DUBLIN — (BUSINESS WIRE) — November 12, 2014 — Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ppt5gf/aerial_imaging) has announced the addition of the "Aerial Imaging Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2014 - 2020" report to their offering.

The global aerial imaging market, valued at USD 0.97 billion in 2013, is expected to see strong growth at a CAGR of 13.4% from 2014 - 2020

Aerial imaging is gaining popularity across end-user applications such as cartography, natural resources management, archeology, forestry management and disaster risk reduction and prevention, among others. The major factors driving the global aerial imaging market include escalating number of applications, increasing advancements in drone/UAV technology, increasing popularity of location based services and technological developments in camera systems and aerial platforms.

The global aerial imaging market is segmented on basis of application types, end-users, and geographic regions. Of the different applications, in 2013, the defense and intelligence segment dominated the global aerial imaging market. The dominance in this sector is attributed to the increasing end-user awareness, high adoption rate among government sector coupled with the availability of high resolution aerial imagery from various suppliers.

On the basis of end-use market segments, government sector accounted for the highest revenue share valued at 27.7% in 2013. Government organizations globally are increasingly incorporating aerial imagery and related services in applications such as homeland security, demographic planning, land and property management, and to monitor and manage environmental changes, among others.

Scope of the Report

Global Aerial Imaging Market, By End-Use Industries:

• Government
• Commercial Enterprises
• Civil Engineering Industry
• Military
• Forestry and Agriculture
• Energy Sectors
• Insurance

Global Aerial Imaging Market, By Applications:

• Energy
• Geospatial Technology
• Natural Resources Management
• Construction and Development
• Disaster Response Management
• Defense and Intelligence
• Conservation and Research
• Media and Entertainment

Key Topics Covered:

Chapter 1 Preface

Chapter 2 Executive Summary

Chapter 3 Global Aerial Imaging Market Overview

Chapter 4 Global Aerial Imaging Market, by Applications

Chapter 5 Global Aerial Imaging Market, by End-use Industry

Chapter 6 Global Aerial Imaging Market, by Geography

Chapter 7 Company Profiles

• BLOM ASA
• CICADE S.A.
• Cooper Aerial Surveys Co.
• Digital Aerial Solutions, LLC
• Fugro Earthdata, Inc. (Fugro N.V.)
• Landiscor Aerial Information
• Pictometry International Corp.
• Premier Geospatial, Inc. (an IHS Company)

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