Global Small Drones Market to Reach $82 Billion by 2030
The global market for Small Drones estimated at US$26.4 Billion in the year 2022, is projected to reach a revised size of US$82 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 15.2% over the analysis period 2022-2030. Defense, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record 16% CAGR and reach US$33.1 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Taking into account the ongoing post pandemic recovery, growth in the Civil & Commercial segment is readjusted to a revised 16.5% CAGR for the next 8-year period.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at $7.2 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 20.5% CAGR
The Small Drones market in the U.S. is estimated at US$7.2 Billion in the year 2022. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$19.7 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 20.5% over the analysis period 2022 to 2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 11.1% and 13% respectively over the 2022-2030 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 12% CAGR.Select Competitors (Total 42 Featured) -
- 3D Robotics, Inc. (3DR)
- Aeronautics
- AeroVironment, Inc.
- Boeing Company, The
- DJI
- Elbit Systems Ltd.
- Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Microdrones GmbH
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Parrot Drones SAS
- Raytheon Company
- SAAB AB
- Textron Inc.
- Thales Group
- Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI)
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Table of Contents
I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERSIV. COMPETITION
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
- Influencer Market Insights
- World Market Trajectories
- Small Drones - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2022 (E)
- Impact of Covid-19 and a Looming Global Recession
- Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2022 (E)
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
- Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Small Drones by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 2: World 8-Year Perspective for Small Drones by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets for Years 2023 & 2030
- Table 3: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Defense by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 4: World 8-Year Perspective for Defense by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2023 & 2030
- Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Civil & Commercial by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 6: World 8-Year Perspective for Civil & Commercial by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2023 & 2030
- Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Homeland Security by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 8: World 8-Year Perspective for Homeland Security by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2023 & 2030
- Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Consumer by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 10: World 8-Year Perspective for Consumer by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2023 & 2030
- Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Electronic Intelligence Payloads by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 12: World 8-Year Perspective for Electronic Intelligence Payloads by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2023 & 2030
- Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for CBRN Sensors by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 14: World 8-Year Perspective for CBRN Sensors by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2023 & 2030
- Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Cameras by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 16: World 8-Year Perspective for Cameras by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2023 & 2030
- Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for UAV Radar by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 18: World 8-Year Perspective for UAV Radar by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2023 & 2030
- Table 19: World Small Drones Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
- UNITED STATES
- Small Drones Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2023 (E)
- Table 20: USA Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Small Drones by Application - Defense, Civil & Commercial, Homeland Security and Consumer - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 21: USA 8-Year Perspective for Small Drones by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense, Civil & Commercial, Homeland Security and Consumer for the Years 2023 & 2030
- Table 22: USA Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Small Drones by Payload - Electronic Intelligence Payloads, CBRN Sensors, Cameras and UAV Radar - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 23: USA 8-Year Perspective for Small Drones by Payload - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Electronic Intelligence Payloads, CBRN Sensors, Cameras and UAV Radar for the Years 2023 & 2030
- CANADA
- Table 24: Canada Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Small Drones by Application - Defense, Civil & Commercial, Homeland Security and Consumer - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 25: Canada 8-Year Perspective for Small Drones by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense, Civil & Commercial, Homeland Security and Consumer for the Years 2023 & 2030
- Table 26: Canada Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Small Drones by Payload - Electronic Intelligence Payloads, CBRN Sensors, Cameras and UAV Radar - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 27: Canada 8-Year Perspective for Small Drones by Payload - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Electronic Intelligence Payloads, CBRN Sensors, Cameras and UAV Radar for the Years 2023 & 2030
- JAPAN
- Small Drones Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2023 (E)
- Table 28: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Small Drones by Application - Defense, Civil & Commercial, Homeland Security and Consumer - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 29: Japan 8-Year Perspective for Small Drones by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense, Civil & Commercial, Homeland Security and Consumer for the Years 2023 & 2030
- Table 30: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Small Drones by Payload - Electronic Intelligence Payloads, CBRN Sensors, Cameras and UAV Radar - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 31: Japan 8-Year Perspective for Small Drones by Payload - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Electronic Intelligence Payloads, CBRN Sensors, Cameras and UAV Radar for the Years 2023 & 2030
- CHINA
- Small Drones Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2023 (E)
- Table 32: China Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Small Drones by Application - Defense, Civil & Commercial, Homeland Security and Consumer - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 33: China 8-Year Perspective for Small Drones by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense, Civil & Commercial, Homeland Security and Consumer for the Years 2023 & 2030
- Table 34: China Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Small Drones by Payload - Electronic Intelligence Payloads, CBRN Sensors, Cameras and UAV Radar - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 35: China 8-Year Perspective for Small Drones by Payload - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Electronic Intelligence Payloads, CBRN Sensors, Cameras and UAV Radar for the Years 2023 & 2030
- EUROPE
- Small Drones Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2023 (E)
- Table 36: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Small Drones by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 37: Europe 8-Year Perspective for Small Drones by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2023 & 2030
- Table 38: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Small Drones by Application - Defense, Civil & Commercial, Homeland Security and Consumer - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 39: Europe 8-Year Perspective for Small Drones by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense, Civil & Commercial, Homeland Security and Consumer for the Years 2023 & 2030
- Table 40: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Small Drones by Payload - Electronic Intelligence Payloads, CBRN Sensors, Cameras and UAV Radar - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 41: Europe 8-Year Perspective for Small Drones by Payload - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Electronic Intelligence Payloads, CBRN Sensors, Cameras and UAV Radar for the Years 2023 & 2030
- FRANCE
- Small Drones Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2023 (E)
- Table 42: France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Small Drones by Application - Defense, Civil & Commercial, Homeland Security and Consumer - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 43: France 8-Year Perspective for Small Drones by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense, Civil & Commercial, Homeland Security and Consumer for the Years 2023 & 2030
- Table 44: France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Small Drones by Payload - Electronic Intelligence Payloads, CBRN Sensors, Cameras and UAV Radar - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 45: France 8-Year Perspective for Small Drones by Payload - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Electronic Intelligence Payloads, CBRN Sensors, Cameras and UAV Radar for the Years 2023 & 2030
- GERMANY
- Small Drones Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2023 (E)
- Table 46: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Small Drones by Application - Defense, Civil & Commercial, Homeland Security and Consumer - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 47: Germany 8-Year Perspective for Small Drones by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense, Civil & Commercial, Homeland Security and Consumer for the Years 2023 & 2030
- Table 48: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Small Drones by Payload - Electronic Intelligence Payloads, CBRN Sensors, Cameras and UAV Radar - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 49: Germany 8-Year Perspective for Small Drones by Payload - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Electronic Intelligence Payloads, CBRN Sensors, Cameras and UAV Radar for the Years 2023 & 2030
- ITALY
- Table 50: Italy Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Small Drones by Application - Defense, Civil & Commercial, Homeland Security and Consumer - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 51: Italy 8-Year Perspective for Small Drones by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense, Civil & Commercial, Homeland Security and Consumer for the Years 2023 & 2030
- Table 52: Italy Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Small Drones by Payload - Electronic Intelligence Payloads, CBRN Sensors, Cameras and UAV Radar - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 53: Italy 8-Year Perspective for Small Drones by Payload - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Electronic Intelligence Payloads, CBRN Sensors, Cameras and UAV Radar for the Years 2023 & 2030
- UNITED KINGDOM
- Small Drones Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2023 (E)
- Table 54: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Small Drones by Application - Defense, Civil & Commercial, Homeland Security and Consumer - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 55: UK 8-Year Perspective for Small Drones by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense, Civil & Commercial, Homeland Security and Consumer for the Years 2023 & 2030
- Table 56: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Small Drones by Payload - Electronic Intelligence Payloads, CBRN Sensors, Cameras and UAV Radar - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 57: UK 8-Year Perspective for Small Drones by Payload - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Electronic Intelligence Payloads, CBRN Sensors, Cameras and UAV Radar for the Years 2023 & 2030
- SPAIN
- Table 58: Spain Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Small Drones by Application - Defense, Civil & Commercial, Homeland Security and Consumer - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 59: Spain 8-Year Perspective for Small Drones by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense, Civil & Commercial, Homeland Security and Consumer for the Years 2023 & 2030
- Table 60: Spain Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Small Drones by Payload - Electronic Intelligence Payloads, CBRN Sensors, Cameras and UAV Radar - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 61: Spain 8-Year Perspective for Small Drones by Payload - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Electronic Intelligence Payloads, CBRN Sensors, Cameras and UAV Radar for the Years 2023 & 2030
- RUSSIA
- Table 62: Russia Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Small Drones by Application - Defense, Civil & Commercial, Homeland Security and Consumer - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 63: Russia 8-Year Perspective for Small Drones by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense, Civil & Commercial, Homeland Security and Consumer for the Years 2023 & 2030
- Table 64: Russia Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Small Drones by Payload - Electronic Intelligence Payloads, CBRN Sensors, Cameras and UAV Radar - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 65: Russia 8-Year Perspective for Small Drones by Payload - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Electronic Intelligence Payloads, CBRN Sensors, Cameras and UAV Radar for the Years 2023 & 2030
- REST OF EUROPE
- Table 66: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Small Drones by Application - Defense, Civil & Commercial, Homeland Security and Consumer - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 67: Rest of Europe 8-Year Perspective for Small Drones by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense, Civil & Commercial, Homeland Security and Consumer for the Years 2023 & 2030
- Table 68: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Small Drones by Payload - Electronic Intelligence Payloads, CBRN Sensors, Cameras and UAV Radar - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 69: Rest of Europe 8-Year Perspective for Small Drones by Payload - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Electronic Intelligence Payloads, CBRN Sensors, Cameras and UAV Radar for the Years 2023 & 2030
- ASIA-PACIFIC
- Small Drones Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2023 (E)
- Table 70: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Small Drones by Geographic Region - Australia, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 71: Asia-Pacific 8-Year Perspective for Small Drones by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Australia, India, South Korea and Rest of Asia-Pacific Markets for Years 2023 & 2030
- Table 72: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Small Drones by Application - Defense, Civil & Commercial, Homeland Security and Consumer - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 73: Asia-Pacific 8-Year Perspective for Small Drones by Application - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Defense, Civil & Commercial, Homeland Security and Consumer for the Years 2023 & 2030
- Table 74: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Small Drones by Payload - Electronic Intelligence Payloads, CBRN Sensors, Cameras and UAV Radar - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2022 through 2030 and % CAGR
- Table 75: Asia-Pacific 8-Year Perspective for Small Drones by Payload - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Electronic Intelligence Payloads, CBRN Sensors, Cameras and UAV Radar for the Years 2023 & 2030
- AUSTRALIA
- Small Drones Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Australia for 2023 (E)
- INDIA
- Small Drones Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in India for 2023 (E)
- SOUTH KOREA
- REST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
- LATIN AMERICA
- Small Drones Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Latin America for 2023 (E)
- ARGENTINA
- BRAZIL
- MEXICO
- REST OF LATIN AMERICA
- MIDDLE EAST
- Small Drones Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Middle East for 2023 (E)
- IRAN
- ISRAEL
- SAUDI ARABIA
- UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
- REST OF MIDDLE EAST
- AFRICA
- Small Drones Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Africa for 2023 (E)
Companies Mentioned (Partial List)
A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- 3D Robotics, Inc. (3DR)
- Aeronautics
- AeroVironment, Inc.
- Boeing Company, The
- DJI
- Elbit Systems Ltd.
- Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Microdrones GmbH
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Parrot Drones SAS
- Raytheon Company
- SAAB AB
- Textron Inc.
- Thales Group
- Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI)
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 194 |
| Published | April 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2022 - 2030 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 26.4 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 82 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 15.2% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
