The Target Drones Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The market size for target drones has been experiencing significant growth recently. It is projected to increase from $5.1 billion in 2024 to $5.55 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The past growth trend in the Target Drones market is not explicitly mentioned.
The target drones market is predicted to reach a size of $7.47 billion in 2029, showing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Target Drones Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the target drones market are:
• Rising demand for multi-domain and electronic attack training
• Integration of target drones with live-fire exercises and anti-drone training
• Adoption of high-speed target drones and real-time telemetry
• Customization of target drones for specific threat scenarios
The target drones market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Target: Aerial Target, Ground Target, Marine Target
2) By Mode Of Operation: Autonomous, Remotely Piloted
3) By Engine Type: Internal Combustion Engine, Jet Engine, Other Engine Types
4) By Application: Combat Training, Target And Decoy, Reconnaissance, Target Identification, Target Acquisition
5) By End Use: Defense, Commercial
The key trends in the target drones market are:
• Advancements in autonomy and artificial intelligence are currently influencing the target drone market.
• The integration of electronic warfare capabilities is another emerging trend.
• The development of high-speed and agile drones is shaping the future of the market.
• Collaborations for technology advancements and increasing adoption of high-fidelity sensors are significant trends.
Major companies in the target drones market are:
• Airbus SE
• BAE Systems PLC
• Denel Dynamics
• Embention
• Griffon Aerospace
• Leonardo S.p.A.
• Northrop Grumman Corporation
• Boeing
• AeroTargets International
• Air Affairs Australia
• Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc.
• General Dynamics Corporation
• L3Harris Technologies
• Safran S.A.
• SCR Drones
• AeroVironment Inc.
• Airborne Technologies GmbH
• Altavian Inc.
• BSK Defense S.A.
• Composite Engineering Inc.
• CybAero AB
• DroneShield Limited
• ECA Group
• Gaitech International Ltd.
• General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.
• Orbital UAV Pty Ltd
• Innocon Ltd.
• Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS
North America was the largest region in the target drones market in 2024