Delivery Drones Global Market Report 2024

The delivery drones market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $1.87 billion in 2023 to $2.35 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.7%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to the trend of urbanization, heightened consumer demand for faster delivery services, optimizations in logistics and supply chain operations, support from regulatory frameworks, and the implementation of cost reduction strategies within the logistics industry.

The delivery drones market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.77 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.2%. Anticipated growth in the forecast period is expected to stem from the expansion of range and payload capacity of drones, a focus on environmental sustainability, the creation of interconnected smart cities, improved access to rural and remote areas, and the influence of public perception and acceptance.

The surge in drone deliveries during COVID-19 is expanding the delivery drones market. Drones facilitated contactless distribution during the pandemic, reflecting a growing reliance on aerial delivery services. Alphabet's Wing experienced a 600% surge in deliveries in 2021, per DroneDJ's report.

The expanding footprint of food delivery platforms is anticipated to propel growth in the delivery drones market. Food delivery platforms, experiencing a 50% expansion between 2020 and 2021 as reported by Morgan Stanley in July 2023, create a conducive environment for delivery drone adoption. This sector's robust growth forecasts an increased demand for delivery drones.

The delivery drones market is evolving due to technological advancements, as seen in partnerships such as Skyway and Zing Drone Delivery. These collaborations are pivotal in introducing advanced drone delivery solutions, offering efficiency and convenience to users. For instance, in May 2022, Skyway, a US-based navigation service provider to urban air mobility (UAM) partnered with Zing Drone Delivery, a US-based drone delivery solutions firm to introduce first-ever food delivery by an advanced drone in Montverde, Florida, the USA. Skyway also started low-altitude weather services with its navigation services to enable safe delivery.

Partnerships in delivery drones refer to collaborative arrangements between entities, such as companies, organizations, or institutions, to leverage each other's strengths, resources, and expertise in the development, deployment, or operation of drone delivery services. Royal Mail Group Limited collaborated with Skyports Drone Services in August 2023, aiming to launch the first postal delivery by drone in remote Scottish islands. This initiative enhances delivery efficiency and timeliness, especially for communities affected by weather-related disruptions.

In December 2021, Delhivery, an Indian logistics and supply chain company acquired Transition Robotics Inc for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition is part of Delhivery’s efforts towards starting drone delivery in India. Transition Robotics Inc is an American developer of drone or unmanned aerial system (UAS) platforms.

Major companies operating in the delivery drones market report are Amazon.com Inc., Volkswagen AG, United Parcel Service of America Inc., Deutsche Post AG, FedEx Corporation, The Boeing Company, Airbus SE, Wing Aviation LLC, Uber Technologies Inc., Shenzhen Fli Drone Technology Co. Ltd., PT Gojek, Joby Aviation Inc., Elroy Air Inc., Wingcopter GmbH, EHang Holdings Limited, Wisk Aero Inc., Zipline International Inc., Flytrex Inc., 3D Robotics Inc., Altitude Angel Limited, Matternet Inc., Skycart Inc., Skyports Ltd., Swoop Aero Pty. Ltd., Flirtey Inc., Zing Delivery Inc., Volansi Inc., DJI Technology Co. Ltd., Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., Drone Delivery Canada Corp.

North America was the largest region in the delivery drones market in 2023. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the delivery drones market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the delivery drones market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Delivery drones come in three primary types such as fixed-wing drones, rotor drones, and hybrid drones. Fixed-wing drones have a rigid structure and maintain a fixed position during flight, without vertical movement. Rotor drones utilize a tail rotor to control their direction and come in two variations: single rotor and multirotor drones. Hybrid drones combine features of both fixed-wing and rotor designs. These drones are deployed for delivery purposes across various sectors including e-commerce, quick-service restaurants (QSRs), and the healthcare industry, facilitating swift and efficient delivery services.

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The delivery drones market consists of sales of drones with various types of rotors as well as fixed-wing hybrid drones for small delivery operations. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.