Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Overview, 2029

Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Overview, 2029


Iran's unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market has grown and developed significantly, reflecting the country's concentration on technological breakthroughs and defense self-sufficiency. Iran has emerged as a major player in the global UAV market, with a strong domestic manufacturing sector producing a wide range of unmanned systems for military, surveillance, and civilian applications. In the military sector, Iran has achieved significant progress in the development and deployment of UAVs, establishing itself as one of the Middle East's top nations in indigenous drone technology. The Iranian Armed Forces have used Iranian-made UAVs, including the Shahed series, Ababil, and Mohajer, for reconnaissance, surveillance, and tactical missions. These UAVs demonstrate Iran's determination to improve defense capabilities and achieve self-reliance in the production of unmanned systems. The Iranian government has made significant investments in research and development initiatives to advance its UAV technology. Organizations such as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force and the Ministry of Defense have played critical roles in pushing innovation and improving the country's UAV capabilities. The emphasis on domestic production enables Iran to design its unmanned systems to meet specific operational needs, enabling versatility and modification. Iran's UAV sector goes beyond military uses and includes surveillance and reconnaissance for local and regional security issues. The deployment of UAVs in border monitoring, maritime surveillance and counter-terrorism operations demonstrates the wide range of uses for Iranian-made unmanned systems in tackling security concerns.

According to the research report ""Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Overview, 2029,"" published by Bonafide Research, the Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) market is anticipated to add more than USD 650 Million from 2024 to 2029. Iran has used its UAV capabilities in regional wars, demonstrating the strategic value of unmanned systems in modern warfare. Iranian-made drones have been used in a variety of theaters to provide intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support to allied forces. This deployment emphasizes the strategic importance of Iran's UAV technology in the Middle East. In terms of regulatory frameworks, Iran has established standards and regulations for the operation of UAVs. These regulations are intended to ensure the safe and responsible use of unmanned systems in the country's airspace. Iran understands the need to align its UAV activities with international norms and regulations in order to strike a balance between technological advancement and responsible use. Iran has made tremendous progress in the indigenous development of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The country has a strong domestic manufacturing sector that manufactures a wide range of UAVs for military, surveillance, and civilian use. Iran participates in technology transfer and collaboration with other countries in the development of UAVs. Collaboration leads to the exchange of knowledge and the progress of unmanned systems. Iran's concentration on indigenous UAV development reflects its goal of establishing self-sufficiency and technological independence in defense capabilities. The country aims to lessen its reliance on external suppliers for unmanned systems.

In terms of class segment market is segmented into small UAVs, tactical UAVs, strategic UAVs, and combat UAV. Combat UAV are gaining importance in Iran UAV market. Combat UAVs add to Iran's strategic deterrence capabilities. The presence of modern unmanned systems provides a signal to potential adversaries, serving as a deterrent to unfriendly activities and boosting Iran's security stance. Iran is located in a region with complicated geopolitical dynamics and security concerns. Combat UAVs are an effective instrument for monitoring and responding to regional threats such as prospective conflicts, asymmetric warfare, and geopolitical tensions. Combat UAVs are ideal for asymmetric warfare circumstances, allowing Iran to level the playing field with technologically superior foes. The capacity to use UAVs for observation, reconnaissance, and targeted strikes gives Iran asymmetric capabilities in the face of conventional armed forces. Based on type segment market is divided into fixed wing, rotary wing and hybrid. Fixed wing type is expected to lead the Iran UAV market. Fixed-wing UAVs often have greater endurance and range than rotary-wing competitors. Fixed-wing UAVs can easily cover huge regions during a single flight, making them suited for applications such as border patrol and reconnaissance in Iran's vast and varied physical geography. Fixed-wing UAVs are intended for efficient travel at higher speeds and altitudes. This design enables them to cover more terrain per unit of time, making them ideal for missions requiring quick and wide coverage, such as monitoring key infrastructure, border surveillance, and tracking activity in remote locations.

Based on application segment market is divided into military, commercial, government & law and consumer. Among them military application segment is expected to dominate the Iran UAV market in upcoming time frame. UAVs play a strategically significant role in modern military operations. Their ability to provide real-time intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), and tactical support makes them crucial for enhancing situational awareness and decision-making on the battlefield. Military UAVs are effective tools for threat detection and counterterrorism operations. They can be deployed to identify potential threats, track hostile activities, and support counterterrorism efforts with precision strikes when necessary. Based on mode of operation segment market is divided into remotely piloted, optionally piloted and fully autonomous. Fully autonomous mode of operation segment is projected to grow at fastest rate in Iran UAV market. The advancement of AI technology is critical to enabling completely autonomous UAV operations. AI algorithms enable UAVs to make intelligent decisions, adapt to changing situations, and complete complicated tasks without requiring human interaction. Fully autonomous UAVs improve operational efficiency by optimizing resource use. These systems can plan and execute missions independently, eliminating the need for constant human supervision and intervention. This efficiency is especially useful for longer or repetitive operations. Based on range segment market includes visual line of sight (VLOS), extended visual line of sight (EVLOS), and beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). Among them visual line of sight (VLOS) is expected to play major role in Iran unmanned aerial vehicle market during the forecast period.

Considered in this report:
• Geography: Iran
• Historic year: 2018
• Base year: 2023
• Estimated year: 2024
• Forecast year: 2029

Aspects covered in this report:
• Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Class:
• Small UAVs
• Tactical UAVs
• Strategic UAVs
• Combat UAV

By Type :
• Fixed Wing
• Rotary Wing
• Hybrid

By Application:
• Military
• Commercial
• Government & Law
• Consumer

By Range:
• Visual Line Of Sight (VLOS)
• Extended Visual Line Of Sight (EVLOS)
• Beyond Visual Line Of Sight (BVLOS)

By Mode of Operation:
• Remotely Piloted
• Optionally Piloted
• Fully Autonomous

By Maximum Take-Off Weight:
• <25 KG
• 25-170 KG
• >170 KG

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, and annual reports of companies, analyzing the government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers into regional aspects, tier aspects, age groups, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience:
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.
Iran's unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market has grown and developed significantly, reflecting the country's concentration on technological breakthroughs and defense self-sufficiency. Iran has emerged as a major player in the global UAV market, with a strong domestic manufacturing sector producing a wide range of unmanned systems for military, surveillance, and civilian applications. In the military sector, Iran has achieved significant progress in the development and deployment of UAVs, establishing itself as one of the Middle East's top nations in indigenous drone technology. The Iranian Armed Forces have used Iranian-made UAVs, including the Shahed series, Ababil, and Mohajer, for reconnaissance, surveillance, and tactical missions. These UAVs demonstrate Iran's determination to improve defense capabilities and achieve self-reliance in the production of unmanned systems. The Iranian government has made significant investments in research and development initiatives to advance its UAV technology. Organizations such as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force and the Ministry of Defense have played critical roles in pushing innovation and improving the country's UAV capabilities. The emphasis on domestic production enables Iran to design its unmanned systems to meet specific operational needs, enabling versatility and modification. Iran's UAV sector goes beyond military uses and includes surveillance and reconnaissance for local and regional security issues. The deployment of UAVs in border monitoring, maritime surveillance and counter-terrorism operations demonstrates the wide range of uses for Iranian-made unmanned systems in tackling security concerns. According to the research report "Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Overview, 2029," published by Bonafide Research, the Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) market is anticipated to add more than USD 650 Million from 2024 to 2029. Iran has used its UAV capabilities in regional wars, demonstrating the strategic value of unmanned systems in modern warfare. Iranian-made drones have been used in a variety of theaters to provide intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support to allied forces. This deployment emphasizes the strategic importance of Iran's UAV technology in the Middle East. In terms of regulatory frameworks, Iran has established standards and regulations for the operation of UAVs. These regulations are intended to ensure the safe and responsible use of unmanned systems in the country's airspace. Iran understands the need to align its UAV activities with international norms and regulations in order to strike a balance between technological advancement and responsible use. Iran has made tremendous progress in the indigenous development of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The country has a strong domestic manufacturing sector that manufactures a wide range of UAVs for military, surveillance, and civilian use. Iran participates in technology transfer and collaboration with other countries in the development of UAVs. Collaboration leads to the exchange of knowledge and the progress of unmanned systems. Iran's concentration on indigenous UAV development reflects its goal of establishing self-sufficiency and technological independence in defense capabilities. The country aims to lessen its reliance on external suppliers for unmanned systems. In terms of class segment market is segmented into small UAVs, tactical UAVs, strategic UAVs, and combat UAV. Combat UAV are gaining importance in Iran UAV market. Combat UAVs add to Iran's strategic deterrence capabilities. The presence of modern unmanned systems provides a signal to potential adversaries, serving as a deterrent to unfriendly activities and boosting Iran's security stance. Iran is located in a region with complicated geopolitical dynamics and security concerns. Combat UAVs are an effective instrument for monitoring and responding to regional threats such as prospective conflicts, asymmetric warfare, and geopolitical tensions. Combat UAVs are ideal for asymmetric warfare circumstances, allowing Iran to level the playing field with technologically superior foes. The capacity to use UAVs for observation, reconnaissance, and targeted strikes gives Iran asymmetric capabilities in the face of conventional armed forces. Based on type segment market is divided into fixed wing, rotary wing and hybrid. Fixed wing type is expected to lead the Iran UAV market. Fixed-wing UAVs often have greater endurance and range than rotary-wing competitors. Fixed-wing UAVs can easily cover huge regions during a single flight, making them suited for applications such as border patrol and reconnaissance in Iran's vast and varied physical geography. Fixed-wing UAVs are intended for efficient travel at higher speeds and altitudes. This design enables them to cover more terrain per unit of time, making them ideal for missions requiring quick and wide coverage, such as monitoring key infrastructure, border surveillance, and tracking activity in remote locations. Based on application segment market is divided into military, commercial, government & law and consumer. Among them military application segment is expected to dominate the Iran UAV market in upcoming time frame. UAVs play a strategically significant role in modern military operations. Their ability to provide real-time intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), and tactical support makes them crucial for enhancing situational awareness and decision-making on the battlefield. Military UAVs are effective tools for threat detection and counterterrorism operations. They can be deployed to identify potential threats, track hostile activities, and support counterterrorism efforts with precision strikes when necessary. Based on mode of operation segment market is divided into remotely piloted, optionally piloted and fully autonomous. Fully autonomous mode of operation segment is projected to grow at fastest rate in Iran UAV market. The advancement of AI technology is critical to enabling completely autonomous UAV operations. AI algorithms enable UAVs to make intelligent decisions, adapt to changing situations, and complete complicated tasks without requiring human interaction. Fully autonomous UAVs improve operational efficiency by optimizing resource use. These systems can plan and execute missions independently, eliminating the need for constant human supervision and intervention. This efficiency is especially useful for longer or repetitive operations. Based on range segment market includes visual line of sight (VLOS), extended visual line of sight (EVLOS), and beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). Among them visual line of sight (VLOS) is expected to play major role in Iran unmanned aerial vehicle market during the forecast period. Considered in this report: • Geography: Iran • Historic year: 2018 • Base year: 2023 • Estimated year: 2024 • Forecast year: 2029 Aspects covered in this report: • Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) market with its value and forecast along with its segments • Various drivers and challenges • On-going trends and developments • Top profiled companies • Strategic recommendation By Class: • Small UAVs • Tactical UAVs • Strategic UAVs • Combat UAV By Type : • Fixed Wing • Rotary Wing • Hybrid By Application: • Military • Commercial • Government & Law • Consumer By Range: • Visual Line Of Sight (VLOS) • Extended Visual Line Of Sight (EVLOS) • Beyond Visual Line Of Sight (BVLOS) By Mode of Operation: • Remotely Piloted • Optionally Piloted • Fully Autonomous By Maximum Take-Off Weight: • <25 KG • 25-170 KG • >170 KG The approach of the report: This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, and annual reports of companies, analyzing the government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers into regional aspects, tier aspects, age groups, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources. Intended audience: This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.


1. Executive Summary
2. Market Structure
2.1. Market Considerate
2.2. Assumptions
2.3. Limitations
2.4. Abbreviations
2.5. Sources
2.6. Definitions
2.7. Geography
3. Research Methodology
3.1. Secondary Research
3.2. Primary Data Collection
3.3. Market Formation & Validation
3.4. Report Writing, Quality Check & Delivery
4. Iran Macro Economic Indicators
5. Market Dynamics
5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Key Developments - 2021
5.3. Market Drivers & Opportunities
5.4. Market Restraints & Challenges
5.5. Market Trends
5.6. Covid-19 Effect
5.7. Supply chain Analysis
5.8. Policy & Regulatory Framework
5.9. Industry Experts Views
6. Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Overview
6.1. Market Size By Value
6.2. Market Size and Forecast By Class
6.3. Market Size and Forecast By Type
6.4. Market Size and Forecast By Application
6.5. Market Size and Forecast By Range
6.6. Market Size and Forecast By Mode of Operation
6.7. Market Size and Forecast By MTOW (Maximum Take-Off Weight)
7. Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Segmentations
7.1. Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market, By Class
7.1.1. Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Small UAVs, 2018-2029
7.1.2. Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Tactical UAVs, 2018-2029
7.1.3. Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Strategic UAVs, 2018-2029
7.1.4. Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Combat UAVs, 2018-2029
7.2. Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market, By Type
7.2.1. Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Fixed Wing, 2018-2029
7.2.2. Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Rotary Wing, 2018-2029
7.2.3. Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Hybrid, 2018-2029
7.3. Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market, By Application
7.3.1. Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Military, 2018-2029
7.3.2. Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Commercial, 2018-2029
7.3.3. Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Government & Law, 2018-2029
7.3.4. Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Consumer, 2018-2029
7.4. Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market, By Range
7.4.1. Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Visual Line Of Sight (VLOS), 2018-2029
7.4.2. Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Extended Visual Line Of Sight (EVLOS), 2018-2029
7.4.3. Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Beyond Visual Line Of Sight (BVLOS), 2018-2029
7.5. Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market, By Mode of Operation
7.5.1. Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Remotely Piloted, 2018-2029
7.5.2. Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Optionally Piloted, 2018-2029
7.5.3. Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Fully Autonomous, 2018-2029
7.6. Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market, By MTOW (Maximum Take-Off Weight)
7.6.1. Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By <25 KG, 2018-2029
7.6.2. Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By 25-170 KG, 2018-2029
7.6.3. Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By >170 KG, 2018-2029
8. Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Opportunity Assessment
8.1. By Class, 2024 to 2029
8.2. By Type, 2024 to 2029
8.3. By Application, 2024 to 2029
8.4. By Range, 2024 to 2029
8.5. By Mode of Operation, 2024 to 2029
8.6. By MTOW (Maximum Take-Off Weight), 2024 to 2029
9. Competitive Landscape
9.1. Porter's Five Forces
9.2. Company Profile
9.2.1. Company 1
9.2.1.1. Company Snapshot
9.2.1.2. Company Overview
9.2.1.3. Financial Highlights
9.2.1.4. Geographic Insights
9.2.1.5. Business Segment & Performance
9.2.1.6. Product Portfolio
9.2.1.7. Key Executives
9.2.1.8. Strategic Moves & Developments
9.2.2. Company 2
9.2.3. Company 3
9.2.4. Company 4
9.2.5. Company 5
9.2.6. Company 6
9.2.7. Company 7
9.2.8. Company 8
10. Strategic Recommendations
11. Disclaimer
List of Figures
Figure 1: Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size By Value (2018, 2023 & 2029F) (in USD Billion)
Figure 2: Market Attractiveness Index, By Class
Figure 3: Market Attractiveness Index, By Type
Figure 4: Market Attractiveness Index, By Application
Figure 5: Market Attractiveness Index, By Range
Figure 6: Market Attractiveness Index, By Mode of Operation
Figure 7: Market Attractiveness Index, By MTOW (Maximum Take-Off Weight)
Figure 8: Porter's Five Forces of Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market
List of Table
Table 1: Influencing Factors for Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market, 2023
Table 2: Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size and Forecast By Class (2018, 2023 & 2029F)
Table 3: Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size and Forecast By Type (2018, 2023 & 2029F)
Table 4: Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size and Forecast By Application (2018, 2023 & 2029F)
Table 5: Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size and Forecast By Range (2018, 2023 & 2029F)
Table 6: Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size and Forecast By Mode of Operation (2018, 2023 & 2029F)
Table 7: Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size and Forecast By MTOW (Maximum Take-Off Weight) (2018, 2023 & 2029F)
Table 8: Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Small UAVs (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 9: Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Tactical UAVs (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 10: Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Strategic UAVs (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 11: Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Combat UAVs (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 12: Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Fixed Wing (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 13: Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Rotary Wing (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 14: Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Hybrid (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 15: Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Military (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 16: Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Commercial (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 17: Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Government & Law (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 18: Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Consumer (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 19: Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Visual Line Of Sight (VLOS) (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 20: Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Extended Visual Line Of Sight (EVLOS) (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 21: Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Beyond Visual Line Of Sight (BVLOS) (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 22: Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Remotely Piloted (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 23: Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Optionally Piloted (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 24: Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Fully Autonomous (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 25: Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of <25 KG (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 26: Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of 25-170 KG (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion
Table 27: Iran Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of >170 KG (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion

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