Low-Altitude Infrastructure Market Report 2026

The low-altitude infrastructure market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $0.3 billion in 2025 to $0.38 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising adoption of low-altitude infrastructure for drones, increasing use in urban air mobility, growing deployment in logistics and delivery, expansion of air traffic management systems, rising demand for drone navigation and safety solutions.

The low-altitude infrastructure market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $0.93 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to development of AI-powered navigation, expansion of solar-powered charging infrastructure, growth in GPS and communication system deployment, rising adoption of cybersecurity solutions, integration of IoT-enabled monitoring and management platforms. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of AI-powered air traffic management systems, deployment of IOT-based low-altitude vehicle monitoring, expansion of drone fleet operation services, implementation of real-time data analytics and monitoring platforms, development of sustainable low-altitude infrastructure solutions.

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 companies operating 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.

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.

Tariffs are influencing the low-altitude infrastructure market by raising costs for imported communication terminals, flight control software, propulsion systems, maintenance tools, and diagnostic equipment. Government, commercial enterprises, logistics companies, agriculture, and emergency service deployments in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America are most affected due to reliance on imported high-tech equipment. Nevertheless, tariffs are encouraging local manufacturing of communication and propulsion systems, regional deployment services, and innovation in energy-efficient and resilient low-altitude infrastructure, improving safety, efficiency, and operational adoption.

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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.North America was the largest region in the low-altitude infrastructure market in 2025. 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.

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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