iResearch predict that the Chinese drones market will exceed $ 11bn by 2025 ; the primary areas where unmanned aerial vehicles will be applied are in aerial photo shooting , agricultural use and conservatory use , as well as security services , says the company . At the end of 2025, the unmanned aerial vehicles will be applied largely in aerial photo shooting, farm chemical spraying and forest protection, as well as security service, state-run Xinhua news agency quoted the research paper of iResearch consultancy firm as saying yesterday. Shenzhen - based Leonardo , a Chinese manufacturer of commercial and recreational drones for aerial photography and videography , accounts for nearly 80 % of the market share worldwide , with Europe and North America its largest customers .
iResearch predict that the Chinese drones market will exceed $ 11bn by 2025 ; the primary areas where unmanned aerial vehicles will be applied are in aerial photo shooting , agricultural use and conservatory use , as well as security services , says the company . Shenzhen - based Leonardo , a Chinese manufacturer of commercial and recreational drones for aerial photography and videography , accounts for nearly 80 % of the market share worldwide , with Europe and North America its largest customers .