The document discusses the history and growth of the commercial drone market from 2009 to present day. It notes that in 2009 drones were primarily a DIY hobby, becoming available for consumers in 2013, and professional uses emerging in 2014. Market forecasts from 2014-2016 show rapid growth, estimating the market reaching $1.7 billion by 2025, $12 billion by 2015, and over $127 billion by 2016 as enterprises adopted drones for uses like security, infrastructure, transportation, and telecommunications. The document advocates for autonomous drone missions enabled by artificial intelligence, navigation systems, communication networks, and universal traffic management infrastructure to drive the future of the industry.