* The source adds the following information: "‘Other services’ as defined in the SIC code manual include repair of goods, activities of NGOs, charities, trade unions and political bodies, as well as areas including funeral services, hairdressing and physical wellbeing."
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Number of commercial drones in the United Kingdom (UK) 2030, by economic sector
This statistic shows a forecast of the number of UAVs, commonly known as drones, that will be used commercially within the United Kingdom in 2030, broken down by economic sector. According to the report, most UAVs would be used within the public and defense, health, education and other services sector, amounting to *. Overall, the number of commercially used UAVs was forecast to reach *.
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PwC. (May 29, 2018). Forecasted number of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) used commercially in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2030, by economic sector [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from /statistics/864903/commercial-drones-estimated-number-by-sector/
PwC. "Forecasted number of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) used commercially in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2030, by economic sector." Chart. May 29, 2018. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 23, 2026. /statistics/864903/commercial-drones-estimated-number-by-sector/
PwC. (2018). Forecasted number of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) used commercially in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2030, by economic sector. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 23, 2026. /statistics/864903/commercial-drones-estimated-number-by-sector/
PwC. "Forecasted Number of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Uavs) Used Commercially in The United Kingdom (Uk) in 2030, by Economic Sector." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 29 May 2018, /statistics/864903/commercial-drones-estimated-number-by-sector/
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Forecasted number of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) used commercially in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2030, by economic sector [Graph], PwC, May 29, 2018. [Online]. Available: /statistics/864903/commercial-drones-estimated-number-by-sector/
