Autonomous Aircraft Market by Technology (Fully Autonomous, Semi Autonomous), Component (Actuation System, Air Data Inertial Reference Unit, Camera), End-User - Global Forecast 2023-2030

Autonomous Aircraft Market by Technology (Fully Autonomous, Semi Autonomous), Component (Actuation System, Air Data Inertial Reference Unit, Camera), End-User - Global Forecast 2023-2030


The Autonomous Aircraft Market size was estimated at USD 6.24 billion in 2022 and expected to reach USD 7.09 billion in 2023, at a CAGR 14.97% to reach USD 19.06 billion by 2030.

Market Segmentation & Coverage:

This research report analyzes various sub-markets, forecasts revenues, and examines emerging trends in each category to provide a comprehensive outlook on the Autonomous Aircraft Market.
  • Based on Technology, market is studied across Fully Autonomous and Semi Autonomous. The Fully Autonomous is projected to witness significant market share during forecast period.
  • Based on Component, market is studied across Actuation System, Air Data Inertial Reference Unit, Camera, Flight Management Computer, Intelligent Servos, Propulsion System, Radar & Transponder, Sensor, and Software. The Actuation System is projected to witness significant market share during forecast period.
  • Based on End-User, market is studied across Agriculture, Air Medical Services, Cargo & Delivery Aircraft, Combat & ISR, Commercial Aircraft, Mapping & Photography, Passenger Air Vehicle, Personal Air Vehicle, Science & Research, and Survey. The Personal Air Vehicle is projected to witness significant market share during forecast period.
  • Based on Region, market is studied across Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Middle East & Africa. The Americas is further studied across Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, and United States. The United States is further studied across California, Florida, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. The Asia-Pacific is further studied across Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. The Europe, Middle East & Africa is further studied across Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom. The Americas commanded largest market share of 47.42% in 2022, followed by Europe, Middle East & Africa.
Market Statistics:

The report provides market sizing and forecasts across 7 major currencies - USD, EUR, JPY, GBP, AUD, CAD, and CHF; multiple currency support helps organization leaders to make well-informed decisions. In this report, 2018 to 2021 are considered as historical years, 2022 is base year, 2023 is estimated year, and years from 2024 to 2030 are considered as forecast period.

FPNV Positioning Matrix:

The FPNV Positioning Matrix is an indispensable tool for assessing the Autonomous Aircraft Market. It comprehensively evaluates vendors, analyzing key metrics related to Business Strategy and Product Satisfaction. This enables users to make informed decisions tailored to their specific needs. Through advanced analysis, vendors are categorized into four distinct quadrants, each representing a different level of success: Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V). Be assured that this insightful framework empowers decision-makers to navigate the market with confidence.

Market Share Analysis:

The Market Share Analysis offers invaluable insights into the vendor landscape Autonomous Aircraft Market. By evaluating their impact on overall revenue, customer base, and other key metrics, we provide companies with a comprehensive understanding of their performance and the competitive environment they confront. This analysis also uncovers the level of competition in terms of market share acquisition, fragmentation, dominance, and industry consolidation during the study period.

Key Company Profiles:

The report delves into recent significant developments in the Autonomous Aircraft Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include AeroVironment, Inc., Airbus S.A.S., Airobotics Ltd., Ansys, Inc., BAE Systems PLC, Bell Textron Inc., Boeing Company, EHang Incorporated, Elbit Systems Ltd., Elroy Air, Inc., General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., Honeywell International Inc., Hyundai Motor Company, Leonardo S.p.A., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Morgan Stanley, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Saab AB, SkyDrive Inc., Skyryse, Inc., Swoop Aero, Xwing Inc., and ZeroAvia, Inc..

The report offers valuable insights on the following aspects:
  1. Market Penetration: It provides comprehensive information about key players' market dynamics and offerings.
  2. Market Development: In-depth analysis of emerging markets and penetration across mature market segments, highlighting lucrative opportunities.
  3. Market Diversification: Detailed information about new product launches, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments.
  4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: Exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certifications, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of leading players.
  5. Product Development & Innovation: Intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and breakthrough product developments.
The report addresses key questions such as:
  1. What is the market size and forecast for the Autonomous Aircraft Market?
  2. Which products, segments, applications, and areas hold the highest investment potential in the Autonomous Aircraft Market?
  3. What is the competitive strategic window for identifying opportunities in the Autonomous Aircraft Market?
  4. What are the latest technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Autonomous Aircraft Market?
  5. What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Autonomous Aircraft Market?
  6. Which modes and strategic moves are suitable for entering the Autonomous Aircraft Market?


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1. Preface
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Limitations
1.7. Assumptions
1.8. Stakeholders
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Define: Research Objective
2.2. Determine: Research Design
2.3. Prepare: Research Instrument
2.4. Collect: Data Source
2.5. Analyze: Data Interpretation
2.6. Formulate: Data Verification
2.7. Publish: Research Report
2.8. Repeat: Report Update
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Autonomous Aircraft Market, by Region
5. Market Insights
5.1. Market Dynamics
5.1.1. Drivers
5.1.1.1. Rising use of autonomous aircraft to enhance operational efficiency
5.1.1.2. Government initiatives to encourage use of autonomous aircraft
5.1.1.3. Expanding applications of autonomous aircraft for cargo transportation
5.1.2. Restraints
5.1.2.1. High cost of investment and security concerns
5.1.3. Opportunities
5.1.3.1. Technological advancements in autonomous aircraft
5.1.3.2. Significant investments for manufacturing of autonomous aircraft
5.1.4. Challenges
5.1.4.1. Design complexity, testing, and certification of autonomous aircraft
5.2. Market Segmentation Analysis
5.2.1. Technology: Expanding application of autonomous aircraft in the military sector
5.2.2. End-User: Emerging applications of autonomous aircraft in agriculture
5.3. Market Trend Analysis
5.4. Cumulative Impact of COVID-19
5.5. Cumulative Impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict
5.6. Cumulative Impact of High Inflation
5.7. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.7.1. Threat of New Entrants
5.7.2. Threat of Substitutes
5.7.3. Bargaining Power of Customers
5.7.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.7.5. Industry Rivalry
5.8. Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
5.9. Regulatory Framework
5.10. Client Customization
6. Autonomous Aircraft Market, by Technology
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Fully Autonomous
6.3. Semi Autonomous
7. Autonomous Aircraft Market, by Component
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Actuation System
7.3. Air Data Inertial Reference Unit
7.4. Camera
7.5. Flight Management Computer
7.6. Intelligent Servos
7.7. Propulsion System
7.8. Radar & Transponder
7.9. Sensor
7.10. Software
8. Autonomous Aircraft Market, by End-User
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Agriculture
8.3. Air Medical Services
8.4. Cargo & Delivery Aircraft
8.5. Combat & ISR
8.6. Commercial Aircraft
8.7. Mapping & Photography
8.8. Passenger Air Vehicle
8.9. Personal Air Vehicle
8.10. Science & Research
8.11. Survey
9. Americas Autonomous Aircraft Market
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Argentina
9.3. Brazil
9.4. Canada
9.5. Mexico
9.6. United States
10. Asia-Pacific Autonomous Aircraft Market
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Australia
10.3. China
10.4. India
10.5. Indonesia
10.6. Japan
10.7. Malaysia
10.8. Philippines
10.9. Singapore
10.10. South Korea
10.11. Taiwan
10.12. Thailand
10.13. Vietnam
11. Europe, Middle East & Africa Autonomous Aircraft Market
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Denmark
11.3. Egypt
11.4. Finland
11.5. France
11.6. Germany
11.7. Israel
11.8. Italy
11.9. Netherlands
11.10. Nigeria
11.11. Norway
11.12. Poland
11.13. Qatar
11.14. Russia
11.15. Saudi Arabia
11.16. South Africa
11.17. Spain
11.18. Sweden
11.19. Switzerland
11.20. Turkey
11.21. United Arab Emirates
11.22. United Kingdom
12. Competitive Landscape
12.1. FPNV Positioning Matrix
12.2. Market Share Analysis, By Key Player
12.3. Competitive Scenario Analysis, By Key Player
12.3.1. Agreement, Collaboration, & Partnership
12.3.1.1. Wisk Aero and Japan Airlines Partner to Bring Autonomous, Everyday Flight to Japan
12.3.1.2. ZeroAvia and Natilus team up to develop a hydrogen-electric autonomous cargo plane
12.3.1.3. Nautilus partners with Janicki for blended-wing autonomous aircraft
13. Competitive Portfolio
13.1. Key Company Profiles
13.1.1. AeroVironment, Inc.
13.1.2. Airbus S.A.S.
13.1.3. Airobotics Ltd.
13.1.4. Ansys, Inc.
13.1.5. BAE Systems PLC
13.1.6. Bell Textron Inc.
13.1.7. Boeing Company
13.1.8. EHang Incorporated
13.1.9. Elbit Systems Ltd.
13.1.10. Elroy Air, Inc.
13.1.11. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
13.1.12. Honeywell International Inc.
13.1.13. Hyundai Motor Company
13.1.14. Leonardo S.p.A.
13.1.15. Lockheed Martin Corporation
13.1.16. Morgan Stanley
13.1.17. Northrop Grumman Corporation
13.1.18. Raytheon Technologies Corporation
13.1.19. Saab AB
13.1.20. SkyDrive Inc.
13.1.21. Skyryse, Inc.
13.1.22. Swoop Aero
13.1.23. Xwing Inc.
13.1.24. ZeroAvia, Inc.
13.2. Key Product Portfolio
14. Appendix
14.1. Discussion Guide
14.2. License & Pricing

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