Aerial Imaging - Global Strategic Business Report

The global market for Aerial Imaging is estimated at US$3.5 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$9.1 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 14.8% from 2023 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions.

The growth in the aerial imaging market is driven by several factors, notably the advancements in drone technology and the increasing affordability of drone and imaging technologies. These technological improvements have expanded the accessibility and usability of aerial imaging across a wide range of industries. In addition, there's a rising demand for up-to-date geographic information system (GIS) datasets for urban planning and land management, which aerial imaging supplies with great efficiency.

The growing prevalence of location-based services among consumers who require real-time and accurate geographical data further stimulates market expansion. Lastly, regulatory support and the easing of restrictions on the use of drones in many countries have allowed the aerial imaging industry to flourish, making aerial imaging tools indispensable for modern mapping, planning, and management tasks.

Key Insights:

Market Growth: Understand the significant growth trajectory of the UAV & Drone Platform segment, which is expected to reach US$5.2 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of a 16.1%. The Fixed Wing Aircraft Platform segment is also set to grow at 14.4% CAGR over the analysis period.
Regional Analysis: Gain insights into the U.S. market, estimated at $973.5 Million in 2023, and China, forecasted to grow at an impressive 17.1% CAGR to reach $1.4 Billion by 2030. Discover growth trends in other key regions, including Japan, Canada, Germany, and the Asia-Pacific.

Why You Should Buy This Report:

Detailed Market Analysis: Access a thorough analysis of the Global Aerial Imaging Market, covering all major geographic regions and market segments.
Competitive Insights: Get an overview of the competitive landscape, including the market presence of major players across different geographies.
Future Trends and Drivers: Understand the key trends and drivers shaping the future of the Global Aerial Imaging Market.
Actionable Insights: Benefit from actionable insights that can help you identify new revenue opportunities and make strategic business decisions.

Key Questions Answered:

How is the Global Aerial Imaging Market expected to evolve by 2030?
What are the main drivers and restraints affecting the market?
Which market segments will grow the most over the forecast period?
How will market shares for different regions and segments change by 2030?
Who are the leading players in the market, and what are their prospects?

Report Features:

Comprehensive Market Data: Independent analysis of annual sales and market forecasts in US$ Million from 2023 to 2030.
In-Depth Regional Analysis: Detailed insights into key markets, including the U.S., China, Japan, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa.
Company Profiles: Coverage of major players such as AeroVironment, Inc., 3D Robotics, Inc. (3DR), Altispire, and more.
Complimentary Updates: Receive free report updates for one year to keep you informed of the latest market developments.

Select Competitors (Total 74 Featured):

AeroVironment, Inc.
3D Robotics, Inc. (3DR)
Altispire
CYBERHAWK Innovations Ltd.
DroneDeploy
Fugro NV
Bluesky International Ltd.
DroneView Technologies
Datumate Ltd.
FlyWorx - Aerial Drone Services
AEROmetrex
Ceres Imaging
Drone Aerial Imaging
GroundTruth Exploration Inc.
Airobotics Ltd.

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. MARKET OVERVIEW

Influencer Market Insights
World Market Trajectories
Aerial Imaging - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2024 (E)
Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2024 (E)
Aerial Imaging: A Prelude
Market Outlook
Key Challenges
North America Remains Frontrunner in Global Aerial Imaging Market
Aerial Imaging Technology Witnesses Major Leap Forward with Drones
Aerial & Satellite Imagery: Primary Merits & Limitations
Factors Influencing Selection of Aerial & Satellite Imagery
Recent Market Activity

2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS

Rising Investments in Startups
Surveying & Mapping Industry Observes Paradigm Shift towards Aerial Imaging
Aerial Photogrammetry for Mapping Applications
Drones for Surveying & Mapping Workflows
The Growing Need to Manage Disaster Risk Against the Backdrop of Climate Change Drives Demand for Aerial Imaging
Aerial Imagery Helps Better Preparedness in Event of Natural Catastrophes
Growing Frequency of Extreme Weather Events & Related Losses Drives the Focus on Disaster Preparedness: Global Number of Extreme Weather Events & Financial Losses (In US$ Billion) for the Years 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015 and 2020
Addressing Gaps with Remote Sensing
Environmental Monitoring & Wildlife Conservation: Growing Application Areas
Aerial Imaging Presents Holistic Mapping Solution for Diverse Industries
Unprecedented Catastrophes Make Insurers to Bet on Aerial Imaging to Analyze Effect of Natural Disasters
Drone Usage for Aerial Imaging Gains Traction in Insurance Industry
Aerial Imaging to Help Scientists Estimate River Discharge
Expanding Population and Rising Demand for Food Fuel Adoption of Agricultural Aerial Imaging Systems
Startups from across the World Developing Innovative Aerial Imaging Solutions for the field of Agriculture
World Arable Land (in Million Ha): 1961-2050
Labor Shortage in Agriculture to Drive Increased Uptake of Aerial Imaging
EXHBIT: Percentage (%) of Agricultural Workers in the Global Workforce for the Years 1992, 2019 & 2022
Growing Attention Towards Precision Farming Benefits Uptake
Companies Gear Up to Tap Agricultural Drone Demand for Field Mapping Application
Agricultural Drones Powered by Multispectral Imaging Transform Farming Practices
Real Estate Industry Leverages Aerial Imaging Technology
Aerial Imagery Becomes More Meaningful With AI and DL for Land Surveying and Civil Engineering Enterprises
Factors Set to Favor and Positively Influence Drone-based Aerial Imaging
Key Challenges
Global Drone Enabled Service Revenues by Application in Percentage: 2025P
An Insight into Technological Advancements in Aerial Imaging
Drone Cameras Get Smarter
3D Aerial Modeling with Drones
360° VR Drone Cameras
Vertical Drone Cameras
Advances Related to Software, Sensors and AI
Aerial Imaging to Embrace AI
Surveying and Mapping Services find Significance for Smart City Initiatives
Smart City Spending in US$ Billion for Years 2020 and 2027
Aerial Imagery for Border Enforcement & Migration Surveillance
Defense Expenditure Worldwide in US$ Billion for the Years 2001 through 2023
Protection of Critical Infrastructure Drives Adoption of Aerial Imaging in Energy & Utilities Industry
Projected Infrastructure Investments in the Energy Sector Sets the Business Climate for Aerial Imaging in Utilities: Global Cumulative Infrastructure Spending (In US$ Trillion) by Sector during 2016-2030
Aerial Imaging Brims with Huge Potential for Efficient Deployment of Solar Projects
Aerial Photography for Different Phases of Solar Projects
Oil & Gas Industry: Aerial imaging Helps Surveillance of Critical Assets and Remote Sites

4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

TABLE 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aerial Imaging by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 2: World Historic Review for Aerial Imaging by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 3: World 16-Year Perspective for Aerial Imaging by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
TABLE 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for UAV & Drone by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 5: World Historic Review for UAV & Drone by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 6: World 16-Year Perspective for UAV & Drone by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
TABLE 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fixed Wing Aircraft by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 8: World Historic Review for Fixed Wing Aircraft by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 9: World 16-Year Perspective for Fixed Wing Aircraft by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
TABLE 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Helicopter by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 11: World Historic Review for Helicopter by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 12: World 16-Year Perspective for Helicopter by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
TABLE 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Platforms by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 14: World Historic Review for Other Platforms by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 15: World 16-Year Perspective for Other Platforms by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
TABLE 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Geospatial Mapping by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 17: World Historic Review for Geospatial Mapping by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 18: World 16-Year Perspective for Geospatial Mapping by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
TABLE 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Surveillance & Monitoring by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 20: World Historic Review for Surveillance & Monitoring by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 21: World 16-Year Perspective for Surveillance & Monitoring by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
TABLE 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Disaster Management by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 23: World Historic Review for Disaster Management by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 24: World 16-Year Perspective for Disaster Management by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
TABLE 25: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Energy & Resource Management by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 26: World Historic Review for Energy & Resource Management by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 27: World 16-Year Perspective for Energy & Resource Management by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
TABLE 28: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Urban Planning by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 29: World Historic Review for Urban Planning by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 30: World 16-Year Perspective for Urban Planning by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
TABLE 31: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Applications by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 32: World Historic Review for Other Applications by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 33: World 16-Year Perspective for Other Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
TABLE 34: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Government by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 35: World Historic Review for Government by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 36: World 16-Year Perspective for Government by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
TABLE 37: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Agriculture & Forestry by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 38: World Historic Review for Agriculture & Forestry by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 39: World 16-Year Perspective for Agriculture & Forestry by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
TABLE 40: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Civil Engineering by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 41: World Historic Review for Civil Engineering by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 42: World 16-Year Perspective for Civil Engineering by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
TABLE 43: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Energy by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 44: World Historic Review for Energy by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 45: World 16-Year Perspective for Energy by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
TABLE 46: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Military & Defense by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 47: World Historic Review for Military & Defense by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 48: World 16-Year Perspective for Military & Defense by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
TABLE 49: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Media & Entertainment by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 50: World Historic Review for Media & Entertainment by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 51: World 16-Year Perspective for Media & Entertainment by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
TABLE 52: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 53: World Historic Review for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
TABLE 54: World 16-Year Perspective for Other End-Uses by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
TABLE 55: World Aerial Imaging Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2014 through 2030

III. MARKET ANALYSIS

UNITED STATES

Aerial Imaging Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2024 (E)
Active Players in United States

CANADA

Active Players in Canada

JAPAN

Aerial Imaging Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2024 (E)

CHINA

Aerial Imaging Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2024 (E)

EUROPE

Aerial Imaging Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2024 (E)

FRANCE

Aerial Imaging Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2024 (E)

GERMANY

Aerial Imaging Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2024 (E)

ITALY

UNITED KINGDOM

Aerial Imaging Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2024 (E)
Active Players in United Kingdom

REST OF EUROPE

ASIA-PACIFIC

Aerial Imaging Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2024 (E)

REST OF WORLDIV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned

AeroVironment, Inc.
3D Robotics, Inc. (3DR)
Altispire
CYBERHAWK Innovations Ltd.
DroneDeploy
Fugro NV
Bluesky International Ltd.
DroneView Technologies
Datumate Ltd.
FlyWorx - Aerial Drone Services
AEROmetrex
Ceres Imaging
Drone Aerial Imaging
GroundTruth Exploration Inc.
Airobotics Ltd.

Table Information

Report Attribute	Details
No. of Pages	389
Published	December 2024
Forecast Period	2023 - 2030
Estimated Market Value ( USD ) in 2023	$ 3.5 Billion
Forecasted Market Value ( USD ) by 2030	$ 9.1 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate	14.8%
Regions Covered	Global
No. of Companies Mentioned	15

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