Commercial Drones Market: By Product, By Application and By Type, By End User, and Region Forecast 2019-2030

Commercial Drones Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: By Product (Fixed Wing Drone, Rotary Wing Drone and Hybrid), By Application (Security, Search & Rescue, Environmental, Mining & Construction and Others) and By Type (Aerial, Terrestrial and Under Water), By End User (Agriculture, Delivery & Logistics, Security& Law Enforcement , Media & Entertainment and others ), 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.

Key Developments

  • In USA September 2020, Zipline merges with Walmart to launch commercial drone delivery service.
  • In July 2022, Wonder Robotics along with Elron Ventures launched a new drone solutions.
  • In February 2024, Skydio partnered with Aeroarc firm to produce UAVs specifically for defence customers,

Commercial Drones Market Summary

Study Period

2024-2030

Base Year

2023

CAGR

8.3%

Largest Market

North America

Fastest Growing Market

Asia Pacific

Commercial Drones Market Dynamics

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.

Commercial Drones Market Segmentation Analysis

Report Benchmarks

Details

Report Study Period

2024-2030

Market Size in 2023

US$ 27,636.5 million

Market CAGR

8.3%

By Product

  • Fixed Wing Drone
  • Rotary Wing Drone
  • Hybrid

By Application

  • Security
  • Search and Rescue
  • Environmental
  • Mining and construction
  • Others

By Type

  • Aerial
  • Terrestrial
  • Under Water

By End User

  • Agriculture
  • Constructure and Infrastructure
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Logistics & Transportation
  • Defence & Military
  • Others

By Region

  • North America (U.S., Canada)
  • Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Russia, Spain, Rest of Europe)
  • Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, Australia, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia Pacific)
  • Latin America (Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Rest of Latin America)
  • Middle East & Africa (GCC, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Rest of Middle East and Africa)

Key Features of the Report

  • The commercial drones market report provides granular level information about the market size, country market share, historic market (2019-2023) and forecast (2024-2030)
  • The report covers in-detail insights about the competitors overview, key market developments, and their key strategies
  • The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market
  • The report tracks recent innovations, key developments and startups details that are actively working in the market
  • The report provides plethora of information about market entry strategies, regulatory framework
  • The report analyses the impact of socio-political environment through PESTLE Analysis and competition through Porters Five Force Analysis

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

  • SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd
  • Parrot SA
  • Leptron Unmanned Aircraft Systems Inc.
  • 3D Robotics Inc.
  • PrecisionHawk Inc.
  • Trimble Navigation Ltd.
  • Aeryon Labs Inc.
  • Insitu Inc.
  • Yuneec International Co. Ltd.
  • AeroVironment Inc.

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