDI ARABIA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            184

TABLE 158            SAUDI ARABIA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            185

TABLE 159            ISRAEL: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            185

TABLE 160            ISRAEL: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            186

TABLE 161            ISRAEL: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            186

TABLE 162            ISRAEL: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            186

TABLE 163            TURKEY: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            187

TABLE 164            TURKEY: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            187

TABLE 165            TURKEY: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            187

TABLE 166            TURKEY: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            188

TABLE 167            SOUTH AFRICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            188

TABLE 168            SOUTH AFRICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            189

TABLE 169            SOUTH AFRICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            189

TABLE 170            SOUTH AFRICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            189

TABLE 171            REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET,

BY APPLICATION, 2020–2023 (USD MILLION)       190

TABLE 172            REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET,

BY APPLICATION, 2024–2029 (USD MILLION)       190

TABLE 173            REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET,

BY TECHNOLOGY, 2020–2023 (USD MILLION)     190

TABLE 174            REST OF MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET,

BY TECHNOLOGY, 2024–2029 (USD MILLION)     191

TABLE 175            LATIN AMERICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            193

TABLE 176            LATIN AMERICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COUNTRY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            194

TABLE 177            LATIN AMERICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            194

TABLE 178            LATIN AMERICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            194

TABLE 179            LATIN AMERICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY MILITARY APPLICATION, 2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            194

TABLE 180            LATIN AMERICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY MILITARY APPLICATION, 2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            195

TABLE 181            LATIN AMERICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMBAT DRONE,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            195

TABLE 182            LATIN AMERICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMBAT DRONE,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            195

TABLE 183            LATIN AMERICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMMERCIAL APPLICATION, 2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            195

TABLE 184            LATIN AMERICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMMERCIAL APPLICATION, 2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            196

TABLE 185            LATIN AMERICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            196

TABLE 186            LATIN AMERICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            196

TABLE 187            LATIN AMERICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMPONENT,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            197

TABLE 188            LATIN AMERICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY COMPONENT,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            197

TABLE 189            BRAZIL: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            198

TABLE 190            BRAZIL: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            198

TABLE 191            BRAZIL: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            198

TABLE 192            BRAZIL: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            199

TABLE 193            MEXICO: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            199

TABLE 194            MEXICO: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            200

TABLE 195            MEXICO: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            200

TABLE 196            MEXICO: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY TECHNOLOGY,

2024–2029 (USD MILLION)            200

TABLE 197            KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN, 2020–2024        201

TABLE 198            DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET: DEGREE OF COMPETITION           204

TABLE 199            REGION FOOTPRINT     209

TABLE 200            TECHNOLOGY FOOTPRINT        210

TABLE 201            TYPE FOOTPRINT            211

TABLE 202            APPLICATION FOOTPRINT         212

TABLE 203            LIST OF STARTUPS/SMES             215

TABLE 204            COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING OF STARTUPS/SMES              216

TABLE 205            SUPPLIERS FOR DRONE MANUFACTURERS                 218

TABLE 206            DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET: PRODUCT LAUNCHES, 2020–2024    220

TABLE 207            DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET: DEALS, 2020–2024              221

TABLE 208            DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS, 2020–2024         223

TABLE 209            DJI: COMPANY OVERVIEW           226

TABLE 210            DJI: PRODUCTS OFFERED            226

TABLE 211            RTX: COMPANY OVERVIEW         229

TABLE 212            RTX: PRODUCTS OFFERED          230

TABLE 213            NORTHROP GRUMMAN: COMPANY OVERVIEW                 232

TABLE 214            NORTHROP GRUMMAN: PRODUCTS OFFERED                 233

TABLE 215            NORTHROP GRUMMAN: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS              234

TABLE 216            ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES: COMPANY OVERVIEW          235

TABLE 217            ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES: PRODUCTS OFFERED             236

TABLE 218            ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS              237

TABLE 219            L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.: COMPANY OVERVIEW          239

TABLE 220            L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.: PRODUCTS OFFERED             240

TABLE 221            ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD.: COMPANY OVERVIEW                 242

TABLE 222            ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD.: PRODUCTS OFFERED                 243

TABLE 223            ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD.: PRODUCT LAUNCHES/DEVELOPMENTS    245

TABLE 224            ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD.: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS                 245

TABLE 225            BAE SYSTEMS: COMPANY OVERVIEW     246

TABLE 226            BAE SYSTEMS: PRODUCTS OFFERED      247

TABLE 227            BAE SYSTEMS: PRODUCT LAUNCHES/DEVELOPMENTS    248

TABLE 228            BAE SYSTEMS: DEALS    248

TABLE 229            BAE SYSTEMS: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS                 249

TABLE 230            AEROVIRONMENT, INC.: COMPANY OVERVIEW                 250

TABLE 231            AEROVIRONMENT, INC.: PRODUCTS OFFERED                 251

TABLE 232            AEROVIRONMENT, INC.: DEALS                252

TABLE 233            AEROVIRONMENT, INC.: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS              252

TABLE 234            HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.: COMPANY OVERVIEW          253

TABLE 235            HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.: PRODUCTS OFFERED    254

TABLE 236            HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.: PRODUCT LAUNCHES/DEVELOPMENTS    254

TABLE 237            HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.: DEALS                 254

TABLE 238            HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS              255

TABLE 239            VIASAT, INC.: COMPANY OVERVIEW       256

TABLE 240            VIASAT, INC.: PRODUCTS OFFERED        257

TABLE 241            VIASAT, INC.: DEALS      258

TABLE 242            IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC: COMPANY OVERVIEW          259

TABLE 243            IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC: PRODUCTS OFFERED             260

TABLE 244            THALES: COMPANY OVERVIEW 261

TABLE 245            THALES: PRODUCTS OFFERED 262

TABLE 246            GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION: COMPANY OVERVIEW   264

TABLE 247            GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION: PRODUCTS OFFERED    265

TABLE 248            GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION: DEALS                 266

TABLE 249            ASELSAN A.S.: COMPANY OVERVIEW      267

TABLE 250            ASELSAN A.S.: PRODUCTS OFFERED       268

TABLE 251            ECHOSTAR CORPORATION: COMPANY OVERVIEW          269

TABLE 252            ECHOSTAR CORPORATION: PRODUCTS OFFERED             270

TABLE 253            ECHOSTAR CORPORATION: DEALS         271

TABLE 254            ECHOSTAR CORPORATION: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS              271

TABLE 255            ELSIGHT: COMPANY OVERVIEW               272

TABLE 256            DOODLE LABS LLC: COMPANY OVERVIEW                 273

TABLE 257            SKYTRAC SYSTEMS LTD.: COMPANY OVERVIEW                 274

TABLE 258            TRIAD RF SYSTEMS: COMPANY OVERVIEW                 275

TABLE 259            TUALCOM: COMPANY OVERVIEW            276

TABLE 260            UAVIONIX: COMPANY OVERVIEW            277

TABLE 261            ULTRA: COMPANY OVERVIEW  278

TABLE 262            SILVUS TECHNOLOGIES: COMPANY OVERVIEW                 279

TABLE 263            PERSISTENT SYSTEMS, LLC: COMPANY OVERVIEW          280

TABLE 264            METEKSAN DEFENCE INDUSTRY INC.: COMPANY OVERVIEW   281

TABLE 265            DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET: LAUNDRY LIST OF OTHER MAPPED COMPANIES   285

LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE 1              REPORT PROCESS FLOW              33

FIGURE 2              RESEARCH DESIGN         34

FIGURE 3              IMPACT OF RUSSIA’S INVASION OF UKRAINE ON GLOBAL DEFENSE INDUSTRY    38

FIGURE 4              IMPACT OF RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR ON DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET       40

FIGURE 5              BOTTOM-UP APPROACH              42

FIGURE 6              TOP-DOWN APPROACH                42

FIGURE 7              DATA TRIANGULATION                43

FIGURE 8              COMMERCIAL TO BE FASTEST-GROWING SEGMENT DURING FORECAST PERIOD 45

FIGURE 9              TRANSMITTERS & RECEIVERS SEGMENT TO LEAD MARKET DURING

FORECAST PERIOD         46

FIGURE 10            MESHED NETWORK TO BE FASTEST-GROWING SEGMENT DURING FORECAST PERIOD 47

FIGURE 11            CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY SEGMENT TO LEAD MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD    47

FIGURE 12            NORTH AMERICA TO LEAD MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD         48

FIGURE 13            DEMAND FOR SECURE AND ENCRYPTED COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

TO DRIVE MARKET         49

FIGURE 14            MILITARY SEGMENT TO LEAD MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD       49

FIGURE 15            RADIO FREQUENCY SEGMENT TO LEAD MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD    50

FIGURE 16            TRANSMITTERS & RECEIVERS SEGMENT TO ACCOUNT FOR LARGEST SHARE DURING FORECAST PERIOD                 50

FIGURE 17            CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY SEGMENT TO LEAD MARKET IN 2024                51

FIGURE 18            DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET: DRIVERS, RESTRAINTS, OPPORTUNITIES,

AND CHALLENGES          52

FIGURE 19            VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS               58

FIGURE 20            TRENDS & DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS   60

FIGURE 21            ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS  61

FIGURE 22            INVESTMENT & FUNDING SCENARIO, 2019–2024 (USD BILLION) 63

FIGURE 23            IMPORT DATA FOR HS CODE 8806-COMPLIANT PRODUCTS, BY COUNTRY,

2022–2024 (USD THOUSAND)      72

FIGURE 24            EXPORT DATA FOR HS CODE 8806-COMPLIANT PRODUCTS, BY COUNTRY,

2022–2024 (USD THOUSAND)      74

FIGURE 25            INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDERS ON BUYING PROCESS, BY APPLICATION        75

FIGURE 26            KEY BUYING CRITERIA, BY APPLICATION                 76

FIGURE 27            DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET: BUSINESS MODELS               80

FIGURE 28            BILL OF MATERIALS FOR DRONE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS      86

FIGURE 29            EVOLUTION OF DRONE COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES               89

FIGURE 30            ROADMAP FOR DRONE COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES               90

FIGURE 31            EMERGING TECHNOLOGY TRENDS IN DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET       91

FIGURE 32            MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK: NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE, ASIA PACIFIC, AND MIDDLE EAST   93

FIGURE 33            MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR LATIN AMERICA AND AFRICA  94

FIGURE 34            USE OF GENERATIVE AI IN DEFENSE AVIATION                 99

FIGURE 35            PARAMETERS DRIVING ADOPTION OF AI IN COMMERCIAL AVIATION,

BY KEY COUNTRY            100

FIGURE 36            PATENTS GRANTED, 2014–2023  101

FIGURE 37            TYPES OF DRONE COMMUNICATION    104

FIGURE 38            COMMERCIAL TO BE FASTEST-GROWING SEGMENT DURING FORECAST PERIOD 108

FIGURE 39            TRANSMITTERS & RECEIVERS SEGMENT TO LEAD MARKET DURING

FORECAST PERIOD         118

FIGURE 40            SATELLITE CONNECTIVITY SEGMENT TO GROW AT HIGHEST RATE DURING FORECAST PERIOD 122

FIGURE 41            MESHED NETWORK TO BE FASTEST-GROWING SEGMENT DURING

FORECAST PERIOD         126

FIGURE 42            DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET, BY REGION, 2024–2029           133

FIGURE 43            NORTH AMERICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET SNAPSHOT       136

FIGURE 44            EUROPE: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET SNAPSHOT          145

FIGURE 45            ASIA PACIFIC: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET SNAPSHOT       161

FIGURE 46            MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET SNAPSHOT                177

FIGURE 47            LATIN AMERICA: DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET SNAPSHOT       193

FIGURE 48            REVENUE ANALYSIS OF TOP FIVE PLAYERS, 2020–2023 (USD MILLION)            203

FIGURE 49            MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS OF KEY PLAYERS, 2023        203

FIGURE 50            DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET: COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX

(KEY PLAYERS), 2024       207

FIGURE 51            COMPANY FOOTPRINT 208

FIGURE 52            DRONE COMMUNICATION MARKET: COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX (STARTUPS/SMES), 2024 214

FIGURE 53            VALUATION OF PROMINENT PLAYERS  217

FIGURE 54            FINANCIAL METRICS OF PROMINENT PLAYERS                 217

FIGURE 55            BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON             219

FIGURE 56            RTX: COMPANY SNAPSHOT        230

FIGURE 57            NORTHROP GRUMMAN: COMPANY SNAPSHOT                 233

FIGURE 58            ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES: COMPANY SNAPSHOT          235

FIGURE 59            L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.: COMPANY SNAPSHOT          240

FIGURE 60            ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD.: COMPANY SNAPSHOT                 243

FIGURE 61            BAE SYSTEMS: COMPANY SNAPSHOT     246

FIGURE 62            AEROVIRONMENT, INC.: COMPANY SNAPSHOT                 251

FIGURE 63            HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.: COMPANY SNAPSHOT          253

FIGURE 64            VIASAT, INC.: COMPANY SNAPSHOT       257

FIGURE 65            IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC: COMPANY SNAPSHOT          259

FIGURE 66            THALES: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 262

FIGURE 67            GENERAL DYNAMICS CORPORATION: COMPANY SNAPSHOT   265

FIGURE 68            ASELSAN A.S.: COMPANY SNAPSHOT      267

FIGURE 69            ECHOSTAR CORPORATION: COMPANY SNAPSHOT          269