As the drone sector reaches new altitudes, industrystakeholders around the world are taking note of a pivotal initiative: thelaunch of the 2025 Global Drone Industry Survey by Drone IndustryInsights (DRONEII). This annual survey, now in its 8th edition, is widelyrecognized as the most comprehensive global benchmark for commercial dronemarket trends, stakeholder priorities, and regulatory challenges.

Why the Survey Matters

In a fast-paced industry where regulations, technology, andmarket dynamics shift rapidly, reliable data is indispensable. DRONEII’s annualsurvey provides just that—a well-structured snapshot of the global droneecosystem across:

• Commercial and governmental drone use
• Technological adoption
• Market growth trends
• Investment priorities
• Regulatory landscapes

Kay Wackwitz, CEO of DRONEII, states: “This survey is abarometer for where the industry is headed. It helps manufacturers, serviceproviders, investors, and regulators plan with confidence.”

What’s New in 2025?

This year’s edition focuses on key developments shaping theindustry, including:

• Urban  Air Mobility (UAM) readiness
• Drone-as-a-Service  (DaaS) business model trends
• Counter-UAS  technologies and airspace security
• AI  and autonomy in flight operations
• Regional  regulatory updates across North America, Europe, and Asia

Participants can also expect enhanced data visualizatiotools and new cross-sector comparison dashboards, helping companies benchmaktheir progress against peers.

Industry Engagement

DRONEII is calling on professionals from every corner of theindustry—OEMs, software providers, operators, regulators, and investors—tocontribute their insights. With over 1,200 respondents expected, this year’ssurvey will once again set the gold standard in drone market research.

Past surveys have influenced policy dialogues at EASA, FAA,and ICAO levels, and shaped investment strategies across venture capital andpublic infrastructure.

Participation is open until June 30, 2025, andresults will be published in Q3 2025.

How the Survey Impacts the Industry

The DRONEII survey is often referenced in white papers,funding applications, regulatory consultations, and corporate planning decks.It:

• Quantifies  growth in various drone verticals (delivery, inspection, surveying)
• Identifies  global hot spots for drone innovation and adoption
• Highlights  pain points like BVLOS regulation, insurance, and talent shortage

For startups, it’s a tool for validation. For investors, acompass. For regulators, a temperature check.

Building a Data-Driven Future

"Drones are becoming critical infrastructure,"says DRONEII analyst Miriam Pritz. "With each edition of this survey, weget closer to creating a fully accountable, data-informed ecosystem."

In recent years, data from the survey has spotlighted:

• Shifts from hardware to service-oriented models
• The rise of AI-powered autonomy
• The decentralization of drone manufacturing

Global Participation, Local Relevance

The 2025 survey introduces localized questions to betterunderstand regional disparities. New sections include:

• Latin  America: Drone agriculture applications
• Africa: Healthcare delivery and mapping
• Southeast  Asia: Flood response and monitoring

This global-local approach ensures that findings are not just informative but actionable.

How to Participate

The survey is available online through DRONEII’s officialsite and takes approximately 15–20 minutes to complete. Respondentsreceive:

• Early access to the executive summary
• A chance to win a free consultation session
• Entry into a giveaway for top drone gear

A Compass for the Drone Economy

With billions invested and national airspaces evolving, thedrone industry needs a shared vision. The 2025 DRONEII Survey is a vital steptoward aligning market forces, regulatory clarity, and innovation.

As Wackwitz concludes, “We invite everyone in the dronespace to make their voice count. The future is written by those who show up—andshare.”

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