Global Drone Civilian Infrastructure Inspection Growth Opportunities

Advancements in AI Technology Propel UAS Adoption in Infrastructure Inspection

This Frost & Sullivan research service is focused on analyzing the segment of infrastructure inspection within the commercial drone market, highlighting the use of drone systems for inspection work, mainly civilian infrastructure, such as bridges, powerlines, and roads.

This study focuses on how current global trends are shaping this market and modifying the ways in which end users are applying drone technology in their inspection workflows. Similar to most commercial segments related to unmanned systems, regulations remain the biggest challenge to growth and the most relevant restraint to the adoption of enhancements in drone technology, mainly related to autonomous workflows. Challenges for drone OEMs relate to the lack of awareness from potential customers about the benefits of drone solutions in their fields, in addition to difficulties in obtaining components to manufacture drone platforms as a direct result from the ongoing trade war between the United States and China.