According to a recent Droneii report, the largest manufacturers of commercial drones in 2022 are:
DJI: DJI is a Chinese company and is currently the leading consumer drone manufacturer, with a significant lead over the other companies on the list. The company is known for producing high quality drones for both consumer and professional use, and has a range of models suitable for different applications.
Parrot: Parrot is a French company that produces a wide range of drones for consumer, professional and industrial use. The company’s drones are known for their advanced features and easy-to-use controls.
Skydio: Skydio is an American company that manufactures drones for consumer, professional and industrial use. The company’s drones are known for their advanced autonomous flight capabilities and high-quality cameras.
XAG: XAG is a Chinese company that manufactures drones for various applications, including agriculture, forestry and public safety. The company’s drones are known for their long flight times and their ability to operate in harsh weather conditions.
JOUAV: JOUAV is a Chinese company that manufactures drones for various applications, including agriculture, forestry and public safety. The company’s drones are known for their advanced features and robust design.

The top dual-use drone manufacturers for 2022, those that produce drones for both commercial and government use, are
AeroVironment: AeroVironment is a US company that manufactures drones for a variety of applications, including military, public safety and industrial use. The company’s drones are known for their advanced features and ability to operate in harsh environments.
INSITU: INSITU is an American company that manufactures drones for a variety of applications, including military, public safety and industrial use. The company’s drones are known for their advanced features.
Anduril: Anduril is a US company that manufactures drones for various applications, including military, public safety and industrial use. The company’s drones are known for their advanced features and excellent performance in harsh environments.
Aeronautics: Aeronautics is an Israeli company that manufactures drones for various applications, including military, public safety and industrial use.
Schiebel: Schiebel is an Austrian company that manufactures drones for various applications, including military, public safety and industrial use.
Source: droneii.com



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