About UAV Ground Control Station (GCS)
UAV ground control station is a center or a system that allows human operators to control the functioning of drones. A ground control station (GCS) is a command and control center to operate, communicate, or monitor a remotely controlled device. It integrates a combination of hardware and software, includes a human–machine interface, computer, telemetry, electro-optical sensors, acoustic sensors, and controllers to relay information and commands using wireless technologies, like radio frequency.
Technavio’s analysts forecast the global UAV ground control station market to grow at a CAGR of 6.35% during the period 2017-2021.
Covered in this report
The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global UAV ground control station (GCS) market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, the report presents a detailed picture of the market by way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources.
The market is divided into the following segments based on geography:
• Americas
• APAC
• EMEA
Technavio's report, Global UAV Ground Control Station (GCS) Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.
Key vendors
• BAE Systems
• Boeing
• General Atomics
• Lockheed Martin
• Northrop Grumman
• Thales
Other prominent vendors
• Bluebird Aero Systems
• Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)
• Textron Systems
Market driver
• Need for lightweight and portable GCS
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Market challenge
• Susceptibility to cyber intrusion
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Market trend
• Emergence of automated UAV GCS
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Key questions answered in this report
• What will the market size be in 2021 and what will the growth rate be?
• What are the key market trends?
• What is driving this market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?
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Table Of Contents
PART 01: Executive summary
PART 02: Scope of the report
PART 03: Research Methodology
PART 04: Introduction
• Market outline
PART 05: Market landscape
• Market overview
• Five forces analysis
PART 06: Market segmentation by application
• Market segmentation by application
• Global defense UAV GCS market
• Global commercial UAV GCS market
PART 07: Geographical segmentation
• Market segmentation by geography
• UAV GCS market in Americas
• UAV GCS market in APAC
• UAV GCS market in EMEA
PART 08: Decision framework
PART 09: Drivers and challenges
• Market drivers
• Market challenges
PART 10: Market trends
• Emergence of automated UAV GCS
• Integration of COTS components
• Adoption of lithium-ion batteries to power UAV GCSs
PART 11: Vendor landscape
• Competitive scenario
• BAE Systems
• Boeing
• General Atomics
• Lockheed Martin
• Northrop Grumman
• Thales
• Other prominent vendors
PART 12: Appendix
• List of abbreviations
List of Exhibits
Exhibit 01: Consoles in conventional UAV GCS
Exhibit 02: Global UAV GCS market segmentation
Exhibit 03: Global UAV GCS market 2016-2021 ($ millions)
Exhibit 04: Five forces analysis
Exhibit 05: Global UAV GCS market segmentation by application 2016 and 2021 (%)
Exhibit 06: Global UAV GCS market segmentation by application 2016-2021 ($ millions)
Exhibit 07: Global defense UAV GCS market 2016-2021 ($ millions)
Exhibit 08: Global commercial UAV GCS market 2016-2021 ($ millions)
Exhibit 09: Unconventional commercial UAS systems
Exhibit 10: Global UAV GCS market segmentation by geography 2016 and 2021 (%)
Exhibit 11: Global UAV GCS market segmentation by geography 2016-2021 ($ millions)
Exhibit 12: UAV GCS market in Americas 2016-2021 ($ millions)
Exhibit 13: UAV GCS market in APAC 2016-2021 ($ millions)
Exhibit 14: UAV GCS market in EMEA 2016-2021 ($ millions)
Exhibit 15: Primary functions of automated UAV GCS
Exhibit 16: Key competitors in global UAV GCS market
Exhibit 17: BAE Systems: Business segmentation by revenue 2016 (%)
Exhibit 18: BAE Systems: Key products
Exhibit 19: Boeing: Geographical segmentation by revenue 2016 (%)
Exhibit 20: Boeing: Key products
Exhibit 21: General Atomics: Product segmentation by sector
Exhibit 22: General Atomics: Key products
Exhibit 23: Lockheed Martin: Business segmentation by revenue 2016 (%)
Exhibit 24: Lockheed Martin: Key products
Exhibit 25: Northrop Grumman: Business segmentation by revenue 2016 (%)
Exhibit 26: Northrop Grumman: Key products
Exhibit 27: Thales: Business segmentation by revenue 2016 (%)
Exhibit 28: Thales: Key products
