What are Commercial Drones?

Commercial drone use in the United States is growing faster than anticipated, with this number expected to double by 2024.

Recently-released figures from the FAA show that the number of registered operators utilizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems for commercial purposes is pushing half a million!

But what exactly are commercial drones? 

There is not a set definition for what makes a drone 'commercial' - simply that they're better suited to use in enterprise or commercial environments.

Some drones that have been aimed at consumers have found their way into commercial use, simply because a use has been found for them!

However - commercial drones generally differ from "hobbyist" or consumer drones in a number of ways:

• More accurate data collection
• Support for multiple payloads
• Ability to carry heavier payloads
• Support for thermal, zoom, NDVI or other specialist sensors
• Higher levels of redundancy

All of these improvements generally make these drones better for use by businesses and enterprises, helping them save money, increase efficiency, and enhance safety.

Why you need to start a commercial drone program

Commercial drones have become a powerful tool for business - increasing efficiency, enhancing safety, and reducing costs. 

Drones gather data quickly and accurately, in real-time, from hard to reach and dangerous places. This makes a huge difference when it comes to managing budgets, controling risks, and influencing outcomes.

As a result, they are increasingly being put to work in commercial and government applications, benefiting first responders and public safety, agriculture, infrastructure, construction, surveying, energy, and media and film.  

HELIGUY.com™, one of the world's leading drone suppliers, offers expert support and access to a vast inventory of drones and payloads to companies and organizations wanting to start or scale their enterprise solutions.

We are trusted by some of the world's largest and most prestigious businesses to fulfil their drone requirements and bolster their drone programs.

How Can Drones Improve Safety?

Drones are a key tool for keeping your team safe and transforming workplace safety.

No longer do you need to climb over stockpiles to gather quantities or climb ladders to access rooftops because drones do this for you.

The potential is huge.

Thanks to the huge benefits which drones bring, unmanned aircraft are becoming an increasingly familiar tool around the world.

Indeed, the rising use of drones in business and public services is already delivering significant benefits for the economy and society.

But this is just the start. The potential is huge.

Global Drone Market To Reach $42 billion by 2025

According to the Drone Market Report 2020-2025, compiled by German-based market research and analytics company Drone Industry Insights, the global drone market will grow from $22.5 billion in 2020 to more than $42.8 billion in 2025 - at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 13.8%.

These figures show that both the current and future demand for drones is huge and the report predicts that commercial drone sales will double over the next five years.

The predictions are particularly encouraging as the study was conducted after the coronavirus outbreak and takes into account all the different market dynamic shifts that the global health crisis triggered.

The data shows that Asia is leading the way; worth $8.62 billion and climbing to $17.89 billion by 2025. North America is next ($6.89 billion in 2020, rising to $11.82 billion by 2025), followed by Europe ($5.19 billion in 2020, climbing to $9.86 billion by 2025).

Other key findings in the report show:

• Inspection continues to be the leading application method of drones, but the greatest growth is expected in drone deliveries.
• Service is and will continue to be the largest segment of the drone industry, but software is the fastest growing.
• Energy is and will continue to be the largest industry in the drone market, but transportation and warehousing is growing the fastest and will be the second-largest market by 2025.

How To Obtain An FAA Drone License

If you are flying a drone for commercial purposes in the U.S, then you will need an FAA drone license by sitting the FAA Part 107 test.

1. Register online for an FAA Tracking Number (FTN) using the FAA’s IACRA system.
2. Create an account in the FAA’s test scheduling system using your FTN.
3. Take the Airman Knowledge Test, known as the Part 107 test. This can be completed at test centers around the U.S. The pass mark is 70% and you have two hours to sit the 60-question, multiple-choice exam.
4. Link your test results to your IACRA Application.
5. Submit your application for a Remote Pilot Certification using the IACRA system.
6. Pass a TSA background check and receive your Remote Pilot Certificate.
7. You now have your drone license and have become an FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot.

Commercial pilots must also know that drones weighing between 0.55lbs and 55lbs must be registered with the FAA. Registration costs $5 and is valid for 3 years. Operators with drones exceeding this weight must register through the paper (N-number) registration process. 

With more than 10 years of experience in the industry, HELIGUY.com™ is perfectly placed to help you start or scale your drone program.

HELIGUY.com™ has become a trusted UAS supplier to companies around the world, supporting organizations and enterprises across a range of sectors, including public safety, surveying, inspection, construction, government, and media/film.

HELIGUY.com™ offers a number of packages to help you dynamically alter to the size of your fleet, quickly, easily, and at a surprisingly low price.

Respected DJI Partner 

HELIGUY.com™ works with partners around the world to ensure our clients can access the best and most suitable commercial UAV technology for their needs.

The most popular type of drones we supply to commercial users are made by DJI. We stock the expansive DJI ecosystem of drones, sensors, and auxiliaries, and can provide free consultancy on these drones and how they will benefit your organization.  

Specializing in DJI drone technology is beneficial for our clients, especially as DJI leads the way in the U.S, with a market share of more than 76%.

DJI figures show that there has been a 73% increase in US public safety agencies using drones from 2018-2020, while data released this year from the third edition of the Public Safety Drones report, compiled by the Center for the Study of the Drone At Bard College, in New York, shows that DJI drones are the most popular among public safety teams.

Automated flights and better communication

Sophisticated drone fleet and pilot management software helps you optimize your missions, giving more implementation control and data security assurances.

Conduct automated flights, manage flight data on the cloud, and collaborate across projects to run your drone program efficiently, with a higher level of reliability and accuracy, optimizing workflows in the process.

Easily visible data can be shared with your project team, improving communication, and pilots and drones can be managed through the creation of teams, making missions more coordinated.

Drone pilot and fleet management software is an essential tool, helping to streamline missions and enabling enterprise organizations to scale and manage their commercial drone programs, while laying the technical foundations for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) and nighttime operations.

As one of the world's leading drone suppliers, HELIGUY.com™ can help you integrate software packages into your operations.

HELIGUY.com™ - The Logistical Experts

Running a commercial drone program can be demanding and unpredictable - sometimes you need that vital piece of equipment at short notice and up in the air as quickly as possible.

HELIGUY.com™ vast inventory of hardware is housed in warehouses in Dallas, Texas, United States, and in the United Kingdom, ensuring we can fulfil your request efficiently and dynamically - tackling any logistical nightmares and solving drone supply issues your business might face.

HELIGUY.com™ is IATA-certified and has a track record of delivering across the world, enabling commercial drone programs to flourish.

And no matter where you are in the world, our experienced and dedicated enterprise team is only a phone call, video conference, or email away to offer invaluable consultancy and support.

Strategically-positioned Warehouses 

As one of the world's leading drone suppliers, HELIGUY.com™ has a base on each side of the Atlantic to cater for deliveries across the globe.

Our US base is housed in Dallas, Texas, while our UK facility, with in-house technical department and R&D lab, is located in the north of England. 

Heliguy's strategically-positioned warehouses help to streamline drone delivery, ensuring fast and effective supply, wherever you may be.

Being located on each side of the world allows HELIGUY.com™ to connect USA with Europe, enabling our team to cross-pollinate skills and expertise, sharing solutions, ideas, and best practices to benefit our customers and optimize their drone programs.

Contact Us Now To Utilize The Heliguy Network

IATA Trained - For All Your Shipping Needs

Heliguy has IATA certified training which allows us to globally ship high power drone batteries by air.

This important certification is essential for logistics, helping you receive your crucial equipment in the fastest way possible.

High-capacity batteries are of paramount importance to a commercial drone program - extending flight times to increase efficiency and reduce downtime. 

HELIGUY.com™ has successfully secured a place on multi-million-dollar tender deals, thanks to our standing in the drone industry and the trust that major companies have in us.

We have repaid that faith by offering uncompromising support, enabling the growth of enterprise drone programs across the industry, from critical infrastructure to public safety - having won a place on a major nationwide contract with Network Rail and a spot on an agreement with YPO, in conjunction with the Home Office, to assist public sector organizations, primarily first responders.

Our experience of fulfilling these tender obligations, coupled with our renowned support of enterprise drone programs around the world, ensures that we are best placed to support any tender requirement.

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To enhance flight safety, a number of DJI’s commercial drone range can be integrated with ParaZero SafeAir parachutes.

If a critical failure occurs during flight, the parachute will automatically deploy, preventing the drone from crashing back to the ground if there is an error during flight.

Cases of drones falling from the sky are very rare, but the parachute is a simple mitigation and provides reassurance if an unexpected emergency does occur, especially on missions which involve flying over people or property.

The deployment system has been extensively tested by both ParaZero and third-party organizations to give drone operators real peace of mind.

ParaZero SafeAir parachutes are available for:

• Mavic 2 Series including the Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual and Zoom (excluding modular accessories)
• Phantom 4 (excluding RTK)
• M200 Series (M200, M210, and M210, and M200, M210, M210 RTK V2)
• Matrice 600 (including D-RTK model)
• Mavic Pro Series