the connected drones
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The Connected DronesThe central role of Mobile Network Operators in the commercial drone market
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Executive summary
Commercial Drones are one of the fastest growing and innovative sectors of the IoT
MNOs can be a key player in this sector Leverage cellular connectivity for many verticals
Offer a global reach for the cellular drone ecosystem
Enable 5G extreme mobile broadband speed and ultra-latency
Strong brand value and recognition
Thales helps MNOs to become a key player with solutions that Connect Drones seamlessly, Protect devices IDs and data, Predict to prevent threats
The benefits for MNOs Monetize IoT security and safety in addition to connectivity
Enable drone-led security-sensitive applications for verticals
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The Commercial Drone MarketCommercial Drones are classed as unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAVs) One of the fastest growing and innovative sectors of the IoT
Drones connected via cellular networks present a huge commercial and strategic opportunity for Telecom Operators
Total drones will reach 86.5 million by 2025, including consumer and enterprise drones
Drone Market Size & Forecast 2020-2025
Revenue in bn. US dollars
41%
27%
3%23%
3%
3%
2019
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Source: Drone Market Report 2020 (c) by Drone Industry Insights
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
4340
3733
28
2218
Regional Drone
Market 2025
Asia Europe
MEA South America
Oceania North America
CAGR: 13.8%
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Drone Market Applications casesMany verticals for drones connected via cellular networks
Agriculture Infrastructure Public Safety Media
Insurance Delivery Mining and Energy Recreation
Crop Inspection Irrigation
Management Spraying
Monitoring & Inspection Surveying 3D
Mapping
Search & Rescue Firefighting
Disaster Response
Journalism Cinematograph
Advertising
Risk Monitoring Underwriting
Assessments Claim Inspections
Package Delivery Medical Logistics
Food Delivery
Mineral Exploration Facilities Inspection
Environmental Monitoring
Photography Videography Virtual Racing
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The stakeholders of the commercial drone ecosystem
Drone Manufacturers
Mobile Network Operators
Components Makers
Law Enforcement
Drone Operators
Service Providers and Public Authorities
ECOSYSTEM IS GROWING UNDER
REGULATORY SUPERVISION
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The need for security and controlTO PROTECT
DRIVEN BY
PEOPLE INDUSTRIES
& STRATEGIC COUNTRY
ASSETS
Growing number of drone operations
Imperfect segregation
Illegal drone use
Fly away
Growing number of cyber threats
Government regulations
No fly zone
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Window of opportunities: Internet-of-Things (IOT)
5G networks
Cybersecurity
Cloud data storage
Real time A.I.
Why MNOs are relevant to the commercial drone market
New opportunity for MNOs to enable a wide range of drone-led security-sensitive
applications across a multitude of verticals
Ability to address the challenges of flying drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS)
One of the fastest growing and innovative sectors of the IoT and presents
commercial and strategic opportunities for MNOs
Ideally positioned in the cellular drone
ecosystem
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MNOs key assets for the commercial drone market
MNOs can be a key player in this market
Technical Assets
Market Leaders
Sales Capabilities
Relation with Regulators
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MNOs technical assets
Already engaged in digital onboarding of consumers, they are ideally positioned to provide drone operators with strong registration solutions (pilots and drones)
They already manage the connectivity of billions of secure devices. Ideally suited for cellular IoT
They already manage securely huge amount of data in clouds (public or private)
Improve the safety of drone operations
A huge global reach
Deliver 5G extreme mobile broadband speed and ultra-latency
Leverage cellular connectivity for many verticals
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MNOs business assets
How Thales helps MNOs become a key player in the drone market
Extensive market and geographical reach
Key enabler for innovation
Strong brand value and recognition
Extensive network of leading technology partners
Connect seamlessly and insure a continuity of service.
Protect devices, identity and data.
Turn data into actionable assets.
Prevent and detect threats.
Large Customers network through business services departments
Marketing new digital products
Strong Sales Forces
Ability to address B2B as well as B2B2X businesses
Meet regulations through secure drone operations solutions
Regarded as trusted National Service provider
Market leaders
Connect Protect Predict
Sales capabilities
Solid relationship with aviation regulators
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Building a 5G World we can all trust
Drone market expectations and Thales solutions for MNOs
Thales is actively involved in the standardization (chair at TCA & GSMA)GSMA and GUTMA already engaged to define future of aerial connectivity for drones
450 mobile network
operators
The top 5 cloud service
providers use Thales cybersecurity
solutions
A world leader in data encryption
83,000 people
in 68 countries
Connect Protect Predict
Connect to identify and
track
Identify, authenticate pilots and their drones
Track and control drones
Protect data in motion between the drones and the platforms
Protect data at rest on the platforms
Predict issues and anomalies
Advanced analytics & machine learningRemote ID / Drone Tracker Solutions by Thales
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