Drone Services Market: By Service Type, Simulation & Training), By Application, By End User, and Geography 

Drone Services Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: By Service Type (Platform Service, Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO), Simulation & Training), By Application (Inspection & Monitoring, Mapping & Surveying, Spraying & Seeding, Filming & Photography, Transport & Delivery, Security, Search & Rescue), By End User (Construction & Infrastructure, Agriculture, Oil & Gas, Mining, Defence & Law Enforcement, Media & Entertainment, Aviation, Transport, Logistics & Warehousing Others), and Region 

The Drone Services market was valued at US$ 17,837.2 million in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 36.1% from 2024 to 2030. Drone services also known as unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) services, is the emerging market for services built around flying robots that can be remote-controlled or flown autonomously using software-controlled flight plans in their embedded systems. The key factors driving the services market are industrial applications, ongoing advancements in drone technologies, commercialization, and business adoption, rising demand for power inception, traffic monitoring, agricultural insurance, and post-disaster rescue are anticipated to drive the drone services market in the forecast period.

Additionally, robust technological advancements in the drone services technologies together with data processing software, drive innovation, cameras, sensors, enhancements in drone capabilities, and flight performance are anticipated to drive the drone services market in the forecast period. Additionally, rising public awareness and recognition of drones as a feasible and beneficial technology for commercial applications subsidizes the drone services market growth. As the public turns to be more familiar with drones and their potential benefits, there is a rising demand for drone services in several industries and sectors, which in turn is anticipated to upsurge the drone services market in the upcoming years. Moreover, collaboration between the industries and the market players is anticipated to boost the drone services market in the forecast period.

However, the challenges associated with the drone services market are logistical issues, particularly in densely populated areas, regulatory obstacles remain substantial barriers that hampers the growth of the drone service market in the forecast period. However, the key opportunities associated with the drone service market are aerial photography and monography, infrastructure inspection and monitoring, precision agriculture, and environmental monitoring and conservation creating lucrative opportunities for the growth of the drone service market in the forecast period.

Drone Services Market Key Developments:

  • In October 2021, AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. and Parrot proclaimed that they penned an agreement under which AgEagle would obtain Parrot subordinate senseFly in a cash and stock transaction valued at US$ 23 million.

Drone Services Market Summary

Study Period

2024 - 2030

Base Year

2023

CAGR

36.1%

Largest Market

North America

Fastest Growing Market

Asia Pacific

Drone Services Market Dynamics

The increasing drone services in developed and emerging countries is a key factor surge the Drone Services market over the forecast years. Additionally, Players in the market are concentrating on rising funding in R&D, expanding their drone services offerings, and production strategic attainments. For instance, in June 2021, Volatus Aerospace proclaimed that it attained ConnexiCore, a player involved in aerial drone documents collection, spitting image and video analytics, 3D modeling, building wrapping examinations, photogrammetry, and aerial charting services. Moreover, players are also being promoted by government initiatives such as permitting BVLOS drone actions for several applications in the region. Such initiatives are anticipated to raise spirits in new players to arrive in the market, making the market more economical, which in turn is anticipated to drive the market in the forecast period. 

Drone Services Market Segmentation Analysis

Report Benchmarks

Details

Report Study Period

2024 - 2030

Market Size in 2023

US$ 17,837.2 million

Market CAGR

36.1%

By Service Type

  • Platform Service
  • Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO)
  • Simulation & Training

By Application

  • Inspection & Monitoring
  • Mapping & Surveying
  • Spraying & Seeding
  • Filming & Photography
  • Transport & Delivery
  • Security
  • Search & Rescue

By End User

  • Construction & Infrastructure
  • Agriculture
  • Oil & Gas
  • Mining
  • Defence & Law Enforcement
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Aviation, Transport
  • Logistics & Warehousing
  • Others

Key Features of the Report

  • The drone services market provides granular level information about the market size, regional market share, historic market (2019-2023), and forecast (2024-2030)
  • The report covers in-detail insights about the competitor’s overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and 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 start-up details that are actively working in the market
  • The report provides a plethora of information about market entry strategies, regulatory framework, and reimbursement scenario

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Frequently Asked Questions

The global drone services market size was valued at US$ 17,837.2 million in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 36.1% from 2024 to 2030.

North America is expected to dominate the Drone Services market.

Aerodyne Group, Terra Drone Corporation, Drone Deploy, sense Fly, Phoenix Drone Services LLC, Precision Hawk, Edall Systems, Sharper Shape, Cyber hawk, Unmanned Experts Inc.

The key factors driving the drone services market growth include the cost-effective and data-rich capabilities of drones across diverse industries. Additionally, regulatory support, technological advancements, and the rising demand for data-driven decision-making further propel the market expansion.

Historic years considered for the market study are 2019 through 2023, 2023 is considered as the base year for market estimation and ten years forecast presented from 2024– 2030.

1. Executive Summary
2. Global Drone Services Market Introduction
2.1. Global Drone Services Market Taxonomy
2.2. Global Drone Services Market Definitions
2.2.1. Service Type
2.2.2. Application
2.2.3. End User
3. Global Drone Services Market Dynamics
3.1. Drivers
3.2. Restraints
3.3. Opportunities/Unmet Needs of the Market
3.4. Trends
3.5. Global Drone Services Market Dynamic Factors - Impact Analysis
3.6. Global Drone Services Market Competition Landscape
4. Global Drone Services Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030
4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%)
4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5. Global Drone Services Market, By Service Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.1. Platform Service
5.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5.2. Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO)
5.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
5.3. Simulation & Training
5.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
5.3.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
5.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
6. Global Drone Services Market Forecast, By Application, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030
6.1. Inspection & Monitoring
6.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
6.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
6.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
6.2. Mapping & Surveying
6.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
6.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
6.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
6.3. Spraying & Seeding
6.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
6.3.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
6.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
6.4. Filming & Photography
6.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
6.4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
6.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
6.5. Transport & Delivery
6.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
6.5.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
6.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
6.6. Security, Search & Rescue
6.6.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
6.6.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
6.6.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7. Global Drone Services Market Forecast, By End User, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030
7.1. Construction & Infrastructure
7.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.2. Agriculture
7.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.3. Oil & Gas
7.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.3.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.4. Mining
7.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.5. Defense & Law Enforcement
7.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.5.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.6. Media & Entertainment
7.6.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.6.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.6.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.7. Aviation
7.7.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.7.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.7.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.8. Transport, Logistics & Warehousing
7.8.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.8.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.8.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
7.9. Others
7.9.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
7.9.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
7.9.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
8. Global Drone Services Market Forecast, By Region, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
8.1. North America
8.1.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
8.1.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
8.1.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
8.2. Europe
8.2.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
8.2.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
8.2.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
8.3. Asia-Pacific
8.3.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
8.3.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
8.3.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
8.4. Latin America
8.4.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
8.4.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
8.4.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
8.5. Middle East and Africa
8.5.1. Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
8.5.2. Year-over-Year (Y-o-Y) Growth Analysis (%) and Market Share Analysis (%)
8.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
8.6. Global Drone Services Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Service Type, Application, End User, and Region, 2024 - 2030
9. North America Drone Services Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
9.1. By Service Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
9.1.1. Platform Service
9.1.2. Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO)
9.1.3. Simulation & Training
9.2. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
9.2.1. Inspection & Monitoring
9.2.2. Mapping & Surveying
9.2.3. Spraying & Seeding
9.2.4. Filming & Photography
9.2.5. Transport & Delivery
9.2.6. Security, Search & Rescue
9.3. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
9.3.1. Construction & Infrastructure
9.3.2. Agriculture
9.3.3. Oil & Gas
9.3.4. Mining
9.3.5. Defense & Law Enforcement
9.3.6. Media & Entertainment
9.3.7. Aviation
9.3.8. Transport, Logistics & Warehousing
9.3.9. Others
9.4. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
9.4.1. USA
9.4.2. Canada
9.5. North America Drone Services Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Service Type, Application, End User, and Country, 2024 - 2030
9.6. North America Drone Services Market Dynamics Trends
10. Europe Drone Services Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
10.1. By Service Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
10.1.1. Platform Service
10.1.2. Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO)
10.1.3. Simulation & Training
10.2. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
10.2.1. Inspection & Monitoring
10.2.2. Mapping & Surveying
10.2.3. Spraying & Seeding
10.2.4. Filming & Photography
10.2.5. Transport & Delivery
10.2.6. Security, Search & Rescue
10.3. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
10.3.1. Construction & Infrastructure
10.3.2. Agriculture
10.3.3. Oil & Gas
10.3.4. Mining
10.3.5. Defense & Law Enforcement
10.3.6. Media & Entertainment
10.3.7. Aviation
10.3.8. Transport, Logistics & Warehousing
10.3.9. Others
10.4. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
10.4.1. Germany
10.4.2. UK
10.4.3. France
10.4.4. Spain
10.4.5. Italy
10.4.6. Russia
10.4.7. Poland
10.4.8. Rest of Europe
10.5. Europe Drone Services Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Service Type, Application, End User, and Country, 2024 - 2030
10.6. Europe Drone Services Market Dynamics Trends
11. Asia-Pacific Drone Services Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
11.1. By Service Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
11.1.1. Platform Service
11.1.2. Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO)
11.1.3. Simulation & Training
11.2. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
11.2.1. Inspection & Monitoring
11.2.2. Mapping & Surveying
11.2.3. Spraying & Seeding
11.2.4. Filming & Photography
11.2.5. Transport & Delivery
11.2.6. Security, Search & Rescue
11.3. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
11.3.1. Construction & Infrastructure
11.3.2. Agriculture
11.3.3. Oil & Gas
11.3.4. Mining
11.3.5. Defense & Law Enforcement
11.3.6. Media & Entertainment
11.3.7. Aviation
11.3.8. Transport, Logistics & Warehousing
11.3.9. Others
11.4. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
11.4.1. Japan
11.4.2. China
11.4.3. India
11.4.4. ASEAN
11.4.5. Australia & New Zealand
11.4.6. Rest of Asia-Pacific
11.5. Asia-Pacific Drone Services Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Service Type, Application, End User, and Country, 2024 - 2030
11.6. Asia-Pacific Drone Services Market Dynamics Trends
12. Latin America Drone Services Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
12.1. By Service Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
12.1.1. Platform Service
12.1.2. Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO)
12.1.3. Simulation & Training
12.2. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
12.2.1. Inspection & Monitoring
12.2.2. Mapping & Surveying
12.2.3. Spraying & Seeding
12.2.4. Filming & Photography
12.2.5. Transport & Delivery
12.2.6. Security, Search & Rescue
12.3. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
12.3.1. Construction & Infrastructure
12.3.2. Agriculture
12.3.3. Oil & Gas
12.3.4. Mining
12.3.5. Defense & Law Enforcement
12.3.6. Media & Entertainment
12.3.7. Aviation
12.3.8. Transport, Logistics & Warehousing
12.3.9. Others
12.4. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
12.4.1. Brazil
12.4.2. Mexico
12.4.3. Argentina
12.4.4. Rest of Latin America
12.5. Latin America Drone Services Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Service Type, Application, End User, and Country, 2024 - 2030
12.6. Latin America Drone Services Market Dynamics Trends
13. Middle East and Africa Drone Services Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2030 (Revenue, USD Mn)
13.1. By Service Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%), and Market Share (%)
13.1.1. Platform Service
13.1.2. Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO)
13.1.3. Simulation & Training
13.2. Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
13.2.1. Inspection & Monitoring
13.2.2. Mapping & Surveying
13.2.3. Spraying & Seeding
13.2.4. Filming & Photography
13.2.5. Transport & Delivery
13.2.6. Security, Search & Rescue
13.3. End User Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn), Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
13.3.1. Construction & Infrastructure
13.3.2. Agriculture
13.3.3. Oil & Gas
13.3.4. Mining
13.3.5. Defense & Law Enforcement
13.3.6. Media & Entertainment
13.3.7. Aviation
13.3.8. Transport, Logistics & Warehousing
13.3.9. Others
13.4. Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast 2024 - 2030 by Revenue (USD Mn) Y-o-Y Growth (%) and Market Share (%)
13.4.1. Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries
13.4.2. Israel
13.4.3. South Africa
13.4.4. Rest of MEA
13.5. MEA Drone Services Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Service Type, Application, End User, and Country, 2024 - 2030
13.6. MEA Drone Services Market Dynamics Trends
14. Competition Landscape 
14.1. Strategic Dashboard of Top Market Players
14.2. Company Profiles (Introduction, Financial Analysis, Application & Service Offerings, Key Developments, Strategies, and SWOT Analysis)
14.2.1. Aerodyne Group
14.2.2. Terra Drone Corporation
14.2.3. DroneDeploy
14.2.4. senseFly
14.2.5. Phoenix Drone Services LLC
14.2.6. PrecisionHawk
14.2.7. Edall Systems
14.2.8. Sharper Shape
14.2.9. Cyberhawk
14.2.10. Unmanned Experts Inc.
15. Research Methodology
16. Key Assumptions and Acronyms

Key Market Players

  • Aerodyne Group
  • Terra Drone Corporation
  • DroneDeploy
  • senseFly
  • Phoenix Drone Services LLC
  • PrecisionHawk
  • Edall Systems
  • Sharper Shape
  • Cyberhawk
  • Unmanned Experts Inc.

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