Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"Based on its Platinum Forecast System 2.0, Forecast International expects production of about 1,000 UAVs of all types in 2014, with output rising to nearly 1,100 units in each of the following two years. Thereafter, production is forecast to average about 960 UAVs annually for the remaining seven years of the 2014-2023 forecast period."

Source: From information imparted as part of a report published by market intelligence provider Forecast International. FI believes that UAV manufacturers can still expect their coffers to grow, based on the new systems' relatively higher price tags.

FMI: www.forecastinternational.com