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Strategic Imperatives For Unmanned Systems

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The absence of a well-defined regulatory framework is hindering end users across regions from fully leveraging unmanned technology.

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Drone technology is advancing much faster than the batteries that power them, limiting long-distance operations and extended-duration use.

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Geopolitical chaos is preventing businesses from importing the latest technologies and components to produce high-end unmanned systems.

GROWTH GAP

How do you shift from where you are to what you want to become? How do you fill the gap?

Based on those strategic imperatives the gap between where you are now and where you need to be to achieve transformational growth is daunting.

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Growth Opportunities in Unmanned Systems

Environmental Monitoring

Environmental Monitoring & Agriculture

  • Emission monitoring
  • Wildlife monitoring
  • Optical gas imaging (OGI)
  • Pipeline inspection
  • Crop monitoring and spraying
  • Precision agriculture and livestock
Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence

  • Drone-in-a-box
  • AI-powered data analytics software
  • Drone-swarm
  • Autonomous capabilities
Delivery

Delivery

  • Last-mile delivery
  • Medical supply delivery
  • Food delivery
  • Offshore operations logistics
Public Safety

Public Safety

  • Emergency response
  • Firefighting
  • Search and rescue
  • Natural disaster response

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Our best practices analysis provides in-depth examination of successful strategies and tactics used by leading companies across all industries, and offers recommendations for implementation to drive performance and success

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Percepto

2021 Global Drone-in-a-Box Solutions Company of the Year Award

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2021 North American Commercial Drone Company of the Year Award

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THRIVING AMIDST DRONE REGULATIONS: EXPLORING STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS

Can regulations be your team’s biggest obstacle to growth? Or can they be a catalyst for success? Read on to learn more about how to navigate regulations and use them to your advantage.

The transformation of the unmanned systems industry is a tale of two extremes. On one end, the pandemic served as a turning point, propelling unprecedented growth. Drones and other pilotless systems emerged as lifelines, delivering essential supplies, and driving various growth opportunities across agriculture, mining, energy, defense, and last-mile deliveries. However, on the other end, concerns have arisen worldwide due to drones’ involvement in war. The resulting geopolitical chaos has raised eyebrows and prompted regulatory bodies to err on the side of caution, hindering the industry’s growth.

  • Is your team ready for the unmanned systems transformation?
  • Are your leaders addressing drone industry challenges while navigating your growth pipeline?
  • Is your team leveraging drone technology at the best practices level?

Intriguingly, drone manufacturers, technology providers, and battery manufacturers grapple with regulatory considerations across the supply chain. Non-manufacturers leveraging drones for various applications too face limitations, such as visual line-of-sight requirements and battery constraints. The challenge, here, is palpable: the regulatory landscape is harsh for unmanned systems players, and only those with a strategy built around combating such hinderances will succeed amid competitive intensity.

  • Has your team prepared a product strategy that considers the regulatory landscape?
  • Is your team outpacing your competitors in adapting to innovative business models? 

CAN REGIONAL VARIATIONS IN DRONE REGULATIONS PROPEL THE INDUSTRY FORWARD?

Despite regulatory impediments, some countries are taking significant strides towards unlocking the full potential of unmanned systems across various use-cases. Regions like North America, Latin America, and Africa have been at the forefront of adopting drones for:

  • Last-mile delivery of essential goods and medical supplies to remote areas
  • Infrastructure inspection in response to limited manpower
  • Environmental monitoring to align with changing customer preferences and sustainability

In fact, the positive impact drones have made has influenced regulators to adopt a more relaxed approach towards their integration. This raises important questions:

  • Is your team actively studying how different regions are embracing drones?
  • Is your team diligently monitoring the changes occurring in their regulatory landscapes?
  • Is your team learning and adapting quickly enough from these developments?

LIVE TO FLY ANOTHER DAY: WHAT LIES AHEAD FOR DRONES, INDUSTRY PLAYERS, AND REGULATIONS?

The unmanned systems transformation underscores the critical role of industry players in navigating evolving regulations. Success in this arena hinges on a robust regional strategy that meticulously assesses the regulatory terrain before market entry. Without swift adaptation, a well-crafted growth strategy, and strategic alliances, companies risk losing out in the race to overcome entry barriers and secure government contracts.

  • Is your team ready to influence regulations and leverage growth opportunities in this domain?

Companies venturing into areas where regulatory bodies exhibit flexibility, such as the adoption of unmanned solutions for environmental or societal purposes, are catalysts for change. However, in a landscape rife with concerns about the misuse of conventional drones, only the most agile and strategically prepared players will thrive, and others will falter.

  • Have you identified strategic partners who can help you secure lucrative government contracts?

 

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SOARING HIGH: UNMANNED SYSTEMS AND THE QUEST TO BRIDGE THE GROWTH GAP

Imagine a reality where supplies reach the remotest of areas with little-to-no human intervention. Or picture infrastructure inspections conducted remotely, or life-saving medicines and sustenance delivered to disaster-stricken areas deemed perilous for human aid.

All this, and more, is possible to imagine with the unmanned systems transformation. With it, drone technology and other pilotless systems can be leveraged across use cases to go far beyond human capabilities.

As technological disruptions continue to make drones more efficient and cost-effective — and megatrends shift to reveal fresh applications for drones — one question still prevails: What’s stopping the world from adopting unmanned systems wholeheartedly?

  • Is your business intelligence team mapping the growth opportunities that unmanned systems offer?
  • Are your advisors identifying the hurdles that are hindering your transformative growth?
  • Are your strategists designing a roadmap you can leverage to thrive in the industry?

Unmanned systems possess immense potential, yet their widespread adoption has been sluggish. Regulatory complexities, geopolitical concerns, and the specter of misuse have collectively given rise to what we term the ‘growth gap.’ This gap, left unattended in growth strategies, can jeopardize the future of companies aiming to thrive in the unmanned systems domain. Moreover, it emphasizes that the unmanned systems industry’s Serviceable Available Market (SAM) is just a fraction of the Total Available Market (TAM), underlining vast opportunities for growth.

  • Which growth gap challenges are you overcoming at a best practices level?
  • Are you assertively weighing growth opportunities against growth gap challenges?

NAVIGATING COMPETITIVE INTENSITY IN UNMANNED SYSTEMS
To excel in the unmanned systems sector, whether you’re an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or an enterprise harnessing drone technology, it’s crucial to factor in the industry’s growth constraints and challenges. Subsequently, players must pose appropriate questions — queries that can make or break their strategy, especially in a fiercely competitive landscape. Consider a few more growth gap challenges:

  1. Extending battery life: Drones are limited by their battery life, which typically maxes out at around 20 minutes. How are you strategically leveraging technological disruptions to enhance your product’s endurance?
  2. Overcoming trade barriers: The drone industry requires expertise and materials from across the globe. But geopolitical chaos can hinder knowledge and resource exchange. What is your regional strategy for overcoming these supply chain challenges?
  3. Government support: Governments have mixed feelings about drones, especially given their role in conflicts. How are various governments responding to drone technology, and how is this factoring into your growth strategy?
  4. Tackling high costs: Initial adoption costs for drone technology can be steep, limiting its applications across various use cases. Are you conducting cost-benefit analyses to determine which drone applications are most viable for your growth?

GROWTH PIPELINE: CHARTING THE PATH FORWARD
Companies often ask and answer questions, but true progress is made when those answers lead to action. To thrive in the unmanned systems sector, a well-structured growth pipeline is essential. This pipeline embodies a systematic approach to achieving exponential growth:

  • Define desired outcomes.
  • Pose pertinent questions.
  • Identify promising growth opportunities.
  • Implement effective go-to-market strategies.
  • Monitor progress and respond to competitive intensity.

Without a well-structured growth pipeline, a company may excel in one area of growth while faltering in others. Achieving significant growth demands unwavering commitment and visionary perspective.

As you embark on delineating your growth pipeline, pivotal questions to consider include:

  • Are your advisors mapping each step of the growth pipeline with clear goals for each?
  • Is your business intelligence team leveraging the right go-to-market strategy for maximum impact?
  • Is your growth pipeline outperforming your competitors’ strategies?

JOIN US, AND TOGETHER, LET US EMBARK ON THIS TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY!
In this dynamic industry, seizing growth opportunities and addressing challenges systematically will be key to staying ahead of the transformation. Our transformation journey is fueled by four powerful components ensuring your success in navigating the ever-changing landscape of the unmanned systems industry:

  • Schedule a Growth Dialog with our team to dive deeper into transformational strategies and explore specific needs within your company.
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