Drones set for $1bn market by 2018, predicts economist

Far from being the latest fad, the popularity of drones is set to keep rising, with about 100 types debuting in 2015 alone
Drones; they’re everywhere. They’re used in military operations; to shoot porn films; to take beautiful photographs. They form the basis of think pieces and breathless reviews of consumer models, available to buy from as little as £90.And according to theUS Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), an umbrella group which connects 2,000 tech companies, they are here