AUSA 2024: Quantum-Systems targets big 2025 with UAS developments
Quantum-Systems has been upgrading its UAS family, with new versions of the Vector, Reliant and Twister drones set for release throughout 2025.
Speaking at this week’s Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas industry analysts addressed some conflicting projections regarding the potential size of the drone market.
Two analysts who shared their perspectives directly with expo attendees were Mike Blades of Frost & Sullivan and Colin Snow (pictured), of Skylogic Research.
Blades offered his vision on where there will be specific opportunities in the drone market, stating that there would be 'some significant growth'.
However, Blades cautioned that it would be ‘unlikely to lead up to the hype' and said that the opportunities will lie in developing a drone ecosystem and in providing
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Quantum-Systems has been upgrading its UAS family, with new versions of the Vector, Reliant and Twister drones set for release throughout 2025.
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