Here are the key insights from DII’s report on the Global State of Drones 2024 :

• Global Representation: The survey collected 964 responses from 94 countries, with a decreasing concentration from the top 10 countries, indicating broader global participation.
• Industry Trends: The service sector remains the largest, with mapping and surveying as the most common drone applications. Improving work safety is the top reason for adopting drone technology.
• Market Expectations: Post-pandemic, the industry shows cautious optimism with steadily improving expectations and perceived reality.
• Challenges: Regulatory obstacles remain the top challenge, followed by client acquisition and domestic politics. Inflation and public acceptance have decreased in importance.

1 October 2024