The nano uav market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $1.97 billion in 2024 to $2.53 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to military operations, counter-terrorism operations, border surveillance, law enforcement, and disaster response.
The nano uav market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.89 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to commercial applications, surveillance for critical infrastructure, emergency response and healthcare, smart cities and urban planning, environmental monitoring. Major trends in the forecast period include autonomous systems integration, miniaturization and payload innovation, increased commercial adoption, swarm technology, energy efficiency and extended endurance.
The increase in the defense budget is expected to propel the growth of the nano UAV market going forward. A defense budget refers to the portion of a government's overall budget allocated specifically for defense and military-related expenditures. A higher defense budget often leads to increased procurement of military equipment, including UAVs. Nano UAV manufacturers may benefit from government contracts and orders for these smaller unmanned systems to support various defense operations, intelligence gathering, surveillance, reconnaissance, and target acquisition missions. For instance, in April 2023, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, a Sweden-based institute and independent resource on global security, world military expenditure increased by 3.7% in real terms in 2022 to reach a record high of $2.24 trillion. Military expenditure in Europe rose by 13% during the year. US military spending also increased by 8.8% in nominal terms between 2021 and 2022, but real spending increased by 0.7% over that same time due to an 8.1% inflation rate. Therefore, the increase in the defense budget is driving the growth of the nano UAV market.
Major companies operating in the nano UAV market are developing new products, such as 4K nano drones, to gain a competitive edge in the market. 4K nano drones typically refer to small-sized unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with 4K resolution cameras for recording high-quality video. For instance, in January 2024, IZI, an India-based consumer electronics company, launched the MINI X drone. The MINI X boasts a lightweight design at 249 grams and features a premium CMOS sensor for capturing stunning 20MP images and smooth videos. With a 4 km live video transmission range, precise navigation enabled by GPS/GLONASS (Global Positioning System/Global Navigation Satellite System) technology, and versatile flight modes, the MINI X provides professional-grade aerial photography and videography capabilities. The drone is available in Standalone and Fly More Combo versions, offering extended flight time, multiple batteries, and user-friendly operation. The MINI X is controlled through a mobile device using the IZI Sky Eye App.
In March 2022, the UK Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Future Capability Group (FCG), part of the British Ministry of Defence, acquired nano-unmanned aerial vehicles (nUAS) from Elbit Systems and Atlas Dynamics to enhance the British Army's Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) project. The procurement included Elbit’s Torch-X RAS systems and Atlas Dynamics’ AtlasNEST units, which are designed to improve autonomous mission management, AI integration, and the ability to operate in swarming configurations. These systems provide significant advancements in military operations, enabling more efficient, scalable, and flexible drone-based capabilities. Elbit Systems is an Israel-based aerospace and defense company, while Atlas Dynamics is a UAV manufacturer based in Latvia. The acquisition is part of the UK's broader strategy to modernize its defense capabilities through advanced robotics and autonomous technologies.
Major companies operating in the nano UAV market are The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Intel Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Thales Group, Textron Inc., Elbit Systems Ltd., Teledyne Technologies Inc., Saab AB, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., DJI (Dà-Jiāng Innovations) Technology Co. Ltd., AeroVironment Inc., Yuneec International Co. Ltd., Parrot SA, Microdrones GmbH, 3DR (3D Robotics), senseFly Ltd., Flyability SA, Delair Tech SAS, PrecisionHawk Inc., Aeryon Labs Inc., Kespry Inc., Nimbus Maps Ltd., Altavian Inc., Quantum Systems GmbH.
North America was the largest region in the nano UAV market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the nano uav market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the nano uav market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The Nano UAV market consists of sales of surveillance drones, agricultural drones, payload and sensors, batteries and power systems, and flight control systems. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
Nano UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) refer to small, lightweight, and often compact UAVs that are designed for various applications, including reconnaissance, surveillance, data collection, and monitoring in environments where larger drones or traditional aircraft may not be practical or feasible. They are typically less than 15 cm in size and weigh less than 100 grams, and they are used for search and rescue missions due to their ease of maneuvering in challenging terrain and confined areas.
The main types of nano UAV products are fixed-wing, rotary wine, and others. Fixed wing refers to a type of unmanned aerial vehicle with fixed wings, resembling traditional airplanes, designed for stable and efficient flight for applications like surveillance and reconnaissance. They are available in several class types, including small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), tactical unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), strategic unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), and special purpose unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), with several propulsion systems, including hydrogen cells, solar cells, and lithium-ion batteries. They are used for several applications, such as civil and commercial, military, homeland security, and others.
The main types of nano UAV products are fixed-wing, rotary wine, and others. Fixed wing refers to a type of unmanned aerial vehicle with fixed wings, resembling traditional airplanes, designed for stable and efficient flight for applications like surveillance and reconnaissance. They are available in several class types, including small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), tactical unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), strategic unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), and special purpose unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), with several propulsion systems, including hydrogen cells, solar cells, and lithium-ion batteries. They are used for several applications, such as civil and commercial, military, homeland security, and others.
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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Executive Summary
Nano UAV Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on nano uav market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for nano uav? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The nano uav market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Product Type: Fixed Wing; Rotary Wine; Other Products2) By Class Type: Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV); Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV); Strategic Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV); Special Purpose Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
3) By Propulsion System: Hydrogen Cell; Solar Cell; Lithium-Ion
4) By Application: Civil And Commercial; Military; Homeland Security; Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Fixed Wing: Electric Fixed Wing; Gas Powered Fixed Wing2) By Rotary Wing: Multi-Rotor; Single Rotor; Hybrid Rotor
3) By Other Products: Nano Air Vehicles (NAVs); Hand-Launch UAVs; Tethered Drones
Key Companies Mentioned: The Boeing Company; Lockheed Martin Corporation; Intel Corporation; Northrop Grumman Corporation; Thales Group
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
Some of the major companies featured in this Nano UAV market report include:- The Boeing Company
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Intel Corporation
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Thales Group
- Textron Inc.
- Elbit Systems Ltd.
- Teledyne Technologies Inc.
- Saab AB
- Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.
- DJI (Dà-Jiāng Innovations) Technology Co. Ltd.
- AeroVironment Inc.
- Yuneec International Co. Ltd.
- Parrot SA
- Microdrones GmbH
- 3DR (3D Robotics)
- senseFly Ltd.
- Flyability SA
- Delair Tech SAS
- PrecisionHawk Inc.
- Aeryon Labs Inc.
- Kespry Inc.
- Nimbus Maps Ltd.
- Altavian Inc.
- Quantum Systems GmbH
Table Information
Report Attribute | Details |
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No. of Pages | 200 |
Published | March 2025 |
Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 2.53 Billion |
Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 6.89 Billion |
Compound Annual Growth Rate | 28.5% |
Regions Covered | Global |
No. of Companies Mentioned | 26 |