DRONES Near Future

Hello, welcome to our newsletter about drones. In this edition we will tell you everything you need to know about the future of the drone industry for the rest of 2023 and 2024. Are you ready to take off?

Drones are one of the most innovative and disruptive technologies of our time. Every year, we see how the possibilities and uses of these unmanned aerial vehicles multiply, allowing us to explore, capture and share the world from a unique perspective.

But for drones to be safely and efficiently integrated into the airspace, advances are needed both in the technological and regulatory fields, this will be key for the development and consolidation of the drone industry.

What news will the near future bring us in the world of drones? Here we present you the four most important trends that you should know:

• Uncrewed Traffic Management (UTM): It is a system that allows managing unmanned air traffic, facilitating the coordination, communication and authorization of drone flights.

The UTM is essential to avoid collisions, interferences and risks for air safety.

Between the end of 2023 and 2024, it is expected that the first operational UTM systems will be implemented in different countries, such as the United States, United Kingdom or France. Some of the companies that are working on UTM solutions are Cirium, Thales or Skyports.

• Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) Communication:

It refers to the ability of drones to communicate with each other, exchanging information about their position, speed, direction and other relevant data. The V2V is essential to improve the efficiency and safety of drone flights, especially in urban and congested environments. In 2023, it is expected that new standards and protocols of V2V communication for drones will be developed and integrated. Some of the companies that are working on V2V solutions are Airbus, DJI or Ehang.

• Detect and Avoid (DAA) systems: They are systems that allow drones to detect and avoid obstacles, both static and dynamic, in their flight path. The DAA is key to ensure the autonomy and reliability of drones, especially in operations beyond the visual range of the operator (BVLOS). By the end of 2024, it is expected that the existing DAA systems will be improved and certified, as well as new sensors and algorithms will be introduced to increase their accuracy and performance. Some of the companies that are working on DAA solutions are Iris Automation, Fortem Technologies or Airobotics.

• Many to One (m:N) operation: It is the possibility that a single pilot can control several drones simultaneously, through a centralized and automated interface.

The m:N is essential to scale up drone operations, reducing costs and optimizing human resources. It is expected that new regulations and requirements will be approved and applied to regulate the m:N before the end of 2024, as well as new solutions and platforms will be offered to facilitate this type of operation. Some of the companies that are working on m:N solutions are Verity Studios, DroneDeploy or Skydio.

As you can see, what remains of 2023 and 2024 will be months full of challenges and opportunities for the drone industry. We are facing a historic moment for unmanned aviation, which will mark a before and after in its evolution and its impact on society.

DRAFTJS_BLOCK_KEY:42bu7The m:N is essential to scale up drone operations, reducing costs and optimizing human resources. It is expected that new regulations and requirements will be approved and applied to regulate the m:N before the end of 2024, as well as new solutions and platforms will be offered to facilitate this type of operation. Some of the companies that are working on m:N solutions are Verity Studios, DroneDeploy or Skydio.