LIDAR Market Forecast, 2016-2024 LIDAR Market Forecast, 2016-2024 | Page 3

Aerial LIDAR lead the market holding more than 50% market share in 2016 The Aerial LIDAR segment was the largest application segment of the LIDAR market in 2016. Development of automation industry and requirement of improvised surveying technology is the key factor which is anticipated to drive the growth of the LIDAR market. Developed regions like North America are the major consumers of the Aerial LIDAR technology. Moreover, increase in aerial LIDAR applications in various industries, apart from traditional military applications, has increased the demand for aerial LIDAR industry. This method provides accurate and precise mapping of the object and is widely being used for topographic surveys in areas of vegetation. With the latest advancements in LIDAR sensors, the accuracy of aerial LIDAR systems has enhanced. 3