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Panther or Leopard (Panthera Pardus)
The leopard is the smallest of the four "big cats" in the genus Panthera; the other three are the tiger, lion and jaguar. Once distributed across southern Asia and Africa, from Korea to South Africa, the leopard's range of distribution has decreased radically over time due to hunting and loss of habitat, and the leopard now chiefly occurs in sub-Saharan Africa. There are fragmented populations in Pakistan, India, Indochina, Malaysia, and China. Due to the loss of range and continual declines in population, the cat has been downgraded in Asiatic countries to "Vulnerable" species, also in Africa the situation of the leopard is getting more and more threatened, as they are being killed by farmers (conflicts over livestock), poachers, (trophee) hunters and often deadly injured in road accidents, snares, wires. This is why we, in Wild Cats World, now have started a huge leopard conservation project in South Africa.
The leopard has relatively short legs and a long body, with a large skull. Physically, it most closely resembles the jaguar, although it is usually smaller and of slighter build. Its fur is marked with rosettes which lack internal spots, unlike those of the jaguar. Leopards that are melanistic, either completely black or very dark in coloration, are one of the big cats known colloquially as black panthers. This isn't a different species.
The leopard's success in the wild owes in part to its opportunistic hunting behaviour, its adaptability to a variety of habitats and its ability to move at up to approximately 60 kilometres (37 miles) an hour. The leopard consumes virtually any animal it can hunt down and catch. Its preferred habitat ranges from rainforest to desert terrains. Its ecological role and status resembles that of the similarly-sized cougar in the U.S.A.
The leopard is an agile and stealthy predator. Although smaller than the other members of the Panthera genus, the leopard is still able to take large prey given a massive skull that well utilizes powerful jaw muscles. The larger-bodied populations of leopard (such as the Javan leopard and the leopards from the forested mountains and tropical rainforests of Africa) are generally found in areas isolated from competing large predators, especially from dominant big cats like lions and tigers.
One of many spotted cats, a leopard may be mistaken for a cheetah or a jaguar. The leopard has rosettes rather than cheetah's simple spots, but they lack internal spots, unlike the jaguar. The leopard is larger and less lanky than the cheetah but smaller than the jaguar. The leopard's black, irregular rosettes serve as camouflage. They are circular in East Africa but tend to be square- shaped in southern Africa.
The leopard is known for its ability in climbing, and it has been observed resting on tree branches during the day and descending from trees headfirst. It is a powerful swimmer, although, not as strong as some other big cats, such as the tiger. The leopard is also very agile, and can run over sixty kilometers an hour, leap over six metres and jump up to three metres vertically.The leopard is primarily a nocturnal creature, and many of its operations are done by night. However, there have been recorded instances of leopards hunting during the light, especially when the sky is overcast. It spends much of its day resting and sleeping, up in the branches of trees, underneath rocks or in the grass.
As many as 27 leopard subspecies were once suggested by researchers, though later researchers note the number might be an underestimation because of limited sampling of African leopards.
Indo-Chinese Leopard (P. pardus delacouri) in Mainland Southeast Asia
India leopard (P. pardus fusca) in India, southeastern Nepal, and northern Bangladesh.
North Chinese leopard (P. pardus japonensis) in China.
Sri Lankan leopard (P. pardus kotiya) in Sri Lanka.
Javan leopard (P. pardus melas) in Java.
Amur leopard (P. pardus orientalis) in the Russian Far East, northern China, and Korea. See description below.
African leopard (P. pardus pardus) in Africa.
Persian leopard or Iranian leopard (P. pardus saxicolor) in Southwest Asia.
Arabian leopard (P. pardus nimr) in Arabian Peninsula.
Zanzibar leopard (Panthera pardus adersi) endemic to Unguja Island in the Zanzibar archipelago.
The leopard is solitary and, aside from mating, interactions between individuals appear to be infrequent. Aggressive encounters have been observed, however. Two of five males studied over a period of a year at a game reserve in South Africa died, both violently. One was initially wounded in a male–male territorial battle over a carcass; taken in by researchers, it was released after a successful convalescence only to be killed by a different male a few months later. A second was killed by another predator, possibly a spotted hyena. A third of the five was badly wounded in intraspecific fighting, but recovered.
A male may follow a female who catches his attention. Eventually, a fight for reproductive rights may take place. Depending on the region, leopards may mate all year round (Asia and Africa) or seasonally during January to February (Manchuria and Siberia). The estrous cycle lasts about 46 days and the female usually is in heat for 6–7 days. Gestation lasts for 90-105 days. Cubs are usually born in a litter of 2–4, but infant mortality is high and usually no more than 1–2 cubs survive beyond their infancy.
The pregnant females find a cave, crevice among boulders, hollow tree, or thicket to give birth and make a den. Cubs open their eyes after a period of 10 days. The fur of the young tends to be longer and thicker than that of adults. Their pelage is also more gray in color with less defined spots. Around three months the infants begin to follow the mother out on hunts. At one year of age leopard young can probably fend for themselves but they remain with the mother for 18–24 months.\
Amurleopard (Panthera pardus orientalis)
Status: Critically Endangered, less than 50 left in the wild
Description: The Amur leopard is adapted to the cool climate by having thick fur which grows up to 7.5 cm long in winter. For camouflage in the snow their coat is paler than other leopard subspecies. The Amur leopard's rosettes are widely spaced and larger than those seen on other leopards. Their tongue has tiny rasps or hooks, called denticles, which are used to scrape the meat off of the bones of their prey.
Weight: Males generally weigh 32-48 kg, but can weigh up to 75 kg.
Females are smaller than the males at 25-43 kg.
Breeding: Females first breed at an age of 3-4 years. After a gestation period of around 12 weeks, cubs are born in litters of 1-4 individuals, with an average litter size of just over 2. The cubs stay with their mother for up to two years before becoming fully independent. Amur leopards in zoos show some evidence of breeding seasonality with a peak in births in late spring/early summer.
Longevity: In the wild, leopards live for 10-15 years and they may reach 20 years in captivity.
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The Starfish Company is an institution for Anna Maria Island, Cortez and West Bradenton. Just a 5 minute drive from Anna Maria Island it is 100% outdoor seating. Most of which is under cover while some seats are out in the sun. Starfish Company is just off Cortez road or route 684 past the drawbridge heading East off Anna Maria Island. The restaurant officially resides in Cortez village and becomes one of the key hubs for the annual Commerical Cortez fishing festival which is held in February each year.
There are actually two modes of transportation that will get you to the Starfish Company Restaurant. The most obvious is by automobile. Directions can be tricky to get there but some rudimentary directions are to head East off Anna Maria island on Cortez, route 684 just past the drawbridge taking a right on 123rd Street West. Go West two blocks and you will dead end into the Starfish Company. BE CAREFUL, many website maps have Starfish Company in the wrong location. We have confirmed the map link for this post is accurate. The obvious front door is actually the raw fish market. The restaurant is to the right when facing the front of the building. You will see a few signs that lead you down a path to the back of the property. There you will find picnic tables, a few docks, and a bar area. It is in the bar area you walk up to the order window and make your order. Consider yourself lucky if the line is less than a few patrons. Normally the Starfish Company is packed with visitors and if hitting the restaurant between Christmas and early August for traditional lunch or dinner times you could wait longer than one hour to order your food. The tables are first come first serve and the restaurant only takes US cash. Free parking in the front entrance of the fresh fish market along to the sides and across the way from the restaurant. It can be a challenge to find a spot and any spot you see without a sign informing you of "no parking", park!
If you have a boat then cruise on over to Starfish Company and tie up on their dock. It is first come, first serve docking and there is no cost to dock. Go East along the shoreline South of the Cortez Bridge. Pass by the U.S. Coast Guard Station and A.P. Bell Fish Company before coming to Starfish Company back dock.
The Starfish Company restaurant has wonderful waterfront views from the dining area where you are just a few feet from water and there is a dock you can eat on that sits out in the water. If you have a toddler or for that matter an adult that is bound to wander a bit too much then you probably want to grab a seat up by the bar area. The views that can be taken in while dining at the Starfish Company restaurant include mangrove islands, Jewfish Key, Longboat Key and Bradenton Beach. The restaurant is more of a take out dining style where you order at a window, sit down and an employee comes out with your meal boxed up yelling for your name. Don't just go sit down as you will be waiting a while since there are no servers that come request your order. You eat the meal right out of the box. Starfish Company has a bar where you can grab any of your favorite simple beverages like soda, beer or wine.
Insider secret – During high season the lines can be more than 1 hour long. If you are ok with eating late hit the restaurant right as they close at 8 PM. Right around 8:05 PM. As long as there is a line waiting to order food they will take your order. Oh yah, if there is no breeze bring along some bug spray. Once the sun settles at the right time of year no see-ums can be pretty bothersome.What is good at Starfish Company? Of course any seafood but an old favorite for me are hush puppies. Yes, you heard it right they have hush puppies as one of their sides. About 3/4 of their menu is fried, clam strips, fish, you name it however you can get scallops, shrimp, fish, etc not fried. For children they do have hamburgers, hot dogs and yes, french fries.If you are looking for fresh fish their seafood market is a great choice for fresh Florida local seafood.
For another great seafood restaurant try the Cortez Kitchen. It is a short 5 minute drive from Anna Maria Island and just down the street from the Starfish Company restaurant. Visit here for more information on Anna Maria Island Restaurants.


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Directed and produced by Tim Burton, 'Big Eyes' is based on the true story of Walter Keane (played by Christoph Waltz), one of the most successful painters of the 1950s and early 1960s.
The artist earned staggering notoriety by revolutionizing the commercialization and accessibility of popular art with his enigmatic paintings of waifs with big eyes.
However, no one realizes that his wife, Margaret (played by Amy Adams), is the real painter behind the brush."
When Margaret learns that Walter passes her work off as his own, she is irritated and angry but doesn't stop him.
Instead, she remains the submissive wife and plays along for years
To understand her reasons, one must remember that in those days it was still uncommon for a woman to leave her husband and to be the real artist in the family.
When she loses her best friend and is about to lose the respect of her daughter, she plucks up the courage and reveals the secret by taking Walter to court. While he maintained until his death that he was the producer of all "his" artwork, he never painted another picture.
Big Eyes is an amazing and true story about both the nature of art and how easy it is to slip into an unhealthy relationship.
We found the choice of the male main character (Christoph Waltz) with his German accent slightly weird as there was no obvious chemistry between the couple from the start. As the Golden Globes confirmed, Amy Adams' performance was outstanding.
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Dennis Dreher, sculptor, scientist, and innovator, has been named the 2018 Artist of Honor for the Bethel Art Fair. Dennis and his wife, Gemma Morrill-Dreher, an artist in her own right, have been residents of the Flat Road in West Bethel for nearly 40 years. His career has spanned an impressive series of collaborators and accomplishments since he was a young man.
Dreher's signature pieces involve intricately-woven geometric sculptures constructed of fine stainless steel wire, often in the form of circles linked together to suspend multi-color glass marbles. Many pieces must be touched and handled to be appreciated – they might fold, roll, or twist into new shapes altogether.
Dreher is an accomplished scientist as well as an artist, two disciplines he sees as intimately intertwined. He is a genius at envisioning spatial relations. In high school, he took an organic chemistry class, where he learned that no one had ever been able to properly model a carbon molecule in 3D. This inspired him to "portray the geometry of life," and eventually he was able to create the model he was looking for.
He proclaims himself "not a city guy," and eventually made his way to Maine during the back-to-the-land movement. His "day jobs" in the local area have included stints in carpentry, road construction, and landscaping. However, has also served as a part of the Harvard research group that invented geographic information systems (GIS); collaborated with legendary architect Buckminster Fuller, inventor of the geodesic dome; and instructed and exhibited at the Rhode Island School of Design.
Dennis and Gemma Dreher met on a blind date, during which they exchanged portfolios. They each brought two children from previous relationships into their marriage. Dennis's son Eli, a retired Army major, lives in Sumter, SC, and his daughter Cassandra resides in Hamburg, Germany. Gemma's son Damian Morrill had a thriving contracting business in upstate New York, and recently moved with his wife Melissa and their adult children to a farm in Jonesville, South Carolina. Gemma's other son Shaun Morrill died in 2016 after battles with MS and cancer. The Drehers report that their children speak highly of being raised in West Bethel, where they learned the work ethic that has carried them to their success as adults.
Dreher's work will be on display at Elements Art Gallery at The Philbrook Place during the Art Fair.


A four year sustainable project to form with these young musicians an orchestra that will be ready to perform by 2010 when an International soccer event will be hosted by South Africa!
The new South Africa has not yet resolved welfare problems of a large number of people. Unemployment is high and many people struggle for survival. As a result, children of the destitute families as well as the ones who lost their relatives are often pushed on the street pavements and beg in an attempt to collect the meager means for their basic needs.
They are also often denied access to basic education and have to rely on welfare organisations to take their destiny in hands.
The project "GROW 2010" aims at contributing to this effort in bringing to these children some personal focus in life and a chance to learn how to play a musical instrument and therefore regain some dignity and pride.
This is the final stamp of approval by an International Business Company of its recognition for a project that very humbly is aiming at giving a chance of social development to some children declared "at risk" in our surrounding society. Thank you BHP Billiton!
The Children's Rights Centre is a non-government, non-profit organization that contributes to the creation of a sustainable child-friendly society in South Africa by engendering, at all levels of society, child-friendly policies and practices based on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and S.A. Constitution.
We raise awareness, promote, & protect children's rights & seek redress for violations through monitoring, advocacy & training. One of our focus programmes is to "Protect and Promote Children's Rights for Children in Especially Difficult Circumstances".


United Player subscribers can watch video interviews with Greg Abbott and Eric Kinder now.
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Enabling Development: Policies & Legislation – Understanding the Custom Build Homes Sector
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Interview with Ted Stevens, Chairman NaSBA
The recent by BuildStore Financial Services Industry Conference – 'Exploring the latest issues in the property development market, from finance to construction' brought together developers, lenders and representatives from the construction industry to explore the latest issues, legislation, products and funding availability.
The housing market is now a major priority for the Government and the publication of its Housing Strategy last year presents a unique opportunity for developers to take advantage of the release of public sector land, the push to bring empty properties into use, and the New Homes Bonus Scheme for councils. The Government is keen to see regional developers play a bigger role in providing new homes, and with commercial lending making a strong comeback through BuildStore, there are real opportunities for developers to profit in the current market.
We thought the presentation from Mario Wolf (DCLG) and Ted Stevens from NaSBA (the National Self Build Association) would interest our readers so we interviewed Ted Stevens Chairman of NaSBA, The voice of the self-build sector.
Enabling Development: Policies & Legislation – Mario Wolf, DCLG and Ted Stevens, NaSBA
What is the Custom Build Homes sector?
Ted Stevens: Custom Build Homes are really exactly the same as self build homes. Some people think a 'self build' project is one where you have to do all the building work yourself. In reality very few people do – the majority commission an architect or a builder to do it for them, or they buy a kit home. All these forms of 'self build' are included in the Government's use of the words 'Custom Build Homes'…essentially it's a very wide ranging definition of self build. And increasingly people recognise it as a more accurate way of explaining the process.
What can you tell us about the Policy driver – the Government's Custom Build Homes programme?
Ted Stevens: Since 2008 the National Self Build Association (NaSBA) has been lobbying the Government to try to persuade it to make it easier for more people to build their own homes. The current Coalition Government has been receptive to NaSBA's arguments and, in 2011, it challenged the industry to come forward with an Action Plan to double the current levels of self building in the UK. (An Action Plan to Promote the Growth of Self Build Housing). This all culminated, in November last year, with the publication of the Government's Housing Strategy document which contained a raft of measures that should all help to make it much easier for people to self build. The Government calls this its Custom Build Programme – in effect it's a suite of measures that should help the self build sector grow by around 10,000 additional homes a year.
Ways in which builders can deliver custom homes
Ted Stevens: There are 50 ways in which you can skin a cat; and probably 500 different ways in which a builder can deliver a self build home. For example, a builder can submit a tender and then construct a home on behalf of a self builder (currently the most common way). But in the future we expect builders to take a much more proactive developer-come-enabler role. So, for example, they may offer serviced plots for sale to self builders (who in turn can then – say – get a kit home built on it); or they may offer plots for sale and give the buyers the option of using the builder to construct their custom designed home for them. Some may offer another option – where they build the home to 'watertight' stage – so the self builder can then finish it off. A lot of builders are attracted to this as it saves them messing around with the second fix stage (arguably the most fiddly and frustrating part of a build), and self builders like it as it can save them money and it reduces their risk on, from their perspective, the 'scarier' parts of the build.
For other builder/developers it could mean bringing together and managing group of self builders so that a larger development of self build (or self finish) flats is constructed on a site. This is how much self build is organised in continental Europe – and from the developer's point of view it enables them to effectively pre-sell a whole site off plan. In today's market that's a terrific bonus. Another advantage of this is that you can organize a development like this so the self builders pay for their homes in stages – so its very attractive from a cash flow point of view.
What can we learn from the Dutch experience?
Ted Stevens: In Holland there's been lots of interesting self build work done – much of it on a very large scale. The current project that is attracting all the attention is about 20 minutes from the centre of Amsterdam in the commuter town of Almere. Here more than 1,000 self build homes have been constructed in the last two years, and another 3,000 are in the pipeline. The town council was the main 'enabler' behind this scheme – offering land for sale by the square metre (at about £290 a metre). So people can buy a compact plot, or a bigger one dependent on their means. And then architects help them design and build their homes, or a number of developers/housebuilders offer more off-the-shelf solutions or kit homes.
The designs are all very innovative, and extremely cost effective – so the majority of the Dutch self builders are able to buy a plot and build a three bedroom home on it for less than £150,000. The UK Government is clearly impressed by this approach and there are strong rumours circulating now that they intend to pilot something similar in the UK.
What's in it for developers?
Ted Stevens: Potentially quite a lot! In The UK builders have traditionally built homes and then tried to sell them. And in a downturn that's a big outlay up front on the hope that you'll get a sale. By offering a range of more flexible self build options builders can do wonders for their cash flow, and guarantee a buyer up front. And their profits margins are usually every bit as good.
There are other advantages too – if you offer the 'self finish' option you don't get bogged down in all the snagging and last minute arguments over finishes. And if you've got odd sites sitting around doing nothing at the moment this could be a way of releasing their potential.
A growing band of UK developers have spotted the opportunity and are already working on projects – some of them small niche players; some of them very well-known national volume housebuilders.
About NaSBA
The National Self Build Association (NaSBA) is a network of companies and individuals with the common aim of promoting self build (or custom build) as a form of housing delivery that can make a significant contribution to home building in the UK.
NaSBA brings together developers, architects, planners, financial and warranty providers, manufacturers, self builders, community groups and local authorities to develop, share and promote best practice in self build.
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E-mail: chair@nasba.org.uk
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Enhancing Caribbean Civil Society's Access and Readiness for Climate Finance
Enhancing civil society's leadership and capacity to build climate resilience is critical. Civil society organisations (CSOs) are well positioned to lead "bottom up" approaches to reduce vulnerability and build the climate resilience of at-risk communities and their livelihoods across the Caribbean. However, they currently have limited access to and engagement in climate finance and decision-making processes nationally and regionally.
The project, Enhancing Caribbean Civil Society's Access and Readiness for Climate Finance, seeks to address this gap and promote civil society leadership. It is being implemented from February 2020 to August 2022 in collaboration with national designated authorities and leading national and regional CSOs from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States, including Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, Grenada, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia and Suriname. The lead national designated authority for the project is the Climate Change Division – Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation in Jamaica. CANARI is the implementing entity and delivery partner for the project. The project is funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme with a grant of US$1,296,958. See brief and full proposal for more details.
To enhance civil society's capacity, including knowledge, skills and organisational structures, and the enabling external institutions to improve access to climate financing and delivery of climate change adaptation and mitigation in the Caribbean.
Key outcomes
Mechanisms for CSO engagement in climate change decision-making developed and/or enhanced at the national and regional levels in the Caribbean
Increased uptake of innovative climate change solutions among Caribbean CSOs and their public and private sector partners to scale up impact and build local resilience
The technical and organisational capacity of Caribbean CSOs strengthened to directly access climate finance and effectively deliver climate change adaptation and mitigation
Enhanced awareness and actions to integrate CSO-driven interventions and strengthen the pipeline of climate change projects/programmes nationally and regionally for the GCF and other climate funds
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Implementing climate change action: A toolkit for Caribbean civil society organisations
Caribbean Civil Society's Access to Climate Finance Infographic [EN], [FR], [DU]
Enhancing Caribbean Civil Society's Access and Readiness for Climate Finance Report [EN], [FR], [DU]
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US$ 1.29 million from Green Climate Fund to enhance Caribbean civil society's access and readiness for climate finance
For more information, please contact Ainka Granderson, Senior Technical Officer at [email protected]
See related work under CANARI's Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction Programme and Civil Society and Governance Programme.


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The Global Airborne Sensors Market
The Global Airborne Sensors Market Anticipated to Generate a Revenue of $14,473.7 Million Growing at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2022 to 2030
The global airborne sensors market is estimated to be valued at $14,473.7 million by 2030, surging from $9,200.0 million in 2021, at a noteworthy CAGR of 5.3%.
Impact Analysis of COVID-19 on the Airborne Sensors Market
During the pandemic, the global market for airborne sensors is expected to grow slowly. The Covid-19 pandemic had a wide-ranging impact on all industries, affecting supplies, production, demand, and ongoing projects. Several industry players are working to introduce new products and implement innovative strategies to mitigate the impact of the pandemic on their operations. On the other hand, some of the major airborne sensor providers, such as Honeywell International Inc., an American conglomerate, are pursuing various strategies, such as remaining fully operational during the COVID-19 apocalypse. For example, Honeywell announced in June 2020 that they will begin flight testing of sensors that can guide urban air mobility (UAM) vehicles with a human pilot. Aircrafts participating in the testing are outfitted with Honeywell sensors, which include cameras for analyzing QR codes, visual markings, and the ability to guide the vehicle to its designated landing spot. During the forecast period, these types of product launches and other elements may provide investors with lucrative opportunities. All such factors are predicted to positively impact the global airborne sensors market amid the pandemic.
Global Airborne Sensors Market Analysis
The enormous growth of the global airborne sensors market is mainly attributed to growing threats of international terrorism. Moreover, increasing budget of defense and military operations to ensure national safety in the developing as well as developed countries is projected to accelerate the demand for advanced airborne sensor solutions, which may further boost the market growth in the coming years. Military forces are planning to invest in the next sensors in order to update established defense systems and airplanes. For example, in December 2019, Lockheed Martin and the Pentagon, signed a 99,000,000 USD service agreement with Raytheon to incorporate Raytheon's next generation electrical dispersed aperture structure (DAS) through all variants of the F-35 (an American stealth multirole combat aircraft) over next 2 years. DAS is a consciousness system that, among other things, offers 360-degree protection for missile detection, aircraft monitoring, fire suppression capability, and night vision. Large investments in sensor improvements to modernize the military are expected to dominate the growth airborne sensors market. These types of aspects and elements are fueling the airborne sensors market growth.
The high cost of research and development, initial higher investments in infrastructure, and certain aviation safety standards in many countries across the globe may obstruct the growth of the market.
The global airborne sensor industry is growing rapidly due to technological expansion and higher investment in R&D. For instance, Thales Group, in August 2020, announced that they launched I-Master, an airborne surveillance radar. The radar has ground and maritime moving target indication mode that can seamlessly track the movement of vehicles from land to sea. Therefore, it is the perfect type of surveillance in coastal areas. These types of product development and innovations may provide lucrative opportunities for the global airborne sensors market in the coming years. Such technological advancements may further lead to lucrative market opportunities in the market in the upcoming years.
Global Airborne Sensors Market, Segmentation
The global airborne sensors market is segmented based on type, application, and region.
The type segment is further classified into non-scanning and scanning airborne sensor. Among these, the scanning sub-segment is anticipated to have the fastest growth and surpass $5,627.8 million by 2030, with an increase from $3,515.3 million in 2021.
Scanning airborne sensors include imaging and image plane scanning sensors such as television cameras and solid-state sensors. Object plane scanning sensors, such as scanning microwave radiometers and optical-mechanical scanners are also available. Furthermore, they are mostly active sensors that can produce high resolution at night and day, even on cloudy days. The extensive market growth of the sub-segment is primarily attributed to its features such as high resolution imaginary, hover, which makes it suitable for some types of rescue operations, flies at no additional cost, and requires less space to operate because most do not require a runway. Furthermore, certain market leaders are focusing primarily on technological innovations to meet the needs of organizations. All such factors will drive the growth of sub-segment in review period.
The application segment is further classified into defense aircraft, commercial aircraft, and others. Among these, the defense aircraft sub-segment is anticipated to have the fastest growth and surpass $6,672.0 million by 2030, with an increase from $4,116.4 million in 2021.
In defense, different types of aircrafts are used according to their missions. They are either non-combat or combat. Combat aircrafts are designed to destroy the equipment, of enemies on the other hand, non-combat aircrafts are used in self-defense for their own support. Examples of combat aircrafts are fighters, bombers, attacks, warfare, maritime petrol, and multirole. Non-combat aircrafts are military transport, airborne early warning & control, reconnaissance & surveillance, and many more. Therefore, airborne sensors are used in non-combat defense aircrafts.
The airborne sensors market in the Asia-Pacific region is projected to witness rapid growth. This market generated a revenue of $2,247.6 million in 2021 and is further projected to reach up to $3,731.3 million by 2030.
The region is considered as the most lucrative market for the airborne sensors' development, owing to modernization of military programs in Asian countries such as Japan, India, and China. This is one of the main factors that is expected to propel the growth of the airborne sensors market in the Asia-Pacific region. For instance, in Oct 2020, Elbit Systems Ltd, an Israel-based defense & space company, announced that they have received a contract of $153 million for the delivery of 1,000 drones and other UAVs to a Southeast Asian country. Such type of developments and initiatives will exponentially increase the market growth, which is eventually expected to foster the Asia-Pacific airborne sensors market, in the upcoming years. All such factors are anticipated to boost the market in the Asia-Pacific airborne sensors market.
Key Players in the Global Airborne Sensors Market
Some of the leading global airborne sensors market players are
Information Systems Laboratories (ISL)
Teledyne Optech
General Dynamics Corporation
AVT Airborne Sensing GmbH.