The Small Drone Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
What are the Historical Growth Trends in the Small Drone Market?
The market size of small drones has experienced swift expansion as of late. It is projected to escalate from $5.72 billion in 2024 to $6.46 billion in 2025, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.0%. The historical growth trend in the Small Drone market has demonstrated a substantive increase.
What are the 2025 Market Projections: Forecasted Size & Growth Rate for the Small Drone Industry?
The market size of small drones is predicted to reach $10.31 billion in 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.4%.
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What are the Key Growth Drivers Fueling the Small Drone Market?
The key drivers in the small drone market are:
• Expansion of urban air mobility and package delivery services
• Increasing need for environmental monitoring and emergency medical services
• Higher demand in surveillance and border security applications
• Growth in educational and training programs involving small drones
Global Market Segmentation: Identifying Major Small Drone Industry Segments
The small drone market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Fixed Wing, Rotary Wing
2) By Operation: Remotely Piloted, Optionally Piloted, Fully Autonomous
3) By Power Source: Fuel, Battery
4) By Application: Military, Commercial
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What are the Emerging Trends Shaping the Future of the Small Drone Market?
The key trends in the small drone market are:
• The integration of artificial intelligence is a major evolving trend in the small drone market.
• Adoption in public safety sectors is becoming an increasingly prevalent trend.
• The use of small drones for consumer photography is a rising trend.
• Drone swarming technology and advancements in camera technology are key emerging trends shaping the future of this market.
Who Are the Top Competitors & Leading Players in the Small Drone Market?
Major companies in the small drone market are:
• Parrot SA
• AeroVironment
• Elbit Systems
• Lockheed Martin Corporation
• Israel Aerospace Industry Limited
• BAE Systems plc
• Textron Inc.
• Saab AB
• Delair
• Yuneec International
• Applied Aeronautics
• The Boeing Company
• Thales Group
• Skydio
• Autel Robotics
• Airobotics
• BRINC DronesLLC.
• Citadel Defense Company
• Corvus Robotics
• Dedrone
• DroneDeploy
• DroneUp
• DroneSeed
• DroneSense
• Propeller Aero
• SkyCatch
• Valqari
• Volansi
• WiBotic
• Wing
• Zipline
• Censys
• Inspired Flight
• Skyfish
• Hitec Commercial Solutions
• Vantage Robotics
• RangePro X8P
• C-Astral Aerospace
Regional Dominance: Which Area Leads the Global Template Market?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the small drone market in 2024
