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High Altitude Platforms - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 462 Pages
  • April 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 5140678

Global High Altitude Platforms Market to Reach $6.5 Billion by 2030

The global market for High Altitude Platforms estimated at US$3.7 Billion in the year 2023, is projected to reach a revised size of US$6.5 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.1% over the analysis period 2023-2030.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record 7.1% CAGR and reach US$4.5 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Airships segment is estimated at 6.4% CAGR for the next 8-year period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at $1.1 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 8.4% CAGR

The High Altitude Platforms market in the U.S. is estimated at US$1.1 Billion in the year 2023. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$1.2 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 8.4% over the analysis period 2023 to 2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 5.9% and 6.2% respectively over the 2023-2030 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 6.5% CAGR.

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What to Expect from the Global Economy in 2024

Edgy geopolitics, and economic instability caused by monetary policy tightening and ensuing higher interest rates will create a tumultuous landscape for 2024. Several factors will continue to exert pressure on the path to recovery including hostilities in the Middle East and increasingly common climate disasters. Among the risks, several positives are also taking shape such as growing signs of disinflation and easing of anxiety over stubborn inflation, supply chain normalization and price moderation despite volatility in energy costs. Elections across several G21 jurisdictions, notably in India and the United States, will have potential ramifications for capital flows and investment strategies. While India emerges as a compelling destination in the global investment landscape, U.S, based tech firms will continue to dominate, fueled by a dynamic ecosystem of talent and capital. Tech opportunities in Silicon Valley and beyond remain attractive for investors seeking high-growth prospects supported largely by a resilient albeit slowing domestic economy and conducive regulatory environment. Europe will continue to battle tight monetary policy and recession risks with U.K. having the most challenging outlook and running the greatest risk of recession in 2024. China remains a wild card with hope for growth in the country underpinned by government spending and improvements in consumer spending. The volatile environment will offer both opportunities and challenges for investors and businesses alike. Embracing volatility as a catalyst for growth together with agility and strategic foresight in navigating investment decisions will remain important for survival.

Select Competitors (Total 107 Featured)

  • BAE Systems PLC
  • Boeing Company, The
  • AeroVironment, Inc.
  • Aurora Flight Sciences
  • Aeronautics Ltd.
  • Altaeros Energies
  • Aeroscraft Corporation
  • Allsopp Helikites Ltd.
  • AUGUR-RosAeroSystems
  • Atmos UAV B.V.
  • Applied Aeronautics
  • Aheadx
  • Asteria Aerospace
  • Ayaan Autonomous Systems Pvt. Ltd.
  • Airbus Sas

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic and Looming Global Recession
  • Prolonged Pandemic, Ukraine-Russia Conflict and Ensuing Economic Disruptions Impact Growth Outlook
  • World Economic Growth Projections (Real GDP, Annual % Change) for the Years 2020 through 2024E
  • Severe Impact of Pandemic on Supply Chain Networks Derails Market Momentum
  • Pandemic Affects the Military & Defense Sector
  • Global Defense & Related Technologies Market Reset & Trajectory - Growth Outlook (In %) For Years 2019 Through 2025
  • High Altitude Platforms Market to Exhibit Steady Growth following COVID-19 Whiplash
  • Competitive Scenario
  • High Altitude Platforms - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2023 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2023 (E)
  • Global Market Prospects & Outlook: Fueled by Escalating Demand, High Altitude Platforms Market to Hog the Spotlight
  • World High Altitude Platforms Market by Application (2024 & 2030): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Government & Defense, and Other Applications
  • Growing Roaster of Drivers to Favor Expansion of High Altitude Platforms Market
  • Compelling Merits over Traditional Satellites
  • Increasing Demand for Better In-Flight Services
  • Focus on Solar-Powered Technologies
  • Advanced Control Technology for HAPS Navigation Under Development
  • UAV & Communication: Prime Segments of High Altitude Platforms Market
  • World High Altitude Platforms Market by Type (2024 & 2030): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Airships, and Tethered Aerostat Systems
  • World High Altitude Platforms Market by Payload (2024 & 2030): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Communication, Surveillance, Navigation, and EO/IR Systems
  • HAPS Holds Potential to Provide and Improve Connectivity
  • North America Assumes Principal Position in Global High Altitude Platforms Market
  • World High Altitude Platforms Market: Percentage Breakdown of Revenues for Developed and Developing Regions for the Years 2024 & 2030
  • World High Altitude Platforms Market: Geographic Regions Ranked by CAGR (Revenues) for 2023-2030
  • Developing Economies Emerge as Hotbed for Adoption of High Altitude Platforms
  • Australian Defense Sector Focuses on Developing Robust HAPS
  • HAPS Platforms for Indian Border Surveillance
  • High Altitude Platforms: Stratosphere-Floating Telecommunication Stations as Alternative to Satellites
  • Types of High Altitude Platforms & Design Considerations
  • Technical Challenges
  • High Altitude Platforms: Primary Applications
  • Potential Applications of HAPS
  • Regulations: Key Hindrances
  • Recent Market Activity
  • Select Global Brands
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • High Altitude Platforms Hold Potential for Use in Diverse Applications
  • High Altitude Platforms Hold Capability to Augment Data Services
  • High Altitude Platform Enabled Broadband to Benefit Rural and Remote Population
  • Wide Coverage and Lower Costs Rev Up Opportunities
  • Current Technology Trends Influencing the Market
  • Mitigation of Technological Challenges Critical to Greater Adoption
  • Design Advancements Make Airships More Relevant
  • Greater Adoption of Tethered Aerostat Systems on the Cards
  • Aerostats Seek to Extend Footprint in Military Applications
  • Communication Sector Players to Step Up Investments in High Altitude Platforms
  • The FCC Considers Authorizing HAPS Applications
  • The Rise of HAPS as a Connectivity Solution
  • HAPS Emerge as Connectivity Contenders Amid Challenges
  • HAPS for 6G
  • High Altitude Pseudo Satellites (HAPS) Revolutionizing Near Space Operations
  • UAVs Widen the Addressable Market for High Altitude Platforms
  • Global Civil Drone Market Size (in US$ Billion) for the Years 2019, 2022 and 2025F
  • High Altitude Military Surveillance: Major Application of UAVs
  • GCS Advancements Augment the Image of High Altitude UAVs
  • Growing Security Concerns Drive Military UAV Deployments in High Altitude Surveillance
  • Government & Defense: Dominant Application Segment
  • Healthy Defense Spending to Amplify the Need for High Altitude Platforms: Projected Defense Budget (In US$ Billion) for the Years 2019, 2021 and 2023E
  • Military Expenditure as a % of GDP in Select Countries
  • Slowdown in Defense Spending Impedes the Demand for Military High Altitude Platforms
  • Japan Defense Budgets: A Pre & Post COVID-19 Comparison (In US$ Billion)
  • UK Defense Budget: A Pre & Post COVID-19 Comparison (In US$ Billion)
  • Despite the Slowdown, Government and Defence Investments Surging in HAPS
  • Commercial Sector Investments on High Altitude Platforms Continue to Rise
  • HAPS Market in the Nascent Stage, But Technological Advancements on the Rise
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 2: World Historic Review for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 3: World 15-Year Perspective for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2015, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Airships by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 5: World Historic Review for Airships by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 6: World 15-Year Perspective for Airships by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2015, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Tethered Aerostat Systems by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 8: World Historic Review for Tethered Aerostat Systems by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 9: World 15-Year Perspective for Tethered Aerostat Systems by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2015, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Communication by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 11: World Historic Review for Communication by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 12: World 15-Year Perspective for Communication by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2015, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Surveillance by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 14: World Historic Review for Surveillance by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 15: World 15-Year Perspective for Surveillance by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2015, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 16: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Navigation by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 17: World Historic Review for Navigation by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 18: World 15-Year Perspective for Navigation by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2015, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Eo / Ir Systems by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 20: World Historic Review for Eo / Ir Systems by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 21: World 15-Year Perspective for Eo / Ir Systems by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2015, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 22: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Government & Defense by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 23: World Historic Review for Government & Defense by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 24: World 15-Year Perspective for Government & Defense by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2015, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 25: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Applications by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 26: World Historic Review for Other Applications by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 27: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2015, 2024 & 2030
  • Table 28: World High Altitude Platforms Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2030
  • Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for High Altitude Platforms by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 30: World Historic Review for High Altitude Platforms by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2015 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • Table 31: World 15-Year Perspective for High Altitude Platforms by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Revenues for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for Years 2015, 2024 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • High Altitude Platforms Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2024 (E)
CANADAJAPAN
CHINA
  • High Altitude Platforms Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2024 (E)
EUROPE
  • High Altitude Platforms Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2024 (E)
FRANCEGERMANYITALYUNITED KINGDOMREST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • High Altitude Platforms Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2024 (E)
REST OF WORLD
  • High Altitude Platforms Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Rest of World for 2022 (E)
IV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • BAE Systems PLC
  • Boeing Company, The
  • AeroVironment, Inc.
  • Aurora Flight Sciences
  • Aeronautics Ltd.
  • Altaeros Energies
  • Aeroscraft Corporation
  • Allsopp Helikites Ltd.
  • AUGUR-RosAeroSystems
  • Atmos UAV B.V.
  • Applied Aeronautics
  • Aheadx
  • Asteria Aerospace
  • Ayaan Autonomous Systems Pvt. Ltd.
  • Airbus Sas