Drone-Assisted Crowd Monitoring Market Report 2026

The drone-assisted crowd monitoring market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $2.42 billion in 2025 to $2.96 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing adoption of uav technology for public safety, increased urbanization leading to larger gatherings, advancements in high-resolution optical cameras, rising demand for real-time surveillance solutions, government initiatives for smart city projects.

The drone-assisted crowd monitoring market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.51 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to integration of AI-powered crowd analytics, expansion of thermal imaging capabilities, deployment of multi-drone coordinated monitoring, rising investments in emergency response infrastructure, development of lightweight and longer endurance drones. Major trends in the forecast period include rising integration of long-range multirotor platforms for high-density crowd monitoring, increased adoption of thermal cameras for low-visibility surveillance, growth in automated crowd density estimation and behavior analysis tools, expansion of perimeter monitoring and rapid-response drone fleets, increased development of obstacle avoidance and safety redundancy systems.

The rise in public events is expected to support the growth of the drone-assisted crowd monitoring market. Public events are gatherings organized for large audiences and are open to the general public. This increase is driven by a growing desire for social interaction and entertainment, as people seek shared experiences in a post-pandemic environment. Drone-assisted crowd monitoring enhances event safety by providing real-time aerial surveillance, allowing organizers and security teams to detect overcrowding, potential hazards, or security concerns quickly. For example, in May 2024, the House of Commons Library reported that live music contributed $7 billion in revenue to the UK economy in 2022 and supported 228,000 jobs. The growing number of public events is contributing to the expansion of this market.

Companies in the drone-assisted crowd monitoring market are advancing surveillance drone technology to offer more efficient and cost-effective monitoring solutions. These drones are unmanned aircraft equipped with video and data-capturing systems that support real-time observation for security and public safety. For instance, in March 2025, Garuda Aerospace introduced the Trishul Border Patrol Surveillance Drone, designed to improve monitoring during large gatherings. It features real-time imaging, wide-angle views, and sensors including high-definition and infrared cameras, LIDAR, and radar. This equipment provides detailed data on crowd movement, size, and risks, enabling operators to manage crowds more effectively and enhance public safety.

In June 2025, IG Drones partnered with VoxelSensors to integrate advanced 3D perception systems into its drone platforms. This partnership enables drones to operate in environments without GPS access, such as urban areas, public venues, and crowded spaces. By incorporating VoxelSensors’ SPAES technology, IG Drones’ UAVs gain improved situational awareness, enhanced obstacle avoidance, and accurate mapping capabilities. These advancements support safer and more efficient crowd monitoring during public events. VoxelSensors, based in Belgium, provides advanced sensing technologies, while IG Drones specializes in drone-assisted crowd management in India.

Major companies operating in the drone-assisted crowd monitoring market are Autel Robotics Co., Skydio Inc., Quantum Systems GmbH, Parrot, Drone Nerds Inc., American Robotics Inc., Chengdu JOUAV Automation Technology Co. Ltd., WISPR Systems Inc., Teal Drones Inc., Drone Source Technologies, Elistair Inc., Volarious, Hoverfly Technologies Inc., FlytBase Inc., FEDS Group, Sentry Security Solutions LLC, DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations Ltd., LinkedAll Aerial Solutions, Alpha Drones USA, Ideaforge Technology Pvt. Ltd., Vantage Robotics Co.

North America was the largest region in the drone-assisted crowd monitoring market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the drone-assisted crowd monitoring market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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 on UAV components, imaging sensors, batteries, and communication hardware have increased production and procurement costs for drone-assisted crowd monitoring systems, slowing adoption across public safety, event management, and traffic monitoring applications. Countries in Asia-Pacific and Europe that rely heavily on imported camera modules, processors, and GPS systems are most affected. However, tariffs are also encouraging domestic manufacturing, localization of drone assembly, and innovation in low-cost monitoring technologies, which can benefit regional suppliers and diversify supply chains.

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Drone assisted crowd monitoring involves using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to observe and analyze large gatherings from above. These drones capture real time video and sensor data, enabling authorities to track crowd size, movement patterns, and potential safety issues. They help detect congestion, identify unusual activities, and support rapid response during critical situations.

The primary components of drone assisted crowd monitoring are hardware, software, and services. Hardware includes the physical elements such as drones equipped with sensors such as cameras, LiDAR, infrared, and ultrasonic devices. The system employs technologies including AI based analytics, thermal imaging, real time video streaming, and others. Applications include public safety, event management, disaster response, traffic monitoring, law enforcement, and more. Key end users comprise government and public sector agencies, event organizers, transportation authorities, emergency services, and others.

The countries covered in the drone-assisted crowd monitoring market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The drone-assisted crowd monitoring market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as real-time aerial surveillance, thermal imaging monitoring, crowd density analysis, and perimeter security surveillance. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The drone-assisted crowd monitoring market also includes sales of multirotor drones, fixed-wing drones, high-resolution optical cameras, and obstacle avoidance systems. 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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