Global Critical Incident Monitoring UAV Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast (2025 - 2031)

By UAV Type;

Fixed-wing UAVs, Rotary-wing UAVs, and Hybrid UAVs.By Payload Type (Electro-optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Cameras, Hyperspectral Cameras, Multispectral Cameras, Radar, and LIDAR.

By End-User;

Military, and Civilian.

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031).
Report ID: Rn841256185 Published Date: May, 2025 Updated Date: June, 2025

Introduction

Global Critical Incident Monitoring UAV Market (USD Million), 2021 - 2031

In the year 2024, the Global Critical Incident Monitoring UAV Market was valued at USD 29,992.95 million. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 48,162.12 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.0%.


Global Critical Incident Monitoring UAV Market Growth, Share, Size, Trends and Forecast

*Market size in USD million

CAGR 7.0 %


Study Period2025 - 2031
Base Year2024
CAGR (%)7.0 %
Market Size (2024)USD 29,992.95 Million
Market Size (2031)USD 48,162.12 Million
Market ConcentrationMedium
Report Pages324
29,992.95
2024
48,162.12
2031

Major Players

  • AeroVironment Inc.
  • EHang Holdings Ltd.
  • Elbit Systems Ltd.
  • FLIR Systems Inc.
  • Lockheed Martin Corp.
  • Parrot Drones SAS
  • Raytheon Technologies Corp.
  • SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd.
  • Thales Group
  • The Boeing Co.

Market Concentration

Consolidated - Market dominated by 1 - 5 major players

Global Critical Incident Monitoring UAV Market

Fragmented - Highly competitive market without dominant players


The critical incident monitoring UAV market is poised for significant growth, driven by several key factors that are reshaping the landscape of public safety applications. One primary driver is the array of benefits offered by UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) in enhancing critical incident monitoring and response capabilities. UAVs provide agile and cost-effective solutions for surveillance, reconnaissance, and situational awareness during emergencies such as natural disasters, accidents, or security threats.

Their ability to access hard-to-reach areas and gather real-time data enables first responders and authorities to make informed decisions swiftly, potentially saving lives and minimizing damage. Developments in the sensor market have contributed to the advancement of critical incident monitoring UAVs, with innovations in high-resolution cameras, thermal imaging sensors, and environmental sensors enhancing their detection and monitoring capabilities across various scenarios.

The rapid evolution of computing and communications technologies is driving the growth and sophistication of critical incident monitoring UAVs. As computing power continues to increase while becoming more compact and energy-efficient, UAVs can now carry more sophisticated onboard processing units capable of analyzing data in real-time and executing complex algorithms for autonomous operations. Advancements in communications systems, including satellite links and high-bandwidth wireless networks, enable seamless data transmission between UAVs and ground-based command centers, facilitating effective coordination and decision-making during critical incidents. These technological advancements, coupled with the growing recognition of UAVs' potential in public safety applications, are propelling the critical incident monitoring UAV market forward, creating new opportunities for vendors and stakeholders in the domain.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By UAV Type
    2. Market Snapshot, By Payload Type
    3. Market Snapshot, By End-User
    4. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Global Critical Incident Monitoring UAV Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Security Needs
        2. Cost Efficiency
        3. Military Modernization
      2. Restraints
        1. Regulatory Constraints
        2. Safety Risks
        3. Budgetary Constraints
      3. Opportunities
        1. Defense Spending
        2. Partnerships
        3. Investment in UAVs
    2. PEST Analysis
      1. Political Analysis
      2. Economic Analysis
      3. Social Analysis
      4. Technological Analysis
    3. Porter's Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitutes
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
  5. Market Segmentation
    1. Global Critical Incident Monitoring UAV Market, By UAV Type, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Fixed-wing UAVs
      2. Rotary-wing UAVs
      3. Hybrid UAVs
    2. Global Critical Incident Monitoring UAV Market, By Payload Type, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Electro-optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Cameras
      2. Hyperspectral Cameras
      3. Multispectral Cameras
      4. Radar
      5. LIDAR
    3. Global Critical Incident Monitoring UAV Market, By End-User, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. Military
      2. Civilian
    4. Global Critical Incident Monitoring UAV Market, By Geography, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
      1. North America
        1. United States
        2. Canada
      2. Europe
        1. Germany
        2. United Kingdom
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Nordic
        7. Benelux
        8. Rest of Europe
      3. Asia Pacific
        1. Japan
        2. China
        3. India
        4. Australia & New Zealand
        5. South Korea
        6. ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Countries)
        7. Rest of Asia Pacific
      4. Middle East & Africa
        1. GCC
        2. Israel
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of Middle East & Africa
      5. Latin America
        1. Brazil
        2. Mexico
        3. Argentina
        4. Rest of Latin America
  6. Competitive Landscape
    1. Company Profiles
      1. AeroVironment Inc.
      2. EHang Holdings Ltd.
      3. Elbit Systems Ltd.
      4. FLIR Systems Inc.
      5. Lockheed Martin Corp.
      6. Parrot Drones SAS
      7. Raytheon Technologies Corp.
      8. SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd.
      9. Thales Group
      10. The Boeing Co
  7. Analyst Views
  8. Future Outlook of the Market