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In 2023, the drone industry experienced a significant shift in its funding landscape. This was marked by a stark 50% reduction in investment from the previous year, decreasing from $3.309 billion to $1.678 billion. The past year saw a discernible decrease in both the volume of deals and the overall funding amounts, a trend that diverged from the previously observed momentum in the drone industry. As we take a closer look at this development, it's crucial to understand the underlying dynamics that contributed to this shift and how they will shape the future of drone innovation and investment.

Redefining Horizons: The Drone Industry's Investment Trajectory

Embraer's air taxi subsidiary, Eve Air Mobility, targets Southeast Asia as a prime market for its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi. Teaming up with Singapore-based Yugo Global Industries, they aim to explore UAM potential, infrastructure needs, and regulatory aspects.

Eve Air chooses Southeast Asia as a testing ground for air taxis

Telefónica Tech and EHang, a leading eVTOL technology company, announce their partnership to advance Urban Air Mobility (UAM) in Europe and Latin America. Leveraging Telefónica Tech's connectivity expertise, including 5G and private networks, they aim to enhance the safety and efficiency of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations and expand smart aerial solutions.

Enhance the safety and efficiency of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations

Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and Regional Air Mobility (RAM) are two concepts that fall under the umbrella of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). While they share similarities, each has its own distinct impact on cities, suburbs, and aviation as a whole.

Air Mobility Defined: Understanding UAM, AAM, and RAM

In the January 30th edition of ADW’s Industry Update we explored the latest advancements in Air Mobility Services in the dynamic Middle East region. The session spotlighted the groundbreaking progress and innovations in Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Oman.

Try to link advanced air mobility with an existing industry

In a groundbreaking initiative, Dutch transmission system operator TenneT has successfully conducted a pilot project using drones to install wire markers for birds along a 150 kV high-voltage route between Dodewaard and Ede in the Netherlands.

TenneT Innovates with Drone Technology to Enhance Bird Safety on High-Voltage Power Lines

As 2023 unfolded, the drone industry witnessed a plethora of transformative changes, marked by critical regulatory shifts, technological advancements, and an expanding global market. The year was a testament to the industry’s vibrant dynamism and its relentless pursuit of innovation. From the regulatory frameworks shaping the drone landscape to the soaring heights of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), let's dive into the drone industry's journey through 2023.

A year of significant strides and futuristic visions

We are proud to announce a key highlight in the ADW24 programme - the Global Air Mobility Conference. Organized by Amsterdam Drone Week

Announcement of ADW Global Air Mobility Conference with ICAO

The drone service market was estimated to be around 30 billion US dollars, with an estimated annual growth rate of around 7 to 8 percent until 2030. In order to meet these astounding numbers the industry needs to scale up operations. That also means to scale up beyond visual line of site (BVLOS) operations, because  that’s where the business is. Think of inspection services, surveillance, delivery, et cetera. 
But before we get to the stage of scalable operations there are a number of challenges - technical, operational, regulatory, standards, financial, political - that must be adressed.

How to shape Business Models for the Evolving UAV Service Market?

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Redefining Horizons: The Drone Industry's Investment Trajectory

Eve Air chooses Southeast Asia as a testing ground for air taxis

Enhance the safety and efficiency of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations

Air Mobility Defined: Understanding UAM, AAM, and RAM

Try to link advanced air mobility with an existing industry

TenneT Innovates with Drone Technology to Enhance Bird Safety on High-Voltage Power Lines

A year of significant strides and futuristic visions

Announcement of ADW Global Air Mobility Conference with ICAO

How to shape Business Models for the Evolving UAV Service Market?

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10 - 13 March | ADW 2026

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Redefining Horizons: The Drone Industry's Investment Trajectory

Eve Air chooses Southeast Asia as a testing ground for air taxis

Enhance the safety and efficiency of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations

Air Mobility Defined: Understanding UAM, AAM, and RAM

Try to link advanced air mobility with an existing industry

TenneT Innovates with Drone Technology to Enhance Bird Safety on High-Voltage Power Lines

A year of significant strides and futuristic visions

Announcement of ADW Global Air Mobility Conference with ICAO

How to shape Business Models for the Evolving UAV Service Market?