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The Rise of Web-Based Purchasing in the UAV Industry: Understanding Customer Buying Patterns

At ePropelled, we are continually thinking about serving our Customer Segments and Sales Channels. The Rise of Web-Based Purchasing is our next top of mind since it is now an integral part of UAV systems procurement. Increasingly, decisions are influenced not just by technical specs or price but by quickly and easily sourced and supplied. The UAV industry is no longer niche—it spans defense, commercial, and consumer markets.

Let me explore four major customer types and their buying patterns:

1. Defence and Government Contractors

Work on UAVs for military, homeland security, or federal applications. Operate under strict regulations: ITAR, DFARS, NDAA, TAA etc. Prioritize secure, compliant, and traceable supply chains.

Design Phase Buying: Engage manufacturers early, often under NDAs or development contracts. Web-based purchases are rare

Production Phase Buying: Buy through approved defense direct from compliant OEMs. Rely on structured contracts, forecasting, and detailed documentation

Web Sales Relevance: Most buying happens offline due to compliance needs, and actual purchasing is tightly controlled

Compliance > convenience. Long onboarding times but high-value, multi-year contracts

2. Commercial UAVs

Build drones for industries like agriculture, inspection, delivery, and mapping. Need cost-effective, reliable, and scalable sourcing. Often navigate CAA, FAA, certification processes

Design Phase: Source a mix of components from online distributors, Shopify stores, or directly from OEM websites

Production Phase: Use web portals for reordering, RFQs, and logistics tracking

Web Sales Relevance: High in design, moderate in production

Web buying is a fast entry point, but stability, support, and warranties are critical in production.

3. Startups and Innovators

Fast-moving, iterative teams building new UAV platforms or payloads Often venture-funded or grant-supported. Value speed, flexibility, and direct access to technology

Design: Heavy use of Amazon, Shopify, and ecommerce platforms for immediate access to components. Frequent small-batch buys across multiple suppliers for testing and evaluation

Production: Begin shifting to reliable vendors, often moving from web purchases to formal agreements

Web Sales Relevance: Very high in design, medium in early production

Startups often appreciate ecommerce UX—but expect enterprise-like service as they scale

4. Hobbyists and Makers

Individual builders, drone racers, educators, and DIY enthusiasts. Prioritize price, speed, and availability

Design & Production: Nearly all purchases are web-based, mostly via Amazon, focused Shopify stores. Occasionally buy from OEMs consumer-friendly e-commerce portals

Web Sales Relevance: Extremely high!

e-Commerce design, shipping speed, and clear documentation are key.

As a leading propulsion systems provider, we are adding to existing Reseller/Direct channels, the web_sales via Amazon and Shopify as you read this!

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Top 20 Drone Startups in 2021

Drones, also known as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), are useful in a variety of industries, depending on their requirements. Drones have been in the spotlight in the worldwide arena for over a decade. Learn about the Top 20 Drone Startups disrupting the AI space in 2021.

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