Global Small Drones Market Size study & Forecast, by Type (Fixed Wing, Rotary Wing, Hybrid Wing), by Maximum Take-off Weight (Less than 5 kg, 5 to 25 kg, Above 25 to 150 kg), by Power Source (Fuel Powered, Battery Powered), by End-use (Defense, Consumer,

Global Small Drones Market Size study & Forecast, by Type (Fixed Wing, Rotary Wing, Hybrid Wing), by Maximum Take-off Weight (Less than 5 kg, 5 to 25 kg, Above 25 to 150 kg), by Power Source (Fuel Powered, Battery Powered), by End-use (Defense, Consumer, Commercial, Civil) and Regional Analysis, 2023-2030


Global Small Drones Market is valued at approximately USD xx billion in 2022 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than xx% during the forecast period 2023-2030. Small Drones also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), are compact and lightweight aerial vehicles that are typically operated without a human pilot on board. These drones can be controlled remotely by an operator or autonomously programmed to perform specific tasks. Small drones come in various sizes, shapes, and configurations, and they are generally characterized by their portability, ease of use, and versatility. The Small Drones Market is expanding because of factors such as rising demand for law enforcement drones and growing demand for Cinematography drones. As a result, the demand for Small Drones has progressively increased in the international market during the forecast period 2023-2030.

Small drones are valuable tools in search and rescue missions as they can be able to cover large areas more efficiently than ground teams, and their aerial perspective helps locate missing persons or assess disaster-stricken areas. The use of drones expedites the search process, increasing the chances of successful outcomes. According to Statista, the global law enforcement drone market accounted for USD 500 million in 2020 projected to reach up to USD 2.8 billion by the year 2030. Another important factor that drives the Small Drones Market is the increasing demand for cinematography drones. Cinematography drones are equipped with high-quality cameras that can capture cinematic shots from unique and elevated angles. This capability is particularly appealing to filmmakers and content creators, as it allows them to achieve shots that were once difficult or impossible without expensive equipment such as helicopters. In addition, as per Statista, the global cinematography drone market accounts for USD 100 million in 2020 and is projected to reach up to USD 1 billion by the year 2030. Moreover, the rising adoption of real-time traffic monitoring and rising demand for crop monitoring and surveying solutions are anticipated to create lucrative growth opportunities for the market over the forecast period. However, the lack of standardized air traffic regulations and the high cost associated with small drones is going to impede overall market growth throughout the forecast period of 2023-2030.

The key regions considered for the Global Small Drones Market study includes Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. North America dominated the market in 2022 owing to the increase in defense spending in the region. Higher defense budgets can allocate funds for research and development activities related to drone technology. This could lead to the creation of more advanced and sophisticated small drones with improved capabilities, such as longer flight times, enhanced sensors, and increased autonomy. The region’s dominant performance is anticipated to propel the overall demand for Small Drones. Furthermore, Asia Pacific is expected to grow fastest over the forecast period, owing to factors such as rising government investment in small drone technology advancements in the region.

Major market player included in this report are:
Aeronautics Ltd
AeroVironment, Inc.
Autel Robotics Co., Ltd.
BAE Systems plc
Elbit Systems Ltd.
Holy Stone Enterprise Co., Ltd.
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Microdrones Gmbh
Northrop Grumman Corporation

Recent Developments in the Market:
 In January 2023, Autel introduced the EVO Max 4T, a tiny drone with a thermal zoom camera and a range finder in one package designed for first responders. The EVO Max 4T is an enterprise drone that appears to be designed for first responders or large-scale enterprise applications. The camera system includes a 640×512 thermal sensor, a 1/2-inch 50MP wide camera, and a 1/1.68-inch 48MP zoom camera.

Global Small Drones Market Report Scope:
 Historical Data – 2020 - 2021
 Base Year for Estimation – 2022
 Forecast period - 2023-2030
 Report Coverage - Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
 Segments Covered - Type, Maximum Take-off Weight, Power Source, End-use, Region
 Regional Scope - North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa

The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values to the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within countries involved in the study.

The report also caters detailed information about the crucial aspects such as driving factors & challenges which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it also incorporates potential opportunities in micro markets for stakeholders to invest along with the detailed analysis of competitive landscape and product offerings of key players.

The detailed segments and sub-segment of the market are explained below:

By Type
Fixed Wing
Rotary Wing
Hybrid Wing

By Maximum Take-off Weight
Less than 5 kg
5 to 25 kg
Above 25 to 150 kg

By Power Source
Fuel Powered
Battery Powered

By End-use
Defense
Consumer
Commercial
Civil

By Region:

North America
U.S.
Canada

Europe
UK
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
ROE

Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
RoAPAC

Latin America
Brazil
Mexico

Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

Companies Mentioned
Aeronautics Ltd
AeroVironment, Inc.
Autel Robotics Co., Ltd.
BAE Systems plc
Elbit Systems Ltd.
Holy Stone Enterprise Co., Ltd.
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Microdrones Gmbh
Northrop Grumman Corporation

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Chapter 1. Executive Summary
1.1. Market Snapshot
1.2. Global & Segmental Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
1.2.1. Small Drones Market, by Region, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
1.2.2. Small Drones Market, by Type, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
1.2.3. Small Drones Market, by Maximum Take-off Weight, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
1.2.4. Small Drones Market, by Power Source, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
1.2.5. Small Drones Market, by End-use, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
1.3. Key Trends
1.4. Estimation Methodology
1.5. Research Assumption
Chapter 2. Global Small Drones Market Definition and Scope
2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Market Definition & Scope
2.2.1. Industry Evolution
2.2.2. Scope of the Study
2.3. Years Considered for the Study
2.4. Currency Conversion Rates
Chapter 3. Global Small Drones Market Dynamics
3.1. Small Drones Market Impact Analysis (2020-2030)
3.1.1. Market Drivers
3.1.1.1. Rising demand for law enforcement drones
3.1.1.2. Growing demand for cinematography drones
3.1.2. Market Challenges
3.1.2.1. Lack of standardized air traffic regulations
3.1.2.2. High cost associated to small drones
3.1.3. Market Opportunities
3.1.3.1. Rising adoption for real-time traffic monitoring
3.1.3.2. Rising demand for crop monitoring and surveying solutions
Chapter 4. Global Small Drones Market Industry Analysis
4.1. Porter’s 5 Force Model
4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.2. Porter’s 5 Force Impact Analysis
4.3. PEST Analysis
4.3.1. Political
4.3.2. Economical
4.3.3. Social
4.3.4. Technological
4.3.5. Environmental
4.3.6. Legal
4.4. Top investment opportunity
4.5. Top winning strategies
4.6. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
4.7. Disruptive Trends
4.8. Industry Expert Perspective
4.9. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
Chapter 5. Global Small Drones Market, by Type
5.1. Market Snapshot
5.2. Global Small Drones Market by Type, Performance - Potential Analysis
5.3. Global Small Drones Market Estimates & Forecasts by Type 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
5.4. Small Drones Market, Sub Segment Analysis
5.4.1. Fixed Wing
5.4.2. Rotary Wing
5.4.3. Hybrid Wing
Chapter 6. Global Small Drones Market, by Maximum Take-off Weight
6.1. Market Snapshot
6.2. Global Small Drones Market by Maximum Take-off Weight, Performance - Potential Analysis
6.3. Global Small Drones Market Estimates & Forecasts by Maximum Take-off Weight 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
6.4. Small Drones Market, Sub Segment Analysis
6.4.1. Less than 5 kg
6.4.2. 5 to 25 kg
6.4.3. Above 25 to 150 kg
Chapter 7. Global Small Drones Market, by Power Source
7.1. Market Snapshot
7.2. Global Small Drones Market by Power Source, Performance - Potential Analysis
7.3. Global Small Drones Market Estimates & Forecasts by Power Source 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
7.4. Small Drones Market, Sub Segment Analysis
7.4.1. Fuel Powered
7.4.2. Battery Powered
Chapter 8. Global Small Drones Market, by End-use
8.1. Market Snapshot
8.2. Global Small Drones Market by End-use, Performance - Potential Analysis
8.3. Global Small Drones Market Estimates & Forecasts by End-use 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
8.4. Small Drones Market, Sub Segment Analysis
8.4.1. Defense
8.4.2. Consumer
8.4.3. Commercial
8.4.4. Civil
Chapter 9. Global Small Drones Market, Regional Analysis
9.1. Top Leading Countries
9.2. Top Emerging Countries
9.3. Small Drones Market, Regional Market Snapshot
9.4. North America Small Drones Market
9.4.1. U.S. Small Drones Market
9.4.1.1. Type breakdown estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030
9.4.1.2. Maximum Take-off Weight breakdown estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030
9.4.1.3. Power Source breakdown estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030
9.4.1.4. End-use breakdown estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030
9.4.2. Canada Small Drones Market
9.5. Europe Small Drones Market Snapshot
9.5.1. U.K. Small Drones Market
9.5.2. Germany Small Drones Market
9.5.3. France Small Drones Market
9.5.4. Spain Small Drones Market
9.5.5. Italy Small Drones Market
9.5.6. Rest of Europe Small Drones Market
9.6. Asia-Pacific Small Drones Market Snapshot
9.6.1. China Small Drones Market
9.6.2. India Small Drones Market
9.6.3. Japan Small Drones Market
9.6.4. Australia Small Drones Market
9.6.5. South Korea Small Drones Market
9.6.6. Rest of Asia Pacific Small Drones Market
9.7. Latin America Small Drones Market Snapshot
9.7.1. Brazil Small Drones Market
9.7.2. Mexico Small Drones Market
9.8. Middle East & Africa Small Drones Market
9.8.1. Saudi Arabia Small Drones Market
9.8.2. South Africa Small Drones Market
9.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa Small Drones Market
Chapter 10. Competitive Intelligence
10.1. Key Company SWOT Analysis
10.1.1. Company 1
10.1.2. Company 2
10.1.3. Company 3
10.2. Top Market Strategies
10.3. Company Profiles
10.3.1. Aeronautics Ltd
10.3.1.1. Key Information
10.3.1.2. Overview
10.3.1.3. Financial (Subject to Data Availability)
10.3.1.4. Product Summary
10.3.1.5. Recent Developments
10.3.2. AeroVironment, Inc.
10.3.3. Autel Robotics Co., Ltd.
10.3.4. BAE Systems plc
10.3.5. Elbit Systems Ltd.
10.3.6. Holy Stone Enterprise Co., Ltd.
10.3.7. Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd
10.3.8. Lockheed Martin Corporation
10.3.9. Microdrones Gmbh
10.3.10. Northrop Grumman Corporation
Chapter 11. Research Process
11.1. Research Process
11.1.1. Data Mining
11.1.2. Analysis
11.1.3. Market Estimation
11.1.4. Validation
11.1.5. Publishing
11.2. Research Attributes
11.3. Research Assumption
List of Tables
TABLE 1. Global Small Drones Market, report scope
TABLE 2. Global Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by Region 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 3. Global Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by Type 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 4. Global Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by Maximum Take-off Weight 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 5. Global Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by Power Source 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 6. Global Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by End-use 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 7. Global Small Drones Market by segment, estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 8. Global Small Drones Market by region, estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 9. Global Small Drones Market by segment, estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 10. Global Small Drones Market by region, estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 11. Global Small Drones Market by segment, estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 12. Global Small Drones Market by region, estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 13. Global Small Drones Market by segment, estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 14. Global Small Drones Market by region, estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 15. Global Small Drones Market by segment, estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 16. Global Small Drones Market by region, estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 17. U.S. Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 18. U.S. Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 19. U.S. Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 20. Canada Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 21. Canada Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 22. Canada Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 23. UK Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 24. UK Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 25. UK Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 26. Germany Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 27. Germany Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 28. Germany Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 29. France Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 30. France Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 31. France Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 32. Italy Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 33. Italy Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 34. Italy Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 35. Spain Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 36. Spain Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 37. Spain Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 38. RoE Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 39. RoE Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 40. RoE Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 41. China Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 42. China Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 43. China Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 44. India Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 45. India Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 46. India Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 47. Japan Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 48. Japan Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 49. Japan Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 50. South Korea Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 51. South Korea Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 52. South Korea Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 53. Australia Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 54. Australia Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 55. Australia Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 56. RoAPAC Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 57. RoAPAC Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 58. RoAPAC Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 59. Brazil Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 60. Brazil Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 61. Brazil Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 62. Mexico Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 63. Mexico Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 64. Mexico Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 65. RoLA Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 66. RoLA Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 67. RoLA Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 68. Saudi Arabia Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 69. South Africa Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 70. RoMEA Small Drones Market estimates & forecasts by segment 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
TABLE 71. List of secondary sources, used in the study of global Small Drones Market
TABLE 72. List of primary sources, used in the study of global Small Drones Market
TABLE 73. Years considered for the study
TABLE 74. Exchange rates considered
List of tables and figures and dummy in nature, final lists may vary in the final deliverable
List of figures
FIGURE 1. Global Small Drones Market, research methodology
FIGURE 2. Global Small Drones Market, Market estimation techniques
FIGURE 3. Global Market size estimates & forecast methods
FIGURE 4. Global Small Drones Market, key trends 2022
FIGURE 5. Global Small Drones Market, growth prospects 2023-2030
FIGURE 6. Global Small Drones Market, porters 5 force model
FIGURE 7. Global Small Drones Market, pest analysis
FIGURE 8. Global Small Drones Market, value chain analysis
FIGURE 9. Global Small Drones Market by segment, 2020 & 2030 (USD Billion)
FIGURE 10. Global Small Drones Market by segment, 2020 & 2030 (USD Billion)
FIGURE 11. Global Small Drones Market by segment, 2020 & 2030 (USD Billion)
FIGURE 12. Global Small Drones Market by segment, 2020 & 2030 (USD Billion)
FIGURE 13. Global Small Drones Market by segment, 2020 & 2030 (USD Billion)
FIGURE 14. Global Small Drones Market, regional snapshot 2020 & 2030
FIGURE 15. North America Small Drones Market 2020 & 2030 (USD Billion)
FIGURE 16. Europe Small Drones Market 2020 & 2030 (USD Billion)
FIGURE 17. Asia pacific Small Drones Market 2020 & 2030 (USD Billion)
FIGURE 18. Latin America Small Drones Market 2020 & 2030 (USD Billion)
FIGURE 19. Middle East & Africa Small Drones Market 2020 & 2030 (USD Billion)
List of tables and figures and dummy in nature, final lists may vary in the final deliverable

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