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Electric Drone Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, & Forecast, 2020-2030

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  • 180 Pages
  • November 2025
  • Region: Global
  • TechSci Research
  • ID: 5941713
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The Global Electric Drone Market, valued at USD 12.40 Billion in 2024, is projected to experience a CAGR of 15.77% to reach USD 29.85 Billion by 2030. Electric drones are unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) powered by electric motors, offering silent operation and reduced emissions compared to their fuel-powered counterparts. The global market for these systems is primarily driven by continuous technological advancements, particularly in battery endurance and payload capabilities, alongside decreasing manufacturing costs of drone components.

Key Market Drivers

Two primary factors significantly influencing the Global Electric Drone Market are continuous advancements in battery technology and electric propulsion systems, alongside the increasing prevalence of supportive government regulations and initiatives. Progress in battery chemistry, particularly improvements in energy density and charging efficiency, directly extends the operational capabilities of electric drones. For instance, according to BEI, in January 2025, their new high-performance battery technology achieved an energy density of 410 Wh/kg, allowing defense drones to cover 70% greater distances and operate reliably in extreme temperatures.

Key Market Challenges

The complexity and fragmentation of regulatory frameworks represent a significant challenge to the growth of the Global Electric Drone Market. Diverse and often inconsistent regulations across different regions create substantial barriers, complicating airspace integration, pilot licensing, and data privacy compliance for operators. This environment directly hampers the scalability of advanced drone applications, which are critical for market expansion. The reliance on temporary administrative measures, rather than clear, standardized rules, creates operational bottlenecks.

Key Market Trends

AI-powered autonomous operations are significantly advancing electric drone capabilities, enabling intelligent, self-guided missions. This trend allows drones to perform complex tasks such as real-time data analysis, dynamic route optimization, and advanced obstacle avoidance with minimal human intervention, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and safety. The American Petroleum Institute reported that in 2024, 78% of its member companies utilized autonomous drones for pipeline inspection, achieving an average 43% reduction in operational costs.

Key Market Players Profiled:

  • Aeronautics Ltd.
  • Airbus SE
  • AeroVironment Inc.
  • AgEagle Aerial Systems, Inc.
  • SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Elbit Systems Ltd.
  • Teledyne FLIR LLC
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • Parrot Drones SAS
  • RTX Corporation

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Electric Drone Market has been segmented into the following categories:

By Technology Type:

  • Battery
  • Solar
  • Fuel-Cell

By Type:

  • Fixed-Wing
  • Rotary
  • Hybrid

By Application Type:

  • Commercial
  • Military

By Region:

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • South America
  • Middle East & Africa

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Table of Contents

1. Product Overview
1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
1.2.1. Markets Covered
1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. Global Electric Drone Market Outlook
5.1. Market Size & Forecast
5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
5.2.1. By Technology Type (Battery, Solar, Fuel-Cell)
5.2.2. By Type (Fixed-Wing, Rotary, Hybrid)
5.2.3. By Application Type (Commercial, Military)
5.2.4. By Region
5.2.5. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map
6. North America Electric Drone Market Outlook
6.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.1. By Technology Type
6.2.2. By Type
6.2.3. By Application Type
6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
6.3.1. United States Electric Drone Market Outlook
6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.1.1.1. By Value
6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.1.2.1. By Technology Type
6.3.1.2.2. By Type
6.3.1.2.3. By Application Type
6.3.2. Canada Electric Drone Market Outlook
6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.2.1.1. By Value
6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.2.2.1. By Technology Type
6.3.2.2.2. By Type
6.3.2.2.3. By Application Type
6.3.3. Mexico Electric Drone Market Outlook
6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.3.3.1.1. By Value
6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.3.3.2.1. By Technology Type
6.3.3.2.2. By Type
6.3.3.2.3. By Application Type
7. Europe Electric Drone Market Outlook
7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Technology Type
7.2.2. By Type
7.2.3. By Application Type
7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
7.3.1. Germany Electric Drone Market Outlook
7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.1.1.1. By Value
7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.1.2.1. By Technology Type
7.3.1.2.2. By Type
7.3.1.2.3. By Application Type
7.3.2. France Electric Drone Market Outlook
7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.2.1.1. By Value
7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.2.2.1. By Technology Type
7.3.2.2.2. By Type
7.3.2.2.3. By Application Type
7.3.3. United Kingdom Electric Drone Market Outlook
7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.3.1.1. By Value
7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.3.2.1. By Technology Type
7.3.3.2.2. By Type
7.3.3.2.3. By Application Type
7.3.4. Italy Electric Drone Market Outlook
7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.4.1.1. By Value
7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.4.2.1. By Technology Type
7.3.4.2.2. By Type
7.3.4.2.3. By Application Type
7.3.5. Spain Electric Drone Market Outlook
7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.3.5.1.1. By Value
7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.3.5.2.1. By Technology Type
7.3.5.2.2. By Type
7.3.5.2.3. By Application Type
8. Asia Pacific Electric Drone Market Outlook
8.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By Technology Type
8.2.2. By Type
8.2.3. By Application Type
8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
8.3.1. China Electric Drone Market Outlook
8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.1.1.1. By Value
8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.1.2.1. By Technology Type
8.3.1.2.2. By Type
8.3.1.2.3. By Application Type
8.3.2. India Electric Drone Market Outlook
8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.2.1.1. By Value
8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.2.2.1. By Technology Type
8.3.2.2.2. By Type
8.3.2.2.3. By Application Type
8.3.3. Japan Electric Drone Market Outlook
8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.3.1.1. By Value
8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.3.2.1. By Technology Type
8.3.3.2.2. By Type
8.3.3.2.3. By Application Type
8.3.4. South Korea Electric Drone Market Outlook
8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.4.1.1. By Value
8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.4.2.1. By Technology Type
8.3.4.2.2. By Type
8.3.4.2.3. By Application Type
8.3.5. Australia Electric Drone Market Outlook
8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.3.5.1.1. By Value
8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.3.5.2.1. By Technology Type
8.3.5.2.2. By Type
8.3.5.2.3. By Application Type
9. Middle East & Africa Electric Drone Market Outlook
9.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Technology Type
9.2.2. By Type
9.2.3. By Application Type
9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Electric Drone Market Outlook
9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.1.1.1. By Value
9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.1.2.1. By Technology Type
9.3.1.2.2. By Type
9.3.1.2.3. By Application Type
9.3.2. UAE Electric Drone Market Outlook
9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.2.1.1. By Value
9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.2.2.1. By Technology Type
9.3.2.2.2. By Type
9.3.2.2.3. By Application Type
9.3.3. South Africa Electric Drone Market Outlook
9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.3.3.1.1. By Value
9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.3.3.2.1. By Technology Type
9.3.3.2.2. By Type
9.3.3.2.3. By Application Type
10. South America Electric Drone Market Outlook
10.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.2.1. By Technology Type
10.2.2. By Type
10.2.3. By Application Type
10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
10.3.1. Brazil Electric Drone Market Outlook
10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.1.1.1. By Value
10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.1.2.1. By Technology Type
10.3.1.2.2. By Type
10.3.1.2.3. By Application Type
10.3.2. Colombia Electric Drone Market Outlook
10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.2.1.1. By Value
10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.2.2.1. By Technology Type
10.3.2.2.2. By Type
10.3.2.2.3. By Application Type
10.3.3. Argentina Electric Drone Market Outlook
10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.3.3.1.1. By Value
10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.3.3.2.1. By Technology Type
10.3.3.2.2. By Type
10.3.3.2.3. By Application Type
11. Market Dynamics
11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges
12. Market Trends & Developments
12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments
13. Global Electric Drone Market: SWOT Analysis
14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products
15. Competitive Landscape
15.1. Aeronautics Ltd.
15.1.1. Business Overview
15.1.2. Products & Services
15.1.3. Recent Developments
15.1.4. Key Personnel
15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Airbus SE
15.3. AeroVironment Inc.
15.4. AgEagle Aerial Systems, Inc.
15.5. SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd.
15.6. Elbit Systems Ltd.
15.7. Teledyne FLIR LLC
15.8. Lockheed Martin Corporation
15.9. Parrot Drones SAS
15.10. RTX Corporation
16. Strategic Recommendations17. About the Publisher & Disclaimer

Companies Mentioned

  • Aeronautics Ltd.
  • Airbus SE
  • AeroVironment Inc.
  • AgEagle Aerial Systems, Inc.
  • SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Elbit Systems Ltd.
  • Teledyne FLIR LLC
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • Parrot Drones SAS
  • RTX Corporation

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