The current situation of Canada's drone industry

The development status of Canada's drone industry can be analyzed in detail from three aspects: technological progress, market demand, and policy support. ‌

technical progress

Canada has made significant progress in drone technology. Ingersoll Robotics has utilized Rogers Communications Inc.'s network infrastructure at the University of British Columbia to complete Canada's first flight via a 5G remote control aircraft system. This technology enables drones to fly fully automated routes without the need for pilots to constantly monitor airborne equipment, heralding the future direction of Canada's drone industry. In addition, Canada's research in artificial intelligence and robotics technology has provided strong technical support for the development of drones.

market demand

In terms of market demand, drones have broad application prospects in areas such as search and rescue, land surveying, and cargo transportation. According to the 2019 market and research report, the market size of drone services will reach 63.5 billion US dollars by 2023, an increase from 4.4 billion US dollars five years ago. However, safety issues and a lack of skilled operators have limited the overall growth of the market. In addition, the global drone camera market is also growing in size, expected to increase from $2.0533 billion in 2023 to $3.75934 trillion in 2029, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.61%.

Policy support

The Canadian government has provided strong support for high-tech industries, including drone technology. The federal government established the Pan Canadian Artificial Intelligence Program in 2017, aiming to create a world center for artificial intelligence. In the field of drones, the government is also actively promoting the development and application of related technologies. In addition, European and American countries are actively laying out and promoting the research and development of a new generation of air traffic control systems that integrate manned and unmanned aerial vehicles, conducting policy and institutional reviews, traffic rule research, and key technological breakthroughs around unmanned aerial vehicle airspace.

In summary, the Canadian drone industry has shown strong development momentum in terms of technological progress, market demand, and policy support, and is expected to occupy an important position in the global market in the future.