Homeland Security UAS Markets to Reach $2.3 Bn Worldwide by 2017

WinterGreen Research announces that it has a new study on homeland security unmanned aircraft systems . Markets valued at $84 million in 2010 are forecast to reach $2.3 billion dollars, worldwide by 2017. The 2011 study has 672 pages and 216 tables and figures. Homeland_UAS_Abstract.pdf

Worldwide markets are poised to achieve significant growth as governments worldwide move to implement more cost efficient military systems and weapons delivery modalities. Homeland security unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) markets grow as the governments worldwide realize these affordable airplanes provide a less expensive way to provide defence of a nation’s borders and deterrent to intruders. These markets are poised to grow based on the creation of new services efficiencies that accrue from improved technologies. New composite materials systems are achieving consistent price declines throughout the forecast period.

According to Susan Eustis, primary author of the study, “growth is spurred by increasing interest from homeland security planning departments. The governments worldwide are moving toward embracing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) because of the increased intelligence capability and deterrent efficiency combined. The versatility of single aircraft, and the ability to use multiple inexpensive aircraft for different purposes is a formidable and compelling market driver.”

US UAS aircraft have flown one million miles over the last four years and are set to fly one million more in the next year. The pace of homeland security and commercial utilization is picking up as planners realize that UAS are significantly more efficient than manned aircraft in every way.

For more details of the study contact:

WinterGreen Research, Inc.

6 Raymond St.

Lexington, MA 02421

(781) 863-5078

www.wintergreenresearch.com