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 commercial uav market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $14.91 billion in 2024 to $18.4 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, the rise in the use of UAVs for the military, the rise in government investment, and the need for safe and accurate inspection and monitoring.
The commercial uav market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $42.52 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.3%. 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 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 increasing automation is expected to propel the growth of the commercial UAV market going forward. Automation refers to the use of technology, systems, or processes to perform tasks with minimal human intervention. The goal of automation is to streamline operations, increase efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance overall productivity in various industries and applications. Automation enables UAVs to follow predefined flight paths using GPS waypoints. This is particularly useful for surveying, mapping, and monitoring large areas without direct human intervention. For instance, in March 2023, according to Verizon Communications Inc., a US-based telecommunications company, retailers anticipate a significant increase in automation and expect up to 70% of routine tasks will be partially or fully automated by 2025. The use of AI to improve operations is projected to increase 9x by 2025. Therefore, the increasing automation is driving the growth of the commercial UAV market.
Major companies operating in the commercial UAV market are developing innovative technologies, such as commercial drone platforms, to increase their profitability in the market. Commercial drone platforms refer to the various types of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones that are specifically designed, configured, and utilized for commercial purposes rather than recreational or military applications. For instance, in May 2023, SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd., a China-based technology company, launched a new commercial drone platform called DJI Matrice 350 RTK and improved security measures to protect the drone, its communication channels, and the data it collects. It is an advanced commercial drone that supports multiple payloads, has sophisticated functionality, and is compatible with a variety of professional payloads to enable extensive data collecting across several industries. This may involve encryption, secure authentication, and protection against cyber threats. Including high-resolution cameras, LiDAR sensors, thermal imaging, or other specialized sensors to cater to various industries and applications.
In October 2024, Axon Enterprise Inc., a US-based public safety technology company, acquired Dedrone Holdings for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition aims to strengthen public safety and national security by incorporating Dedrone's airspace awareness and security technology into Axon's public safety platform. This integration will support the development of advanced drone as first responder (DFR) programs and improve protection against unauthorized drone threats. Dedrone is a US-based company specializing in counter-drone and counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) technology.
Major companies operating in the commercial UAV market are Raytheon Technologies, The Boeing Company, Intel Corporation, General Dynamics Corporation, Northrop Grumman, BAE Systems plc, Textron Inc., Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc., SAIC Inc., Elbit Systems Ltd., Israel Aerospace Industries, DJI Innovations, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Yuneec Holding Ltd., AeroVironment Inc., Aurora Flight, Insitu, Parrot Drones, Parrot SA, DroneDeploy, Skydio, Autel Robotics, Airobotics, PrecisionHawk, 3D Robotics, Aeryon Labs, Draganfly Innovations Inc., Ehang Holdings Limited, Aeronavics, Challis Heliplane UAV Inc., Prox Dynamics AS.
North America was the largest region in the commercial UAV market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the commercial UAV market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the commercial UAV market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The commercial UAV market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as agricultural services, infrastructure inspection, aerial photography and videography, and delivery services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The commercial UAV market also includes sales of multicolor drones, fixed-wing drones, hybrid VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) drones, payloads, and sensors. 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).
A commercial UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) is an aircraft designed for business and industrial purposes. These aircraft are remotely controlled from the ground by trained and professional pilots and are well-equipped to handle complex tasks. They are employed to improve operational efficiencies, streamline operational procedures, and conserve resources like time and money.
The main types of commercial UAVs are fixed-wing drones, rotary-wing drones, and hybrid drones. A fixed-wing drone has one rigid wing that is designed to look and work like an airplane, providing lift rather than vertical lift rotors. These are available in several weight categories, such as < 2 kg, 2kg - 25 kg, 25kg - 150 kg, and 150kg, and are used for several applications, including agriculture, retail, energy, media and entertainment, construction, and government.
The main types of commercial UAVs are fixed-wing drones, rotary-wing drones, and hybrid drones. A fixed-wing drone has one rigid wing that is designed to look and work like an airplane, providing lift rather than vertical lift rotors. These are available in several weight categories, such as < 2 kg, 2kg - 25 kg, 25kg - 150 kg, and 150kg, and are used for several applications, including agriculture, retail, energy, media and entertainment, construction, and government.
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 commercial uav market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $14.91 billion in 2024 to $18.4 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, the rise in the use of UAVs for the military, the rise in government investment, and the need for safe and accurate inspection and monitoring.
The commercial uav market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $42.52 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.3%. 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 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 increasing automation is expected to propel the growth of the commercial UAV market going forward. Automation refers to the use of technology, systems, or processes to perform tasks with minimal human intervention. The goal of automation is to streamline operations, increase efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance overall productivity in various industries and applications. Automation enables UAVs to follow predefined flight paths using GPS waypoints. This is particularly useful for surveying, mapping, and monitoring large areas without direct human intervention. For instance, in March 2023, according to Verizon Communications Inc., a US-based telecommunications company, retailers anticipate a significant increase in automation and expect up to 70% of routine tasks will be partially or fully automated by 2025. The use of AI to improve operations is projected to increase 9x by 2025. Therefore, the increasing automation is driving the growth of the commercial UAV market.
Major companies operating in the commercial UAV market are developing innovative technologies, such as commercial drone platforms, to increase their profitability in the market. Commercial drone platforms refer to the various types of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones that are specifically designed, configured, and utilized for commercial purposes rather than recreational or military applications. For instance, in May 2023, SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd., a China-based technology company, launched a new commercial drone platform called DJI Matrice 350 RTK and improved security measures to protect the drone, its communication channels, and the data it collects. It is an advanced commercial drone that supports multiple payloads, has sophisticated functionality, and is compatible with a variety of professional payloads to enable extensive data collecting across several industries. This may involve encryption, secure authentication, and protection against cyber threats. Including high-resolution cameras, LiDAR sensors, thermal imaging, or other specialized sensors to cater to various industries and applications.
In October 2024, Axon Enterprise Inc., a US-based public safety technology company, acquired Dedrone Holdings for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition aims to strengthen public safety and national security by incorporating Dedrone's airspace awareness and security technology into Axon's public safety platform. This integration will support the development of advanced drone as first responder (DFR) programs and improve protection against unauthorized drone threats. Dedrone is a US-based company specializing in counter-drone and counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) technology.
Major companies operating in the commercial UAV market are Raytheon Technologies, The Boeing Company, Intel Corporation, General Dynamics Corporation, Northrop Grumman, BAE Systems plc, Textron Inc., Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc., SAIC Inc., Elbit Systems Ltd., Israel Aerospace Industries, DJI Innovations, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Yuneec Holding Ltd., AeroVironment Inc., Aurora Flight, Insitu, Parrot Drones, Parrot SA, DroneDeploy, Skydio, Autel Robotics, Airobotics, PrecisionHawk, 3D Robotics, Aeryon Labs, Draganfly Innovations Inc., Ehang Holdings Limited, Aeronavics, Challis Heliplane UAV Inc., Prox Dynamics AS.
North America was the largest region in the commercial UAV market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the commercial UAV market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the commercial UAV market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The commercial UAV market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as agricultural services, infrastructure inspection, aerial photography and videography, and delivery services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The commercial UAV market also includes sales of multicolor drones, fixed-wing drones, hybrid VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) drones, payloads, and sensors. 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).
A commercial UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) is an aircraft designed for business and industrial purposes. These aircraft are remotely controlled from the ground by trained and professional pilots and are well-equipped to handle complex tasks. They are employed to improve operational efficiencies, streamline operational procedures, and conserve resources like time and money.
The main types of commercial UAVs are fixed-wing drones, rotary-wing drones, and hybrid drones. A fixed-wing drone has one rigid wing that is designed to look and work like an airplane, providing lift rather than vertical lift rotors. These are available in several weight categories, such as < 2 kg, 2kg - 25 kg, 25kg - 150 kg, and 150kg, and are used for several applications, including agriculture, retail, energy, media and entertainment, construction, and government.
The main types of commercial UAVs are fixed-wing drones, rotary-wing drones, and hybrid drones. A fixed-wing drone has one rigid wing that is designed to look and work like an airplane, providing lift rather than vertical lift rotors. These are available in several weight categories, such as < 2 kg, 2kg - 25 kg, 25kg - 150 kg, and 150kg, and are used for several applications, including agriculture, retail, energy, media and entertainment, construction, and government.
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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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Commercial UAV Market Characteristics3. Commercial UAV Market Trends and Strategies4. Commercial UAV Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including the Impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid and Recovery on the Market32. Global Commercial UAV Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Commercial UAV Market34. Recent Developments in the Commercial UAV Market
5. Global Commercial UAV Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
6. Commercial UAV Market Segmentation
7. Commercial UAV Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Commercial UAV Market
9. China Commercial UAV Market
10. India Commercial UAV Market
11. Japan Commercial UAV Market
12. Australia Commercial UAV Market
13. Indonesia Commercial UAV Market
14. South Korea Commercial UAV Market
15. Western Europe Commercial UAV Market
16. UK Commercial UAV Market
17. Germany Commercial UAV Market
18. France Commercial UAV Market
19. Italy Commercial UAV Market
20. Spain Commercial UAV Market
21. Eastern Europe Commercial UAV Market
22. Russia Commercial UAV Market
23. North America Commercial UAV Market
24. USA Commercial UAV Market
25. Canada Commercial UAV Market
26. South America Commercial UAV Market
27. Brazil Commercial UAV Market
28. Middle East Commercial UAV Market
29. Africa Commercial UAV Market
30. Commercial UAV Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. Commercial UAV Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. Commercial UAV Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Commercial 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 commercial 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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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for commercial uav? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The commercial 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 Type: Fixed Wing Drones; Rotary Wing Drones; Hybrid Drones2) By Weight: < 2 kg; 2kg - 25 kg; 25kg - 150 kg; 150kg
3) By Application: Agriculture; Retail; Energy; Media And Entertainment; Construction; Government
Subsegments:
1) By Fixed Wing Drones: Long-Endurance Drones; Short-Endurance Drones; Surveying And Mapping Drones2) By Rotary Wing Drones: Quadcopters; Hexacopters; Octocopters
3) By Hybrid Drones: VTOL (Vertical Take-Off And Landing) Drones; Multi-Rotor With Fixed Wing Capabilities
Key Companies Mentioned: Raytheon Technologies; The Boeing Company; Intel Corporation; General Dynamics Corporation; Northrop Grumman
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 Commercial UAV market report include:- Raytheon Technologies
- The Boeing Company
- Intel Corporation
- General Dynamics Corporation
- Northrop Grumman
- BAE Systems plc
- Textron Inc.
- Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc.
- SAIC Inc.
- Elbit Systems Ltd.
- Israel Aerospace Industries
- DJI Innovations
- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
- Yuneec Holding Ltd.
- AeroVironment Inc.
- Aurora Flight
- Insitu
- Parrot Drones
- Parrot SA
- DroneDeploy
- Skydio
- Autel Robotics
- Airobotics
- PrecisionHawk
- 3D Robotics
- Aeryon Labs
- Draganfly Innovations Inc.
- Ehang Holdings Limited
- Aeronavics
- Challis Heliplane UAV Inc.
- Prox Dynamics AS
Table Information
Report Attribute | Details |
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No. of Pages | 200 |
Published | March 2025 |
Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 18.4 Billion |
Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 42.52 Billion |
Compound Annual Growth Rate | 23.3% |
Regions Covered | Global |
No. of Companies Mentioned | 32 |