Multirotor Drone Global Market Report 2025

The multirotor drone market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $4.1 billion in 2024 to $4.82 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of commercial applications, cost reduction, data processing capabilities, environmental and conservation applications.

The multirotor drone market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.59 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to customization and specialization, environmental and disaster response use, safety enhancements, autonomous features development, payload advancements. Major trends in the forecast period include rapid prototyping and customization, environmental monitoring and conservation, safety and redundancy features, data processing and analytics, and demand for autonomous functionality.

The forecast of 18.8% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.5% from the previous estimate for this market.This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US through supply chain disruptions for brushless electric motors, sourced from key regions such as China, Taiwan, and Switzerland, which could increase costs for reconnaissance drones.The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The anticipated surge in multirotor drone adoption by military entities is poised to drive the market forward. Military bodies, comprising security forces combating emerging defense and homeland security challenges, increasingly rely on multi-rotors to enhance security measures and counterterrorism efforts. These drones play a pivotal role in various scenarios, from targeting threats to accessing unreachable locations. For instance, during the Russia-Ukraine conflict, AeroVironment, a US-based UAV manufacturer, developed the Switchblade 300 drone for the US armed forces. Moreover, the US recently allocated 100 tactical unmanned aerial systems to Ukraine, amounting to an $800 million military aid package. This adoption by military bodies significantly influences the growth of the multirotor drone market.

The expanding embrace of commercial drones is set to propel the multirotor drone market's growth trajectory. Commercial drones, utilized for business purposes and income generation, boast functionality and versatility, significantly impacting agriculture, market diversification, and demand across commercial and civil sectors. As of January 2023, reports from the Federal Aviation Administration indicate over 871,000 registered drones and 307,000 certified remote pilots, showcasing the growing acceptance of commercial drone usage. This increasing adoption within commercial domains serves as a driving force for the multirotor drone market.

Technological advancements stand out as significant trends shaping the multirotor drone market. Integration of cutting-edge technology, including AI, machine learning, and fifth-generation network tech, enables functions like facial recognition and biological threat detection. Key players in the multirotor drone sector strive to develop innovative technologies to maintain market dominance. For instance, Advanced Aircraft Company introduced the Hybrid-Electric HAMR UAS in January 2022, featuring a multi-rotor design and a hybrid gas-electric propulsion system for enhanced fuel efficiency and long-endurance flights, showcasing the industry's technological strides.

A multi-rotor drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) featuring multiple propellers spinning around a central mast. These drones often come equipped with cameras, autopilots, and image processing software, serving purposes such as land surveying, mapping, and various homeland security activities.

The primary types of multirotor drones include quadcopters, hexacopters, tricopters, and octocopters. A quadcopter, for instance, comprises four rotors, each driven by its motor and propeller. These drones find application in tasks like pipeline and infrastructure inspections, while agricultural quadcopters assist in crop monitoring. Various payloads used include camera and imaging systems, control systems, tracking systems, among others, offered across budget, medium, and premium price ranges. They are deployed in surveillance, inspection, monitoring, mapping, surveying, aerial photography, and other commercial, military, government, and consumer-oriented activities.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The sharp increase in U.S. tariffs and resulting trade disputes in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the aerospace and defense sector. Prices for key materials such as titanium, carbon fiber composites, and avionics primarily sourced from international suppliers have surged. Defense contractors, constrained by fixed-price government contracts, are forced to absorb these rising costs. Meanwhile, commercial aerospace companies are encountering resistance from airlines over increased aircraft prices. In addition, customs delays are disrupting already tight production timelines for jets and satellites. In response, the industry is stockpiling essential materials, pursuing import waivers for defense-related goods, and working with allied nations to diversify supply chains.

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Major companies operating in the multirotor drone market focus on unveiling groundbreaking products like hybrid drones to showcase their technological innovations and drive sales. A hybrid drone, leveraging multiple energy sources for flight, represents a cutting-edge UAV design. For instance, Draganfly launched the Commander 3 XL Hybrid drone in September 2023, featuring a hybrid powertrain combining a gasoline engine with an electric motor, ensuring extended flight times and significant payload capacity. This innovative product marks a milestone in the multirotor drone industry's technological advancements.

In April 2024, TCOM L.P., a manufacturing company based in the US, acquired Equinox Innovative Systems for an undisclosed amount. The purpose of TCOM L.P.'s acquisition is to enhance its capabilities in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) by integrating advanced multi-rotor drone technology. This integration aims to provide comprehensive, mobile, and autonomous aerial solutions for various industries. Equinox Innovative Systems, also based in the US, specializes in the development of advanced multirotor drones, including tethered and heavy-lift drone systems.

Major companies operating in the multirotor drone market are IdeaForge Technology Pvt. Ltd., AeroVironment Inc., SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd., Autel Robotics, Draganfly Inc., Microdrones GmbH, Parrot Drone SAS, Australian UAV Pty. Ltd., Aero Systems West Inc., Centeye Inc., Embention Sistemas Inteligentes SA, 3D Robotics Inc., Yuneec International, EchoBlue Ltd., Skydio Inc., Delair, Elbit Systems Ltd., Aerix Drone, DJI Innovations, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, General Atomics, PrecisionHawk, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Aurora Flight Sciences, Impossible Aerospace, Hoverfly Technologies, Flyability, CyPhy Works, Altavian.

North America was the largest region in the multirotor drone market in 2024. The regions covered in the multirotor drone market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the multirotor drone market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The multirotor drones market consists of sales of battery, fuel, rotors, propellers, frame, transmitter, receiver, radio transmitter. 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.

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