LiDAR drone is the type of drone that holds LiDAR sensor to collect the data that uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure the ranges at variable distances to the Earth. The data is collected from LiDAR-equipped drones which can be used to add up 3D models down to the tiniest detail, supporting users to pinpoint the areas, structures, and features of interest in perfect detail. LiDAR drones offer high point density. For example, mid-range business devices can generate between 300 and 1,000 points per square meter. The photogrammetry in LiDAR drone persists as one of the most effective and cheapest methods for aerial data collection. The price of such drone is a huge concern for many customers. While the incorporation of LiDAR sensors into commercial type of drones makes the mapping of LiDAR more reasonable, the cost is still challenging to estimate.
4D LIDAR type of sensors has all features of 3D LIDAR sensors, including the cameras. 4D type of LiDAR drones can be used in various number of requests such as environmental management, mission planning, and battle damage assessment. The videos from these cameras can be combined with LIDAR technology to capture multi-megapixel images at a speed of up to 30 frames per second with exact depth for each pixel. Consequently, these cameras can deal with real-time data by 100x, thereby offering the exact location of the pointed objects and their action with respect to their nearby environments. The rise of 4D LiDAR sensors is expected to increase the sales of LIDAR drones.
There are three main ways to use LiDAR drones, i.e., on the ground - where the LiDAR sensor is carried with drones in the operator's hand or in a handheld mount. On a plane - where LiDAR sensor is attached to an aircraft or helicopter. The LiDAR sensors in drones send fast light pulse signals in the form of laser beams that cause no risk to the human eye (Class 1 eye safety), which reflects off surrounding objects such as buildings, cars, and trees or directly to the ground. The exact distance is estimated by determining the time it takes for the light to travel to each object and back to the sensor. The light speed is constant, so LiDAR provides the exact distance between the object and the sensor in real-time.
The drones are armed with cameras give enterprises an extra pair of eyes in the sky, offering a new viewpoint on operations occurring on the ground. Across various businesses such as agriculture, construction, emergency services, and utilities, drones are adding value. The sensor technology on drones is constantly growing, meaning that these crafts are not just taking standard videos and snapshots. One of the latest improvements in drone loadouts involves using more advanced light detection and ranging (LiDAR) systems. By deploying a LiDAR sensor in drones, the companies can take more precise aerial readings - generating 3D models by detecting features and mapping centimeter-level accuracy that would be imperceptible to less refined methods.
The insurance companies and environmental experts use DroneDeploy’s SkyClaim app to determine loss estimates and identify crop damage by using Al and computer vision. DroneDeploy customers have examined 75 different crop types in more than 100,000 acres using its app. PrecisionHawk (U.S.) uses different sensors, like thermal, multispectral in LiDAR and agriculture drones to collect raw crop data for analysis using its Precision Analytics software. The LiDAR drone market share is expected to increase substantially over the forecast period due to rising investment from the private sector for drone deployment in environment businesses across the world. For instance, in 2021, DroneDeploy raised $50 million in Series E’ funding. For complete environment monitoring operations, LiDAR drones are paired with advanced technologies such as RGB cameras, sensors, and other analytical tools. These drone skills to build 3D maps for real-time agriculture analysis to improve its rapid technological advancements. The rising demand for automatic devices for environmental purposes is expected to fuel the demand for LiDAR drones during the projected years.
The LiDAR drone market is segmented on the basis of component, range, frequency, application, platform, and region. On the basis of component, it is divided into antenna, transmitter, receiver, duplexer, and others. On the basis of range, it is classified into short, medium, and long. On the basis of frequency, it is classified into C-band, S-band, X-band, and others. On the basis of application, it is classified into airspace monitoring & traffic management, space situation awareness, maritime patrolling, weapon guidance, and others. On the basis of platform, it is classified into airborne, land, and naval. On the basis of region, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
Growth drivers, restraints, and opportunities are explained in the study to better understand the market dynamics. This study further highlights key areas of investment. In addition, it includes Porter’s five forces analysis to understand the competitive scenario of the industry and the role of each stakeholder. The study features strategies adopted by key market players to maintain their foothold in the market. Companies have adopted product development, partnership, and product launch as their key development strategies in the LiDAR drone market. The key players operating in this market are Leica Geosystems AG, Microdrones, OnyxScan, Phoenix LiDAR Systems, PolyExplore Inc., RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems GmbH, Teledyne Geospatial, Topodrone, UMS Skeldar, and Yellowscan.
4D LIDAR type of sensors has all features of 3D LIDAR sensors, including the cameras. 4D type of LiDAR drones can be used in various number of requests such as environmental management, mission planning, and battle damage assessment. The videos from these cameras can be combined with LIDAR technology to capture multi-megapixel images at a speed of up to 30 frames per second with exact depth for each pixel. Consequently, these cameras can deal with real-time data by 100x, thereby offering the exact location of the pointed objects and their action with respect to their nearby environments. The rise of 4D LiDAR sensors is expected to increase the sales of LIDAR drones.
There are three main ways to use LiDAR drones, i.e., on the ground - where the LiDAR sensor is carried with drones in the operator's hand or in a handheld mount. On a plane - where LiDAR sensor is attached to an aircraft or helicopter. The LiDAR sensors in drones send fast light pulse signals in the form of laser beams that cause no risk to the human eye (Class 1 eye safety), which reflects off surrounding objects such as buildings, cars, and trees or directly to the ground. The exact distance is estimated by determining the time it takes for the light to travel to each object and back to the sensor. The light speed is constant, so LiDAR provides the exact distance between the object and the sensor in real-time.
The drones are armed with cameras give enterprises an extra pair of eyes in the sky, offering a new viewpoint on operations occurring on the ground. Across various businesses such as agriculture, construction, emergency services, and utilities, drones are adding value. The sensor technology on drones is constantly growing, meaning that these crafts are not just taking standard videos and snapshots. One of the latest improvements in drone loadouts involves using more advanced light detection and ranging (LiDAR) systems. By deploying a LiDAR sensor in drones, the companies can take more precise aerial readings - generating 3D models by detecting features and mapping centimeter-level accuracy that would be imperceptible to less refined methods.
The insurance companies and environmental experts use DroneDeploy’s SkyClaim app to determine loss estimates and identify crop damage by using Al and computer vision. DroneDeploy customers have examined 75 different crop types in more than 100,000 acres using its app. PrecisionHawk (U.S.) uses different sensors, like thermal, multispectral in LiDAR and agriculture drones to collect raw crop data for analysis using its Precision Analytics software. The LiDAR drone market share is expected to increase substantially over the forecast period due to rising investment from the private sector for drone deployment in environment businesses across the world. For instance, in 2021, DroneDeploy raised $50 million in Series E’ funding. For complete environment monitoring operations, LiDAR drones are paired with advanced technologies such as RGB cameras, sensors, and other analytical tools. These drone skills to build 3D maps for real-time agriculture analysis to improve its rapid technological advancements. The rising demand for automatic devices for environmental purposes is expected to fuel the demand for LiDAR drones during the projected years.
The LiDAR drone market is segmented on the basis of component, range, frequency, application, platform, and region. On the basis of component, it is divided into antenna, transmitter, receiver, duplexer, and others. On the basis of range, it is classified into short, medium, and long. On the basis of frequency, it is classified into C-band, S-band, X-band, and others. On the basis of application, it is classified into airspace monitoring & traffic management, space situation awareness, maritime patrolling, weapon guidance, and others. On the basis of platform, it is classified into airborne, land, and naval. On the basis of region, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
Growth drivers, restraints, and opportunities are explained in the study to better understand the market dynamics. This study further highlights key areas of investment. In addition, it includes Porter’s five forces analysis to understand the competitive scenario of the industry and the role of each stakeholder. The study features strategies adopted by key market players to maintain their foothold in the market. Companies have adopted product development, partnership, and product launch as their key development strategies in the LiDAR drone market. The key players operating in this market are Leica Geosystems AG, Microdrones, OnyxScan, Phoenix LiDAR Systems, PolyExplore Inc., RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems GmbH, Teledyne Geospatial, Topodrone, UMS Skeldar, and Yellowscan.
Key Benefits For Stakeholders
- This report provides a quantitative analysis of the market segments, current trends, estimations, and dynamics of the lidar drone market analysis from 2021 to 2031 to identify the prevailing lidar drone market opportunities.
- The market research is offered along with information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
- Porter's five forces analysis highlights the potency of buyers and suppliers to enable stakeholders make profit-oriented business decisions and strengthen their supplier-buyer network.
- In-depth analysis of the lidar drone market segmentation assists to determine the prevailing market opportunities.
- Major countries in each region are mapped according to their revenue contribution to the global market.
- Market player positioning facilitates benchmarking and provides a clear understanding of the present position of the market players.
- The report includes the analysis of the regional as well as global lidar drone market trends, key players, market segments, application areas, and market growth strategies.
Key Market Segments
By LiDAR Type
- Topographic
- Bathymetric
By Drone Type
- Fixed Wing
- Rotary Wing
By Drone Range
- Short
- Medium
- Long
By Application
- Corridor Mapping
- Mining and Construction
- Environment
- Others
By Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
- Latin America
- Middle East
- Africa
Key Market Players
- Phoenix Lidar Systems
- Leica Geosystems AG
- Teledyne Imaging
- Topodrone
- PolyExplore Inc.
- Microdrones
- UMS Skeldar
- yellowscan
- OnyxScan
- RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems GmbH
Please note:
- Online Access price format is valid for 60 days access. Printing is not enabled.
- PDF Single and Enterprise price formats enable printing.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER 3: MARKET OVERVIEW
CHAPTER 4: LIDAR DRONE MARKET, BY LIDAR TYPE
CHAPTER 5: LIDAR DRONE MARKET, BY DRONE TYPE
CHAPTER 6: LIDAR DRONE MARKET, BY DRONE RANGE
CHAPTER 7: LIDAR DRONE MARKET, BY APPLICATION
CHAPTER 8: LIDAR DRONE MARKET, BY REGION
CHAPTER 9: COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
CHAPTER 10: COMPANY PROFILES
List of Tables
List of Figures
Executive Summary
The global LiDAR drone market is expected to experience a significant growth rate of 22.1% from 2022 to 2031, owing to rising adoption of aerial data collection tools for environmental purpose.LiDAR drone is a remote sensing technology that utilizes a fast pulse laser beam by which the surface of the earth is mapped. LiDAR is known as a light detection and ranging technique that is commonly utilized in studying and diagramming topographical data. LiDAR is valuable when used to make high-goal advanced surfaces, height models, and territory utilized for different business applications, for example, aviation & defense, agribusiness, ranger service, gas, oil & mining investigation, and natural resources management. All these factors are positively affecting the LiDAR drone market share globally.
Advance technologies such as global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), global positioning system (GPS), geographical information system (GIS), Internet of Things (IoT), thermal imaging, and artificial intelligence (AI) are being increasingly adopted in developing LiDAR drones. For instance, in 2019, the U.S. based Trimble Inc., a hardware, software, and services technology company, launched GNSS board, which is particularly designed for Trimble UAS1 that enables satellite-based positioning. This is expected to boost the growth of the market in mining and construction applications. Governments across the world are investing heavily in infrastructural and residential construction to develop their economy and improve the standard of living. For instance, in 2019 the U.S., has reported that Japan invested $367 billion for infrastructure projects in Southeast Asian countries such as Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand. This is likely to augment the growth of the construction and mining sector, which, in turn, is likely to contribute toward the growth of the LiDAR drone market during the forecast period.
North America region is likely to hold the highest share in global LiDAR drone market due to the quick acquiescence of supportive drone flying regulations and progressive technologies in the region. Alongside this, the presence of major manufacturers of LiDAR drones in the U.S., such as Phoenix LiDAR Systems, PolyExplore Inc., among others, are encouraging the growth in North America region. In Canada, leading technology companies have partnered for implementation of technologies and IoT platforms, which essentially gives infrastructure to smart upgradation. Moreover, the partnership of leading organizations in the LiDAR sensors and drone technology, propel the LiDAR drone market size in this region.
The U.S. has a strong presence of professional users and experts for various studies that enable the considerable growth of the market. The U.S. is endorsing remarkable development and innovation for improving the LIDAR-based technology to increase results in the mapping industry. The surge in use for government surveys and various studies is adding momentum to the growth across the world. The demand for 3D imaging is witnessing rise in consumer, commercial, and government applications in U.S. The LiDAR is being adopted in numerous government applications such as monitoring & planning activities related to railways, roadways, cities, and forest management. In the consumer market, LiDAR is being identified as a technology for implementing driverless car concept. In photogrammetry, LiDAR serves as an efficient alternative over other technologies, due to its accuracy and speed, thus driving the growth of the market for the U.S.
LiDAR drones are getting improved in commercial uses in European countries, i.e., in the construction industry, as a result of which, building owners can meet design objectives and deadlines more quickly and efficiently. LiDAR drones are used to scan construction sites and examine the entire lifecycle of building. The corporate building and other manufacturing companies are improving by using LiDAR drones that are attached with thermal imaging cameras for emergency response to identify the hazards. Moreover, leading-edge drone technologies can be leveraged by wildlife conservationists as well to track, monitor, and collect samples from imperiled animals. Additionally, LIDAR drones are now commonly used for amusing purposes in terms of recording videos to find out the thickness and strength of construction sites & forests and carrying out other activities. Such activities in various applications is expected to increase the sales of UAV lidar market.
Environment sector is the most promising sector and is dealing with several problems, such as labor scarcity that can work in the farms in risky weather conditions, ineffective application of diseases, infections, fertilizers, allergies, and other crop health problems owing to unequal application of pesticide, insecticide, fungicide, etc. or insect/animal bite. To overcome such issues in the implementation of advanced technologies like LiDAR drones hold great potential through applications such as bird control, crop monitoring, irrigation, field & soil analysis, and many more. Agronomists and agriculturists always look for inexpensive and effective ways to enhance and monitor the analysis of crops health. Hence, the implementation of LiDAR drones in forests and agriculture with LiDAR sensors has the ability to detect crop health, thereby assisting farmers in improving and executing necessary actions for crop conditions. Therefore, the increasing need for detailed farming practices while embracing modern technologies such as LiDAR drones in agriculture or forest is likely to increase sales over the forecast period.
Many public safety agencies are starting their own unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) programs. The tailored specifically for police can fit in any interceptor and allow rapid deployment for any situation, giving law enforcement teams wider situational awareness, allowing them to formulate an appropriate response in any situation. Moreover, whether in response to a disaster earthquake event, a missing hiker, or a boater in distress, the capabilities of a LiDAR drones to search large areas quickly and efficiently with thermal video & high-definition video and regardless of ground conditions make search and rescue operations much more effective and efficient. Hence, adoption of such LiDAR drones is boosting the sales across the globe.
Key Market Insights
- By LiDAR type, the topographic segment was the highest revenue contributor to the market, and is estimated to reach $630.3 million by 2031, with a CAGR of 20.4%. However, bathymetric segment is estimated to hold a CAGR of 25.5% during the forecast period.
- By drone type, the rotary wing segment dominated the global market, and is estimated to reach $549.5 million by 2031, with a CAGR of 20.8%. However, the fixed wing segment is expected to be the fastest growing segment with the CAGR of 23.9% during the forecast period.
- By drone range, short segment was the highest revenue contributor to the market, with $88.5 million in 2021, and is estimated to reach $511.6 million by 2031, with a CAGR of 20.2%.
- By application, environment segment was the highest revenue contributor to the market, with $60.9 million in 2021, and is estimated to reach $330.2 million by 2031, with a CAGR of 19.4%.
- By region, North America was the highest revenue contributor, accounting for $67.2 million in 2021, and is estimated to reach $370 million by 2031, with a CAGR of 19.6%.
Companies Mentioned
- Phoenix Lidar Systems
- Leica Geosystems AG
- Teledyne Imaging
- Topodrone
- PolyExplore Inc.
- Microdrones
- UMS Skeldar
- yellowscan
- OnyxScan
- RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems GmbH
Methodology
The analyst offers exhaustive research and analysis based on a wide variety of factual inputs, which largely include interviews with industry participants, reliable statistics, and regional intelligence. The in-house industry experts play an instrumental role in designing analytic tools and models, tailored to the requirements of a particular industry segment. The primary research efforts include reaching out participants through mail, tele-conversations, referrals, professional networks, and face-to-face interactions.
They are also in professional corporate relations with various companies that allow them greater flexibility for reaching out to industry participants and commentators for interviews and discussions.
They also refer to a broad array of industry sources for their secondary research, which typically include; however, not limited to:
- Company SEC filings, annual reports, company websites, broker & financial reports, and investor presentations for competitive scenario and shape of the industry
- Scientific and technical writings for product information and related preemptions
- Regional government and statistical databases for macro analysis
- Authentic news articles and other related releases for market evaluation
- Internal and external proprietary databases, key market indicators, and relevant press releases for market estimates and forecast
Furthermore, the accuracy of the data will be analyzed and validated by conducting additional primaries with various industry experts and KOLs. They also provide robust post-sales support to clients.
LOADING...
Related Reports
From
LiDAR Drone Market: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size, and Forecasts up to 2030
- Report
- 300 Pages
- Global
From
From
LiDAR Drones - Global Strategic Business Report
- Report
- 179 Pages
- Global
From
Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) Drone Global Market Report 2024
- Report
- 175 Pages
- Global
From
This product is a market research report. Each license type allows a set number of users to access the report. Please select an option from the list below. This product is a market research report. This is a single user license, allowing one user access to the product. This product is a market research report. This is a single user license, allowing one user access to the product. The product is a PDF. This product is a market research report. This is an enterprise license, allowing all employees within your organization access to the product. The product is a PDF. 
