The UAE leads the drone market

Drone technology is some of the most intriguing and sought-after technology out there. What was once reserved for military use has now become so affordable that people are snapping up their own personal units at breakneck speeds.

Drones are big in many countries around the world, with the Middle East being no exception. With that said there is one area that is standing out thanks to its advanced technology, and that’s Dubai. It seems as though Dubai is the place to beat when it comes to cutting-edge technology, the drone leader quality, and scope.

The most advanced drones at the moment in Dubai are not for military purposes at all, rather, they are meant for photographers and hobbyist who are looking to get a drone that performs like a high-tech piece of technology.

What’s Driving Drones?

So, what’s the reason behind the advancements and high-tech gadgets in Dubai? Well, a lot of it can be explained by the implementation of regulation in Dubai regarding drones, as well as various programs such as “Drones for Good”. It’s really a multi-tiered approach that is helping drones to catch on with the public, with everyone demanding the best of the best.

There is also the fact that the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority has been giving out hobbyist licenses, which has led to an increase in the number of people using them for fun.

Take a look at Sky Vision, which offers a Dubai drone like no other, well maybe dji can do better. High-tech microdrones are ideal for aerial work on film production and can cut down on the costs significantly. What this means is that the technology is not just for hobbyists; rather, it’s also spilling over into professional industries such as film and television production.

It Also Happens to Be Some of the Most Picturesque Landscape

It can also be said that another driving force behind this need for the latest and greatest in technology is the fact that Dubai features some of the most picturesque landscape in the world to catch on a drone.

From the ground, Dubai is stunning, but aerial images and videos take the landscape, both natural and manmade, to a whole other level of wonder. There’s no better way to capture the incredible winds of the UAE that are so talked about around the world. As well, Dubai’s city center is nothing short of awe-inspiring from an aerial standpoint.

Drone hobbyists can take in all that Dubai has to offer, and then travel just a few miles out of the city and enjoy a desert landscape instead. It makes for unique footage, to say the least.

Fighting to Stay at the Top

So while Dubai enjoys its title for offering the most advanced drone technology in the Middle East at the moment, there is no doubt that other countries are working their hardest to de-throne the UAE and take the title for themselves.

Update 2020: Turkey’s drone war is taking things to a scary place. We’d rather see drone footage of flamingos overwintering.

Karin Kloosterman
Karin Kloostermanhttp://www.greenprophet.com
Karin Kloosterman is an award-winning journalist, innovation strategist, and founder of Green Prophet, one of the Middle East’s pioneering sustainability platforms. She has ranked in the Top 10 of Verizon innovation competitions, participated in NASA-linked challenges, and spoken worldwide on climate, food security, and future resilience. With an IoT technology patent, features in Canada’s National Post, and leadership inside teams building next-generation agricultural and planetary systems — including Mars-farming concepts — Karin operates at the intersection of storytelling, science, and systems change. She doesn’t report on the future – she helps design it. Reach out directly to [email protected]

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