Component
Carbon-fiber frame
Molded carbon-fiber airframe. Lighter and stiffer than plastic; more import-heavy fiber.
Criticality
Medium
Unit cost
$45
Quality
88 / 100
US saturation
10.0
Made in US
80,000 units
Current demand
800,000 units
US exports
6,400 units
Opportunity score
68.4
Domestic vs international supply
Planned US investment, next 5 years
$120M
Expected extra output: 150,000 units per year