Trends Report

Drones' Early Commercial Use Cases Show Value, Not Disruption — Yet

Critical Mass Adoption Will Have To Wait For FAA Action . . . And Wait, And Wait, And Wait

September 10th, 2015
Julie Ask, null
Julie Ask
Jeffrey Hammond, null
Jeffrey Hammond
Michael Facemire, null
Michael Facemire
With contributors:
Patti Freeman Evans , Dominique Whittaker , Laura Naparstek , Claudia Tajima , Nicole Lesperance

Summary

A combination of technologies is set to create new business opportunities. Unmanned aerial vehicles (AKA drones) are a prime example. Today, companies are experimenting with drones at short ranges to collect sensor data and capture video, but the next leap in value will come from beyond line-of-sight operations that enable automated delivery and autonomous inspection of infrastructure. This report examines early adoption scenarios for commercial drones and inhibitors to further disruption.

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