Target Drones Global Market Report 2023 – By Target (Aerial Target, Ground Target, Marine Target), By Mode Of Operation (Autonomous, Remotely Piloted), By Engine Type (Internal Combustion Engine, Jet Engine, Other Engine Types), By Application (Combat Training, Target And Decoy, Reconnaissance, Target Identification, Target Acquisition), By End Use (Defense, Commercial) – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2023-2032

The consumer (recreational) drone refers to unmanned aerial vehicles used for purposes of entertainment and have simple-to-use controls targeted at general public use rather than for commercial purposes. The main types of consumer drones are fixed-wing drones, rotary-blade drones, and hybrid drones. A fixed-wing drone is a plane that doesn't have a human pilot on board. Fixed-wing UAVs can be commanded remotely by a human or autonomously by onboard systems. The different technologies include remotely operated drones, semi-autonomous drones, autonomous drones, and drones that are used in hobbies and gaming, aerial photography, and others. The global consumer drones market is segmented - 1) By Type: Fixed Wing Drone, Rotary Blade Drone, Hybrid Drone 2) By Technology: Remotely Operated Drone, Semi-Autonomous Drone, Autonomous Drone 3) By Application: Hobbyist & Gaming, Aerial Photography, Others The global consumer drones market size will grow from $4.85 billion in 2022 to $5.72 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.1%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the global consumer drones is expected to grow from $8.74 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 11.2%. The rising popularity of aerial photography is driving the consumer (recreational) drone market. Photography enthusiasts are increasingly using drones to capture photographs and videos from a birds-eye view, which would otherwise require high-end video cranes. This increase in popularity has led consumers to purchase hobbyist drones and use them for photography purposes, driving the market growth. According to the United States Federal Aviation Administration, there will be 3.5 million small hobbyist drones in 2021. Major players in the consumer drones market are 3D Robotics, Cheerson, Parrot S.A, DJI, Yuneec, EHang, Airdog, GoPro, Guangdong Cheerson Hobby Technology. The slowdown in the use of commercial drones for outdoor activities and the unavailability of the workforce to carry out necessary operations owing to the COVID-19 outbreak are projected to limit the growth of the consumer drone industry. According to the World Health Organization, coronavirus is spread in 214 countries worldwide, disrupting manufacturing and logistics across various industries. Various e-commerce companies have discontinued the supply of non-essential items, affecting the consumer drone industry along with other electronic supplies. Many countries have announced lockdowns, prohibiting the inessential movement of their citizens out of their houses. Moreover, the shutdowns of major brand stores, hypermarkets, and supermarkets have resulted in a decline in sales through offline channels. According to Bisinfotech magazine, published in March 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak has affected bilateral trade worth $87 billion, with 163 Fortune 1000 companies around the globe having one or more direct (tier-1) suppliers impacted and at least five million companies having one or more tier-2 suppliers affected by the outbreak. Therefore, the slowdown in the use of commercial drones for outdoor activities alongside the negative impact on production activities, logistics, and unavailability of the workforce during coronavirus outbreaks is expected to act as a major restraint for the growth of the consumer drone market in the near future. Drone manufacturers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to enable the automation of consumer drones. Consumer drones that fly beyond the controller's range and line-of-sight are being equipped with self-navigating technology through the integration of deep-learning algorithms and other machine learning methods. Drones are usually controlled using a wireless remote controller. However, with artificial intelligence, flight instructions can be programmed within the drone itself. Using variables such as target location, engine rotor speed, height, air-speed velocity, and other environmental factors, the drone can learn how to fly by itself and make self-corrections whenever necessary. For example, Skydio has created a drone called the R1, which uses machine learning to maneuver itself in mid-air and follow a person (target) wherever they go. In January 2020, Red Cat Holdings Inc. announced the acquisition of Rotor Riot for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is expected to combine resources and expertise to facilitate growth for both companies in order to expand the consumer base for FPV drones. The companies also aim at developing and providing new and exciting technologies for drones for the hobby, lifestyle, and commercial industries. Rotor Riot is a provider of FPV freestyle drone content and products for sports and hobbies. North America was the largest region in consumer drones market in 2022. North America is expected to be the fastest growing region in the global consumer drones market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the global consumer drones market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the consumer drones market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The consumer (recreational) drone market consists of sales of remotely piloted and unpiloted aerial vehicles for general purposes such as recreation, fun, and entertainment by mass users. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. 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A military glider is a fixed-wing aircraft that flies using naturally occurring air currents. A military drone is a military unmanned aerial vehicle that is guided remotely or autonomously. The main types of military gliders and drones on the market are military gliders and military drones. A military drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that is used for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance and carries aircraft ordnance such as missiles, ATGMs, and/or bombs in hardpoints for drone strikes. The various technologies involved are remotely operated, semi-autonomous, and autonomous that are used for search and rescue, national defense, military exercises, and others. The global military gliders and drones market is segmented - 1) By Type: Military Gliders, Military Drones 2) By Technology: Remotely Operated, Semi-Autonomous, Autonomous 3) By Application: Search and Rescue, National Defense, Military Exercises, Others The global military gliders and drones market size will grow from $34.34 billion in 2022 to $37.82 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the global military gliders and drones is expected to grow to $49.87 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.2%. Increasing funding for unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, is projected to contribute to the growth of the military glider and drone market. The growing requirement for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance assets has generated higher demand for military gliders and drones. The militaries are expected to spend around $98 billion on new intelligence gathering and strike capabilities. According to the Teal Group, global research and development and procurement spending on drones is estimated to rise from $11.1 billion in 2020 to $14.3 billion by the end of 2029. Research and development spending is expected to increase from $3.2 billion in 2020 to $4 billion by 2029, and procurement funding is likely to increase from $7.9 billion in 2020 to $10.3 billion by the end of 2029. Such investments in unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, are expected to drive the military glider and drone market during the forecast period. Major players in the military gliders and drones market report are Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH, China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Textron Systems, BAE Systems Inc., Jonker Sailplanes, Leonardo, Boeing, DG Flugzeugbau GmbH and Aerovironment Inc. Stringent regulations associated with gliders and drones are expected to limit the growth of the military glider and drone markets. For instance, in India, military drones are governed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). In June 2020, the Indian Civil Aviation Ministry issued draught rules for making and using drones in India, proposing authorized sellers and importers to sell drones only to entities and individuals approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Similarly, in the United States, the government maintains stringent export controls on military drones and related systems, components, technology, and software under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Moreover, in Europe, military drones are regulated by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). These regulations will have an impact on the manufacturing and marketing processes and thereby negatively impact the growth of the military glider and drone markets. Artificial Intelligence (AI) in military gliders and drones is gaining popularity in the military drone and glider market. Top companies in the industry are focusing on designing and developing drones and UAVs with AI capabilities. For instance, the companies offering military drones with AI capabilities include Shield. AeroVironment (offers Nova, an autonomous drone for indoor navigation), AeroVironment (offers Raven series, the world’s most widespread drones), Lockheed Martin (offers Desert Hawk III, a drone with operator training capabilities), and Neurala (offers Neurala Brain, an AI software that allows military drones to patrol missions and conduct reconnaissance missions. In April 2022, Textron Inc., a US-based multi-industry company with operations in aircraft, finance, industrial products, and defense acquired PIPISTREL ITALIA S.R.L. for an undisclosed amount. With the acquisition, Pipistrel is expected to gain access to more resources, technical and regulatory know-how, and a global network of aircraft sales and support, allowing it to quicken the development and certification of electric and hybrid aircraft. PIPISTREL ITALIA S.R.L, is a Slovenia-based manufacturer of light aircraft. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the military gliders and drones market in 2022. Western Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global military gliders and drones market share during the forecast period. The regions covered in the military gliders and drones market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the military gliders and drones market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK and USA. The military gliders and drones market consists of sales of fixed-wing aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles for military purposes to carry troops and heavy equipment to a combat zone. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. 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Delivery drones are unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) capable of carrying lightweight packages. Delivery drones are functioned independently or remotely, with controllers theoretically monitoring several drones at once. The main types of delivery drones are fixed wing drones, rotor drones, and hybrid drones. A fixed wing drone is a rigid structure that has a fixed position rather than moving up and down. The rotor drone is arranged with a tail rotor to control its heading. It is further divided into two types single rotor drone and multi rotor drone, and hybrid drones are a mix of both. These are used for delivery in e-commerce, quick-service restaurants (QSR), and healthcare sectors. The global delivery drones market is segmented - 1) By Drone Type: Fixed Wing Drones, Rotor Drones, Hybrid Drones 2) By Payload: Less than 2 kg, 2–5 kg, More than 5 kg 3) By Application: E-commerce, Quick-service Restaurants (QSR), Healthcare, Others The global delivery drones market size grew from $1.45 billion in 2022 to $1.68 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.2%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The delivery drones market size is expected to grow to $4.35 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 26.8%. The increase in demand for drone deliveries during COVID-19 contributed to the growth of the delivery drones market. During COVID-19, contactless distribution expanded, and drones play a crucial role in ensuring the companies and clients contact as little as needed. Drones were heading to the sky in massive numbers during the pandemic to bring vital goods and drugs to the population in lockdown. In 2020, Alphabet's drone delivery company Wing has seen significant growth in demand as individuals comply with social distancing guidelines during the COVID-19 outbreak. Many individuals have been using the service in recent months as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, and Wing found that between February 2020 and April 2020, in Australia, the use of its service increased by 500%. Therefore, the increasing demand for drone deliveries during COVID-19 drives the growth of the delivery drones market. Major players in the delivery drone market are Airbus SE, DJI Technology Co. Ltd., Flirtey, EHANG, Zipline, Uber Technologies Inc., United Parcel Service of America Inc., Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., Deutsche Post AG, Skycart, FedEx Corporation, Amazon, Wing Aviation LLC, Skycatch, Inc., JD.com, Matternet Inc., and The Boeing Company. The high cost of drone deliveries is expected to impede the growth of the delivery drones market over the coming years. Delivery drones or unmanned aerial vehicles are unmanned aircraft delivering items to a specified location. These are costly because of all the modern technologies that are required to enable them to fly longer, safer and avoid hurdles. For example, the amount United Parcel Service (UPS) charges to customers is $12.92, but the real average price of shipping one product along a path they are already delivering is around $2. Therefore, the high cost of drone deliveries hampers the growth of the delivery drones market. Growing technological advancements are shaping the delivery drones market. Over the past few years, drones have become extremely prevalent as many individuals and organizations are completely accepting and incorporating this technology into their business models. For instance, in May 2022, Skyway, a US-based navigation service provider to urban air mobility (UAM) partnered with Zing Drone Delivery, a US-based drone delivery solutions firm to introduce first-ever food delivery by an advanced drone in Montverde, Florida, the USA. Skyway also started low-altitude weather services with its navigation services to enable safe delivery. This drone delivery offered time savings, efficiency, and convenience for users. In December 2021, Delhivery, an Indian logistics and supply chain company acquired Transition Robotics Inc for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition is part of Delhivery’s efforts towards starting drone delivery in India. Transition Robotics Inc is an American developer of drone or unmanned aerial system (UAS) platforms. North America was the largest region in the delivery drones market in 2022. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the delivery drone market share report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the delivery drones market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The delivery drones market consists of sales of drones with various types of rotors as well as fixed-wing hybrid drones for small delivery operations. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. 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Nano drones refer to extremely small drones or remote-controlled aircraft. They are built with smaller-sized rotors and motors and hence are light in weight, small in size, portable, and easier to control and navigate. The main types of nano drones are fixed-wing nano drones, rotor nano drones, flapping-wing nano drones, and others. Fixed-wing nano drones are used for ISR missions, surveying and mapping, search and rescue, and other aerial applications. The different payloads of nano drones include cameras, control systems, tracking systems, others and are used by various end-users, such as consumers, military or law enforcement, and others. The global nano drones market is segmented - 1) By Type: Fixed Wing Nano Drones, Rotor Nano Drones, Flapping Wing Nano Drones, Others 2) By Payload: Camera, Control Systems, Tracking Systems, Others 3) By End User: Consumer, Military Or Law Enforcement, Others The global nano drones market size grew from $1.3 billion in 2022 to $1.7 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31.2%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the nano drones is expected to grow to $4.81 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 29.7%. The increase in the adoption of nano-drones by military bodies is contributing to the growth of the nano-drones market. Nano drones are being employed as a major military asset due to their ability to integrate a lot of capabilities into a small form factor. For instance, in May 2020, FLIR Systems, Inc., a US-based company that specializes in the design and production of thermal imaging cameras and sensors, declared that it has been granted an extra $20.6 million deal from the USA Army to deliver its FLIR Black Hornet Nano-UAV Systems. Furthermore, in December 2020, the British army has purchased 30 nano bug drones to allow soldiers to spy on targets up to 2 kilometers (1.25 miles) away, marking the latest move in the contentious use of unmanned aerial vehicles by the military (UAVs). Major players in the nano drones market are AeroVironment Inc., Aerix Drone, Extreme Fliers, Drona Aviation Pvt Ltd., Guangdong Cheerson Hobby Technology Co. Ltd., Mota Group Inc., Parrot SA, Prox Dynamics, Skyrocket Toys LLC, Horizon Hobby, Lockheed Martin, Israel Aerospace Industries, Elbit Systems, Dajiang Innovation Technology Co., BAE Systems, The Boeing Company, Thales Group, and Textron. The growing technological advancements are shaping the nano drones market. In recent years, nano drone technology has advanced intensely, allowing them to fly faster and deeper than ever before, as well as carry out complex surveillance missions. For instance, in December 2020, BAE Systems, a UK-based aerospace company in collaboration with UAVTEK, a UK-based drone manufacturer developed a super lightweight bug drone based on nanotechnology. The bug is a nano-unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that weighs 196g, about the same as a smartphone, has a 40-minute battery life, and a range of 2 kilometers. During a recent Army Warfighting Experiment (AWE) program conducted by the Ministry of Defence's Future Capability Unit, it was the only nano-UAV capable of surviving the harsh weather. In April 2021, Anduril Industries, a US-based defense tech company acquired Area-I for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition enables Anduril to add hardware capabilities of Area-I to its automation and data-sensing technology. Area-I is a US-based small drone company. North America was the largest region in the nano drones market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the nano drones report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the nano drones market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The nano drones market consists of sales of mini drones for smaller operations. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The nano drones market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides nano drones market statistics, including nano drones industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a nano drones market share, detailed nano drones market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the nano drones industry. This nano drone market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Military drone refers to unmanned aerial vehicles that are specifically used for military purposes such as border surveillance, battle damage management, combat operations, communication, delivery, and anti-terrorism weaponry. The main types of military drones are fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and hybrid. A fixed-wing drone is a plane that doesn't have a human pilot on board. Fixed-wing UAVs can be commanded remotely by a human or autonomously by onboard systems. The different types of drones include MALE, HALE, TUAV, UCAV, SUAV and involve various technologies such as remotely operated, semi-autonomous, autonomous. It is used in search and rescue, national defense, military exercises, and others. The global military drones market is segmented - 1) By Drone Type: MALE, HALE, TUAV, UCAV, SUAV 2) By Type: Fixed-Wing, Rotary Wing, Hybrid 3) By Technology: Remotely Operated, Semi-Autonomous, Autonomous 4) By Application: Search and Rescue, National Defense, Military Excercises, Others The global military drones market size will grow from $14.54 billion in 2022 to $15.88 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the global military drones is expected to grow to $20.64 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.8%. Increasing government funding for military drones to enhance efficiency in military operations boosts the demand for the production of military drones. For instance, in May 2021, according to an article published by the National Defense Industrial Association, a US-based trade association for the United States’ government and defense industry, in fiscal year 2021, the US Defense Department allotted $7.5 billion for a range of robotic platforms and associated technologies. For the purchase of unmanned systems, the Navy and Air Force each received about $1.1 billion, the Army received $885 million, the Marine Corps $70 million, and SOCOM $90 million. Hence, the increasing government spending on unmanned drones is driving the military drone market demand. Major players in the military drones market report are Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, AeroVironment, General Atomics, Textron, Elbit Systems, Israel Aerospace Industries, Thales, China Aerospace Science And Technology Corporation. Production and delivery are the two factors likely to limit the development of the military drone market during 2020. The COVID-19 outbreak impacted the supply chains for various industries, including the auto industry, electronics industry, food industry, pharma industry, and defense industry across the globe. Many manufacturing plants are operating at minimal capacities or have shut down their operations completely. According to an Air Force Technology publication on April 7, 2020, COVID-19 disrupted defense supply chains. The production and assembling activities have been stopped by the big companies owing to the COVID-19 lockdowns. Therefore, the production and disruptions are deteriorating the distribution and supply of military drones, which, in turn, is expected to decline the military drone sales during 2020. Drone swarm technology is growing in popularity in the military drone market due to its cost efficiency and high firepower. Drone swarms are a large group of small drones that coordinate with each other to perform actions such as a survey of enemy territories, search and rescue, and attacks on hostile objects. Drone swarm technology involves the production of several small, cheap drones rather than one large, expensive drone, therefore offering military drone manufacturers and end-users efficiency in terms of cost and time. With the use of advanced swarm technologies, the military and armed forces can effectively carry out lethal drone strikes in multiple places at once. For instance, Microsystems developed a drone swarming system called the WOLF-PAK, which has the capability to fly small drones in groups and make them split away from the group whenever necessary. In February 2022, Halcon, a subsidiary of EDGE Group, a UAE-based provider of military weaponry and related technologies, unveiled the Hunter 2-S, a tube-launched swarming drone system. The Hunter 2-S is an unmanned aerial vehicle from the Hunter 2 series. These drones are anticipated to communicate with one another in order to track targets, hold positions, and engage with the proper targets. The drones can communicate with each other through a main channel using a specific algorithm, which sends messages to all of the drones and assigns each one of them a specific mission to fly to the target. In July 2020, UAS Drone Corp., an Israel-based company that designs, develops, and manufactures unmanned aerial systems, acquired Duke Robotics, Inc. With these acquisitions, the main focus is on Duke Robotics' business to expand its presence in the military drone market with TIKAD – a UAS Octocopter Integrated with a Six Degrees of Freedom ('6 DOF') Robotic Gimbal system which enables remote, real-time firing of small arms and light weapons. Duke Robotics is a cross-disciplinary association of research labs and teaching faculty conducting world-class research and training future generations of thinkers and creators. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in military drones market in 2022. Western Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global military drones market share during the forecast period. The regions covered in the military drones market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the global military drones market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The military drone market consists of sales of military drones for purposes such as operations, surveillance, mapping, communication, and equipment delivery in military. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The military drones market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides military drones market statistics, including military drones industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a military drones market share, detailed military drones market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the military drones industry. This military drone market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future state of the industry.

Commercial drone refers to unmanned aerial vehicles that are used for industrial and business purposes. These multi-functional flying devices are used by entities to collect and consolidate data and conduct safety and security checks and inspections. The main types of commercial drones are fixed-wing drones, rotary-blade drones, and hybrid drones. A fixed-wing drone is a plane that doesn’t have a human pilot on board. Fixed-wing UAVs can be commanded remotely by a human or autonomously by onboard systems. The different technologies include remotely operated, semi-autonomous, autonomous, and are used in agriculture and the environment, media and entertainment, energy, government, construction, and archaeology, among others. The global commercial drones market is segmented - 1) By Type: Fixed wing drones, Rotary blade drones, Hybrid drones 2) By Application: Agriculture and environment, Media and entertainment, Energy, Government, Construction & archaeology, Others 3) By Technology: Remotely Operated, Semi-Autonomous, Autonomous The global commercial drones market size will grow from $1.69 billion in 2022 to $1.8 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global commercial drones is expected to grow to $2.23 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.5%. Commercial drones are being considered by companies that have last-mile delivery as their main business process. The drones will help reduce the cost per delivery and delivery time, thus increasing profits. increasing the growth of the commercial drones market. According to a McKinsey report, if companies save 40% of their delivery costs using drones, then they will enjoy a 15%–20% increase in their profit margin and a 15-20% decrease in their product or service prices. For example, in June 2022, Amazon.com, Inc., a US-based web service provider and online retailer, started Prime Air Service in California, the USA. Using drones, Amazon's Prime Air service is expected to deliver packages weighing up to five pounds in less than an hour. Customers in Lockeford, California, and College Station, Texas, will be able to use the service. Increasing supply chain and manufacturing disruptions are limiting the sales of drones owing to the COVID-19 outbreak. Drone manufacturers are struggling to meet production schedules across the world owing to the disruptions caused by coronavirus lockdowns in Chinese manufacturing systems. According to Drone Life’s article posted in March 2020, Skydio, a US-based company engaged in assembling drones, is suffering from supply chain disruptions caused by the slowdown in the manufacturing of the parts. Moreover, many companies are experiencing slowdowns or shutdowns in manufacturing activities due to COVID-19 lockdowns, which is impacting the availability of subcomponents to the assembling companies in a snowball effect. Therefore, the disruptions in the supply chain and manufacturing disruptions are expected to restrict the growth of the commercial drones market during 2020. Major players in the commercial drones market are DJI, Parrot SA, Aerovironmen, PrecisionHawk, Draganfly, 3D Robotics, AsTec, XAIRCRAFT, ZeroTech, ZeroTech, and Yamaha. Drone leasing is a better offer for most companies seeking to save on drone-related investments. Many entry-level companies that do not have sufficient financial backing can aid themselves by leasing drone-related solutions rather than purchasing them at full price. For example, Kespry and LiDARUSA are companies that focus on leasing commercial drones to other companies. In April 2020, Draganfly Inc., a Canada-based manufacturer of drone and UAV technologies, acquired Dronelogics Systems Inc. for $1.74 million. With the acquisition, the two businesses are expected to diversify their drone manufacturing technology. The product offerings and engineering advancements of Draganfly are perfectly complemented by Dronelogics. Together, the businesses would strengthen their position as market leaders in the global UAV and UVS sectors while offering specialized services to their mutual clients and business associates. Dronelogics Systems Inc. is a Canada-based company that sells drones, creates specialized solutions, provides customer training and business consultation for SFOC and UAV use. North America was the largest region in commercial drones market in 2022. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global commercial drones market share during the forecast period. The regions covered in the global commercial drones market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the commercial drones market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The commercial drones market consists of sales of commercial drones for surveying, mapping, imaging, and search and rescue purposes. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The commercial drones market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides commercial drones market statistics, including commercial drones industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a commercial drones market share, detailed commercial drones market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the commercial drones industry. This commercial drones market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

A drone battery refers to the power system of a drone that allows the drone to fly high and runs the drone’s onboard systems. The main types of drones in the drone battery market are medium altitude long endurance (MALE), high altitude long endurance (HALE), tactical, and small. Medium altitude long endurance (MALE) is a UAV or drone that flies at an altitude of 10000 to 30000 feet for the duration of 24 to 48 hours of time. The different components include cell, BMS, enclosure, and connector, and involve various battery types such as fuel cells, lithium-ion, lithium-polymer, and nickel-cadmium. The different functions include special-purpose drones, passenger drones, inspection, and monitoring drones, surveying and mapping drones, agriculture drones, cargo air vehicles, and others, and is used by commercial, military, government and law enforcement, and other end users. The global drone battery market is segmented - 1) By Component: Cell, BMS, Enclosure, Connector 2) By Battery: Fuel Cell, Lithium-Ion, Lithium-Polymer, Nickel Cadmium 3) By Drone Type: Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE), High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE), Tactical, Small 4) By Function: Special Purpose Drones, Passenger Drones, Inspection And Monitoring Drones, Surveying And Mapping Drones, Agriculture Drones, Cargo Air Vehicles, Other Functions 5) By End-User: Commercial, Military, Government and Law Enforcement, Other End Users The global drone battery market size grew from $4.01 billion in 2022 to $4.94 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.2%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global drone battery is expected to grow to $10.29 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 20.1%. The increase in the adoption of drones for commercial and defense applications is expected to propel the growth of the drone batteries market going forward. The adoption of drones for commercial and defense applications is required to detect threats, identify risk-prone areas of remote locations, conduct reconnaissance missions, track illegal activities, and to control crime. For instance, according to Goldman Sachs, a US-based Investment banking company, the drone sector is expected to reach $100 billion by 2022. Therefore, the increasing adoption of drones for commercial and defense applications drives the growth of the drone battery market. Major players in the drone battery market are Amperex Technology Limited, Skydio, Yuneec International, SolidEnergy Systems, Genspow GmbH, H3 Dynamics, Plug Power, Epsilor, Shenzhen Grepow Battery Co. Ltd., Eagle Picher, RRC Power Solutions GmbH, Proflight Zambia, Amicell-Amit Industries Limited, Uvify Inc., and GensAce. Strategic partnerships have emerged as the key trend gaining popularity in the drone batteries market. Major companies operating in the drone batteries sector are focused on partnerships to meet consumer demand and strengthen their position. For instance, in March 2021, Axon, a US-based provider of electronic control devices, partnered with Skydio, a US-based drone manufacturer. Through this partnership, Skydio's autonomous drones will be available to law enforcement and emergency services through Axon's unmanned aircraft program, Axon Air. Furthermore, in November 2020, AggieAir, a Utah State University, partnered with Arctech Charge, a US-based company operating in drone batteries. This collaboration intends to develop crucial technology for drone battery charging and life extension, as well as other novel ways to charge and manage drone fleet batteries for the viability and sustainability of any drone operation. In October 2020, Honeywell, a US-based company operating in drone batteries, acquired Ballard power systems for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, the companies committed to a long-term strategic collaboration to use both companies' expertise in fuel cell technology and leadership in aerospace. Ballard is a US-based company that makes proton exchange membrane fuel cell products that power unmanned aerial aircraft (UAS). North America was the largest region in the drone battery market in 2022. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the drone battery market share during the forecast period. The regions covered in the drone battery market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the drone battery market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The drone battery market consists of sales of rechargeable batteries for drones. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The drone battery market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides drone battery market statistics, including drone battery industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a drone battery market share, detailed drone battery market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the drone battery industry. This drone battery market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.