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Drone market analysis: case study

Drone market analysis: case study
Published 19 April 2022 · 3 min read · Katarzyna Kucia

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What did the drone market analysis in this case study cover?

We recently carried out an extensive analysis of the market for commercial and military drones, or UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), in Poland, in Europe and globally.

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What stages did the drone market analysis include?

The project covered an analysis of market conditions with an estimate of market value and size, market segmentation, competitor analysis and benchmarking.

The project we delivered consisted of several stages and covered elements such as:

an analysis of market conditions and an estimate of market value and size: this information allowed the client to determine the market share needed to meet its financial targets, and also showed what stage of development the drone market is currently at;
market segmentation, carried out to identify customer groups and increase sales effectiveness by tailoring the marketing strategy to a specific target group;
competitor analysis, which identified the main distribution channels, showed the business models used and helped establish a pricing strategy;
benchmarking, intended to help establish good practice and propose strategies that could be applied to launch new products in the drone market.

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What was the objective of the drone market analysis?

The main objective of the market analysis was to show our client who it would be up against when entering the drone market. The analysis told the client who its competitors are, what market share other companies have, what kind of promotion the largest players use and what legal framework applies in a given region. With detailed knowledge of these topics, our client was able to build the right strategy for entering new markets and establishing a presence there.

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What did the drone market analysis show about Europe?

The analysis showed, for example, that France was the largest exporter of military drones in Europe, and that by 2050 there will be 7 million leisure drones and approx. 400,000 government drones in operation in Europe.

Our analysis showed, for example, that France was the largest exporter of military drones in Europe. Estimates indicate that by 2050 there will be 7 million leisure drones and approx. 400,000 government drones in operation in Europe. The European drone sector alone will employ more than 100,000 people. Companies already operating in the UAV market use Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube to communicate with their customers, and Instagram much less often. These are just a few of the many data points we gathered during this project, which helped our client identify directions for development.

Estimates for the European drone market to 2050
IndicatorEstimate to 2050
number of leisure drones in Europe7 million
number of government drones in Europeapprox. 400,000
employment in the European drone sectormore than 100,000 people
Source: MarketHub analysis based on the sources listed in the article

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How did the client benefit from the drone market analysis?

The client identified effective marketing channels in the drone market, promising investment areas, the main factors driving the global UAV market and current programmes of interior ministries in various countries.

The main benefits the client gained from our analysis were:

identifying effective marketing channels in the drone market;
pinpointing promising investment areas based on an analysis of trends in the global military UAV market;
identifying the main factors driving the global UAV market, which gave a clear picture of future opportunities that may lead to revenue growth;
learning about current programmes run by the interior ministries of various countries in the global UAV market.

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What makes a drone market analysis project effective?

The project's success depends on reaching information that is not easily available, such as advanced statistical databases and industry sources, and on interpreting it correctly.

With many years of experience in carrying out market analyses, we can reach information that is not easily available. We use advanced statistical databases, industry sources, and the right search operators and information retrieval tools. Beyond getting hold of the data, interpreting it correctly is also very important. Our expertise in data analysis and visualisation lets us present the information gathered as a clear document or presentation, with clear guidance and recommendations on the market studied.

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What did the drone market analysis report include?

The UAV market analysis report included a competitor analysis comparing prices, features, applications and marketing communication, as well as practical conclusions and recommendations.

Our reports are built to meet the client's exact needs. In the UAV market analysis, the competitor analysis included elements such as a comparison of prices, features, applications and marketing communication. The tools we used in this market analysis also gathered data on which sales activities competitors use and how much they spend on advertising. In the later stages of the project, we focused on interpreting the data obtained through desk research and on drawing practical conclusions and recommendations from it.

Due to a non-disclosure agreement, we cannot share details or all elements of the market analysis in this case study.

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Source: MarketHub, "Drone market analysis: case study", markethub.pl, 04.2022

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