5 Industrial Drone Manufacturers in 2024
This section provides an overview for industrial drones as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 5 industrial drone manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked industrial drone companies as of November, 2024: 1.EcoXplus, 2.Hongfei Aviation Technology Co., Ltd,, 3.ACSL Ltd..
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What Is an Industrial Drone?
Industrial drones are primarily utilized to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize risks in various business operations. They are designed for a range of applications across numerous industries, such as search and rescue, agriculture, and infrastructure inspections. Operators of industrial drones typically require skill certifications, classified into first-class and second-class Unmanned Aircraft Pilot qualifications, valid for three years, allowing unrestricted drone operation.
Uses of Industrial Drones
Industrial drones are widely used in fields like search and rescue, agriculture, and particularly for infrastructure facility inspections. They enable access to and examination of areas challenging for human inspection, thus playing a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and safety of facilities.
Principles of Industrial Drones
These drones typically feature four propellers, each positioned diagonally, controlled to rotate in both directions for balance during operation. Stable operation hinges on the pilot's skills and the drone's sensitive sensors. Many industrial drones are designed for autonomous flight, often incorporating GPS functionality to identify their flying position automatically.
How to Choose Industrial Drones
Selecting an industrial drone involves considering various functionalities specific to each model:
1. Camera Functionality
For tasks like facility inspections, high-resolution imaging is vital for clear observation. Some drones offer interchangeable lenses to suit different tasks and allow footage viewing on smartphones. Infrared camera capabilities are important for low-light imaging, detecting subjects using infrared radiation in dark environments.
2. Security Features
For business use, selecting drones with robust security measures to protect wireless communication and video data is recommended, ensuring data confidentiality.
3. Sensor Accuracy
Collision avoidance is critical for safe drone operation. Drones should have accurate sensors to detect obstacles and avoid collisions, especially in areas beyond visual confirmation, ensuring safe and effective operation.
4. GPS Functionality
Drones with integrated GPS offer autonomous flight, enhancing operational efficiency. These drones can navigate even in confined spaces, with some models allowing switching between autonomous and manual control.
List of 5 Industrial Drone Manufacturers
*Including some distributors, etc.
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EcoXplus
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Hongfei Aviation Technology Co., Ltd,
HEAVY LIFTING INDUSTRIAL DRONE
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Qingdao Zhongfei Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd
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ACSL Ltd.
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Industrial Drone Manufacturer Ranking
*Including some distributors, etc.Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | EcoXplus |
39.1%
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| 2 | Hongfei Aviation Technology Co., Ltd, |
17.4%
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| 3 | ACSL Ltd. |
17.4%
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| 4 | Qingdao Zhongfei Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd |
13.0%
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| 5 | ACSL Co., Ltd. |
13.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the industrial drone page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
- ACSL Co., Ltd.: 74
Newly Established Company
- ACSL Co., Ltd.: 2013 (11 years ago)
Company with a History
- ACSL Co., Ltd.: 2013 (11 years ago)
Global Distribution of Industrial Drone Manufacturers by Country
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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Japan
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1 | 100.0% |
List of Industrial Drone Products
9 products are listed.
Geo Surf
Efficient long -term flight & simple vertical takeoff and landing possible Trinity F90+ EVTOL drone
40+ people viewing
German Quantum-Systems' Trinity F90+can easily take off and land perpendicular like a multi-rotor drone, while flying for a long time, like a fixed...
ACSL Co., Ltd.
Equipped with a secure system and evolved infrastructure drone PF2-AE INSPECTION
40+ people viewing
■ Equipped with a secure system developed in SOTEN (Soten), more evolved infrastructure inspection drone -The workers' high -position inspections n...
ACSL Co., Ltd.
It is strong in the wind, shooting an inspection image in about 10 minutes per unit, winding power generation inspection drone
30+ people viewing
■ Autonomous drone that is strong in the wind and can shoot inspection images in about 10 minutes per unit ・ I have to stop facilities for days to...
ACSL Co., Ltd.
Equipped with a secure system, more evolved disaster / security drone PF2-Ae Disaster Relief
30+ people viewing
■ Equipped with a secure system developed in SOTEN (Soten), more evolved infrastructure inspection drone ・ In the event of a disaster such as an e...
ACSL Co., Ltd.
Small aerial photography drone SOTEN (Soten)
40+ people viewing
■ Domestic small aerial photography drones that have security measures for flight data, shooting data, communication, etc. * Remote ID support ・ W...
ACSL Co., Ltd.
High -precision inspection image can be taken by autonomous flight possible chimney / boiler / pressure tank inspection drone
30+ people viewing
■ Even in a factory or power plant chimney, boiler, tube pressure aquarium, you can shoot high -precision inspection images with autonomous flights...
ACSL Co., Ltd.
Closed environment inspection drone AIR SLIDER® Fi4
30+ people viewing
■ It is possible to safely and improve the inspection survey of closed space such as sewer pipes. ・ Visual inspections are conducted by people on ...
ACSL Co., Ltd.
Safe and secure 3D surveying domestic surveying drone PF2-Ae Lidar
50+ people viewing
■ Domestic drone equipped with a secure system, PF2-AE with YELLOW SCAN LIDAR SURVEY (surveying) can be used as a safe, secure and secure three -di...
Geo Surf
Supports up to 500ha wide -area shooting EBEE X
50+ people viewing
Ebee X is the most innovative product in EBEE history. It is possible to work at almost any site regardless of the rigor of the request. The maximu...
