The simplest way to protect against mid-air collisions is to require the use of ADS-B transponders on all aircraft. Transponders can turn an uncooperative environment into a cooperative environment. Transponders provide location and positioning information about smart commercial drones.
These drones have a computer inside, they are easy to fly, remotely maneuverable, have a camera, and contain sensor logic.
Smart drones are evolving computer-driven collision avoidance technology making flying more reliable. The worldwide market for drone transponders is anticipated to start from nothing and reach $2.5 billion worldwide by 2022 growing in response to the need to prevent drone collisions, keep the highways in the sky safe, and manage to the route of commercial drones.
Drone Transponder Market Overview
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A transponder is a wireless control, communication, and monitoring device that receives and responds to incoming signals automatically. Transponders offer information about the location and positioning of smart unmanned aerial vehicles. The global Drone Transponder market is expected to rise at a considerable rate in the forecast period.
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Drone transponder demand has risen due to the efficiency, stability, and safety aspects governing unmanned aerial systems, as well as the fact that package delivery occurs outside of the line of sight. To avoid drone collisions, which obstruct the proper routing of commercial drones, a better level of efficiency and safety is required.
- Drone transponders are also used in military drones and lightweight commercial drones for real estate, consumer photography, border control, law enforcement, homeland security, agriculture, utility infrastructure surveillance, and aerial mapping, which is boosting the growth of the global Drone Transponders market.
- On the downside, as a result of the replacement of mode S with mode A and Mode C, mode S drone transponder producers are facing market challenges. Despite this, producers of mode S drone transponders have introduced retrofit versions of the mode S transponder to the market.
Covid-19 Impact on Drone Transponder Market
- Like many other industries, COVID-19 badly knocked the electronic and semiconductor industries. This unprecedented event has impacted nearly 230 countries in just a few weeks, resulting in the forced shutdown of manufacturing and transportation activities within and across the countries.
- This has directly affected the overall sector's growth. It is estimated that COVID-19 to leave more than USD 30 billion impact on the electronics and semiconductor industry.
- The sector is majorly affected due to transport restrictions on major electronics and semiconductor raw material providers. However, the emerging need for semiconductors in several industries will offer rapid market recovery over the future period.
Drone Transponder Market Segment Overview
- Based on type, the Compatible (ADS-B) Drone Transponder segment holds the largest share in the global Drone Transponders market. ADS-B transponders are effective in improving the safety of drone operations. The growth of the segment can be credited to the 2020 ADS-B mandate which has augmented the adoption of these transponders among manufacturers as well as operators.
- The military segment is anticipated to be the largest segment while the commercial segment is anticipated to be the fastest-growing segment over the forecast period.
- Commercial drones are becoming more popular as a tool for corporate expansion, with applications in infrastructure, agriculture, and construction inspection.
- Furthermore, increasing drone pricing, an increase in the number of drone-focused start-ups, and strong market competition are propelling the growth of commercial drones.
Global Drone Transponder Market: Distribution Channels
- The global Drone Transponder market is further segmented based on sales channel, which includes wholesale/distributor, hypermarket/supermarket, convenience stores, specialty stores, online stores, and club stores. Among all these segments, the hypermarket/supermarket is estimated to account for the largest value share and is expected to remain dominant in the global natural cosmetics market during the forecast period.
- Online retailers offer another popular sales channel, with this segment estimated to be valued at US$ 1,979.3 Mn by 2016 end. Online retail is one of the most significant distribution channels used by various companies. Online retailers enable companies to enhance product penetration, improve consumer reach, and expand their consumer base.
- The 2019 study of the distribution network of the natural cosmetics market reveals that wholesalers or distributors remain the preferred choice for the purchase of natural cosmetics among consumers. Over 2 in 10 natural cosmetics products were sold through wholesalers or distributors in 2018.
- Analysts maintain a positive long-term outlook on the global natural and organic personal care products market, anticipating global revenue to reach US$ 54,432.2 Mn by 2027, at an annual growth of 5.2% during this period.
Drone Transponder Regional Overview
- In terms of region, North America grasps the largest share of the global Drone Transponder market and is expected to retain its lead over the forecast period.
- Drones find widespread application in commercial operations, homeland security, and the military which makes huge demand for drone transponders. Furthermore, the US and Canada are contributing majorly to the North American market in the form of investments in drone technology.
- Likewise, the market in the Asia Pacific is projected to rise at a considerable rate in the coming years. Rising demand for drones for the military as well as commercial applications from developing countries such as China and India can be credited to the growth of the market.
Drone Transponder Market, By Geography
· North America (US & Canada)
· Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia & Rest of Europe)
· Asia-Pacific (Japan, China, India, Australia, & South Korea, & Rest of Asia-Pacific)
· LAMEA (Brazil, Saudi Arabia, UAE & Rest of LAMEA)
Drone Transponder Market Competitor overview
- Some key developments and strategies adopted by manufacturers in Drone Transponder are highlighted below.
- In September 2021, uAvionix, one of the leaders in communications, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) solutions for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), announced ping200X, its flagship Mode S ADS-B OUT Transponder for UAS, has received Technical Standard Order (TSO) certification from the FAA.
- ping200X is the pinnacle of years of evolution and investment in groundbreaking, low-Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) avionics developed by uAvionix – certified for use on civil and defense manned and unmanned aircraft.