The Unmanned Helicopter Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The growth trend in the Unmanned Helicopter Global Market Report 2025 reveals that the market size expanded significantly in recent years. The market size is predicted to increase from $4.98 billion in 2024 to $5.78 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.9%.
The Unmanned Helicopter Global Market Report 2025 projects that by 2029, the market size will reach $10.33 billion, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.7%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Unmanned Helicopter Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the unmanned helicopter market are:
• Growing applications in environmental monitoring and commercial delivery/logistics
• Increasing popularity in urban air mobility and smart city planning
• Rising availability of modular autonomy frameworks and demand for real-time data and aerial intelligence
• Technological advancements in autonomous flight systems, battery life, energy efficiency, artificial intelligence, machine learning, modular payload systems, sensor and imaging technologies.
The unmanned helicopter market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Rotary Wing, Fixed Wing
2) By Technology: Remote-Controlled Helicopters, Autonomous Helicopters, Hybrid Systems
3) By Application: Military, Civil And Commercial
4) By End-User: Defense, Agriculture, Infrastructure, Logistics, Other End Users
The key trends in the unmanned helicopter market are:
• Major advancements in autonomous flight systems are emerging as a trend in the unmanned helicopter market.
• Significant technological improvements in battery life and energy efficiency are increasingly shaping the future of this market.
• Integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in unmanned helicopters is a growing trend.
• Developments in modular payload systems and advances in sensor and imaging technologies are also quickly emerging trends in this market.
Major players in the unmanned helicopter market are:
• The Boeing Company
• Lockheed Martin Corporation
• Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC)
• Northrop Grumman Corporation
• Yamaha Motor Company
• Leonardo S.p.A.
• Elbit Systems Ltd.
• AeroVironment Inc.
• Quantum-Systems GmbH
• Schiebel Corporation
• United Vehicle Robotics
• Alpha Unmanned Systems
• Steadicopter Ltd.
• UAVOS Inc.
• Ziyan Unmanned Aerial Systems Co. Ltd.
• Laflamme Aero Inc.
• Velos Rotors Inc.
• HighEye B.V.
• Delft Dynamics B.V.
• Sabrobotix
North America was the largest region in the unmanned helicopter market in 2024