Drone Services Global Market Report 2024

The drone services market has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $13.92 billion in 2023 to $18.9 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.8%. The historical period's growth can be ascribed to the cost-efficiency achieved in data collection, a heightened demand for surveillance and monitoring, increased adoption in agriculture, expansion in the construction and infrastructure sectors, and advancements in emergency response and disaster management.

The drone services market is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $55.65 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31.0%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be linked to broader integration in logistics and delivery, advancements in environmental monitoring, an expanding role in public safety, the evolution of precision agriculture, and innovations in entertainment and media. Key trends expected in the forecast period encompass the development of autonomous drone operations, integration with artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics, the expansion of drone services in public safety, the development of regulatory frameworks, and customization for industry-specific applications.

The anticipated growth in the drone services market is expected to be propelled by the increasing use of commercial drones. Commercial drones, defined as those weighing less than 55 pounds and designed for commercial purposes, necessitate training and simulation, as well as maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. The rising utilization of commercial drones is evident in the data published by the Federal Aviation Administration, indicating that, in 2023, 880,294 drones are registered in the US, with 349,580 specifically registered for commercial use. This surge in the use of commercial drones is a significant driver for the growth of the drone services market.

The increasing adoption of drone services in agriculture. Drone services encompass a range of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone-related solutions and applications for various purposes. Drones find extensive applications in agriculture, including crop monitoring and precision agriculture practices, aiming to enhance efficiency, precision, and overall productivity. Data from The State Of Food and Agriculture, an agriculture organization based in the United States, reveals that in 2021, approximately 14% of agricultural retailers in the US offered drone input application services, with an anticipated increase to 29% by the year 2024. This uptick in the adoption of drone services in agriculture significantly contributes to the growth of the drone services market.

A prominent trend gaining traction in the drone services market is product innovation, with major companies actively developing cutting-edge products to fortify their market position. An example of such innovation is seen in Wing Aviation LLC., a US-based company specializing in designing, manufacturing, and deploying delivery drones. In April 2022, Wing Aviation launched a novel drone delivery service that simplifies the process of ordering health and wellness products. The distinctive feature of this service lies in its capability to facilitate quick and straightforward deployment of a small, dedicated drone fleet from various locations, utilizing anticipated arrivals in small containers that serve as miniature hangars.

Major companies in the drone services market are directing their efforts toward the development of drone dock solutions, exemplified by the creation of nationwide Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone dock services. Drone dock services refer to dedicated facilities or infrastructure designed to support drone operations. In December 2023, ReadyMonitor, a US-based company offering drone services, launched the ‘Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)’ drone dock service. This service enables drone flight operations across the United States using remotely operated drones, eliminating the need for a physical pilot on-site or the use of expensive technologies such as radar. Such fully remote operations mark a significant shift in the economic landscape of commercial drones, opening avenues for widespread integration across industries such as agriculture, construction, energy, and security.

In September 2022, Safe Pro Group Inc., a US-based developer of infrastructure and human safety and security solutions, completed the acquisition of Airborne Response for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Safe Pro aimed to enhance its capacity to provide mission-critical solutions to commercial and government clients, leveraging drone-based technology for diverse applications. Airborne Response, the acquired company, is a US-based provider of mission-critical aerial intelligence drone services.

Major companies operating in the drone services market report are Phoenix Drone Services LLC, PrecisionHawk Inc., Cyberhawk Innovations Limited, Sky-Futures Limited, Terra Drone Corporation, AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc., Aerodyne Group, Aerial Drone Services Inc., Sharper Shape Inc., Arch Aerial LLC, Australian UAV Pty Ltd., Drone Services Canada Inc., FlyGuys Inc., Measure UAS Inc., Airware Inc., Delair Tech SAS, senseFly Ltd., Kespry Inc., Uplift Data Partners Inc., Skyward IO Inc., Flyability SA, HUVRData LLC, Identified Technologies Corporation, Airobotics Ltd., Flytrex Aviation Ltd., Zipline International Inc., Volansi Inc., Flirtey Holdings Inc., Matternet Inc., Wingcopter GmbH & Co. KG, Elroy Air Inc., Vayu Group Inc., Iris Automation Inc., Quantum-Systems GmbH, Percepto Ltd.

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

The primary types of drone services include drone platform services, drone MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) services, drone training, and simulation services. Drone platform services revolve around flying robots that can be remotely controlled or operate autonomously with embedded software-controlled flight plans. These services cater to activities such as photography, surveying, and inspection. The solutions provided include enterprise and point services used for applications such as aerial photography, remote sensing, data acquisition and analytics, mapping and surveying, modeling, disaster risk management and mitigation, inspection, environmental monitoring, and others. These services find applications in various sectors, including agriculture, infrastructure, oil and gas, logistics, and more.

The drone services market research report provides drone services market statistics, including the drone services industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a drone services market share, detailed drone services market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the drone services industry. This drone services market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.

The drone services market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as aerial construction surveys, pipeline inspection, real estate drone photography, and related services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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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