An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is an aircraft that can be controlled remotely or fly autonomously and has been widely used in the military field. However, in recent years, with the improvement of technology level and the decline in cost, more and more civilian fields have also begun to use UAVs for various tasks. These tasks include photographing beautiful landscapes or important events, monitoring crops or wildlife, inspecting buildings or infrastructure, mapping terrain or resources, delivering goods or medical supplies, and more.
These drones used for non-military purposes are known as commercial drones, and they have many advantages such as being able to reach hard-to-reach or dangerous areas, saving time and money, reducing environmental impact and safety risks, etc. Therefore, commercial drones are becoming a fast-growing and emerging industry with great potential.
In this industry, the UK is one of the important and active players. The UK is home to numerous businesses engaged in commercial drone services or manufacturing, and also plays a leading role in policy development and standards development. According to the latest figures123, the UK commercial drone market will reach approximately USD 1 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 38.6% during the period 2023-2030. The UK commercial drone market has broad application prospects and competitive advantages, but also faces a number of legal, social and technical challenges and opportunities.
In this article, we look at five leaders in the UK commercial drone market: ASY, VulcanUAV, RAWview, UAVTEK, ISS Aerospace. We analyze their main products and services, customer base, history and future plans, and discuss their strengths and challenges in the UK commercial drone market. We hope this article has given you a deeper and more comprehensive understanding of the UK commercial drone market.
1. ASY
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2. VulcanUAV
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VulcanUAV is a company that focuses on the design, development and manufacture of multicopters. Its goal is to provide a powerful, flexible and reliable UAV platform for various complex and difficult tasks. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Herefordshire, UK, VulcanUAV currently has customers and partners in many countries and regions around the world. The main business of VulcanUAV includes:
1. Design, produce and sell UAV products suitable for various application scenarios (such as heavy-duty transportation, aerial photography, industrial inspection, etc.), such as D series, M series, A series, etc.
2. Provide customized UAV solutions, design and manufacture UAV systems that meet specific mission requirements according to customer needs and specifications.
3. Cooperate with various partners (such as electronic equipment suppliers, software developers, educational institutions, etc.) to jointly promote the development and application of drone technology.
VulcanUAV has achieved some important achievements and milestones in the past few years, such as:
1. In 2014, he won the Innovation Award issued by the Royal Aeronautical Society (Royal Aeronautical Society) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the field of heavy-duty transport drones.
2. In 2016, in cooperation with the US company Nasal, a project using drones for wildlife protection and anti-poaching was carried out in South Africa.
3. In 2018, in cooperation with the British postal company (Royal Mail), a project was carried out using drones for delivery services in remote areas of Scotland.
VulcanUAV has some well-known and influential customers and partners, including:
1. Electronic equipment suppliers: DJI, Pixhawk, etc.
2. Software developers: Mission Planner, QGroundControl, etc.
3. Educational institutions: Royal Aeronautical Society, Cambridge University, etc.
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3. RAWview
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RAWview is a company focused on providing logistics automation solutions. Its goal is to help organizations from all walks of life use drone technology to improve efficiency and safety. Founded in 2017, RAWview is headquartered in London and currently provides services in the UK and various regions in Europe. The main business of RAWview includes:
1. Design, develop and deploy unmanned aerial systems to meet different types of logistics tasks (such as warehouse inventory, cargo transportation, security patrols, etc.).
2. Work with various partners such as warehouse management software, drone manufacturers, regulators, and more to ensure compatibility, reliability, and compliance with drone systems.
3. Provides drone training, consulting and support services to help customers effectively use and maintain drone systems.
RAWview has achieved some important achievements and milestones in the past few years, such as:
1. Received a £100,000 grant from Innovate UK in 2019 to develop a drone-based automated warehouse inventory system.
2. In cooperation with Genpower in 2020, the system was successfully deployed in its warehouse in Wales and achieved the ability to perform a full inventory of 16,000 pallet positions every 7 days.
3. In partnership with the Royal Air Force (RAF) in 2021, it tested a drone-based rapid cargo delivery system at its base in northeast England and received positive feedback.
RAWview has some well-known and influential clients and partners, including:
1. Warehouse management software: SAP EWM, Oracle WMS, etc.
2. Drone Manufacturers: DJI, Parrot, Qinux, etc.
3. Logistics companies: Genpower, RAF, etc.
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4. UAVTEK
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UAVTEK is a company focused on the production of innovative drones and unmanned ground systems. Its goal is to provide high-performance, high-reliability and high-security solutions for government and military sectors. Founded in 2016, UAVTEK is headquartered in Warwickshire, England, and currently provides services in the UK and overseas. The main business of UAVTEK includes:
1. Design, develop and manufacture drones of various types and sizes, from ultra-small drones under 200 grams (such as BUG) to large drones over 18 kilograms (such as ARES).
2. Work with various partners (e.g. UK MoD, US Air Force, NATO, etc.) to tailor UAV systems to specific needs and standards.
3. Provides drone training, consulting and support services to help customers effectively use and maintain drone systems.
UAVTEK has achieved some important achievements and milestones in the past few years, such as:
1. In 2019, it won the Innovation Award from the British Ministry of Defense for the development of an anti-terrorist reconnaissance system based on BUG drones.
2. In 2020, in cooperation with the U.S. Air Force, the BUG drone was tested at its base in Las Vegas, Nevada, and received excellent reviews.
3. In cooperation with NATO in 2021, the ARES drone was demonstrated at its base in Poznan, Poland, and deliveries are planned to begin in 2023.
UAVTEK has some well-known and influential customers and partners, including:
1. Government departments: British Ministry of Defense, US Air Force, NATO, etc.
2. Military companies: BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, etc.
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5. ISS Aerospace
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ISS Aerospace is a British drone company. It is mainly engaged in the following businesses:
1. Designs manufacture and supports custom autonomous unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for wide-area operations in energy, defense, security, utilities and surveillance.
2. Provide end-to-end drone solutions and operational services.
3. Produces innovative, efficient and reliable UAV products such as the Sensus series (for mapping and exploration), Solaris series (for solar panel inspection) and Orion series (for long-endurance missions).
ISS Aerospace has worked with some well-known clients and partners such as:
1. Royal Air Force (RAF)
2. British Petroleum (BP)
3. British Telecom (BT)
4. British Geological Survey (BGS)
5. World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
The Bottom Line
We have discussed the top 5 commercial drone companies in the UK 2023. All these drones have different designs, technology, benefits, etc. But the most important thing is their support and reliability.
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