Drone Simulator Market by Platform (Commercial, Military), Component (Software, Hardware), Device Type (Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality), Drone Type (Fixed Wing, Quadcopter, Helicopter), System, and Region - Global Forecast to 2022

The drone simulator market is projected to grow from an estimated USD 376.9 Million in 2017 to USD 764.7 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 15.20% during the forecast period. The base year considered for this study on the market is 2016 and the forecast period is from 2017 to 2022.

Objectives of the Study:

The report analyzes the drone simulator market on the basis of system, component, platform, drone type, and device type. It studies the market in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World (RoW).

The report provides in-depth insights on the drone simulator market. It also provides detailed information about the major factors, such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges influencing the growth of the market, along with an analysis of micromarkets with respect to individual growth trends, growth prospects, and their contribution to the market.

The report also covers competitive developments, such as acquisitions, new product launches, supply contracts, partnerships, and R&D activities being carried out by various leading players in the market. It also provides information regarding various business and corporate strategies adopted by key players to strengthen their position in the drone simulator market.

Research Methodology:

Estimation of the market sizes of various segments and subsegments of the drone simulator market has been carried out through secondary sources, such as Hoovers, Bloomberg Businessweek, Factiva, annual reports, and publications, among others, and corroborated by primaries. The market triangulation has been done with the help of statistical techniques using econometric tools. All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns have been determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources. All possible parameters that affect the market have been accounted for, viewed in extensive detail, verified through primary research, and analyzed to acquire the final quantitative and qualitative data. This data is consolidated with detailed inputs and analysis from MarketsandMarkets and presented in this report.

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The drone simulator market ecosystem comprises manufacturers, such as CAE Inc. (Canada), L-3 Link Simulation & Training (UK), Israel Aerospace Industries (Israel), Leonardo S.p.A. (Italy), Simlat UAS & ISR Training Solutions (Israel), and Havelsan A.S. (Turkey), among others. The end users of the drone simulator technology include the commercial and defense sectors.

Key Target Audience

• Drone Suppliers
• Drone Manufacturers
• Drone Pilot Training Bodies
• Technology Support Providers
• Software/Hardware/Service and Solution Providers
• Regulatory Bodies
• Drone Consultants
• Ministry of Defense
• Drone Research Centers
• Forums, Alliances, and Associations

Scope of the Report

This research report categorizes the drone simulator market into the following segments and subsegments:

• Drone Simulator Market, by System
  • Portable
  • Fixed
• Drone Simulator Market, by Component
  • Hardware
  • Software
• Drone Simulator Market, by Platform
  • Commercial
  • Military
• Drone Simulator Market, by Drone Type
  • Fixed wing
  • Quadcopter
  • Helicopter
• Drone Simulator Market, by Device Type
  • Virtual Reality
  • Augmented Reality
• Drone Simulator Market, by Region
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Rest of the World

Customizations Available for the Report:

Along with the given market data, MarketsandMarkets offers customizations as per the specific needs of companies. The following customization options are available for the report:

• Company Information
  • Detailed analysis and profiles of additional market players (up to five)

Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 15)
    1.1 Objectives of the Study
    1.2 Market Definition
    1.3 Market Scope
           1.3.1 Markets Covered
           1.3.2 Regional Scope
           1.3.3 Years Considered for the Study
    1.4 Currency & Pricing
    1.5 Distribution Channel Participants
    1.6 Limitations
    1.7 Market Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 20)
    2.1 Research Data
           2.1.1 Secondary Data
                    2.1.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
           2.1.2 Primary Data
                    2.1.2.1 Key Data From Primary Sources
                    2.1.2.2 Breakdown of Primaries
    2.2 Market Size Estimation
           2.2.1 Bottom-Up Approach
           2.2.2 Top-Down Approach
    2.3 Data Triangulation
    2.4 Research Assumptions

3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 29)

4 Premium Insights (Page No. - 34)
    4.1 Attractive Market Opportunities
    4.2 Drone Simulator Market, By Platform
    4.3 Market, By Component
    4.4 Market, By Drone Type
    4.5 Market, By Device Type
    4.6 Market, By System
    4.7 Market, By Region

5 Market Overview (Page No. - 38)
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Market Segmentation
           5.2.1 Drone Simulator Market, By System
           5.2.2 Market, By Component
           5.2.3 Market, By Platform
           5.2.4 Market, By Drone Type
           5.2.5 Market, By Region
    5.3 Market Dynamics
           5.3.1 Drivers
                    5.3.1.1 Increasing Demand for Drones in Commercial and Military Applications
                    5.3.1.2 Affordability of Simulator Training
                    5.3.1.3 Increased Capabilities of Drone Simulators
           5.3.2 Restraints
                    5.3.2.1 Complexity of Drone Simulator System
           5.3.3 Opportunities
                    5.3.3.1 Requirement of Skilled and Trained Operators
                    5.3.3.2 Increasing R&D Activities in the Field of Military Simulation
                    5.3.3.3 Increasing Defense Expenditures in Emerging Economies
           5.3.4 Challenges
                    5.3.4.1 Fully Automated Drones

6 Industry Trends (Page No. - 45)
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 Industry Trends
           6.2.1 Advancement in Synthetic Training System
           6.2.2 Innovations in Drones/Uavs
           6.2.3 3D Simulation Provisions for Uav Training
    6.3 Drone Simulators Application and Trends
           6.3.1 Sports
           6.3.2 Payload Training
           6.3.3 Training for Licensing/Flying
           6.3.4 Military Gaming/Exercise
    6.4 Key Trend Analysis
    6.5 Innovations and Patent Registrations

7 Drone Simulator Market, By Platform (Page No. - 50)
    7.1 Introduction
    7.2 Military
    7.3 Commercial

8 Drone Simulator Market, By Component (Page No. - 54)
    8.1 Introduction
    8.2 Software
    8.3 Hardware

9 Drone Simulator Market, By System (Page No. - 58)
    9.1 Introduction
    9.2 Fixed System
    9.3 Portable System

10 Drone Simulator Market, By Device Type (Page No. - 62)
     10.1 Introduction
     10.2 Augmented Reality
             10.2.1 Head-Mounted Displays
             10.2.2 Head-Up Displays
             10.2.3 Handheld Devices
     10.3 Virtual Reality
             10.3.1 Head-Mounted Displays
             10.3.2 Display Walls & Projector Walls

11 Drone Simulator Market, By Drone Type (Page No. - 66)
     11.1 Introduction
     11.2 Fixed Wing Drones
     11.3 Quadcopters
     11.4 Helicopters

12 Regional Analysis (Page No. - 70)
     12.1 Introduction
     12.2 By Region
     12.3 North America
             12.3.1 By System
             12.3.2 By Component
             12.3.3 By Drone Type
             12.3.4 By Platform
             12.3.5 By Country
                        12.3.5.1 U.S.
                                     12.3.5.1.1 By System
                                     12.3.5.1.2 By Platform
                        12.3.5.2 Canada
                                     12.3.5.2.1 By System
                                     12.3.5.2.2 By Platform
     12.4 Europe
             12.4.1 By System
             12.4.2 By Component
             12.4.3 By Drone Type
             12.4.4 By Platform
             12.4.5 By Country
                        12.4.5.1 Russia
                                     12.4.5.1.1 By System
                                     12.4.5.1.2 By Platform
                        12.4.5.2 U.K.
                                     12.4.5.2.1 By System
                                     12.4.5.2.2 By Platform
                        12.4.5.3 Germany
                                     12.4.5.3.1 By System
                                     12.4.5.3.2 By Platform
                        12.4.5.4 France
                                     12.4.5.4.1 By System
                                     12.4.5.4.2 By Platform
                        12.4.5.5 Italy
                                     12.4.5.5.1 By System
                                     12.4.5.5.2 By Platform
     12.5 Asia-Pacific
             12.5.1 By System
             12.5.2 By Component
             12.5.3 By Drone Type
             12.5.4 By Platform
             12.5.5 By Country
                        12.5.5.1 China
                                     12.5.5.1.1 By System
                                     12.5.5.1.2 By Platform
                        12.5.5.2 Japan
                                     12.5.5.2.1 By System
                                     12.5.5.2.2 By Platform
                        12.5.5.3 India
                                     12.5.5.3.1 By System
                                     12.5.5.3.2 By Platform
                        12.5.5.4 Australia
                                     12.5.5.4.1 By System
                                     12.5.5.4.2 By Platform
     12.6 Rest of the World
             12.6.1 By System
             12.6.2 By Component
             12.6.3 By Drone Type
             12.6.4 By Platform
             12.6.5 By Country
                        12.6.5.1 ISRael
                                     12.6.5.1.1 By System
                                     12.6.5.1.2 By Platform
                        12.6.5.2 Brazil
                                     12.6.5.2.1 By System
                                     12.6.5.2.2 By Platform

13 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 99)
     13.1 Vendor Dive Overview
             13.1.1 Vanguards
             13.1.2 Innovators
             13.1.3 Dynamic Players
             13.1.4 Emerging Players
     13.2 Competitive Benchmarking
             13.2.1 Analysis of Product Portfolio of Major Players in the Drone Simulator Market (For 14 Players)
             13.2.2 Business Strategies Adopted By Major Players in the Market (For 14 Players)

14 Company Profiles (Page No. - 103)
(Overview, Products & Services, Strategies & Insights, Developments and MnM View)*
     14.1 Aegis Technologies
     14.2 CAE Inc.
     14.3 General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (Ga-ASI)
     14.4 Havelsan A.S.
     14.5 Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.
     14.6 L3 Link Simulation & Training
     14.7 Leonardo S.P.A.
     14.8 Silkan
     14.9 Simlat Uas & ISR Training Solutions
     14.10 Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited
     14.11 Zen Technologies Limited

*Details on Overview, Products & Services, Strategies & Insights, Developments and MnM View Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies.

15 Appendix (Page No. - 132)
     15.1 Discussion Guide
     15.2 Knowledge Store: Marketsandmarkets’ Subscription Portal
     15.3 Introducing RT: Real-Time Market Intelligence
     15.4 Available Customizations
     15.5 Related Reports
     15.6 Author Details

List of Tables (63 Tables)

Table 1 Military Expenditures of Emerging Economies, 2012-2016 (USD Billion)
Table 2 Innovations and Patent Registrations, 2012-2017
Table 3 Drone Simulator Market Size, By Platform, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 4 Military Platform Segment Size, By Region, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 5 Commercial Platform Segment Size, By Region, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 6 Drone Simulator Market Size, By Component, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 7 Software Component Segment Size, By Region, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 8 Hardware Segment Size, By Region, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 9 Drone Simulator Market Size, By System, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 10 Fixed System Segment Size, By Region, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 11 Portable System Segment Size, By Region, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 12 Market Size, By Device Type, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 13 Market Size, By Drone Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 14 Fixed Wing Drone Type Segment Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 15 Quadcopter Drone Type Segment Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 16 Helicopter Drone Type Segment Size, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 17 Drone Simulator Market Size, By Region, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 18 North America Market Size, By System, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 19 North America Market Size, By Component, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 20 North America Market Size, By Drone Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 21 North America Market Size, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 22 North America Market Size, By Country, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 23 U.S. Drone Simulator Market Size, By System, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 24 U.S. Market Size, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 25 Canada Market Size, By System, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 26 Canada Market Size, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 27 Europe Drone Simulator Market Size, By System, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 28 Europe Market Size, By Component, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 29 Europe Market Size, By Drone Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 30 Europe Market Size, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 31 Europe Market Size, By Country, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 32 Russia Market Size, By System, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 33 Russia Market Size, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 34 U.K. Market Size, By System, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 35 U.K. Market Size, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 36 Germany Market Size, By System, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 37 Germany Market Size, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 38 France Market Size, By System, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 39 France Market Size, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 40 Italy Market Size, By System, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 41 Italy Market Size, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 42 Asia-Pacific Market Size, By System, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 43 Asia-Pacific Market Size, By Component, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 44 Asia-Pacific Market Size, By Drone Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 45 Asia-Pacific Market Size, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 46 Asia-Pacific Market Size, By Country, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 47 China Market Size, By System, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 48 China Market Size, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 49 Japan Market Size, By System, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 50 Japan Market Size, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 51 India Market Size, By System, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 52 India Market Size, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 53 Australia Market Size, By System 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 54 Australia Market Size, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 55 RoW Drone Simulator Market Size, By System, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 56 RoW Market Size, By Component, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 57 RoW Market Size, By Drone Type, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 58 RoW Market Size, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 59 RoW Market Size, By Country, 2015-2022 (USD Million)
Table 60 Israel Market Size, By System, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 61 Israel Market Size, By Platform 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 62 Brazil Market Size, By System, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 63 Brazil Market Size, By Platform, 2015–2022 (USD Million)

List of Figures (46 Figures)

Figure 1 Market Scope: Drone Simulator Market
Figure 2 Years Considered for the Study
Figure 3 Research Process Flow
Figure 4 Drone Simulator Market: Research Design
Figure 5 Breakdown of Primary Interviews: By Company Type, Designation & Region
Figure 6 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 7 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Top-Down Approach
Figure 8 Data Triangulation
Figure 9 Assumptions of the Research Study
Figure 10 The Portable Segment is Projected to Grow at A Higher CAGR During the Forecast Period
Figure 11 The Military Segment is Estimated to Lead the Drone Simulator Market During the Forecast Period
Figure 12 The Augmented Reality Segment is Projected to Grow at A Higher CAGR During the Forecast Period
Figure 13 The Fixed Wing Segment is Estimated to Lead the Market During the Forecast Period
Figure 14 Asia-Pacific Projected to Be the Fastest-Growing Market for Drone Simulator During the Forecast Period
Figure 15 Demand for Drone Simulator to Train Military Pilots is Expected to Drive the Market
Figure 16 The Commercial Segment Expected to Grow at the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
Figure 17 The Hardware Segment Expected to Be the Largest Segment During the Forecast Period
Figure 18 Fixed Wing is Estimated to Be the Largest Segment During the Forecast Period
Figure 19 Virtual Reality Estimated to Be the Largest Segment During the Forecast Period
Figure 20 The Portable Segment is Estimated to Lead the Market During the Forecast Period
Figure 21 Drone Simulator Market in Asia-Pacific Expected to Grow at Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
Figure 22 Market, By System
Figure 23 Market, By Component
Figure 24 Market, By Platform
Figure 25 Market, By Drone Type
Figure 26 Market, By Region
Figure 27 Market Dynamics
Figure 28 Some of the Applications of Drones
Figure 29 Drone Simulator Applications
Figure 30 The Military Platform Segment is Projected to Lead the Market During the Forecast Period
Figure 31 The Hardware Component Segment is Projected to Lead the Market From 2017 to 2022
Figure 32 The Fixed System Segment is Projected to Lead the Market From 2017 to 2022
Figure 33 The Virtual Reality Device Type Segment is Projected to Lead the Market From 2017 to 2022
Figure 34 The Fixed Wing Segment is Projected to Lead the Market By 2022
Figure 35 The Asia-Pacific Drone Simulator Market is Projected to Grow at the Highest CAGR From 2017 to 2022
Figure 36 North America Market Snapshot
Figure 37 Europe Market Snapshot
Figure 38 Asia-Pacific Market Snapshot
Figure 39 RoW Market Snapshot
Figure 40 Dive Chart
Figure 41 CAE Inc.: Company Snapshot
Figure 42 Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Figure 43 L3 Link Simulation & Training: Company Snapshot
Figure 44 Leonardo S.P.A.: Company Snapshot
Figure 45 Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited: Company Snapshot
Figure 46 Zen Technologies Limited: Company Snapshot

The drone simulator market is projected to grow from an estimated USD 376.9 Million in 2017 to USD 764.7 Million by 2022, at a CAGR of 15.20% from 2017 to 2022. The growth of the market across the globe can be attributed to the growing demand of drones for commercial and military applications. Due to the increasing number of drones, the demand for trained pilots is also growing, which will, in turn, fuel the growth of the market.

The drone simulator market has been segmented on the basis of component, device type, drone type, platform, system, and region. Based on platform, the market has been segmented into commercial and military. The military segment is projected to lead the market owing to the affordability of drone simulators for training of military pilots and operators, as compared to live training using real drones.

Based on device type, the drone simulator market has been segmented into augmented reality and virtual reality. The augmented reality segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. This anticipated high growth is due to the increasing adoption of augmented reality drone simulators in military applications which offer a better training experience to pilots by using the real world environment.

The drone simulator market has been studied for North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (RoW). The North American region is estimated to be the largest market for drone simulator in 2017. Countries in this region, such as the US and Canada, are witnessing an increase in the adoption of simulators in the drone industry. The market in the European and Asia-Pacific regions is also expected to witness a high growth due to the rising use of drone simulators for gaming applications, such as drone racing.

Major companies profiled in the report include CAE Inc. (Canada), Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (Israel), L-3 Link Simulation & Training (US), Leonardo S.p.A. (Italy), and Zen Technologies Ltd. (India), among others. Acquisitions and new product launches were the key strategies adopted by the leading players in the drone simulator market from 2012 to 2017. These strategies have enabled companies to strengthen their position in the market.

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