Small UAV Market Size, Share & Growth Analysis Report By Product (Fixed Wing, Helicopter, Rotary Blade), By Application (Defense and Commercial and Civil) - Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Segment Forecasts, Regional Outlook 2022 - 2027
The global small UAV market was valued at US$ 4 billion in 2021 and is predicted to surpass around US$ 11.32 billion by 2027, poised to grow at a CAGR of 18.89% during the forecast period 2022 to 2027.
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The intensifying realization of the UAV implementation in military operations has encouraged vendors to present UAVs that can be employed in plentiful commercial applications. These UAVs are also receiving receptions in other applications such as aerial photography, internet provision in remote places, and video recording, document wildlife and survey, and public service missions. Numerous corporations mainly offer small-UAVs that are utilized in aerial photography, agricultural, and data collection applications. As numerous nations seek to upsurge their military surveillance capability, enormous investments are being made in the advancement of small drones.
The research report covers key trends and prospects of small UAV products across different geographical regions including North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa. Geographically, small UAV market is conquered by North America owing to cumulative practice of UAVs for border and maritime surveillance actions in nations like the U.S. and Canada. On the other hand, Asia-Pacific is anticipated to witness the rapid growth rate, on account of expansion of defense capabilities in crucial economies such as India, China, Japan, and South Korea.
| Report Highlights | Details |
| Market Size in 2022 | USD 4.75 Billion |
| Market Size by 2027 | USD 11.32 Billion |
| Growth Rate from 2023 to 2032 | CAGR of 18.89% |
| Largest Market | North America |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia Pacific |
| Base Year | 2021 |
| Forecast Period | 2022 to 2027 |
| Segments Covered | Type, Application, Region |
| Companies Mentioned | DJI, Parrot, AeroVironment, Elbit Systems, Textron, Lockheed Martin, Applied Aeronautics, IAI, FLIR Systems |
Rotary Blade Segment Reported Major Market Cut in 2021
Rotary blade segment recorded the prime market share in the global small UAV Market in 2021. The key cause for the hefty share of the rotary blade segment is its ease-of-operation and capability to help in examination and surveillance, thus making them striking for both military and civilian usages. Rotary blade UAVs subsidized to above 70% of the global revenue in due to their ability to traverse numerous directions as well as hover in a specific position which makes them idyllic for a huge array of applications.
In the commercial and civil application sector, rotary blades mall UAVs find usage in meteorology, entertainment purposes, product delivery, disaster relief, firefighting, and search & rescue among others. Rotary blade type UAVs are preferred over fixed wing due to core downside of a fixed-wing aircraft is their failure to hover in one spot and high cost. Helicopters are very popular in manned aviation, nonetheless presently only fill a trivial niche in the drone marketspace.
Defense Application is Projected to Govern the Small UAV Market Revenue
Driven by lessons from the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, countries across the globe are anticipated to endure adding UAVs to their military arsenals, boosting annual worldwide expenditure for defense drones by 36% over the impending decade. The paradigm shift in favor of unmanned systems imitates the military’s general tendency to be at par with the most cutting-edge technology accessible and insights of the advent of asymmetrical warfare.
Developing military powerhouses including India, China, and Iran are upgrading their UAV collection to counter the hazard of being outgunned on the aerial front. For instance, in February 2018, China's domestically manufactured UAV completed a 6-day live-fire test with numerous ammunitions covering both specific targeting and extensive bombing. Further, militaries across the globe are securing nano drones for diverse military missions.
Players with higher technical competences are likely to subsidize suggestively toward technological advancements in the payload and propulsion systems features of the UAVs. Leading competitors contending in global small UAV market are as follows:
In order to better recognize the current status of acceptance of UAVs, and policies adopted by the foremost countries, Precedence Research predicted the future evolution of the small UAV market. This research study bids qualitative and quantitative insights on small UAV market and assessment of market size and growth trend for potential market segments.
By Type
By Application
By Geography
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Scope of the Study
1.3. Definition
Chapter 2. Research Methodology
2.1. Research Approach
2.2. Data Sources
2.3. Assumptions& Limitations
Chapter 3. Executive Summary
3.1. Market Snapshot
Chapter 4. Small UAV Market Variables and Scope
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Market Classification and Scope
4.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis
4.3.1. Raw Material Procurement Analysis
4.3.2. Sales and Distribution Channel Analysis
4.3.3. Downstream Buyer Analysis
Chapter 5. COVID 19 Impact on Small UAV Market
5.1. Covid-19: Small UAV Market Industry Impact
5.2. Small UAV Market Business Impact Assessment: Covid-19
5.2.1. Supply Chain Challenges/Disruption
5.2.2. Market Trends and Small UAV Market Opportunities in the COVID-19 Landscape
5.3. Strategic Measures against Covid-19
5.3.1. Government Support and Initiative to Combat Covid-19
5.3.2. Proposal for Small UAV Market Manufacturers to deal with Covid-19 Pandemic Scenario
Chapter 6. Small UAV Market Dynamics Analysis and Trends
6.1. Market Dynamics
6.1.1. Market Drivers
6.1.2. Market Restraints
6.1.3. Market Opportunities
6.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
6.2.1. Bargaining power of suppliers
6.2.2. Bargaining power of buyers
6.2.3. Threat of substitute
6.2.4. Threat of new entrants
6.2.5. Degree of competition
Chapter 7. Global Small UAV Market: Competitive Landscape
7.1.1. Company Market Share/Positioning Analysis
7.1.1.1. Small UAV Market Revenue by Manufacturer (2015-2020)
7.1.1.2. Small UAV Market Revenue Market Share by Manufacturer (2015-2020)
7.1.1.3. Small UAV Market Production by Manufacturer (2015-2020)
7.1.1.4. Small UAV Market Production Share by Manufacturer (2015-2020)
7.1.2. Key Organic/Inorganic Strategies Adopted by Players
7.1.2.1. Product Portfolio Expansion, Capacity Expansion, Product Innovation
7.1.2.2. Merger and Acquisition, Collaboration and Partnerships
7.1.3. Vendor Landscape
7.1.3.1. List of Suppliers
7.1.3.2. List of Buyers
Chapter 8. Global Small UAV Market, By Product Type
8.1. Small UAV Market, by Product Type, 2016-2027
8.1.1. Fixed Wing
8.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2016-2027)
8.1.1.2. Market Production and Forecast (2016-2027)
8.1.2. Helicopter
8.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2016-2027)
8.1.2.2. Market Production and Forecast (2016-2027)
8.1.3. Rotary Blade
8.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2016-2027)
8.1.3.2. Market Production and Forecast (2016-2027)
Chapter 9. Global Small UAV Market, By Application
9.1. Small UAV Market, by Application, 2016-2027
9.1.1. Defense
9.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2016-2027)
9.1.1.2. Market Consumption and Forecast (2016-2027)
9.1.2. Commercial and Civil
9.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast (2016-2027)
9.1.2.2. Market Consumption and Forecast (2016-2027)
Chapter 10. Global Small UAV Market, Regional Estimates and Trend Forecast
10.1. North America
10.1.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast by Product (2016-2027)
10.1.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast by Application (2016-2027)
10.1.3. U.S
10.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast (2016-2027)
10.1.3.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast (2016-2027)
10.1.4. Canada
10.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast (2016-2027)
10.1.4.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast (2016-2027)
10.2. Europe
10.2.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast by Product (2016-2027)
10.2.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast by Application (2016-2027)
10.2.3. UK
10.2.3.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast (2016-2027)
10.2.3.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast (2016-2027)
10.2.4. Germany
10.2.4.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast (2016-2027)
10.2.4.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast (2016-2027)
10.2.5. France
10.2.5.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast (2016-2027)
10.2.5.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast (2016-2027)
10.2.6. Rest of EU
10.2.6.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast (2016-2027)
10.2.6.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast (2016-2027)
10.3. Asia Pacific (APAC)
10.3.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast by Product (2016-2027)
10.3.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast by Application (2016-2027)
10.3.3. China
10.3.3.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast (2016-2027)
10.3.3.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast (2016-2027)
10.3.4. India
10.3.4.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast (2016-2027)
10.3.4.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast (2016-2027)
10.3.5. Japan
10.3.5.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast (2016-2027)
10.3.5.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast (2016-2027)
10.3.6. Rest of APAC
10.3.6.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast (2016-2027)
10.3.6.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast (2016-2027)
10.4. LATAM
10.4.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast by Product (2016-2027)
10.4.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast by Application (2016-2027)
10.4.3. Brazil
10.4.3.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast (2016-2027)
10.4.3.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast (2016-2027)
10.4.4. Rest of LATAM
10.4.4.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast (2016-2027)
10.4.4.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast (2016-2027)
10.5. Middle East and Africa (MEA)
10.5.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast by Product (2016-2027)
10.5.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast by Application (2016-2027)
10.5.3. GCC
10.5.3.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast (2016-2027)
10.5.3.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast (2016-2027)
10.5.4. North Africa
10.5.4.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast (2016-2027)
10.5.4.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast (2016-2027)
10.5.5. South Africa
10.5.5.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast (2016-2027)
10.5.5.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast (2016-2027)
10.5.6. Rest of MEA
10.5.6.1. Market Revenue and Production Forecast (2016-2027)
10.5.6.2. Market Revenue and Consumption Forecast (2016-2027)
Chapter 11. Company Profiles
11.1. DJI
11.1.1. Company Overview, Business Information, Manufacturing Area
11.1.2. Product Portfolio Analysis
11.1.2.1. Product Details, Specification, Application
11.1.3. Revenue, Production Capacity, Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)
11.1.4. Recent Developments and Strategies
11.2. AeroVironment
11.2.1. Company Overview, Business Information, Manufacturing Area
11.2.2. Product Portfolio Analysis
11.2.2.1. Product Details, Specification, Application
11.2.3. Revenue, Production Capacity, Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)
11.2.4. Recent Developments and Strategies
11.3. Parrot
11.3.1. Company Overview, Business Information, Manufacturing Area
11.3.2. Product Portfolio Analysis
11.3.2.1. Product Details, Specification, Application
11.3.3. Revenue, Production Capacity, Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)
11.3.4. Recent Developments and Strategies
11.4. Lockheed Martin
11.4.1. Company Overview, Business Information, Manufacturing Area
11.4.2. Product Portfolio Analysis
11.4.2.1. Product Details, Specification, Application
11.4.3. Revenue, Production Capacity, Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)
11.4.4. Recent Developments and Strategies
11.5. Applied Aeronautics
11.5.1. Company Overview, Business Information, Manufacturing Area
11.5.2. Product Portfolio Analysis
11.5.2.1. Product Details, Specification, Application
11.5.3. Revenue, Production Capacity, Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)
11.5.4. Recent Developments and Strategies
11.6. Textron
11.6.1. Company Overview, Business Information, Manufacturing Area
11.6.2. Product Portfolio Analysis
11.6.2.1. Product Details, Specification, Application
11.6.3. Revenue, Production Capacity, Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)
11.6.4. Recent Developments and Strategies
11.7. FLIR Systems
11.7.1. Company Overview, Business Information, Manufacturing Area
11.7.2. Product Portfolio Analysis
11.7.2.1. Product Details, Specification, Application
11.7.3. Revenue, Production Capacity, Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)
11.7.4. Recent Developments and Strategies
11.8. IAI
11.8.1. Company Overview, Business Information, Manufacturing Area
11.8.2. Product Portfolio Analysis
11.8.2.1. Product Details, Specification, Application
11.8.3. Revenue, Production Capacity, Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)
11.8.4. Recent Developments and Strategies
11.9. Elbit Systems
11.9.1. Company Overview, Business Information, Manufacturing Area
11.9.2. Product Portfolio Analysis
11.9.2.1. Product Details, Specification, Application
11.9.3. Revenue, Production Capacity, Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)
11.9.4. Recent Developments and Strategies
11.10. Company 10
11.10.1. Company Overview, Business Information, Manufacturing Area
11.10.2. Product Portfolio Analysis
11.10.2.1. Product Details, Specification, Application
11.10.3. Revenue, Production Capacity, Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020)
11.10.4. Recent Developments and Strategies
Chapter 12. Research Methodology
12.1. Primary Research
12.2. Secondary Research
12.3. Assumptions
Chapter 13. Appendix
13.1. About Us
13.2. Glossary of Terms
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