The France Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) market reached USD 1.15 Billion in 2024. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.90% between 2025 and 2034, reaching USD 2.70 Billion by 2034.
UAVs in the military and in defence agencies play a huge role, their uses span intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, target acquisition, strike missions, and more. They are also commonly used for monitoring the borders, conflict zone surveillance, and offensive actions. They are fitted with up-to-date technologies like high-resolution cameras and sensors. Moreover, the rising defence budget is a major factor driving demand, with concerns regarding geopolitical tensions.
UAVs have massive use cases in several industries, and owing to rising budgets in military and defence the industry is likely to show growth. As of April 2024, AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. secured an order to deliver 40 eBee VISION systems including drones, datalinks, sensors, and control stations from the French army.
Civil and Commercial end uses consist of use in agriculture to monitor crops or detect pests, infrastructure inspection for bridges or power lines, topographic mapping and surveying, aerial cinematography in media and entertainment, public safety in search and rescue missions, delivery and logistics in transportation of products through airways, and environmental monitoring, including wildlife tracking.
France Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Growth
The France Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) market growth is led by rising defence budgets in the domestic region.UAVs in the military and in defence agencies play a huge role, their uses span intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, target acquisition, strike missions, and more. They are also commonly used for monitoring the borders, conflict zone surveillance, and offensive actions. They are fitted with up-to-date technologies like high-resolution cameras and sensors. Moreover, the rising defence budget is a major factor driving demand, with concerns regarding geopolitical tensions.
UAVs have massive use cases in several industries, and owing to rising budgets in military and defence the industry is likely to show growth. As of April 2024, AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. secured an order to deliver 40 eBee VISION systems including drones, datalinks, sensors, and control stations from the French army.
Civil and Commercial end uses consist of use in agriculture to monitor crops or detect pests, infrastructure inspection for bridges or power lines, topographic mapping and surveying, aerial cinematography in media and entertainment, public safety in search and rescue missions, delivery and logistics in transportation of products through airways, and environmental monitoring, including wildlife tracking.
France Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Segmentation
France Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:Market Breakup by Class:
- Small and Medium UAV
- Large UAV
Market Breakup by Systems:
- Platform
- Payload
- Datalink
- Ground Control Station
- UAV Launch and Recovery System
Market Breakup by Function:
- Inspection and Monitoring
- Remote Sensing
- Product Delivery
- Search and Rescue
- Surveying and Mapping
- Border Management
- Photography and Film Production
- Others
Market Breakup by End Use:
- Military and Defence
- Civil and Commercial
- Energy and Power
- Logistics and Transportation
- Construction and Mining
- Others
France Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Share
Growth in the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market in France is led by inspection and monitoring functions by military and defence and other industries like construction and mining. This involves their use in inspection of infrastructure, monitoring of industrial sites, conducting safety assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulations.Leading companies in the France Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market
Major market players are expanding their outreach through technological innovations, mergers and acquisitions, diverse industry applications like infrastructure, agriculture, construction, and public safety.- Azur Drones SAS
- Northrop Grumman Corp.
- Thales S.A.
- Airbus SE
- Safran S.A.
- Delair SAS
- Parrot Drone SAS
- Elistair SAS
- Others
Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
3 Economic Summary
4 Country Risk Profiles
5 Europe Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Overview
6 France Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Overview
7 France Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market by Class
8 France Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market by Systems
9 France Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market by Function
10 France Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market by End Use
11 Market Dynamics
12 Competitive Landscape
Companies Mentioned
- Azur Drones SAS
- Northrop Grumman Corp.
- Thales S.A.
- Airbus SE
- Safran S.A.
- Delair SAS
- Parrot Drone SAS
- Elistair SAS
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 114 |
| Published | May 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2034 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 1.15 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 2.7 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 8.9% |
| Regions Covered | France |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 8 |
