Autopilot and automated landing systems in demand to reduce pilot workload, human error
DUBLIN, 13 May 2015. The global autopilot systems market is poised to grow at a 6.78 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) through 2019, according to Research and Markets’ "Global Autopilot Systems Market 2015-2019" report.
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The autopilot landing system, which enables secure landing during harsh weather conditions and limited visibility, is based on a microcontroller and helps pilots land safely on sea surfaces, in deserts, and in difficult climate zones. Various sensors in the microcontroller system are used for safer landing in degraded environments such as a brownout or whiteout and in night operations.
The system includes distance measurement and autopilot landing, unlike the manual system where only distance measurement is included. According to the report, a rise in the number of aircraft and marine vehicles is leading to an increase in demand for process automation to reduce human error and ensure accurate navigation. The introduction of modern technologies, such as intelligent software systems, in aviation industries has helped increase efficiency.
Automation enables the completion of a job, which affects the "operator" whose task shifts from being the "performer" to being the "process checker," officials say. The automation of processes will foster market growth during the forecast period.
All these benefits help to increase demand for autopilot landing systems in the market. The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global autopilot systems market for the period 2015-2019. To calculate the market size, the report considers revenue generated from autopilot systems solutions, software, applications, services, support, and maintenance. Further, the report states that a rise in demand for the automation of software systems will trigger market growth.
Key vendors
Furuno Electric
Garmin International
Genesys Aerosystems Group
Honeywell International
Rockwell Collins
Other prominent vendors
3D Robotics
Airware
BAE Systems Platform Solutions
Century Flight Systems
Cloud Cap Technology
ComNav Marine
DJI
MicroPilot
Navico
Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine
Raymarine
TMQ Electronics
Trimble Navigation
For more information, visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/rx4rl8/global_autopilot.
Courtney E. Howard | Chief Editor, Intelligent Aerospace
Courtney enjoys writing about all things high-tech in PennWell’s burgeoning Aerospace and Defense Group, which encompasses Intelligent Aerospace and Military & Aerospace Electronics. She’s also a self-proclaimed social-media maven, mil-aero nerd, and avid avionics and space geek. Connect with Courtney at [email protected], @coho on Twitter, on LinkedIn, and on Google+.
