Here are a few of the most interesting Drone statistics and facts I was able to dig up in my internet travels. As always, be sure to check back in the future as I will be updating this post as new and updated stats become available.
On December 20, 2018, a number of flights at London’s Gatwick Airport were delayed due to drone activity over the airfield.
Projected number of drones in the US by 2020:
Last updated 3/26/16
Percentage of drone crashes that are caused by technical errors:
Last updated 8/24/16
Number of drones Disney used for their 2016 Disney Springs Christmas light show:
Projected number of small, hobbyist drones in use by 2021:
Last updated 3/27/17
Percentage of Americans that own a drone:
Last updated 12/19/17
Percentage of Americans that have seen a drone in action:
Last updated 12/19/17
Total number of drones registered for commercial use:
Last updated 8/29/16
Percentage of Americans that are interested in drone deliveries:
Last updated 1/2/17
Largest concern about drone deliveries among US internet users:
Theft Concerns (72%) and Damaged Packages (72%)
Last updated 1/27/17
Top industry using drones in the US:
Last updated 5/22/16
Second largest industry using drones in the US:
Last updated 5/22/16
Estimated number of drones shipped in 2015:
Number of drones that have been registered with the FAA:
Last updated 3/27/17
Estimated value of the drone industry:
Last updated 12/14/15
Projected size of the drone industry in 2020:
Last updated March 2017
Projected value of the drone industry by 2025:
Last updated 12/14/15
Size of the agricultural drone market:
Last updated 6/5/19
Projected size of the agricultural drone market b y 2024:
Last updated 6/5/19
Number of incidents between drones and manned aircraft in the U.S. that have resulted in the aircraft had to maneuver to avoid a collision:
Last updated 12/11/15
Number of times a pilot or air traffic controller in the U.S. has spotted a drone flying near the flight path of a manned aircraft:
Last updated 12/11/15
Number of close encounters between a manned aircraft and a drone that has involved a plane that could carry 50 passengers or more:
Last updated 12/11/15
Number of “close encounters” between drones and manned aircraft in the U.S.:
Last updated 12/11/15
Estimated number of Drones that will be shipped in 2017:
Last updated 2/9/17
Estimated number of commercial drones in the air by 2018:
Last updated 8/29/16
Estimated number of drones that were purchased for Christmas 2015:
Increase in drone sales form 2014-2015: