Market Overview:

The market for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) was valued at approximately USD 26.20 Billion in 2023. Over the course of the forecast period (2024–2031), the market is expected to develop at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.7%, reaching a value of USD 70.92 Billion by 2031.

The growth in the unmanned aerial vehicle market is expected to be aided by the growing acceptance of UAVs across a range of industries, including retail, mining, oil and gas, and telecommunications. The growing need for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in various industries such as mining, oil and gas, telecommunications, and retail is anticipated to propel the UAV market's growth.

Additionally, the planning and design phase of the construction sector is more important than the actual construction & infrastructure projects. As a result, mapping and surveying are crucial for gathering data on complicated surface areas. To map and survey such big construction regions, this takes a significant amount of time, money, and manpower; in contrast, commercial UAVs can do this in seconds and save millions of dollars.

The increasing purchase of military unmanned aerial vehicles by defense forces is one of the key factors expected to propel the growth of the unmanned aerial vehicle market over the forecast period. On the other hand, the regulations and restrictions imposed by national and international government agencies on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in public spaces are impeding the growth of the UAV drone market.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the construction industry and has caused disruptions to their supply chain model, among other businesses. The market confronts numerous obstacles to growing at the same rate and has seen a sharp fall in sales and operations due to the inefficient supply of raw materials and other products. Nonetheless, the post-COVID research predicted a steady expansion of markets worldwide.

Market Dynamics:

Market Drivers:

Growing Demand for UAVs in Commercial and Military Applications

• The market for UAVs is significantly driven by the growing use of UAVs for both military & commercial applications. Utilizing UAVs for aerial visualization, surveying, monitoring, as well as surveillance tasks allows businesses in the commercial sector—including farming, building, mining, oil and gas, facilities inspection, and environmental monitoring—to collect and analyze data more efficiently and at a lower cost. Unmanned missions for combat, air defense, and surveillance, reconnaissance, and intelligence gathering (ISR) all depend on UAVs. They offer advantages from a strategic standpoint, including enhanced situational awareness, reduced operator risk, and extended operational range. Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) sales are on the increase as a result of growing public knowledge of the benefits and prospective uses of these instruments in the armed forces & commercial spheres. This is driving up demand for UAVs internationally.

Advancements in Technology​

• The UAV industry is expanding as a result of ongoing developments in UAV technology, including as enhanced engines, sensor capabilities, communication systems, more autonomous flight control algorithms. The aforementioned advances in technology have led to the development of UAVs with increased endurance, payload capacity, range, & operational flexibility. The organization can currently be used in a multitude of sectors and for a wide range of applications. Due to advancements including sense-and-avoid systems, real-time analysis of information capabilities, and precise navigation, UAVs can now carry out challenging jobs with more accuracy, safety, and efficiency. Because of the increasing need for aerial imagery and the ongoing evolution and sophistication of UAV technology, it is projected that the market for UAVs will continue to rise.

Market Trends:

Miniaturization and Micro UAVs

• The shrinking of UAVs and the emergence of micro-UAVs is a noteworthy development in the UAV industry. Miniaturization is the process of making UAVs smaller, lighter, and less expensive while preserving or perhaps improving their capabilities. The compact size, lightweight design, & mobility of micro-UAVs in particular make them perfect for a wide range of applications, including environmental monitoring, inside inspection, urban surveillance, and search and rescue operations. The changes in tiny sensors, microelectronics, and battery technology have made it feasible to create extremely powerful micro–Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (micro-UAVs) that can navigate intricate surroundings, operate in tight places, and carry out tasks that were previously difficult or impossible for bigger UAVs. As a result of increased possibilities for innovation, customisation, and application in a range of disciplines and applications, the movement towards downsizing and the rise of micro-UAVs are generating a shift in the UAV business.

Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Automation

• Artificial intelligence (AI) & automation technologies are being integrated into the UAV market to improve the functioning and capabilities of UAVs. In order to provide autonomous flight, intelligent navigation, actual time recognition of objects and tracking, and autonomous decision-making capabilities, AI algorithms, methods for machine learning, and computer vision systems are being incorporated into unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). With increased efficiency, accuracy, and dependability, these AI-powered UAVs can carry out activities like aerial mapping, autonomous surveillance, infrastructure inspection, and precision agriculture. Technologies for automation also reduce human operators' burden and improve UAV performance in demanding and dynamic environments by streamlining mission organizing, flight operations, processing of data, and analysis. AI and automation together are fostering development in the UAV space by opening up new use cases, increasing operational effectiveness, and broadening the range of industries in which UAV technology may be applied.

Market Restraining Factors:​

Drone-Related Accidents & Privacy Violations Charges

• Unmanned aerial vehicle operators may make autonomous flying decisions that put other people in danger, even in the face of laws restricting drone flight zones. Drone-related privacy, safety, security, and disturbance of the public have long been top concerns. The studies that are of threats to people, planes, or properties on the ground have often involved drones. In addition, amateur drone pilots operating in violation of aviation regulations have been involved in a number of confirmed collisions and near misses. In December 2018, several aircraft operations at London Gatwick Airport were delayed owing to drone sightings, causing disturbance to about 140,000 passengers.

Key Industry Developments:

• In May 2023, For Taiwan, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has obtained a contract from the US government to provide MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
• In February 2023, A second domestically developed weaponized drone is scheduled to conduct its first flight test by June or July. Next week will mark the public debut of India's first homegrown advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for strategic reconnaissance and surveillance.

Report Coverage:

The report will cover the qualitative and quantitative data on the global Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market. The qualitative data includes latest trends, market players analysis, market drivers, market opportunity, and many others. Also, the report quantitative data includes market size for every region, country, and segments according to your requirements. We can also provide customize report in every industry vertical.

Report Scope and Segmentations:

Market Players Analysis:

• General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI)
• Northrop Grumman Corporation
• Boeing
• Lockheed Martin Corporation
• Textron Inc.
• AeroVironment, Inc.
• Parrot SA
• Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)
• SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd.
• Thales Group
• Aerodyne Group
• Yuneec International Co. Ltd.
• Autel Robotics
• FLIR Systems, Inc.
• GoPro, Inc.
• PrecisionHawk Inc.
• Intel Corporation
• Microdrones GmbH
• senseFly SA

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle UAV Market Players & Competitor Analysis: The report covers the key players of the industry including Company Profile, Product Specifications, Production Capacity/Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin 2021-2028 & Sales with a thorough analysis of the market’s competitive landscape and detailed information on vendors and comprehensive details of factors that will challenge the growth of major market vendors.

Market Segmentation Analysis:

The market is divided into segments based on By Type, By Application, By End User.

By Type

• Fixed Wing
• Rotary Wing

The fixed-wing category is expected to have a noticeably rapid rate of revenue growth over the predicted timeframe. These are significantly more efficient since they require less energy to keep themselves in the air. As a result, these may travel farther, explore much larger regions, and stay above the object of interest for longer periods of time. In addition to being more efficient, gas engines can be used to power them. Moreover, due to the fuel's higher energy density, many fixed-wing UAVS can remain in the air for up to 16 hours.

By Application

• Military
• Commercial
• Government & Law Enforcement
• Consumer

By End User 

• Military
• Public Safety & Security
• Agriculture
• Insurance
• Energy
• Mining & Quarrying
• O&G
• Transport & Logistics
• Journalism & Media
• Healthcare & Social Assistance
• Arts & Entertainment

The military and defense sector are anticipated to lead the global market in terms of revenue generated throughout the course of the projected period. The increasing requirement for strategic & strategic unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for military use is what is driving this category's expansion. By employing surveillance and reconnaissance robots to obtain intelligence on the terrain and associated enemy forces, less casualties can be sustained on the battlefield. Tasks that would be dangerous for human soldiers can be completed by UAVS, such as navigating dangerous terrain, locating hostile locations, detecting toxic atmospheres, and more. The governments of many countries are requesting more Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) and High-Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) UAVs, which are special-purpose unmanned aerial vehicles, for a range of uses.

The commercial industry anticipates a steady rise in the usage of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems (UAVS) for aerial mapping, rapid surveying, agricultural, forest, and logistical monitoring throughout the projected period. Due to the development of novel air transportation using Unmanned Auxiliary Vehicles (UAVS) by major firms like Uber and logistics giant DHL Logistics, the commercial market is anticipated to grow at a higher rate throughout the projected period.

Regional Snapshots:

By region, Insights into the markets in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the rest of the world are provided by the study. North America leads the unmanned aerial vehicle market in 2021 as a result of growing territorial conflicts, uprisings, and the ensuing need for unmanned systems to conduct ISR missions, objective acceptance, damage assessment, and related activities. Profitably, the employment of UAVs for fighting in unstable locations is growing. In addition, the increased acceptance of UAVs for business purposes is driving growth in the unmanned aerial vehicle industry in the region.

The Asia Pacific region is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18% in the coming years due to a growing demand for UAVs from the region's developing nations, such India. The growing use of drones for business purposes is one of the key factors driving the growth of the global unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market in Asia Pacific in the coming years.

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North America

• U.S.
• Canada

Europe

• Switzerland
• Belgium
• Germany
• France
• U.K.
• Italy
• Spain
• Sweden
• Netherland
• Turkey
• Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific

• India
• Australia
• Philippines
• Singapore
• South Korea
• Japan
• China
• Malaysia
• Thailand
• Indonesia
• Rest Of APAC

Latin America

• Mexico
• Argentina
• Peru
• Colombia
• Brazil
• Rest of South America

Middle East and Africa

• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Egypt
• South Africa
• Rest Of MEA

Points Covered in the Report:

• The points that are discussed within the report are the major market players that are involved in the market such as market players, raw material suppliers, equipment suppliers, end users, traders, distributors and etc.
• The complete profile of the companies is mentioned. And the capacity, production, price, revenue, cost, gross, gross margin, sales volume, sales revenue, consumption, growth rate, import, export, supply, future strategies, and the technological developments that they are making are also included within the report. This report analysed 12 years data history and forecast.
• The growth factors of the market are discussed in detail wherein the different end users of the market are explained in detail.
• Data and information by market player, by region, by type, by application and etc., and custom research can be added according to specific requirements.
• The report contains the SWOT analysis of the market. Finally, the report contains the conclusion part where the opinions of the industrial experts are included.

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Research Scope of the Market:

• Historic year: 2019-2022
• Base year: 2023
• Forecast: 2024 to 2031
• Representation of Market revenue in USD Million