Commercial Drones Market, By Type (Fixed Wing Drone, Rotary Blade Drone, and Hybrid Drone), By Maximum Takeoff Weight (Less than 2 KG, Between 25 KG, and More than 5 KG), By Duration (Less than 30 Min and More than 30 Min), By Range (Short), By Applicatio

Commercial Drones Market, By Type (Fixed Wing Drone, Rotary Blade Drone, and Hybrid Drone), By Maximum Takeoff Weight (Less than 2 KG, Between 25 KG, and More than 5 KG), By Duration (Less than 30 Min and More than 30 Min), By Range (Short), By Application (Aerial Photography, Agriculture, Emergency and Disaster Management, Inspection & Monitoring, Remote Sensing & Mapping, and Wildlife Research & Preservation), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa)


The commercial drone market has experienced significant growth over the past few years and is expected to witness substantial expansion in the coming years. Commercial drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are seeing increasing adoption across various industry verticals for applications like delivery, agriculture, infrastructure inspection, and filmmaking. The ability of commercial drones to capture aerial images and videos cost-effectively is boosting their utilization. Additionally, ongoing technological advancements like increased payload capacity and flight time are further expanding the capabilities of these drones. However, strict regulations around drone operations and privacy continue to pose challenges to the commercial drone market.

Market Dynamics:

The global commercial drone market is driven by factors such as the growing adoption of drones across industries, technological advancements, and increased investments from top companies. Drones are increasingly being used for applications like deliveries, inspections, surveillance, and aerial photography due to their benefits over traditional methods. Recent innovations focused on improving flight time, payload capacity, and autonomy are also fueling the market growth. However, stringent regulations around drone operations and privacy continue to restrain the market. Conversely, the development of urban air mobility and cargo delivery services present high opportunities for commercial drone vendors. In addition, growing demand for drone data analytics solutions is expected to create new avenues in the coming years.

Key features of the study:
  • This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global commercial drone market, and provides market size (US$ Billion) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2024–2031), considering 2023 as the base year
  • It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
  • This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
  • It profiles key players in the global commercial drone market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
  • Key companies covered as a part of this study include Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman., The Boeing Company, BAE Systems PLC, Airbus S.A.S., FLIR Systems, Inc., Aero Vironment, Inc., Textron Inc., Aeryon Labs Inc., General Atomics, Thales, Quantum Systems, Elistair, Delair, DJI, Ehang, The Holospace, Korea Aerospace Industries, Hanwha Aerospace, Israel Aerospace Industries, Elbit Systems Ltd., and Aeronautics Defense Systems Ltd.
  • Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
  • The global commercial drone market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
  • Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global commercial drone market.
Market Segmentation
  • By Type
  • Fixed Wing Drone
  • Rotary Blade Drone
  • Hybrid Drone
  • By Maximum
  • Less than 2 KG
  • Between 2–5 KG
  • More than 5 KG
  • By Duration
  • Less than 30 Min
  • More than 30 Min
  • By Range
  • Short (<25 Kilometers)
  • Long (25 Kilometers)
  • By Application
  • Aerial Photography
  • Agriculture
  • Emergency and Disaster Management
  • Inspection & Monitoring
  • Remote Sensing & Mapping
  • Wildlife Research & Preservation
  • By Region
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East
  • Africa
  • Key Players Insights
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • Northrop Grumman.
  • The Boeing Company
  • BAE Systems PLC
  • Airbus S.A.S.
  • FLIR Systems, Inc.
  • Aero Vironment, Inc.
  • Textron Inc.
  • Aeryon Labs Inc.
  • General Atomics
  • Thales
  • Quantum Systems
  • Elistair
  • Delair
  • DJI
  • Ehang
  • The Holospace
  • Korea Aerospace Industries
  • Hanwha Aerospace
  • Israel Aerospace Industries
  • Elbit Systems Ltd.
  • Aeronautics Defense Systems Ltd.


1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
2. Market Overview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Market Snapshot By Type
Market Snapshot By Maximum Takeoff Weight
Market Snapshot By Duration
Market Snapshot By Range
Market Snapshot By Application
Market Snapshot By Region
Market Scenario - Conservative, Likely, Opportunistic
Market Opportunity Map
3. Market Dynamics and Trend Analysis
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Restraints
Opportunities
Impact Analysis
Pest Analysis
Porters Analysis
Regulatory Scenario
COVID-19 Impact Analysis
Market Attractiveness By Country
Market Attractiveness By Market Segment
Key Developments & Deals
Trend Analysis - Historic and Future Trend Assessment
Key Developments
4. Global Commercial Drones Market, By Type, 2019 - 2031 (US$ Billion)
Introduction
Market Share (%) Analysis, 2024, 2027 & 2031
Market Y-o-Y Growth Comparison (%), 2019 - 2031
Segment Trends
Fixed Wing Drone, 2019 - 2031 (US$ Billion)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Rotary Blade Drone, 2019 - 2031 (US$ Billion)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Hybrid Drone, 2019 - 2031 (US$ Billion)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
5. Global Commercial Drones Market, By Maximum Takeoff Weight, 2019 - 2031 (US$ Billion)
Introduction
Market Share (%) Analysis, 2024, 2027 & 2031
Market Y-o-Y Growth Comparison (%), 2019 - 2031
Segment Trends
Less than 2 KG, 2019 - 2031 (US$ Billion)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Between 2–5 KG, 2019 - 2031 (US$ Billion)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
More than 5 KG, 2019 - 2031 (US$ Billion)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
6. Global Commercial Drones Market, By Duration , 2019 - 2031 (US$ Billion)
Introduction
Market Share (%) Analysis, 2024, 2027 & 2031
Market Y-o-Y Growth Comparison (%), 2019 - 2031
Segment Trends
Less than 30 Min, 2019 - 2031 (US$ Billion)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
More than 30 Min, 2019 - 2031 (US$ Billion)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
7. Global Commercial Drones Market, By Range, 2019 - 2031 (US$ Billion)
Introduction
Market Share (%) Analysis, 2024, 2027 & 2031
Market Y-o-Y Growth Comparison (%), 2019 - 2031
Segment Trends
Short (<25 Kilometers), 2019 - 2031 (US$ Billion)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Long (>25 Kilometers), 2019 - 2031 (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
8. Global Commercial Drones Market, By Application, 2019 - 2031 (US$ Billion)
Introduction
Market Share (%) Analysis, 2024, 2027 & 2031
Market Y-o-Y Growth Comparison (%), 2019 - 2031
Segment Trends
Aerial Photography, 2019 - 2031 (US$ Billion)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Agriculture, 2019 - 2031 (US$ Billion)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Emergency and Disaster Management, 2019 - 2031 (US$ Billion)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Inspection & Monitoring, 2019 - 2031 (US$ Billion)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Remote Sensing & Mapping, 2019 - 2031 (US$ Billion)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Wildlife Research & Preservation, 2019 - 2031 (US$ Billion)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
9. Global Commercial Drones Market, By Region, 2019 - 2031 (US$ Billion)
Introduction
Market Share (%) Analysis, 2024, 2027 & 2031, (US$ Billion)
Market Y-o-Y Growth Comparison (%), 2024 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Regional Trends
North America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Maximum Takeoff Weight, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Duration , 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Range, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Maximum Takeoff Weight, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Duration , 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Range, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
U.K.
Germany
Italy
France
Spain
Russia
Rest Of Europe
Asia Pacific
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Maximum Takeoff Weight, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Duration , 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Range, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
Asean
Rest Of Asia Pacific
Middle East & Africa
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Maximum Takeoff Weight, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Duration , 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Range, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
GCC
Israel
Rest Of Middle East & Africa
Latin America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Maximum Takeoff Weight, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Duration , 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Range, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2019 - 2031, (US$ Billion)
Brazil
Mexico
Argentina
Rest of Latin America
10. Company Profiles - Global Commercial Drones Market
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Company Overview
Product/Service Portfolio
Financial Performance
Recent Developments/Updates
Strategic Overview
Northrop Grumman.
The Boeing Company
BAE Systems PLC
Airbus S.A.S.
FLIR Systems, Inc.
Aero Vironment, Inc.
Textron Inc.
Aeryon Labs Inc.
General Atomics
Thales
Quantum Systems
Elistair
Delair
DJI
Ehang
The Holospace
Korea Aerospace Industries
Hanwha Aerospace
Israel Aerospace Industries
Elbit Systems Ltd.
Aeronautics Defense Systems Ltd.
11. References and Research Methodology
References
Research Methodology
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