The commercial drone or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market has seen considerable growth in recent years, with the market volume forecast to reach six million units in 2021. The market volume for these commercial drones is expected to reach the 16 million mark by 2031.
Forecast market volume of commercial unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for 2021 and 2031
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