This 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 fixed-wing VTOL UAV market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $1.46 billion in 2024 to $1.8 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to wide-scale use in civil and commercial applications, the growing number of applications, and rise in the use of fixed-wing VTOL UAVs for the military, the rise in government investment, the need for safe and accurate inspection and monitoring.
The fixed-wing VTOL UAV market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.14 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rise in advanced patrolling of marine borders, rapid industrial developments, increased the demand for automation in various industries, increased foreign investments, increased transfer of technologies related to fixed-wing VTOL UAV platforms. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements, product innovations, increased deployment to carry out aerial remote sensing, emerging applications of UAVs in the commercial sector, rise in R&D for new and advanced technology.
The expanding military and defense applications are anticipated to drive the growth of the fixed-wing VTOL UAV market in the coming years. Military and defense refer to the strategies, organizations, technologies, and actions aimed at safeguarding a nation's sovereignty, interests, and citizens from external threats. Fixed-wing VTOL UAVs are employed in military and defense operations for tasks such as reconnaissance, tactical missions, border surveillance, and search and rescue, as they enhance operational effectiveness and situational awareness through their versatility, flexibility, and efficiency. For instance, in November 2023, the International Trade Administration (ITA), a U.S. government agency within the Department of Commerce, reported that the UK defense industry achieved a turnover of approximately $29 billion in 2022, with $15 billion generated from exports. Additionally, the UK space industry recorded a turnover of about $22 billion in 2021, with $9.5 billion attributed to exports. Consequently, the expanding applications in military and defense are fueling the growth of the fixed-wing VTOL UAV market.
Major companies operating in the fixed-wing VTOL UAV market are focusing on developing advanced solutions equipped with highly reliable power systems and locking propeller designs to gain a competitive edge in the market. A highly reliable power system and locking propeller design allow for efficient missions while maintaining vertical takeoff and landing capability. For instance, in June 2023, T-DRONES, a China-based manufacturer of industrial UAVs, launched the VA25, a new fixed-wing VTOL UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle). This innovative VA25 is a long-endurance fixed-wing VTOL drone designed for industrial use. It has a wingspan of 2.5m, a takeoff weight of 13kg, and a flight time of up to 210 minutes with a 1kg payload. The frame is made of carbon fiber composite PVC, and it features a highly reliable power system and a locking propeller design, which greatly prolongs the flight time. The standard drone includes the frame and T-MOTOR power system.
In October 2022, Sierra Nevada Corporation, a US-based engineering and manufacturing corporation, acquired Volansi Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to expand its portfolio and capabilities in the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) space, particularly in the vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drone segment. This strategic move allows Sierra Nevada to integrate Volansi's assets and expertise into its existing UAV solutions, reaffirming its commitment to delivering next-generation VTOL platforms and expanding its offerings in the UAV market. Volansi Inc. is a US-based manufacturer of autonomous fixed-wing vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) UAVs.
Major companies operating in the fixed-wing VTOL UAV market are Lockheed Martin Corporation, Textron Inc., Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY), AeroVironment Inc., SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd., ideaForge Technology Ltd., Quantum-Systems GmbH, Wingtra WingtraOne, Autel Robotics, Elroy Air Inc., ULC Robotics Inc., Bluebird Aero Systems Ltd., Arcturus UAV Inc., Latitude Engineering, ALTI Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Threod Systems, ZEROTECH Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd., Sunlight Aerospace, A-techSYN Ltd., Ukrspecsystems, Vertical Technologies Ltd., Carbonix, Hubblefly Technologies, Homeland Surveillance & Electronics LLC, Height Technologies.
North America was the largest region in the Fixed-wing VTOL UAV market in 2024. The regions covered in the fixed-wing vtol uav market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the fixed-wing vtol uav market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The fixed-wing VTOL UAV market consists of sales of tiltrotor VTOL UAVs, tail-sitter VTOL UAVs, quadplane VTOL UAVs, tail-sitter UAVs, and tiltrotor UAVs. 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).
Fixed-wing vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) refer to unmanned aircraft that possess the capability to take off and land vertically, like helicopters or multirotor drones, while also featuring fixed wings for sustained forward flight. It is used for various purposes, including inspection and monitoring, mapping and surveying work, powerline inspection, and environmental monitoring.
The main types of propulsion in a fixed-wing VTOL UAV are electric, hybrid, and gasoline. Electric propulsion refers to the use of electric power to drive the aircraft's propulsion system, such as electric motors or electrically driven propellers. They are operated through various modes, such as remotely piloted, optionally piloted, and fully autonomous, with several types of range involved, including beyond line of sight, extended visual line of sight, and visual line of sight. These are used for several applications, including military, government, law enforcement, firefighting and disaster management, search and rescue, maritime security, and commercial.
The main types of propulsion in a fixed-wing VTOL UAV are electric, hybrid, and gasoline. Electric propulsion refers to the use of electric power to drive the aircraft's propulsion system, such as electric motors or electrically driven propellers. They are operated through various modes, such as remotely piloted, optionally piloted, and fully autonomous, with several types of range involved, including beyond line of sight, extended visual line of sight, and visual line of sight. These are used for several applications, including military, government, law enforcement, firefighting and disaster management, search and rescue, maritime security, and commercial.
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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The fixed-wing VTOL UAV market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $1.46 billion in 2024 to $1.8 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to wide-scale use in civil and commercial applications, the growing number of applications, and rise in the use of fixed-wing VTOL UAVs for the military, the rise in government investment, the need for safe and accurate inspection and monitoring.
The fixed-wing VTOL UAV market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.14 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rise in advanced patrolling of marine borders, rapid industrial developments, increased the demand for automation in various industries, increased foreign investments, increased transfer of technologies related to fixed-wing VTOL UAV platforms. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements, product innovations, increased deployment to carry out aerial remote sensing, emerging applications of UAVs in the commercial sector, rise in R&D for new and advanced technology.
The expanding military and defense applications are anticipated to drive the growth of the fixed-wing VTOL UAV market in the coming years. Military and defense refer to the strategies, organizations, technologies, and actions aimed at safeguarding a nation's sovereignty, interests, and citizens from external threats. Fixed-wing VTOL UAVs are employed in military and defense operations for tasks such as reconnaissance, tactical missions, border surveillance, and search and rescue, as they enhance operational effectiveness and situational awareness through their versatility, flexibility, and efficiency. For instance, in November 2023, the International Trade Administration (ITA), a U.S. government agency within the Department of Commerce, reported that the UK defense industry achieved a turnover of approximately $29 billion in 2022, with $15 billion generated from exports. Additionally, the UK space industry recorded a turnover of about $22 billion in 2021, with $9.5 billion attributed to exports. Consequently, the expanding applications in military and defense are fueling the growth of the fixed-wing VTOL UAV market.
Major companies operating in the fixed-wing VTOL UAV market are focusing on developing advanced solutions equipped with highly reliable power systems and locking propeller designs to gain a competitive edge in the market. A highly reliable power system and locking propeller design allow for efficient missions while maintaining vertical takeoff and landing capability. For instance, in June 2023, T-DRONES, a China-based manufacturer of industrial UAVs, launched the VA25, a new fixed-wing VTOL UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle). This innovative VA25 is a long-endurance fixed-wing VTOL drone designed for industrial use. It has a wingspan of 2.5m, a takeoff weight of 13kg, and a flight time of up to 210 minutes with a 1kg payload. The frame is made of carbon fiber composite PVC, and it features a highly reliable power system and a locking propeller design, which greatly prolongs the flight time. The standard drone includes the frame and T-MOTOR power system.
In October 2022, Sierra Nevada Corporation, a US-based engineering and manufacturing corporation, acquired Volansi Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to expand its portfolio and capabilities in the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) space, particularly in the vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drone segment. This strategic move allows Sierra Nevada to integrate Volansi's assets and expertise into its existing UAV solutions, reaffirming its commitment to delivering next-generation VTOL platforms and expanding its offerings in the UAV market. Volansi Inc. is a US-based manufacturer of autonomous fixed-wing vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) UAVs.
Major companies operating in the fixed-wing VTOL UAV market are Lockheed Martin Corporation, Textron Inc., Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY), AeroVironment Inc., SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd., ideaForge Technology Ltd., Quantum-Systems GmbH, Wingtra WingtraOne, Autel Robotics, Elroy Air Inc., ULC Robotics Inc., Bluebird Aero Systems Ltd., Arcturus UAV Inc., Latitude Engineering, ALTI Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Threod Systems, ZEROTECH Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd., Sunlight Aerospace, A-techSYN Ltd., Ukrspecsystems, Vertical Technologies Ltd., Carbonix, Hubblefly Technologies, Homeland Surveillance & Electronics LLC, Height Technologies.
North America was the largest region in the Fixed-wing VTOL UAV market in 2024. The regions covered in the fixed-wing vtol uav market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the fixed-wing vtol uav market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The fixed-wing VTOL UAV market consists of sales of tiltrotor VTOL UAVs, tail-sitter VTOL UAVs, quadplane VTOL UAVs, tail-sitter UAVs, and tiltrotor UAVs. 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).
Fixed-wing vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) refer to unmanned aircraft that possess the capability to take off and land vertically, like helicopters or multirotor drones, while also featuring fixed wings for sustained forward flight. It is used for various purposes, including inspection and monitoring, mapping and surveying work, powerline inspection, and environmental monitoring.
The main types of propulsion in a fixed-wing VTOL UAV are electric, hybrid, and gasoline. Electric propulsion refers to the use of electric power to drive the aircraft's propulsion system, such as electric motors or electrically driven propellers. They are operated through various modes, such as remotely piloted, optionally piloted, and fully autonomous, with several types of range involved, including beyond line of sight, extended visual line of sight, and visual line of sight. These are used for several applications, including military, government, law enforcement, firefighting and disaster management, search and rescue, maritime security, and commercial.
The main types of propulsion in a fixed-wing VTOL UAV are electric, hybrid, and gasoline. Electric propulsion refers to the use of electric power to drive the aircraft's propulsion system, such as electric motors or electrically driven propellers. They are operated through various modes, such as remotely piloted, optionally piloted, and fully autonomous, with several types of range involved, including beyond line of sight, extended visual line of sight, and visual line of sight. These are used for several applications, including military, government, law enforcement, firefighting and disaster management, search and rescue, maritime security, and commercial.
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.
This product will be delivered within 3-5 business days.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Market Characteristics3. Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Market Trends and Strategies4. Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including the Impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid and Recovery on the Market32. Global Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Market34. Recent Developments in the Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Market
5. Global Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
6. Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Market Segmentation
7. Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Market
9. China Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Market
10. India Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Market
11. Japan Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Market
12. Australia Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Market
13. Indonesia Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Market
14. South Korea Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Market
15. Western Europe Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Market
16. UK Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Market
17. Germany Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Market
18. France Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Market
19. Italy Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Market
20. Spain Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Market
21. Eastern Europe Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Market
22. Russia Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Market
23. North America Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Market
24. USA Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Market
25. Canada Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Market
26. South America Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Market
27. Brazil Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Market
28. Middle East Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Market
29. Africa Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Market
30. Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. Fixed-wing VTOL UAV Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Fixed-wing VTOL 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 fixed-wing vtol 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 fixed-wing vtol uav? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The fixed-wing vtol 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 Propulsion: Electric; Hybrid; Gasoline2) By Mode Of Operation: Remotely Piloted; Optionally Piloted; Fully Autonomous
3) By Range: Beyond Line Of Sight; Extended Visual Line Of Sight; Visual Line Of Sight
4) By Application: Military; Government; Law Enforcement; Firefighting And Disaster Management; Search And Rescue; Maritime Security; Commercial
Subsegments:
1) By Electric: Battery-Powered Electric Propulsion; Fuel Cell Electric Propulsion2) By Hybrid: Hybrid Electric-Gasoline Propulsion; Hybrid Electric-Diesel Propulsion
3) By Gasoline: Two-Stroke Gasoline Engines; Four-Stroke Gasoline Engines
Key Companies Mentioned: Lockheed Martin Corporation; Textron Inc.; Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY); AeroVironment Inc.; SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd.
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 Fixed-Wing VTOL UAV market report include:- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Textron Inc.
- Avery Dennison Corporation (AVY)
- AeroVironment Inc.
- SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd.
- ideaForge Technology Ltd.
- Quantum-Systems GmbH
- Wingtra WingtraOne
- Autel Robotics
- Elroy Air Inc.
- ULC Robotics Inc.
- Bluebird Aero Systems Ltd.
- Arcturus UAV Inc.
- Latitude Engineering
- ALTI Unmanned Aircraft Systems
- Threod Systems
- ZEROTECH Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.
- Sunlight Aerospace
- A-techSYN Ltd.
- Ukrspecsystems
- Vertical Technologies Ltd.
- Carbonix
- Hubblefly Technologies
- Homeland Surveillance & Electronics LLC
- Height Technologies
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 200 |
| Published | March 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 1.8 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 4.14 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 23.1% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 26 |
