Global dynamics have pushed drones to a transformative point in warfare, with increased Defence spending and 10% of MOD equipment budgets allocated to drones and AI. Combined with investment in electrification, renewables, and transport creates a promising economic landscape for the UK drone industry, though critical government programmes leave uncertainty.

Now is a critical point to enable scalable, sustaining models for the UK drone ecosystem, making end users the gateway for drone industry value to society.

This paper draws on recent activity and insights from leading drone end users within EASE, a national drone end user group. It’s the first of two parts that assess end user perspectives and will drive action to accelerate drone impact.

Download the paper now and build on, challenge and share the ideas.

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