As per the current market research conducted by CMI Team, the Global Unmanned Aircraft Systems Market size is expected to record a CAGR of 14.9% from 2023 to 2032. In 2022, the market size is projected to reach a valuation of USD 29.2 Billion. By 2032, the valuation is anticipated to reach USD 100.4 Billion.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Market: Overview
Any aircraft that is flying autonomously or is intended to be remotely flown without a pilot on board is considered an unmanned aircraft (UA). Unmanned aerial systems (UAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), and drones are all common names for them. A UAS typically consists of the following components:
- An aircraft without a pilot
- A remote pilot station
- A command and control link
- A payload tailored to the application or operation
which frequently entails specialized cameras or other sensors that gather data for immediate analysis. Unmanned aircraft systems can be used by governments and environmental organizations to track down illegal loggers in forests, preserve open space, study animals, and track erosion. When time is of the essence when tragedy strikes, unmanned aircraft systems can play key roles in studying and minimizing its effects.
Growth Factors
Due to the development of drone technology and the various capabilities it has come with, there has been a significant demand for UAS in a number of nations over the past few years. Due to an increase in the occurrence of enemy trespassing and border crossing, several nations have recorded the significant acquisition of UAS.
In a variety of missions, it is intended to carry out tasks including intelligence gathering, surveillance, and reconnaissance. The aerodynamic structures are created to support airstrikes on predetermined target locations. In order to be ready for future counterterrorism operations and wartime situations, almost 50 nations have bought and built their own military drones.
Major players in the military drone industry include the US, Israel, China, and the UK. Moreover, China is a significant market for UAS in the Asia Pacific region. Due to a strong economy and increased military spending, it is presently the second-largest defense spender in the world, and its neighbors, including Japan, India, Vietnam, the Philippines, are seeking to increase their military spending and defensive capabilities. There are several drones being designed expressly for surveillance.
Moreover, the real-time data is necessary for large-scale infrastructure development projects in order to comprehend the current situation and any future difficulties. UAS of all shapes and sizes are being adopted by the construction industry the quickest. By mapping millions of aerial photographs and data, the amazing data analysis program is assisting a large number of engineers and specialists in making wiser business judgments. Market expansion is anticipated to be fueled by rising acceptance in commercial and civil applications over the coming years.
Segmental Overview
The market for unmanned aircraft systems is segmented into the type, size, and application. According to the type, the fixed wing category is expected to increase at the quickest rate. They are significantly more effective since they don’t have to expend as much energy to keep themselves in the air.
These can consequently go farther, scan much larger regions, and stay stationary over the subject of interest for an extended period of time. In addition to being more efficient, gas engines may be used for propulsion. Due to the higher energy density of gas, many fixed-wing LAVS may be able to stay in the air for 16 hours or more.
According to size, the very small size segment is the dominating and expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The market for this size unmanned aircraft systems has grown as more nano and macro variants of UAS are being used in the mining industry to give volumetric data on excavations or on building sites to measure real-time job progress. The industry is being driven by an increase in demand from rescue organizations for nano and macro drones to transport food or medical supplies in times of need.
The global market is divided into commercial, military, and civil depending on the manner of application. In 2021, the commercial category led the market and is anticipated to expand at the quickest rate over the forecast period. The applications of commercial unmanned aircraft systems increased the sales of UAS. Use of UAS for intricate tasks like transmission wire inspections, oil pipeline inspections, and maintenance checks are done by UAS. It may also aid engineers in a variety of crucial tasks, such as designing airports and building roads, to greatly boost efficiency.
Regional Overview
The biggest market share of the total market was held by the North American unmanned aircraft systems industry. Small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are being used more often in North America for industrial tasks such surveying, mapping, mining, agriculture, and construction. This region is most advanced, and U.S. is one of the largest manufacturers of unmanned aircraft systems. This region I s expected to grow at the highest CAGR owning to its producer’s dominance and the advanced technology in built systems.
Report Scope
| Feature of the Report | Details |
| Market Size in 2023 | USD 36.3 Billion |
| Projected Market Size in 2032 | USD 100.4 Billion |
| Market Size in 2022 | USD 29.2 Billion |
| CAGR Growth Rate | 14.9% CAGR |
| Base Year | 2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2024-2033 |
| Key Segment | By Type, Size, Application and Region |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Estimation and Forecast, Company Profile, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors and Recent Trends |
| Regional Scope | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America |
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Competitive Landscape/ Key Players Insights
The players have implemented various strategies to expand in the global unmanned aircraft systems market. The study contains a thorough competitive analysis of the major unmanned aircraft systems market participants and information on their company overviews, recent developments, and vital business strategies.
Some of the prominent players
- Parrot
- Lockheed Martin
- Airbus
- Boeing
- BAE
- DJI
- Northrop Grumman
- Thales
- IAI
- Textron
- Others
The global Unmanned Aircraft Systems Market is segmented as follows:
By Type
- Fixed Wing
- Rotary Wing
By Size
- Very small
- Small
- Mini
- Large
By Application
- Commercial
- Military
- Civil
- Others
By Region
North America
- The U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- The UK
- Spain
- Germany
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- Australia
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia Pacific
The Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Egypt
- Kuwait
- South Africa
- Rest of the Middle East & Africa
Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of Latin America