Commercial Drones Market: By Product, By Application and By Type, By End User, and Region Forecast 2019-2030
Commercial drones market size was valued at US$ 27,636.5 million in 2023 and is projected to grow at 8.3% CAGR from 2024-2030. A commercial drone is an unmanned vehicles or aircraft used for business purposes, such as agriculture, construction, surveying, and public safety, they are also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The key market driving factors of market are increasing affordability in design and integrated data intelligence, advancement in designing, growing demand for drones from developing economies, increased use of drones in deliveries and inspection.
The major challenge in market is strict and stringent government regulations. The growing usage of drones in the transportation and delivery industry is one of the biggest opportunities as it has the potential to drastically lower delivery costs and times. In May 2023, to encourage the development of advanced air mobility (AAM) technologies like air taxis and the domestic manufacture of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAS), the U.S. government , enacted the National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Initiative Act. Additionally, market trends of commercial drones are the use of drones in a variety of applications presented by improvements in drone technology, such as the development of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms and also governments throughout the world are establishing laws into place to make it easier for drone technology to be safely integrated into airspace and also companies are investigating drone delivery for long-mile logistics in the current digital era, which has caused certain technology suppliers to concentrate on launching new products in the market.
For example, in June 2024, drone maker Skydio launched new software that is especially meant for construction processes, this program facilitates improved project management and safety procedures by enabling effective 3D site mapping and progress tracking, when compared to human surveying or data gathering techniques, autonomous data capture and automated 3D model development save time and money.
Study Period
2024-2030Base Year
2023CAGR
8.3%Largest Market
North AmericaFastest Growing Market
Asia Pacific
Drones are highly dependent technologies, however most of them are under development stage. In coming forecast years, the demand for commercial drones will increase due to advancements in system-failure responses and dynamic routing between machine and human controllers. Better autonomous control will encourage businesses to use it for presently unattainable tasks like unpiloted, repetitive surveillance of mines & pipelines, and building sites.
In April 2024, leading drone company DJI introduced the Mavic 3; it has longer flight durations and sophisticated AI-powered obstacle avoidance. The goal of these technological developments is to increase the drone's usefulness in professional contexts, such as media production, surveying, and mapping. Better decision-making, more effective planning, and proactive problem-solving are made possible by this, which raises market adoption.
Report Benchmarks |
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Report Study Period |
2024-2030 |
Market Size in 2023 |
US$ 27,636.5 million |
Market CAGR |
8.3% |
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The global commercial drones market size was valued at US$ 27,636.5 million in 2023 and is projected to grow at 8.3% CAGR from 2024-2030.
Commercial drone market in North America is growing rapidly because of early adoption of commercial drones and support by government regulations along with a strong presence of drone manufacturers and service providers.
Increase in the adoption of drones in commercial sectors.
The key market drivers of commercial drone market are increasing affordability in design and integrated data intelligence and advancement in designing.
The key market players of commercial drone market are SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd, Parrot SA, Leptron Unmanned Aircraft Systems Inc, 3D Robotics Inc, PrecisionHawk Inc, Trimble Navigation Ltd .
Commercial drones are majorly used by Security and military surveillance in commercial drone market.
1.Executive Summary |
2.Global Commercial Drones Market Introduction |
2.1.Global Commercial Drones Market - Taxonomy |
2.2.Global Commercial Drones Market - Definitions |
2.2.1.Product |
2.2.2.Application |
2.2.3.Type |
2.2.4.End User |
2.2.5.Region |
3.Global Commercial Drones Market Dynamics |
3.1. Drivers |
3.2. Restraints |
3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market |
3.4. Trends |
3.5. Product Landscape |
3.6. New Product Launches |
3.7. Impact of COVID 19 on Market |
4.Global Commercial Drones Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 |
4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) |
4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
5.Global Commercial Drones Market By Product, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
5.1. Fixed Wing Drone |
5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
5.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
5.2. Rotary Wing Drone |
5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
5.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
5.3. Hybrid |
5.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
5.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
5.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
6.Global Commercial Drones Market By Application, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
6.1. Security |
6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
6.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
6.2. Search and Rescue |
6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
6.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
6.3. Environmental |
6.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
6.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
6.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
6.4. Mining and construction |
6.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
6.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
6.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
6.5. Others |
6.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
6.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
6.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
7.Global Commercial Drones Market By Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
7.1. Aerial |
7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
7.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
7.2. Terrestrial |
7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
7.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
7.3. Under Water |
7.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
7.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
7.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
8.Global Commercial Drones Market By End User, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
8.1. Agriculture |
8.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
8.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
8.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
8.2. Constructure and Infrastructure |
8.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
8.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
8.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
8.3. Media & Entertainment |
8.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
8.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
8.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
8.4. Logistics & Transportation |
8.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
8.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
8.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
8.5. Defence & Military |
8.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
8.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
8.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
8.6. Others |
8.6.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
8.6.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
8.6.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
9.Global Commercial Drones Market By Region, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
9.1. North America |
9.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
9.1.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
9.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
9.2. Europe |
9.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
9.2.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
9.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
9.3. Asia Pacific (APAC) |
9.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
9.3.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
9.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
9.4. Middle East and Africa (MEA) |
9.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
9.4.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
9.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
9.5. Latin America |
9.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030, (Sales Value USD Million) |
9.5.2. Year-Over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%) |
9.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis |
10.North America Commercial Drones Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
10.1. Product Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
10.1.1.Fixed Wing Drone |
10.1.2.Rotary Wing Drone |
10.1.3.Hybrid |
10.2. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
10.2.1.Security |
10.2.2.Search and Rescue |
10.2.3.Environmental |
10.2.4.Mining and construction |
10.2.5.Others |
10.3. Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
10.3.1.Aerial |
10.3.2.Terrestrial |
10.3.3.Under Water |
10.4. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
10.4.1.Agriculture |
10.4.2.Constructure and Infrastructure |
10.4.3.Media & Entertainment |
10.4.4.Logistics & Transportation |
10.4.5.Defence & Military |
10.4.6.Others |
10.5. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
10.5.1.United States of America (USA) |
10.5.2.Canada |
11.Europe Commercial Drones Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
11.1. Product Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
11.1.1.Fixed Wing Drone |
11.1.2.Rotary Wing Drone |
11.1.3.Hybrid |
11.2. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
11.2.1.Security |
11.2.2.Search and Rescue |
11.2.3.Environmental |
11.2.4.Mining and construction |
11.2.5.Others |
11.3. Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
11.3.1.Aerial |
11.3.2.Terrestrial |
11.3.3.Under Water |
11.4. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
11.4.1.Agriculture |
11.4.2.Constructure and Infrastructure |
11.4.3.Media & Entertainment |
11.4.4.Logistics & Transportation |
11.4.5.Defence & Military |
11.4.6.Others |
11.5. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
11.5.1.Germany |
11.5.2.France |
11.5.3.Italy |
11.5.4.United Kingdom (UK) |
11.5.5.Spain |
12.Asia Pacific (APAC) Commercial Drones Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
12.1. Product Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
12.1.1.Fixed Wing Drone |
12.1.2.Rotary Wing Drone |
12.1.3.Hybrid |
12.2. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
12.2.1.Security |
12.2.2.Search and Rescue |
12.2.3.Environmental |
12.2.4.Mining and construction |
12.2.5.Others |
12.3. Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
12.3.1.Aerial |
12.3.2.Terrestrial |
12.3.3.Under Water |
12.4. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
12.4.1.Agriculture |
12.4.2.Constructure and Infrastructure |
12.4.3.Media & Entertainment |
12.4.4.Logistics & Transportation |
12.4.5.Defence & Military |
12.4.6.Others |
12.5. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
12.5.1.China |
12.5.2.India |
12.5.3.Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) |
12.5.4.Japan |
12.5.5.Rest of APAC |
13.Middle East and Africa (MEA) Commercial Drones Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
13.1. Product Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
13.1.1.Fixed Wing Drone |
13.1.2.Rotary Wing Drone |
13.1.3.Hybrid |
13.2. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
13.2.1.Security |
13.2.2.Search and Rescue |
13.2.3.Environmental |
13.2.4.Mining and construction |
13.2.5.Others |
13.3. Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
13.3.1.Aerial |
13.3.2.Terrestrial |
13.3.3.Under Water |
13.4. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
13.4.1.Agriculture |
13.4.2.Constructure and Infrastructure |
13.4.3.Media & Entertainment |
13.4.4.Logistics & Transportation |
13.4.5.Defence & Military |
13.4.6.Others |
13.5. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
13.5.1.GCC Countries |
13.5.2.South Africa |
13.5.3.Rest of MEA |
14.Latin America Commercial Drones Market ,2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 (Sales Value USD Million) |
14.1. Product Analysis and Forecast by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
14.1.1.Fixed Wing Drone |
14.1.2.Rotary Wing Drone |
14.1.3.Hybrid |
14.2. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
14.2.1.Security |
14.2.2.Search and Rescue |
14.2.3.Environmental |
14.2.4.Mining and construction |
14.2.5.Others |
14.3. Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
14.3.1.Aerial |
14.3.2.Terrestrial |
14.3.3.Under Water |
14.4. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
14.4.1.Agriculture |
14.4.2.Constructure and Infrastructure |
14.4.3.Media & Entertainment |
14.4.4.Logistics & Transportation |
14.4.5.Defence & Military |
14.4.6.Others |
14.5. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Sales Value USD Million, Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%) |
14.5.1.Brazil |
14.5.2.Mexico |
14.5.3.Rest of LA |
15. Competition Landscape |
15.1. Market Player Profiles (Introduction, Brand/Product Sales, Financial Analysis, Product Offerings, Key Developments, Collaborations, M & A, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis) |
15.2.1.SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd |
15.2.2.Parrot SA |
15.2.3.Leptron Unmanned Aircraft Systems Inc. |
15.2.4.3D Robotics Inc. |
15.2.5.PrecisionHawk Inc. |
15.2.6.Trimble Navigation Ltd. |
15.2.7.Aeryon Labs Inc. |
15.2.8.Insitu Inc. |
15.2.9.Yuneec International Co. Ltd. |
15.2.10.AeroVironment Inc. |
16. Research Methodology |
17. Appendix and Abbreviations |
Key Market Players