The low-altitude infrastructure market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $0.74 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.1%. The anticipated growth during the forecast period is driven by rising demand for smart city surveillance, expanding urban air mobility projects, growth in last-mile logistics via drones, increasing adoption of drones and air taxis, and a heightened need for disaster response infrastructure. Key trends expected include the creation of smart drone corridors, development of low-altitude charging facilities, integration of urban air mobility platforms, implementation of energy-efficient systems, and innovation in drone delivery networks.
The increasing investment in urban air mobility is expected to drive the growth of the low-altitude infrastructure market in the coming years. Urban air mobility investment involves funding the development of aerial transportation systems aimed at improving efficient, low-altitude travel and connectivity within cities. As urban areas seek faster, more efficient transportation options to reduce travel time, ease traffic congestion, lower emissions, and encourage smart, sustainable urban development, investment in urban air mobility is on the rise. This investment enhances low-altitude infrastructure by connecting aerial transit with existing ground networks, improving connectivity, efficiency, and accessibility in densely populated areas, while also alleviating congestion and supporting smart city development and quicker movement of people and goods. For example, in June 2025, the UK Ministry of Defense announced a record investment of $473 million (£350 million) to bolster Ukraine’s drone supply, with plans to increase the number of drones provided from 10,000 in 2024 to 100,000 in 2025. Hence, growing investment in urban air mobility is propelling the expansion of the low-altitude infrastructure market.
Leading companies in the low-altitude infrastructure market are concentrating on advancing technology such as 3D digital mapping to improve navigation precision and enable autonomous aerial operations. 3D digital mapping involves creating three-dimensional digital representations of real-world objects, environments, or terrain by capturing, processing, and interpreting spatial data. For instance, in July 2025, Amap, a navigation company based in China, launched Air Amap, a low-altitude navigation product in Shenzhen’s Longgang District. This product integrates 3D digital mapping with a temporal-spatial base to offer precise, real-time navigation for drones and aerial vehicles. This development marks a significant step toward establishing smart airspace infrastructure for urban mobility by enhancing flight safety and spatial coordination in low-altitude areas.
In September 2024, eVertiSKY Corp., a US-based company specializing in urban air mobility infrastructure and operations, acquired Volatus Infrastructure & Energy Solutions for an undisclosed sum. Through this acquisition, eVertiSKY Corp aims to strengthen its integrated and sustainable urban air mobility infrastructure by combining vertiport development with dual-use charging solutions for both eVTOL aircraft and ground electric vehicles. Volatus Infrastructure & Energy Solutions is a US company focused on developing vertiports and charging stations for eVTOL aircraft.
Major players in the low-altitude infrastructure market are Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Airbus SE, Thales S.A., L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leonardo S.p.A, Elbit Systems Ltd., Saab AB, Indra Sistemas, S.A., Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., Sichuan Jiuzhou Electric Group Co. Ltd., Lilium GmbH, Unifly NV, Airspace Link Inc., EHang Holdings Limited., Altitude Angel Ltd., ANRA Technologies Inc., Vizzbee Robotic Solutions Private Limited., Shanghai Volant Aviation Technology Co. Ltd., Joby Aviation Inc., AutoNavi Software Co. Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the low-altitude infrastructure market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in low-altitude infrastructure report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the low-altitude infrastructure 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 rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the construction sector, particularly in materials procurement and project costs. Higher duties on imported steel, aluminum, lumber, and machinery have driven up expenses for builders, contractors, and infrastructure developers, leading to increased project bids and delayed timelines. Construction equipment manufacturers face similar challenges, with tariffs on essential components and raw materials inflating production costs and squeezing margins. Additionally, retaliatory tariffs in international markets have curtailed exports of U.S.-made construction equipment and materials, further affecting profitability. The sector must now prioritize local sourcing, modular construction techniques, and supply chain diversification to control costs and ensure project viability amid ongoing trade uncertainties.
Low-altitude infrastructure encompasses the facilities, systems, and networks that enable the operation of aircraft, drones, and other aerial vehicles flying at heights below roughly 1,000 feet. It plays a crucial role in ensuring safe navigation, communication, and traffic control within crowded airspaces. This infrastructure supports efficient urban air mobility, drone delivery services, and emergency response operations while minimizing risks of collisions and operational delays.
The primary categories of low-altitude infrastructure include physical infrastructure and air management systems. Physical infrastructure at low altitudes consists of ground-based facilities and structures such as vertiports, landing pads, charging stations, and maintenance centers that facilitate the operation, storage, and upkeep of low-altitude aerial vehicles. These infrastructures incorporate advanced technologies such as AI-driven navigation, solar-powered charging, GPS and communication systems, and cybersecurity solutions. They serve a wide array of applications including tourism, logistics, medical services, inspections, and more. Distribution occurs through various channels, including direct sales, distributors, and online platforms, catering to a broad range of users such as government bodies, commercial enterprises, logistics firms, the agriculture sector, and emergency responders.
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The low-altitude infrastructure market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as maintenance and repair services, air traffic management services, drone fleet operation services, data analytics and monitoring services, pilot training and certification services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The low-altitude infrastructure market also includes sales of maintenance tools, communication terminals, propulsion systems, flight control software, and diagnostic tools. 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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Executive Summary
Low-Altitude Infrastructure Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on low-altitude infrastructure market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for low-altitude infrastructure? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The low-altitude infrastructure market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include: the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Report Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Type: Low-Altitude Physical Infrastructure; Low-Altitude Air Management System2) By Technology: Artificial Intelligence-Powered Navigation; Solar-Powered Charging; Global Positioning System and Communication Systems; Cybersecurity Solutions
3) By Application: Tourism; Logistics; Medical; Inspection; Other Applications
4) By Distribution Channel: Direct Sales; Distributors; Online Platforms
5) By End-User: Government; Commercial Enterprises; Logistics Companies; Agriculture Sector; Emergency Services
Subsegments:
1) By Low-Altitude Physical Infrastructure: Vertiports; Charging Stations; Landing Pads; Maintenance Facilities2) By Low-Altitude Air Management System: Traffic Monitoring Systems; Navigation Platforms; Collision Avoidance Systems; Communication Networks
Companies Mentioned: Raytheon Technologies Corporation; Airbus SE; Thales S.A.; L3Harris Technologies Inc.; Leonardo S.p.A; Elbit Systems Ltd.; Saab AB; Indra Sistemas, S.A.; Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.; Sichuan Jiuzhou Electric Group Co. Ltd.; Lilium GmbH; Unifly NV; Airspace Link Inc.; EHang Holdings Limited.; Altitude Angel Ltd.; ANRA Technologies Inc.; Vizzbee Robotic Solutions Private Limited.; Shanghai Volant Aviation Technology Co. Ltd.; Joby Aviation Inc.; AutoNavi Software Co. Ltd.
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
The companies featured in this Low-Altitude Infrastructure market report include:- Raytheon Technologies Corporation
- Airbus SE
- Thales S.A.
- L3Harris Technologies Inc.
- Leonardo S.p.A
- Elbit Systems Ltd.
- Saab AB
- Indra Sistemas, S.A.
- Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.
- Sichuan Jiuzhou Electric Group Co. Ltd.
- Lilium GmbH
- Unifly NV
- Airspace Link Inc.
- EHang Holdings Limited.
- Altitude Angel Ltd.
- ANRA Technologies Inc.
- Vizzbee Robotic Solutions Private Limited.
- Shanghai Volant Aviation Technology Co. Ltd.
- Joby Aviation Inc.
- AutoNavi Software Co. Ltd.
Table Information
Report Attribute | Details |
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No. of Pages | 250 |
Published | October 2025 |
Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 0.3 Billion |
Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 0.74 Billion |
Compound Annual Growth Rate | 25.1% |
Regions Covered | Global |
No. of Companies Mentioned | 21 |