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    Drones: The Next Generation of Unmanned Flight
    Drones: The Next Generation of Unmanned Flight
    Drones: The Next Generation of Unmanned Flight
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    Drones: The Next Generation of Unmanned Flight

    By Lawrence E. Wilson

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    Drones - The Next Generation of Unmanned Flight is the most recent eBook in the Genesys Publishing's Technology and Innovation Series. We address key questions including: What is the history and background of drone technology? What is the market size and growth for drones over the coming decade? What are the three major market segments for drones and the most important applications in each sector? Which are the most prominent system and enabling technology vendors in the global drone market? How will forthcoming technology standards from ICAO and IEEE impact the drone industry?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLawrence E. Wilson
    Release dateJul 5, 2017
    ISBN9781370890590
    Drones: The Next Generation of Unmanned Flight
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    Lawrence E. Wilson

    Lawrence E. Wilson is the owner of Genesys Publishing, an Internet publishing and marketing firm based in Silicon Valley, California (USA). We are located just miles from the global headquarters of major cyber security firms including Symantec, McAfee (Intel), Cisco Systems, Trend Micro, FireEye, Fortinent, WebRoot, FireEye and Palo Alto Networks, along with the Stanford University’s Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC). Each year the San Francisco Bay hosts the RSA Security Conference. Before moving to Silicon Valley he worked and attended graduate school in Washington, DC home of the US CIA, US NSA, US Defense Intelligence Agency, Brookings Institution and the Heritage Foundation. Lawrence E. Wilson holds a BA degree from the University of Michigan, an MBA degree from George Washington University and has worked in the dynamic Silicon Valley high tech sector for over two decades. Register for the Genesys Publishing newsletter: https://app.getresponse.com/site2/genesyspublishing?u=BrZtV&webforms_id=11122205

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      Drones - Lawrence E. Wilson

      Unmanned aviation vehicles - drones reaching an inflection point

      Global demand for drones (aka unmanned aviation vehicles) is rapidly moving toward an inflect point due to the convergence of technology innovation, economies of scale and the ever-widening number of commercial, civilian and military applications. While the concepts of drones dates back almost one hundred years, these three factors are positioning drones for dramatic growth over the coming decade.

      The military sector will continue to lead all other sectors in drone spending during the next 5-10 years thanks to the high cost of military drones and the growing number of countries seeking to acquire them. The commercial and private sector represents the next major wave of drone adoption … most notably in the areas of freight and package last mile delivery, agriculture and land management, and local weather forecasting.

      Finally, the civilian market, including applications such as traffic control, law enforcement, illegal immigration and drug smuggling, is expected to see double-digit growth as well.

      Drone research and development is moving at rapid pace, with standards bodies racing to play catch-up. Moreover, drone regulations from the US Federal Aviation Administration, the European Union and ICAO are seeking to ensure public and commercial safety (excluding the military segment).

      The decade ahead will also see winners (and losers) among technology vendors which make large investments in developing drone systems, component sub-systems and services. National governments represent the largest funding source for the military sector, while a combination of internal R&D budgets of private sector firms and venture capital-funded start-ups are helping to drive product innovation in the commercial and civilian sectors.

      What does a drone-centric military, commerce and civilian society look like by 2027? While no one knows for sure, one can be certain that the impact of drones is likely to transform our global economy. The applications for drones is only limited by the imaginations of military planners, Global 500 business leaders and creative entrepreneurs alike.

      Author’s Note: The word drones is an all-encompassing phrase for unmanned aircraft. Related terms commonly used by governments, private sector firm and regulatory bodies include UAV (unmanned aviation vehicles) and RPA (remotely piloted aircraft). UAS refers to Unmanned Aerial Systems. Micro Air Vehicles are referred to as MAVs .Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) is the standard term for drones used by the International Civil Aviation Organization. Understanding the context in which these terms are used the key to comprehending the meaning of the more generic word drone.

      Chapter 2. A Brief History of Drones

      origins in military applications dating back to pre-WWII

      Back in 1940 Reginald Denny, a hobbyist and actor, sold some 15,000 drones with radio-controlled targeting to the US military to help train World War II aircraft gunners.

      Subsequently, by 1943 Germany’s military released the Fritz X (aka the FX-1400) drone-unmanned plane or rocket if you will that carried a 2,300 pound bomb with a radio controller and four small wings. It became the very first drone to carry munitions for operational use in history.

      US actress Marilyn Monroe – formerly known as Norma Jean Dougherty- was photographed by David Conover at her workbench in a military assembly plant in front

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