Airborne Telemetry Market Report 2025

This airborne telemetry market report delivers an in-depth analysis of the market’s key characteristics, including size, growth potential, and segmentation. It provides a detailed breakdown of the market across major regions and leading countries, highlighting historical data and future growth projections. The report also examines the competitive landscape, market share insights, emerging trends, and strategic developments shaping the market.

The airborne telemetry market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.34 billion in 2024 to $8.97 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to an increase in demand for real-time data transmission, growth in defense and military applications, the rise of autonomous vehicles and drones, a rise in regulatory requirements for flight safety, and the expansion of aerospace research and development programs.

The airborne telemetry market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.83 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for real-time data transmission, rising adoption of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), growing applications in defense and aerospace sectors, expanding use in environmental monitoring, and increasing use of cloud computing services. Major trends in the forecast period include the development of miniaturized sensors, the adoption of real-time data analytics, enhanced data encryption for security, integration with advanced communication networks, and the adoption of AI and machine learning.

The rise in new aircraft deliveries is anticipated to boost the growth of the airborne telemetry market. Airlines are increasingly modernizing their fleets with fuel-efficient aircraft and responding to the growing demand for air travel driven by economic recovery and increased tourism. Airborne telemetry plays a crucial role by providing real-time transmission of essential flight data to ground stations, enhancing safety, operational efficiency, and remote diagnostics. For example, in January 2024, Airbus SE, a Netherlands-based aircraft manufacturer, reported delivering 735 commercial aircraft in 2023, an 11% increase from 2022. The company also received 2,319 gross orders (2,094 net), including 1,835 A320 Family and 300 A350 Family aircraft. This growth in new aircraft deliveries is fueling the expansion of the airborne telemetry market.

Leading companies in the airborne telemetry market are concentrating on developing advanced technologies for telemetry and range safety to maintain their competitive edge. These advanced solutions include sophisticated technologies aimed at enhancing the accuracy, reliability, and safety of telemetry systems used in airborne applications. For instance, in October 2022, Ultra Intelligence & Communications, a US-based defense company, introduced an autonomous flight termination unit (AFTU) and a digital C-band radar transponder. The AFTU uses software-based rules to manage flight termination decisions autonomously, ensuring public safety by detecting deviations in platform behavior. It features a compact, lightweight, and power-efficient design with remote accessibility. The Digital C-band Radar Transponder improves tracking capabilities with programmable features, multiple power outputs, and a solid-state design compliant with IRIG 262-14 specifications.

In February 2023, Delta Information Systems Inc., a US-based IT solutions provider, acquired Telemetry & Communications Systems Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to enhance Delta Information Systems' ground telemetry capabilities by integrating TCS's advanced tracking antenna systems into its operations, offering comprehensive end-to-end solutions, and expanding its premium offerings for aerospace and defense clients. Telemetry & Communications Systems Inc. is a US-based company specializing in the design and manufacture of sophisticated tracking antenna systems for telemetry and communications.

Major companies operating in the airborne telemetry market are Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., BAE Systems plc, Safran S.A., Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leidos Holdings Inc., General Dynamics Mission Systems Inc., Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG, ViaSat Inc., Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Microsemi Corporation, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc., Cobham Aerospace Communications, Orbit Communications Systems Ltd., Mistral Solutions Pvt. Ltd, AMPEX Data Systems Corporation, Airtec Inc.

North America was the largest region in the airborne telemetry market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the airborne telemetry market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the airborne telemetry market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Airborne telemetry involves the wireless transmission of data from airborne platforms such as aircraft, drones, or satellites to ground-based receivers. This technology is essential for monitoring and transmitting real-time information about the vehicle's performance, environmental conditions, and other critical parameters.

The main components of airborne telemetry systems include receivers, transmitters, antennas, and sensors. The receiver captures and decodes signals sent by the transmitters. Sensors used in airborne telemetry can include global positioning systems (GPS), load cells, torque sensors, and weather prediction tools. These systems are employed across various platforms such as manned aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), missiles, rockets, and satellites. Technologies used in airborne telemetry include wired and wireless telemetry, data loggers, acoustic telemetry, and digital telemetry. These technologies serve a broad range of end-users, including sectors such as healthcare, consumer electronics, aerospace and defense, industry and automation, logistics and transportation, marine and oceanography, energy and power, oil and gas, and hydrography.

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The airborne telemetry market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as data analysis, system integration, technical support, and consulting services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The airborne telemetry market also includes sales of flight data recorders, telemetry interface units, and telemetry signal processing 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).

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