The North America AI In Drone Market is expected to witness market growth of 16.8% CAGR during the forecast period (2025-2032).
The US market dominated the North America AI In Drone Market by country in 2024, and is expected to continue to be a dominant market till 2032; thereby, achieving a market value of USD 10.37 billion by 2032. The Canada market is experiencing a CAGR of 19.3% during 2025-2032. Additionally, the Mexico market is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 18.2% during 2025-2032. The US and Canada led the North America AI In Drone Market by Country with a market share of 75.2% and 12.1% in 2024.
The use of AI in drone technology has changed the aerospace, defense, and commercial sectors all over North America. This is because of improvements in autonomy, real-time analytics, and machine learning. The FAA has been very important because it has allowed Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, which have made drones more useful in farming, shipping, and building. At the same time, the Department of Defense has spent a lot of money on AI-powered drones for reconnaissance, surveillance, and combat missions. Anduril Industries and Shield AI are two companies that are leading the way in this area. Companies like Skydio have introduced self-driving drones for use in cities, factories, and emergencies in the business world.
Autonomous operations, BVLOS capabilities, and advancements driven by defense are becoming more important in the North American AI drone market. Established companies like Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Northrop Grumman use their deep knowledge and connections with the government to their advantage. At the same time, agile startups like Anduril and Shield AI are changing the game with modular platforms and flexible AI solutions. Skydio is focused on business uses and is best known for its easy-to-use and self-driving navigation systems. The competitive environment is always changing because private companies and government agencies work together to speed up innovation and make rules easier to follow.
The US market dominated the North America AI In Drone Market by country in 2024, and is expected to continue to be a dominant market till 2032; thereby, achieving a market value of USD 10.37 billion by 2032. The Canada market is experiencing a CAGR of 19.3% during 2025-2032. Additionally, the Mexico market is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 18.2% during 2025-2032. The US and Canada led the North America AI In Drone Market by Country with a market share of 75.2% and 12.1% in 2024.
The use of AI in drone technology has changed the aerospace, defense, and commercial sectors all over North America. This is because of improvements in autonomy, real-time analytics, and machine learning. The FAA has been very important because it has allowed Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, which have made drones more useful in farming, shipping, and building. At the same time, the Department of Defense has spent a lot of money on AI-powered drones for reconnaissance, surveillance, and combat missions. Anduril Industries and Shield AI are two companies that are leading the way in this area. Companies like Skydio have introduced self-driving drones for use in cities, factories, and emergencies in the business world.
Autonomous operations, BVLOS capabilities, and advancements driven by defense are becoming more important in the North American AI drone market. Established companies like Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Northrop Grumman use their deep knowledge and connections with the government to their advantage. At the same time, agile startups like Anduril and Shield AI are changing the game with modular platforms and flexible AI solutions. Skydio is focused on business uses and is best known for its easy-to-use and self-driving navigation systems. The competitive environment is always changing because private companies and government agencies work together to speed up innovation and make rules easier to follow.
Component Outlook
Based on Component, the market is segmented into Hardware, Software, and Services. With a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.7% over the projection period, the Hardware Market, dominate the Canada AI In Drone Market by Component in 2024 and would be a prominent market until 2032. The Services market is expected to witness a CAGR of 20.4% during 2025-2032.End Use Outlook
Based on End Use, the market is segmented into Military, Commercial, and Government. The Military market segment dominated the US AI In Drone Market by End Use is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15.4% during the forecast period thereby continuing its dominance until 2032. Also, The Government market is anticipated to grow as a CAGR of 17.3% during the forecast period during 2025-2032.Country Outlook
The US is the biggest market for AI-enabled drones in North America. This is because of investments in defense, government support, and widespread use in business. The Department of Defense pays for advanced research and development in autonomous flight, surveillance, and tactical operations. The FAA sets rules for how these technologies can be safely used in national airspace. Real-time analytics and decision-making are better with strong technology infrastructure, like 5G and cloud platforms. AI drones are used a lot in farming, building, shipping, and keeping people safe. Trends are moving toward autonomy, swarm technology, and precise applications. There is a lot of competition. For example, Lockheed Martin and Boeing make most of the military drones, while Skydio and Amazon focus on industrial and delivery uses.List of Key Companies Profiled
- SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd.
- DroneDeploy, Inc.
- AeroVironment, Inc.
- Skydio, Inc.
- Intel Corporation
- Qualcomm Incorporated (Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.)
- Skycatch, Inc.
- Parrot Drones SAS
- DELAIR SAS
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
Market Report Segmentation
By Type
- Station Based
- Cloud Based
By Component
- Hardware
- Software
- Services
By End Use
- Military
- Commercial
- Government
By Application
- Security & Surveillance
- Agriculture
- Construction
- Search & Rescue
- Retail
- Other Application
By Country
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Rest of North America
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
Chapter 3. Market Overview
Chapter 6. Competition Analysis - Global
Chapter 11. North America AI In Drone Market by Type
Chapter 12. North America AI In Drone Market by Component
Chapter 13. North America AI In Drone Market by End Use
Chapter 14. North America AI In Drone Market by Application
Chapter 15. North America AI In Drone Market by Country
Chapter 16. Company Profiles
Companies Mentioned
- SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd.
- DroneDeploy, Inc.
- AeroVironment, Inc.
- Skydio, Inc.
- Intel Corporation
- Qualcomm Incorporated (Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.)
- Skycatch, Inc.
- Parrot Drones SAS
- DELAIR SAS
- Northrop Grumman Corporation