The global Commercial Drones market gathered revenue around USD 30.5 billion in 2021 and market is set to grow USD 68.9 billion by the end of 2027 and is estimated to expand at a modest CAGR of 17.40% during the prediction period 2022 to 2027.
Drones, formally called as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASes) are robots that has ability to fly and is operated over a remote control or fly autonomously through flight plans controlled by software. The drones can be extensively used for the commercial purpose in various end use industries to benefit companies with cost savings, enhance safety, and improve operational efficiency for the company.
The Global Commercial Drones Market Dynamics:
The global commercial drones market is estimated to grow at a significant pace during the forecast period. The growth is attributed to the increasing demand from several end use industries for task-specific commercial drones and to meet the demand, companies are manufacturing the commercial drones with specified task- specific features. For instance, in June 2020, the Parrot Drones SAS, a leading Europe based commercial drones manufacturing company launched a drone specifically designed for first responders and the enterprise professionals named as ‘ANAFI USA’. The drone is specifically designed with 4K HDR video, 32x zoom, and thermal imaging capabilities to fulfil the demands of first responders, search-and-rescue teams, inspection professionals, security agencies, fire-fighters, and surveying professionals and to work with efficiency.
Increasing focus on technological development in the unmanned drones is propelling the commercial drones market growth. Growth in experiments to increase features and efficiency of drones are observed across developed and developing countries. For instance, in April 2021, a scientist from IIT Hyderabad, India ‘Suraj Bonagiri’ has designed an innovative unmanned drone named ‘Elasticopter’ which has adjustable arms that help it to pick packets of different sizes and shapes. Additionally, the incorporation of advancing technologies such as Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is anticipated to further boost the commercial drones market growth. For instance, in October 2019, Skydio, an American manufacturer of drones launched a commercial drone named Skydio 2 which combines Artificial Intelligence with 3.5 kilometer of wireless range, 4k60HDR camera, and 23 minutes of flight time.
The report also provides an in-depth analysis of commercial drones market dynamics such as drivers, restraints opportunities and challenges:
Drivers
Restraints
Opportunities
Report Coverage
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Report Coverage |
Details |
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Market Size by 2027 |
USD 68.9 billion |
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Growth Rate from 2022 to 2027 |
CAGR of 17.40% |
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Largest Market |
North America |
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Fastest Growing Market |
Asia Pacific |
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Base Year |
2021 |
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Forecast Period |
2022 to 2027 |
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Segments Covered |
Types, Application, End-Use Industry, Region |
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Companies Mentioned |
Intel Corp., Autel Robotics, Trimble Inc., 3D Robotics Inc., SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd., Parrot Drones SAS, AeroVironment Inc., Yuneec International Co. Ltd., FLIR Systems Inc., Remote Monitored Systems plc, EHANG, Elbit Systems Ltd., GoPro, Inc., Kespry Inc., Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Dragonfly Innovations Inc., SenseFly, SA, Lockheed Martin Corporation, BAE Systems, Holy Stones, Denel SOC Ltd.,PrecisionHawk, Inc., Northrop Grumman Corporation , Aurora Flight, General Dynamics Corporation,Skydio, Inc.. |
Based on type, the multi-rotor type drones segment is expected to expand at a highest growth rate during the forecast period owing to better advantages provided compared to other types of drones
Based on types, the commercial drones market is segmented into single rotor drones, multi-rotor drones, hybrid drones, and fixed winged drones. The multi-rotor type drones segment is anticipated to grow at the fastest growth rate during the forecast period. The growth is primarily attributed to the advantages provided by the multi-rotor drone in the photography and surveillance sectors. The multi-rotor drone is the easiest and cheapest option for capturing the area as they provide appropriate control over position and are considered feasible for aerial photography work.
Based on the end-use industry, the media & entertainment accounted for the largest market share in the overall commercial drones market size owing to extensive usage of drones for photography and videography, followed by the convenience stores
The media & entertainment segment held the largest market share in the year 2021 and is expected to continue its growth during the forecast period. The commercial drones market segmental growth is majorly attributed to the significant usage of drone technology in the media and entertainment industry for news coverage in adverse conditions, photography, videography, and much more. The applications of drone are diverse in media and entertainment industry. The media and entertainment sector is capable of investing heavily into the technological infrastructure needed for media coverage. Filmmakers have started utilizing professional drones to capture precise frames. Moreover, the surging demand from clients and owners for advertising tourist spots, resorts, public places, and hotels, among others through aerial photography is expected to propel the commercial drones market growth.
Based on regions, the market for commercial drones in North America accounted for the largest market share in 2021 owing to presence of key market players coupled with growing demand from various industries, followed by Asia Pacific and Europe
Geographically, the North America held the largest market share in the year 2021 and is anticipated to dominate throughout the forecast period. The dominance is majorly attributed to the extensive presence of key players of commercial drones market in the region such as GoPro Inc., 3D Robotics, and Autel Robotics. The large presence of market players in the region ensures the technological innovations, product availability, and huge contribution to the regional revenue generation. For instance, in April 2021, Autel Robotics has launched its new commercial drone series of EVO 2 with huge performance based improvements in its original EVO model launched in 2018.
The surging demand for the small drones from various end use industries is further propelling the market growth in the region. The North American region is well established and possess technologically advanced infrastructure in every sector. Along with this, the North American region also has capacity to invest in new and innovative technology for the commercial usage. For instance, in August 2021, Amazon, the US-based conglomerate received an approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the operation of its fleet for Prime delivery drones.
Some of the prominent players in the Commercial Drones Market include:
Segments Covered in the Report
This research report offers market revenue, sales volume, production assessment and prognoses by classifying it on the basis of various aspects. Further, this research study investigates market size, production, consumption and its development trends at global, regional, and country level for the period of 2017 to 2027 and covers subsequent region in its scope:
By Types
By Application
By End-Use Industry
By Region
The report also provides an in-depth analysis of commercial drones market dynamics such as drivers, restraints opportunities and challenges:
Drivers
Restraints
Opportunities
Key Points Covered in Commercial Drones Market Study:
Table of Contents Commercial Drones Market:
Introduction
Technology and Regulatory Landscape for Commercial Drone
Commercial Drones Market Pricing Analysis
Commercial Drones Market by Types
Commercial Drones Market by Application
Commercial Drones Market by End-Use Industry
Regional Analysis
Key Strategic Insights
Key Market Trends / Recent Developments
Competitive Scenario
Key Global Players
Cross-segment Market Size and Analysis for
Mentioned Segments
Additional Company Profiles (Upto 5 With No Cost)
Additional Countries (Apart From Mentioned Countries)
Country/Region-specific Report
Go To Market Strategy
Region Specific Market DynamicsRegion Level Market Share Import Export AnalysisProduction AnalysisOthers