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ARTICLE · 15 JANUARY 2015

Drones: High-Profile And Niche

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Deloitte predicts a steady increase in the popularity of non-military drones (also known as unmanned aerial vehicles or UAVs) costing £125 or more.

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  • The number of consumer drones in use globally is expected to reach one million for the first time in 2015
  • Total industry revenues to exceed £125m

Deloitte predicts a steady increase in the popularity of non-military drones (also known as unmanned aerial vehicles or UAVs) costing £125 or more, with the number in use globally reaching the one million mark for the first time in 2015. Over 300,000 units are expected to be sold in 2015, worth between £125m and £250m.

Drones have been prominent in news bulletins recently, with attention focused on consumer usage. They blend the appeal of remote-controlled vehicles, high-definition photography and kite flying. But the bigger opportunity may be for businesses.

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