Energy Storage for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVS) Market Report 2025

The energy storage for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVS) market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.76 billion in 2024 to $2.1 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.8%. The growth during the historic period is attributed to increasing demand for long-endurance military drones, greater adoption of commercial UAVs for delivery and surveillance, a growing need for lightweight and compact energy storage systems, increased government investments in defense drone programs, and advancements in lithium-ion battery technologies.

The energy storage for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVS) market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.28 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.4%. The growth expected in the forecast period is driven by increased deployment of drones in defense operations, wider adoption of UAVs for agricultural monitoring, growing demand for efficient power solutions in surveillance drones, greater integration of renewable energy storage in unmanned systems, and expanded use of drones in logistics and delivery services. Key trends anticipated include advancements in high-energy-density lithium-sulfur batteries, development of hybrid energy storage systems for longer flight times, innovations in fast-charging and wireless charging technologies, progress in AI-enabled battery management systems, and the creation of lightweight, flexible solid-state batteries.

The growing use of drones in commercial applications is expected to drive the expansion of the energy storage market for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Commercial applications involve deploying UAVs across various industries to perform tasks more efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively than traditional methods. Energy storage systems for UAVs support longer flight durations, improved operational efficiency, and reliable performance for activities such as surveying, delivery, and inspection. For example, a UK drone survey conducted in May 2024 by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which included 2,000 adults, found that drone users in the UK rose to 5% in 2023 from 3% in 2021. Additionally, commercial drone deliveries are projected to increase by 30% over the next decade, compared to 13% over five years. This rise in drone usage for commercial purposes is thus fueling growth in the UAV energy storage market.

Leading companies in the energy storage market for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are concentrating on developing innovative technologies, including security-focused initiatives aimed at improving battery safety, reliability, and resilience during critical missions. These initiatives focus on enhancing battery safety, protecting data, and ensuring system reliability to prevent failures, malfunctions, or cyber threats in UAV operations. For example, in May 2025, Lyten Inc., a US-based advanced materials company, launched a national security-focused program to meet the growing demand for high-endurance, long-range drones in defense applications. This program utilizes Lyten’s next-generation drone energy storage systems powered by ultra-lightweight lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. The company is dedicating production capacity at its California manufacturing facilities to cater specifically to the needs of the U.S. defense, UAV, and satellite sectors.

In May 2024, EnerSys, a US-based provider of stored energy solutions, acquired Bren-Tronics, Inc. for $208 million. This acquisition allows EnerSys to strengthen its position in critical defense sectors such as military communications, surveillance, and tactical systems by utilizing Bren-Tronics’ expertise in portable power solutions. Bren-Tronics Inc., also based in the US, specializes in designing and manufacturing advanced battery systems for defense and military applications.

Major players in the energy storage for unmanned aerial vehicles (uavs) market are LG Energy Solution Ltd., Toshiba Corporation, Teledyne Energy Systems Inc., GS Yuasa International Ltd., EnerSys, Grepow Technology Co. Ltd., EaglePicher Technologies LLC., Highpower International Inc., SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd., Ultralife Corporation, Lyten Inc., Ballard Power Systems Inc., Bren-Tronics Inc., Kokam Co. Ltd., Sion Power Corporation, Tadiran Batteries GmbH, Molicel Energy Co. Ltd., Navitas Systems Inc., Amperex Technology Limited, Amprius Technologies Inc.

North America was the largest region in the energy storage for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVS) market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in energy storage for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVS) report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the energy storage for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVS) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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 hike in U.S. tariffs and the associated trade disputes in spring 2025 are notably impacting the aerospace and defense sector by raising costs for titanium, carbon fiber composites, and avionics materials largely sourced from global suppliers. Defense contractors, locked into fixed-price government contracts, absorb these added costs, while commercial aerospace firms face airline pushback on higher aircraft prices. Delays in component shipments due to customs bottlenecks further disrupt tight production schedules for jets and satellites. The industry is responding by stockpiling critical materials, seeking waivers for defense-related imports, and collaborating with allied nations to diversify supply chain.

Energy storage for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) involves systems and devices such as batteries and supercapacitors that store electrical energy to power the UAV’s motors, avionics, and payloads during flight. These systems aim to provide a reliable, high-density, and lightweight energy source to enable longer flight times, improved performance, and greater operational efficiency across various UAV applications.

The primary types of energy storage used in UAVs include lithium-ion batteries, lead-acid batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries, solid-state batteries, and ultracapacitors. Lithium-ion batteries, which are rechargeable, function by moving lithium ions between the anode and cathode to store and release energy. They come in various forms such as batteries and fuel cells, with capacities ranging from 0 to over 200 kilowatt-hours. These batteries are distributed through original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), aftermarket sales, direct sales, specialized integrators, and online retailers. They find use in diverse sectors including military and defense, commercial logistics and delivery, agriculture and forestry, infrastructure inspection and monitoring, as well as entertainment and media.

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The energy storage for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVS) market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as UAV energy-as-a-service (EaaS) models, battery swapping stations, energy integration consulting, emergency backup power, and renewable energy integration. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The energy storage for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) market also includes sales of aluminum-air batteries, zinc-air batteries, sodium-ion batteries, rechargeable lithium-sulfur batteries, and graphene-based batteries. 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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