Drone Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Receiver Array Global Market Report 2025

The drone automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) receiver array market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $0.46 billion in 2024 to $0.53 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.3%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the increasing adoption of drones across various industries, regulatory requirements for airspace safety, rising demand for beyond visual line of sight operations, expansion of commercial drone applications, and growth of drone delivery services.

The drone automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) receiver array market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $0.89 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14%. The growth in the forecast period is expected to be driven by government investments in airspace infrastructure, expansion of commercial drone operations, implementation of unmanned aircraft system traffic management systems, growth in defense and military drone activities, and an increase in drone-based infrastructure inspections. Key trends during the forecast period include a focus on miniaturization of receiver arrays, development of multi-frequency automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast receivers, adoption of decentralized surveillance networks, integration with space-based ADS-B systems, and greater emphasis on cybersecurity in drone communication.

The rising adoption of unmanned aerial vehicles is expected to drive the growth of the drone automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast receiver array market in the coming years. Unmanned aerial vehicles are aircraft systems that operate without a human pilot on board and are controlled remotely or autonomously through pre-programmed flight plans. Their growing adoption is fueled by expanding commercial applications across industries, as businesses increasingly recognize their cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency for tasks such as surveillance, delivery, mapping, and inspection services. Drone automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast receiver arrays support unmanned aerial vehicles by enhancing situational awareness, collision avoidance, and airspace integration through real-time tracking, reliable data sharing, and safer coordination with both manned and unmanned aircraft systems. For example, in June 2025, the UK Ministry of Defence reported that the UK is investing approximately 473 million US dollars (350 million pounds) to boost Ukraine’s drone supply, aiming to increase the number of drones from 10,000 in 2024 to 100,000 in 2025. The rising adoption of unmanned aerial vehicles is therefore contributing to the growth of the drone automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast receiver array market.

Leading companies in the drone automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast receiver array market are focusing on developing advanced multi-signal receivers to enhance real-time airspace monitoring and improve situational awareness for drones and manned aircraft. Advanced multi-signal receivers can simultaneously receive and process multiple types of signals, providing comprehensive, real-time airspace monitoring. For instance, in June 2024, Aerobits, a UK-based technology company, launched the DRS-1, a high-performance receiver station capable of receiving ADS-B, FLARM, UAT, and drone Remote ID signals via BLE and Wi-Fi. The device is designed for integration into airports, unmanned traffic management systems, and other ground-based infrastructure, offering precise positioning through a multi-constellation GNSS receiver and reliable, real-time airspace monitoring. Its IP67-rated weatherproof housing and Power-over-Ethernet connectivity allow for deployment in diverse environments, making it a versatile solution for enhancing situational awareness of both manned and unmanned aircraft.

In March 2023, Sagetech Avionics Inc., an aerospace technology company, partnered with A-techSYN Ltd. to integrate advanced ADS-B and collision avoidance systems into the CGT50 VTOL UAV. This collaboration aims to enhance safety and situational awareness, enable faster beyond visual line of sight approvals, and allow A-techSYN Ltd. to become a licensed Sagetech reseller in Ireland. A-techSYN Ltd. is an Ireland-based company that develops end-to-end unmanned aerial system solutions, including UAVs, avionics, ground support equipment, and training services.

Major players in the drone automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) receiver array market are Thales S.A., L3Harris Technologies Inc., Indra Sistemas S.A., Garmin Ltd., Spire Global Inc., Appareo Systems LLC, FreeFlight Systems, Lekha Wireless Solutions, Sagetech Avionics LLC, Sunhillo Corporation, uAvionix Corporation, Aireon LLC, Altitude Angel Limited., Digilogic Systems, ADS-B Technologies LLC, Planevision Systems, Aerobits Inc., AvionixTech, FLARM Technology GmbH, and INVOLI SA.

North America was the largest region in the drone automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) receiver array market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in drone automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) receiver array report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and 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.

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.

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A drone automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast receiver array is a coordinated network of receivers designed to capture ADS-B signals transmitted by aircraft and drones. These receivers operate together to determine position, velocity, and identification information with improved coverage and accuracy compared to a single receiver. The array provides enhanced real-time tracking and monitoring, particularly in complex or wide-area airspace environments.

The primary types of drone automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast receiver arrays include portable and fixed receiver arrays. A portable ADS-B receiver array is a compact and mobile system that enables real-time aircraft tracking by receiving and processing ADS-B signals without the need for fixed infrastructure. These systems operate across frequency bands such as 1090 megahertz, 978 megahertz, and dual-band configurations, and are distributed through direct sales, distributors, and online retail channels. They are applied in commercial drones, military drones, civil drones, and other use cases, and are utilized by end-users such as aerospace and defense, agriculture, surveying and mapping, delivery and logistics, and other sectors.

The countries covered in the drone automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) receiver array market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The drone automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) receiver array market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as real-time traffic monitoring, collision avoidance, regulatory compliance support, remote identification and tracking, fleet and airspace management, and ground infrastructure deployment. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The drone automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) receiver array market also includes sales of ADS-B transponders, ADS-B receivers, ADS-B transceivers, remote ID modules, antenna arrays, and software solutions. 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).

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