Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market, By Type (Fixed Wing Drone, Rotary Blade Drone, and Hybrid Drone), By Load Capacity (<2KG , 25 KG, and <5 KG), By Application (Aerial Photography , Agriculture, Emergency and Disaster Management, Inspection & Monitoring, Rem

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market, By Type (Fixed Wing Drone, Rotary Blade Drone, and Hybrid Drone), By Load Capacity (<2KG , 25 KG, and <5 KG), 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)


Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, are aircraft without a human pilot aboard. They are typically controlled autonomously by computers in the aircraft or through manual control on the ground by an operator. In recent years, civilian and commercial use of drones has surged as technological advancements have made drones smaller, more portable, and more intelligent. They are used for various applications like crop monitoring, survey and mapping, product delivery, aerial photography, and others. The global UAV market is expected to witness significant growth over the coming years due to declining prices of drones, implementation of favorable regulations, and increasing industrial applications of commercial drones.

Market Dynamics:

The unmanned aerial vehicle market is driven by factors such as declining production costs of drones, favorable regulatory frameworks, and growing adoption across industries for applications such as inspection, surveillance, and product delivery. Lower manufacturing costs as a result of advancements in technologies like battery and chipsets are supporting the adoption of drones. Additionally, regulatory bodies globally are introducing regulations to facilitate the commercial use of drones, which is creating growth opportunities. However, safety and privacy concerns related to drones and lack of regulatory frameworks in some countries are challenging the market growth. Moreover, lack of skilled pilots and technical difficulties associated with Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations pose restrictions. The market also has opportunities in the form of emerging applications in industries like logistics, energy, and utilities.

Key Features of the Study:
  • This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global unmanned aerial vehicle 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 growth 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 unmanned aerial vehicle 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 AeroVironment, Inc., Airbus SE, BAE Systems plc, Boeing Company, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), DJI, Elbit Systems Ltd., General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Parrot Drones SAS, Raytheon Company, Textron Inc., Thales Group, Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI), UAV Factory, Yuneec International, and Zipline International Inc. are the major players.
  • 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 unmanned aerial vehicle 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 unmanned aerial vehicle market.
Detailed Segmentation-
  • By Type
  • Fixed Wing Drone
  • Rotary Blade Drone
  • Hybrid Drone
  • By Load Capacity
  • <2KG
  • 2–5 KG
  • <5 KG
  • By Application
  • Aerial Photography
  • Agriculture
  • Emergency and Disaster Management
  • Inspection & Monitoring
  • Remote Sensing & Mapping
  • Wildlife Research & Preservation
  • By Regional
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa
  • Key Players Insights
  • AeroVironment, Inc.
  • Airbus SE
  • BAE Systems plc
  • Boeing Company
  • China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)
  • DJI
  • Elbit Systems Ltd.
  • General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI)
  • Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI)
  • Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • Northrop Grumman Corporation
  • Parrot Drones SAS
  • Raytheon Company
  • Textron Inc.
  • Thales Group
  • Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI)
  • UAV Factory
  • Yuneec International
  • Zipline International Inc.


1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. Market Purview
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Market Snippet, By Type
Market Snippet, By Load Capacity
Market Snippet, By Application
Market Snippet, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
Market Dynamics
Drivers
Restraints
Market Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Industry Trend
Merger and Acquisitions
New System Launches/Approvals
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
4. Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market, By Type, 2019-2031 (US$ Billion)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2024 and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2019-2031
Segment Trends
Fixed Wing Drone
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2019–2031, (US$ Billion)
Rotary Blade Drone
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2019–2031, (US$ Billion)
Hybrid Drone
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2019–2031, (US$ Billion)
5. Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market, By Load Capacity, 2019-2031 (US$ Billion)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2024 and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2019-2031
Segment Trends
<2KG
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2019–2031, (US$ Billion)
2–5 KG
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2019–2031, (US$ Billion)
>5 KG
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2019–2031, (US$ Billion)
6. Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market, By Application, 2019-2031 (US$ Billion)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2024 and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2019-2031
Segment Trends
Aerial Photography
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2019–2031, (US$ Billion)
Agriculture
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2019–2031, (US$ Billion)
Emergency and Disaster Management
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2019–2031, (US$ Billion)
Inspection & Monitoring
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2019–2031, (US$ Billion)
Remote Sensing & Mapping
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2019–2031, (US$ Billion)
Wildlife Research & Preservation
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, 2019–2031, (US$ Billion)
7. Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market, By Region, 2019-2031 (US$ Billion)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2024 and 2031 (%)
North America
Regional Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019–2031 (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Load Capacity, 2019–2031 (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019–2031 (US$ Billion)
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2024 and 2031 (%)
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Regional Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019–2031 (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Load Capacity, 2019–2031 (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019–2031 (US$ Billion)
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2024 and 2031 (%)
U.K.
Germany
France
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Regional Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019–2031 (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Load Capacity, 2019–2031 (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019–2031 (US$ Billion)
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2024 and 2031 (%)
China
India
Japan
ASEAN
Australia
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Regional Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019–2031 (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Load Capacity, 2019–2031 (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019–2031 (US$ Billion)
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2024 and 2031 (%)
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East and Africa
Regional Trends
Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2019–2031 (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Load Capacity, 2019–2031 (US$ Billion)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019–2031 (US$ Billion)
Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2024 and 2031 (%)
South Africa
GCC Countries
Rest of the Middle East and Africa
8. Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles
AeroVironment, Inc.
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Key Strategies
Recent Developments/Updates
Airbus SE
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Key Strategies
Recent Developments/Updates
BAE Systems plc
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Key Strategies
Recent Developments/Updates
Boeing Company
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Key Strategies
Recent Developments/Updates
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Key Strategies
Recent Developments/Updates
DJI
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Key Strategies
Recent Developments/Updates
Elbit Systems Ltd.
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Key Strategies
Recent Developments/Updates
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI)
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Key Strategies
Recent Developments/Updates
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI)
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Key Strategies
Recent Developments/Updates
Kratos Defence & Security Solutions, Inc.
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Key Strategies
Recent Developments/Updates
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Key Strategies
Recent Developments/Updates
Parrot Drones SAS
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Key Strategies
Recent Developments/Updates
Raytheon Company
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Key Strategies
Recent Developments/Updates
Thales Group
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Key Strategies
Recent Developments/Updates
Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI)
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Key Strategies
Recent Developments/Updates
UAV Factory
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Key Strategies
Recent Developments/Updates
Yuneec International
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Key Strategies
Recent Developments/Updates
Zipline International Inc.
Company Overview
Product Portfolio
Financial Performance
Key Strategies
Recent Developments/Updates
9. Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune
Analyst View
Coherent Opportunity Map
10. Section
References
Research Methodology
About us and Sales Contact
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