Global Medical Drones Market - 2024-2031

Global Medical Drones Market - 2024-2031

Global Medical Drones market reached US$ YY million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ YY million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of YY% during the forecast period 2024-2031.

In times of emergency or natural catastrophe, drones can be used to rapidly and effectively transport vital medical supplies to hard-to-reach locations, including blood, vaccinations, organs for transplant, and medication.

Drones are useful for the quick and delicate transfer of organs. By doing this, any harm to the organs during transit may be avoided. Medical supplies can be economically delivered by drones to persons living in rural places and those impacted by catastrophes or natural disasters.

Market Dynamics: Drivers & Restraints

Increasing government initiatives

The increasing government initiatives during medical emergencies and also during pandemics to deliver essential medical supplies and medical kits are expected to drive market growth. The supply of medical essentials has been supported by the governments to the areas that lack efficient transportation and lack of improved healthcare facilities.

For instance, in July 2023, the Government of Meghalaya under the World Bank financed Meghalaya Health Systems Development Project introduced a new drone service that delivers essential injections and medicines once a week from Jengjal District Hospital over 100 kilometers away.

Additionally, in October 2023, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) partnered with TSAW Drones, a drone logistics start-up, to further its ambitious projects to deliver vital medical supplies using drones. During the pandemic, ICMR introduced the i-Drone program to explore the feasibility of using drones to distribute COVID-19 vaccines and medicines. Thus, an increase in government initiatives to deliver improved healthcare facilities is expected to drive market growth.

Limitations associated with medical drones

Apart from favorable applications of drones in healthcare, some limitations are associated with them that can hamper the market growth. The technical aspects such as short battery life, the limited technical operators, and also the environmental factors such as pressure, humidity, and temperature will affect the movement of the drone. Additionally, the limited landing stations in rural areas can also be a hindering factor. Thus, the above factors are expected to hamper the market growth.

Segment Analysisn

The global medical drones market is segmented based on type, application, end-user and region.

The Multi-rotor drone segment is expected to dominate the market growth

Multi-rotor drone segment is expected to hold the dominant market share in the forecast period. This is due to their inexpensiveness, efficiency and the ability the medical supplies. These drones contain many lift-generating motors. These drones are mainly used in the rescue operations. Medical drones are also used by the military for combat healthcare and front-line medicine. The increase in the launch of advanced multirotor drones are expected to hold the segment in the dominant position.

For instance, in October 2023, Everdrone launched the E2 drone to deliver life-saving medical equipment in minutes. The E2 drone carries both an advanced camera system as well as customizable medical kits.

Additionally, in August 2023, DJI launched the FlyCart 30The aircraft utilizes a four-axis, eight-propeller multi-rotor configuration, and is capable of transporting a payload of 30kg at a maximum distance of 16km in dual battery mode. Thus, the increase in the launch of advanced drones is expected to hold the segment in the dominant position in the forecast period.

Geographical Analysis

North America is expected to hold a significant position in the medical drones market share

North America is expected to hold the dominant position in the market share due to increasing technological advancements, improved healthcare practice and improved healthcare infrastructure. The increasing government initiatives to reduce the disease prevalence and also make medical supplies available for all patients are expected to hold the region in the dominant market share. The increasing strategies by the companies also help in the market growth.

For instance, in May 2023, ODU’s VISA partnered on a $1.8M Grant to Explore Medical Drone Deliveries on the Eastern Shore. Riverside began utilizing medical cargo drones from DroneUp to test and plan for the delivery of prescriptions to patients living in rural areas on the Eastern Shore and Tangier Island.

Additionally, in December 2023, Zipline partnered with Apian to significantly expand an NHS program delivering medical supplies to hospitals, GPs and care homes, using electric, autonomous drones. Thus, an increase in the strategies by the companies drives the market growth that holds the region in the dominant position in the forecast period.

COVID-19 Impact Analysis

COVID-19 has had a positive impact on the medical drone market growth. During the lockdown phase, it has been a difficult task to deliver medical supplies to rural areas and also to reduce the transportation and the spread of the virus, medical drones have been used. In diagnostic clinics, medical drones are used to pick up the lab samples and deliver them to reduce the infection. These devices are also used for aerial spraying of disinfectant in public areas.

Market Segmentation

By Type
• Multi Rotor
• Single Rotor
• Fixed-Wing Drones
• Passenger Ambulance Drone

By Application
• Drugs supply
• Organ Transportation
• Vaccine Supply
• Surgical Equipment Transportation
• Others

By End-User
• Hospitals
• Diagnostic Laboratories
• Government Organizations
• Emergency Medical Care
• Blood Banks
• Others

By Region
• North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
• Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
• South America
Brazil
Argentina
Rest of South America
• Asia-Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Middle East and Africa

Competitive Landscape

The major global players in the market include Zipline Inc., Volocopter GmbH, Matternet Inc., DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations Limited., Wingcopter, elsight and DJI among others.

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