The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine has announced an impressive growth in the drone industry’s production capacity, which has increased from 300,000 to 4 million units this year. This indicates the rapid development of technology and the growing role of drones for military and civilian purposes.
The Ministry of Digital Affairs conducted a study of the drone production sector together with the Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) and the Brave1 cluster.
The production capacity of the Ukrainian drone industry increased 10+ times in 2024 compared to 2023,
According to the Ministry of Digital Affairs, production capacity increased from 300 thousand drones in 2023 to 4 million in 2024.
The department noted that after the launch of mass production, the emphasis shifted to increasing efficiency and implementing the latest technologies. Experts predict that in the coming years, competition will contribute to the consolidation of manufacturers.
The Ministry of Digital Affairs also reported that significant progress has been observed in the creation of air, sea and land drones, as well as in the development of electronic warfare systems. Among the main trends are the use of computer vision technologies, "swarm" systems, and innovations in navigation and communications.
