In 2023, the rapid expansion of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies led to distinct dynamics within different sectors. The total output in the UK commercial fixed-wing drone market reached 250,000 units, while the total output in the recreational quadcopter market stood at 450,000 units.
Over the past five years, significant consolidation has occurred in the commercial sector. In 2023, the three largest manufacturers of commercial fixed-wing drones (AeroVantage, SkyBound, and Zenith UAV) produced a combined total of 185,000 units.
Meanwhile, a few prominent brands dominate the recreational quadcopter market, alongside many smaller niche developers. The table below shows the market shares of various operators in the recreational quadcopter market in 2023.
Table 1: UK market shares of recreational quadcopter volumes, 2023
| Operator | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| Independent/Boutique Brands | 35% |
| DJI Dynamics | 28% |
| Autel Flight | 16% |
| Parrot Systems | 11% |
| Holy Stone | 7% |
| Hubsan Toys | 3% |
Explain, using relevant calculations, whether the commercial fixed-wing drone market was more concentrated or less concentrated than the recreational quadcopter market in 2023.
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