Building International Partnerships in the Drone Economy Through Innovation Ecosystems in Geospatial Intelligence by Nikos Chatzis / Goal Consulting
The global drone economy is undergoing a fundamental transformation. While early industry development focused primarily on aircraft manufacturing and flight operations, value creation increasingly derives from integrated ecosystems involving geospatial intelligence, artificial intelligence, data analytics, research collaborations, regulatory frameworks, and international partnerships. The study explores how international partnerships can be developed through these ecosystems and examines the role of technology diplomacy, innovation governance, and strategic negotiation in supporting sustainable growth within the global drone sector.