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Drones-as-a-Service (DaaS) Shifts from Emerging Tech to Revenue Engine for Leading Drone Manufacturers
Drones-as-a-Service (DaaS) Shifts from Emerging Tech to Revenue Engine for Leading Drone Manufact...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\nDrones-as-a-Service (DaaS) Shifts from Emerging Tech to Revenue Engine for Leading Drone Manufacturers\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\n\n\n\nCanada NewsWire\n\n\nFrom inspections to analytics, DaaS is emerging as a high-growth automation play with recurring cash flow\nMarket News Updates News Commentary\nNEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2026 /CNW/ -- The drones-as-a-service (DaaS) market is really taking off because most companies don't want to buy drones—they just want the job done. Instead of spending money on equipment, training pilots, and dealing with regulations, businesses are hiring drone service providers to handle everything. That model is catching on fast in industries like energy, construction, agriculture, insurance, and public safety. Right now, the global DaaS market is estimated around $6–8 billion, and it's growing as drones become a normal tool instead of a novelty. Active Companies looking to take advantage of recently advancements in the market place include ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENA), Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAI), Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO), AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS), Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrom an investor point of view, the appeal is pretty simple: this is a repeat-business model. Once a company starts using drones for inspections, mapping, or monitoring, they usually keep coming back. As software improves and more flights become automated, service providers can do more work with less overhead, which helps profits. Many projections suggest the DaaS market could double or even triple by the end of the decade, putting total market value in the $15–20+ billion range.\nFor retail investors, DaaS is less about flashy flying tech and more about steady revenue and data. The real money isn't just in the drone—it's in the reports, analytics, and ongoing service contracts that come with every flight. Compared to hardware-only drone companies, service-focused players tend to have more predictable cash flow and longer customer relationships. As more industries bake drone...