Drones Market

By Drone Type;

Fixed-Wing, Multi-Rotor, Single-Rotor Helicopter, and Fixed-Wing Hybrid VTOL

By Size;

Small, Medium, and Large

By Mode of Operation;

Remotely Piloted, Optionally Piloted, and Fully Autonomous

By Component;

Hardware, Software, and Accessories

By Application;

Construction, Agriculture, Energy, Entertainment, Law Enforcement, Delivery, and Others

By Geography;

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America - Report Timeline (2021 - 2031)
Report ID: Rn677040548 Published Date: August, 2025

Introduction

Global Drones Market (USD Million), 2021 - 2031

In the year 2024, the Global Drones Market was valued at USD 30,052.31 million. The size of this market is expected to increase to USD 66,038.48 million by the year 2031, while growing at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 11.9%.


Drones Market

*Market size in USD million

CAGR 11.9 %


Study Period2025 - 2031
Base Year2024
CAGR (%)11.9 %
Market Size (2024)USD 30,052.31 Million
Market Size (2031)USD 66,038.48 Million
Market ConcentrationLow
Report Pages381
30,052.31
2024
66,038.48
2031

Major Players

  • BirdsEyeView Aerobotics
  • Delair SAS
  • Drone Delivery Canada
  • DroneDeploy Inc.
  • Guangdong Syma Model Aircraft Industrial Co. Ltd
  • Intel Corporation
  • Parrot Drones SAS
  • Pix4D SA
  • PrecisionHawk Inc.
  • SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd (DJI)

Market Concentration

Consolidated - Market dominated by 1 - 5 major players

Drones Market

Fragmented - Highly competitive market without dominant players


Drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have transitioned from being primarily associated with military operations to becoming valuable tools in commercial, recreational, and industrial sectors. These versatile devices offer capabilities such as aerial photography, surveying, mapping, and surveillance, making them indispensable in sectors like agriculture, construction, transportation, and public safety.

As regulations become more accommodating and public acceptance grows, the global drones market is poised for further expansion. With ongoing technological advancements and continuous research and development efforts, drones are expected to play an increasingly pivotal role in shaping the future of numerous industries, driving efficiency, enhancing safety, and unlocking new opportunities for innovation and growth.

  1. Introduction
    1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
    2. Research Methodology
    3. Abbreviations
  2. Market Definition & Study Scope
  3. Executive Summary
    1. Market Snapshot, By Drone Type
    2. Market Snapshot, By Size
    3. Market Snapshot, By Mode of Operation
    4. Market Snapshot, By Component
    5. Market Snapshot, By Application
    6. Market Snapshot, By Region
  4. Drones Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities
      1. Drivers
        1. Rising Demand for Surveillance and Monitoring Solutions
        2. Expansion of E-commerce and Delivery Services
        3. Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
        4. Enhanced Safety and Risk Mitigation Capabilities
      2. Restraints
        1. Regulatory and Privacy Concerns
        2. Security Risks and Cyber Threats
        3. Limited Battery Life and Flight Time
        4. Airspace Restrictions and Traffic Management Challenges
      3. Opportunities
        1. Advancements in Drone Delivery Services
        2. Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) Business Models
        3. Integration with Internet of Things (IoT) Ecosystem
        4. Development of Autonomous and Semi-Autonomous Systems
    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
  6. Drones Market, By Drone Type, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)

    1. Fixed-Wing

    2. Multi-Rotor

    3. Single-Rotor Helicopter

    4. Fixed-Wing Hybrid VTOL

  7. Drones Market, By Size, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)

    1. Small

    2. Medium

    3. Large

  8. Drones Market, By Mode of Operation, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)

    1. Remotely Piloted

    2. Optionally Piloted

    3. Fully Autonomous

  9. Drones Market, By Component, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)
    1. Hardware
    2. Software
    3. Accessories
  10. Drones Market, By Application, 2021 - 2031 (USD Million)

    1. Construction

    2. Agriculture

    3. Energy

    4. Entertainment

    5. Law Enforcement

    6. Delivery

    7. Others

  11. Drones 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
  12. Competitive Landscape Analysis
    1. Company Profiles
      1. BirdsEyeView Aerobotics
      2. Delair SAS
      3. Drone Delivery Canada
      4. DroneDeploy Inc.
      5. Guangdong Syma Model Aircraft Industrial Co. Ltd
      6. Intel Corporation
      7. Parrot Drones SAS
      8. Pix4D SA
      9. PrecisionHawk Inc.
      10. SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd (DJI)
  13. Analyst Views
  14. Future Outlook of the Market