Dublin, July 20, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Solar-powered UAV Market 2016-2020" report to their offering.

The global solar powered unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market to grow at a CAGR of 12.81% during the period 2016-2020.

New technologies have been entering the market over the last decade. Of late, photovoltaic cells, hydrogen fuel cells, and hybrid-electric propulsion engines are increasingly used to power these UAVs.

Global Solar-Powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market 2016-2020, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

An emerging trend which is helping to propel market growth is initiatives to connect remote areas. Internet service has become a necessity across the globe. It can also be anticipated that as human needs increase, the quality of internet service will inevitably become enhanced. However, the coverage of the best quality internet service is limited to the urban population in many parts of the world. Only one-third of the global population uses the internet.

According to the report, a key growth driver is improved endurance with enhanced flight range. The adoption of UAVs in commercial and civil applications has increased the utility of existing technologies. Due to the inability to perform on an autonomous power source, the endurance capability of conventional UAVs remains a prime concern for commercial UAV operators.

Further, the report states that one challenge that could hamper market growth is dissimilar laws and restrictions. The use of commercial UAVs largely depends on the laws and restrictions of the country in which they are operated. Governments and commercial bodies­ -entertainment, agriculture, telecommunications, journalism, and real estate - have highlighted the commercial viability of using UAVs.

Key vendors

- AeroVironment
- Airbus Group
- Facebook
- Lockheed Martin
- Thales

Other prominent vendors

- AC Propulsion
- Boeing
- DJI
- Silent Falcon UAS
- Sunlight Photonics

Key Topics Covered:

Part 01: Executive summary

Part 02: Scope of the report

Part 03: Market research methodology

Part 04: Introduction

Part 05: Market landscape

Part 06: Market segmentation by application

Part 07: Geographical segmentation

Part 08: Market attractiveness

Part 09: Market drivers

Part 10: Impact of drivers

Part 11: Market challenges

Part 12: Impact of drivers and challenges

Part 13: Market trends

Part 14: Vendor landscape

Part 15: Appendix

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