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Drones-as-a-Service Explodes into a Global Multi-Billion-Dollar Defense and Commercial Powerhouse
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\nDrones-as-a-Service Explodes into a Global Multi-Billion-Dollar Defense and Commercial Powerhouse\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\n\nCanada NewsWire\n\n\nSurging global demand for business, governmental and military adoptions are accelerating a market poised for massive long-term expansionNEW YORK, May 7, 2026 /CNW/ -- Market News Updates News Commentary Counter- Drones-as-a-Service (DaaS) is quickly becoming a go-to solution for both defense agencies and commercial operators that want cutting-edge drone capabilities without the hassle of owning and managing fleets. Instead of dealing with procurement delays, maintenance, and staffing, organizations can tap into on-demand drone services for surveillance, reconnaissance, logistics, and real-time data collection. For defense, that kind of flexibility is a game changer—it allows missions to scale fast and adapt in real time, all while keeping up with rapidly evolving technology. As global tensions continue to drive defense spending higher, DaaS is carving out a clear role in the future of military operations. A rising wave of ambitious companies are rapidly scaling their global operations and staking out leadership positions in the fast-growing DaaS and UAS sectors including:  ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENA), Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAI), Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCAT), AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV), VisionWave Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: VWAV).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe numbers behind it are hard to ignore. The global DaaS market is currently estimated in the $6–8 billion range, but it's expected to grow aggressively—potentially reaching anywhere from $27 billion to well over $150 billion by 2030, depending on the forecast. Some longer-term projections are even more ambitious, pointing to a $500+ billion opportunity by the mid-2030s as adoption spreads across industries. In the U.S., growth is being fueled not just by defense, but by widespread commercial use as well. Faster tech development, improved AI capabilities, and expanding flight permissions are all ...