Drone Identification System Market Report 2026

The drone identification system market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.48 billion in 2025 to $1.76 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to introduction of drone registration and tracking solutions, early deployment of drone detection sensors, growing government mandates for drone identification, initial integration with software platforms for airspace compliance, development of real-time monitoring capabilities.

The drone identification system market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.52 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to adoption of universal remote identification protocols, integration with ai-based threat detection, expansion of drone surveillance services, increased demand for real-time operator verification, development of interoperable cross-platform identification systems. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing integration of remote id modules in drones for regulatory compliance, growing adoption of multi-sensor fusion systems to improve drone identification accuracy, expansion of ground-based and mobile identification networks for wide-area monitoring, rising demand for long-range tracking systems to detect unauthorized drones in restricted zones, development of lightweight onboard identification transmitters for small commercial drones.

The increasing implementation of smart city initiatives is expected to drive the growth of the drone identification system market in the coming years. Smart city initiatives refer to strategic programs and projects led by urban authorities to integrate advanced technologies, data-driven solutions, and sustainable practices to enhance the efficiency, safety, and quality of urban life. The rise in smart city initiatives is driven by rapid urbanization and population growth, creating a demand for efficient infrastructure, resource management, and improved urban living standards. These initiatives support the deployment of drone identification systems by encouraging advanced urban infrastructure, integrated surveillance, and real-time data management to ensure safer and more efficient airspace monitoring. For example, in April 2023, the International Institute for Management Development, a Switzerland-based business school, reported an increase in the number of smart cities worldwide from 118 in 2021 to 141 in 2023. Therefore, the growth of smart city initiatives is expected to significantly drive the drone identification system market.

Leading companies in the drone identification system market are developing innovative solutions such as remote identification broadcast modules to enhance regulatory compliance and ensure safer airspace management. Remote Identification Broadcast Modules are compact devices attached to drones that transmit identification, location, and flight information in real time to authorities and nearby air traffic systems for safe and compliant operations. For instance, in February 2023, uAvionix Corporation, a US-based technology company, launched pingRID, a Remote ID broadcast module for drones designed to help operators comply with FAA Remote ID regulations. The module is compact and lightweight, weighing only 21 grams, and features an aviation-grade design that easily attaches to most drones without affecting performance. It provides over two hours of operation on a single USB-C rechargeable battery charge and is fully FAA Part 89 compliant. Equipped with intuitive LED indicators for battery status, flight readiness, and in-flight operations, pingRID requires no additional setup or apps and transmits accurate GPS-based Remote ID signals via dual Bluetooth protocols for seamless compliance.

In January 2023, Dedrone Holdings, a US-based technology company, acquired Aerial Armor for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Dedrone Holdings aims to strengthen its position in airspace security by expanding its counter-drone capabilities and delivering integrated, best-in-class solutions. Aerial Armor is a US-based company specializing in drone identification systems.

Major companies operating in the drone identification system market are Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Fortem Technologies Inc., Airbus S.A.S., Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Leonardo S.p.A., Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., CACI International Inc., HENSOLDT AG, QinetiQ Group plc, Dedrone Holdings Inc., DeTect Inc., Auterion Ltd., WhiteFox Defense Technologies Inc., ELTA North America Inc., CerbAir SAS, MyDefence Communication ApS, Blighter Surveillance Systems Ltd., Advanced Protection Systems S.A., OpenWorks Engineering Ltd., Kelvin Hughes Limited., Altitude Angel Limited., Squarehead Technology AS, Dronetag s.r.o., Elsight ltd.

North America was the largest region in the drone identification system market in 2025. The regions covered in the drone identification system 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 radar components, RF modules, optical sensors, semiconductor parts, and communication devices have raised production and deployment costs for drone identification systems, especially in regions reliant on imported surveillance hardware such as Europe and Asia-Pacific. Segments like RF sensors, electro-optical sensors, and tracking software platforms face the greatest impact due to the high precision and cost of their components. Despite these challenges, tariffs are driving increased domestic manufacturing, local sourcing of security technologies, and accelerated innovation in cost-efficient drone detection and identification systems.

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A drone identification system is a technological framework designed to detect, track, and identify drones in real time, ensuring safe and regulated airspace operations. It allows authorities and operators to monitor drone activity, verify operator information, and prevent unauthorized or hazardous drone flights.

The primary components of a drone identification system include hardware, software, and services. Hardware consists of physical components and devices such as radar sensors, radio frequency sensors, electro-optical sensors, acoustic sensors, and infrared sensors that detect, track, and identify drones within a specified airspace. The system includes two main categories of technologies: identification and detection, and mitigation. These systems employ a range of technologies, including radio frequency identification, acoustic identification, optical identification, and other related technologies. They are applied across multiple sectors such as military, commercial, and government operations, serving various end users including defense, homeland security, aviation, and other industries.

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

The drone identification system market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as drone registration Services, remote identification solutions, surveillance and monitoring services, software integration services, and consulting and compliance services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The drone identification system market also includes sales of drone tracking devices, drone detection sensors, identification software platforms, and communication modules. 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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