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North America Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market

North America Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size: By Class: Small and Medium UAV, Large UAV; By Systems: Platform, Payload, Datalink, Ground Control Station, UAV Launch and Recovery System; By Function: Inspection and Monitoring, Remote Sensing, Others; By End Use; Regional Analysis; Competitive Landscape; 2024-2032

North America Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size

The North America unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market reached USD 11.56  billion in 2023. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.70% between 2024 and 2032, reaching USD 26.83 billion by 2032.

 

North America Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Outlook

  • As per the Department of Defense (DOD), USD 2.02 trillion in budgetary resources is available in 2024 to the DOD.
  • As per the World Bank, the military expenditure of Canada in 2022 was over USD 26.9 billion.
  • The value of manufacturers’ shipments in defence search and navigation equipment in March 2024 was over USD 3.4 billion.

 

North America Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Growth

The North America Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) market growth is led by rising defence budgets in the domestic region coupled with many end uses of UAVs.

UAVs in the military and in defence agencies play a huge role, their uses span intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, target acquisition, strike missions, and more. They are also commonly used for monitoring the borders, conflict zone surveillance, and offensive actions. They are fitted with up-to-date technologies like high-resolution cameras and sensors. Moreover, the rising defence budget is a major factor driving demand, with concerns regarding geopolitical tensions.

 

UAVs have massive use cases in several industries and owing to rising budgets in the military and defence to counter rising international threats and attacks, the industry is likely to show growth. As of October 2023, Amazon announced the use of ‘Prime Air’ drones in 3 US locations to facilitate logistics.

 

Civil and commercial end uses consist of use in agriculture to monitor crops or detect pests, infrastructure inspection for bridges or power lines, topographic mapping and surveying, aerial cinematography in media and entertainment, public safety in search and rescue missions, delivery and logistics in transportation of goods through airways, and environmental monitoring, including wildlife tracking.

 

North America Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market

 

North America Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Segmentation

North America Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

 

Market Breakup by Class

  • Small and Medium UAV
  • Large UAV

 

Market Breakup by Systems

  • Platform
  • Payload
  • Datalink
  • Ground Control Station
  • UAV Launch and Recovery System

 

Market Breakup by Function

  • Inspection and Monitoring
  • Remote Sensing
  • Product Delivery
  • Search and Rescue
  • Surveying and Mapping
  • Border Management
  • Photography and Film Production
  • Others

 

Market Breakup by End Use

  • Military and Defence
  • Civil and Commercial
  • Energy and Power
  • Logistics and Transportation
  • Construction and Mining
  • Others

 

Market Breakup by Country

  • United States of America
  • Canada

 

North America Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Share

Characterised by their small size, small and medium UAVs - also referred to as drones, lead growth in the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) market in the domestic region. They have a wide range of applications ranging from aerial photography and surveillance to agriculture and infrastructure inspection among other civil, commercial and military uses.

 

Leading Companies in the North America Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market

Major market players are expanding their outreach through investments in rising technological advancements through AI Integration, integration of advanced sensors and data analytics tools.

 

  • Northrop Grumman Corp.
  • BAE Systems Plc
  • Lockheed Martin Corp.
  • RTX Corp.
  • Boeing Co.
  • AeroVironment, Inc.
  • Elbit Systems Ltd.
  • Airbus SE
  • Thales S.A.
  • Safran S.A.
  • Others

 

Key Highlights of the Report

REPORT FEATURES DETAILS
Base Year 2023
Historical Period 2018-2023
Forecast Period 2024-2032
Scope of the Report

Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:

  • Class
  • Systems
  • Function
  • End Use
  • Region
Breakup by Class
  • Small and Medium UAV
  • Large UAV
Breakup by Systems
  • Platform
  • Payload
  • Datalink
  • Ground Control Station
  • UAV Launch and Recovery System
Breakup by Function
  • Inspection and Monitoring
  • Remote Sensing
  • Product Delivery
  • Search and Rescue
  • Surveying and Mapping
  • Border Management
  • Photography and Film Production
  • Others
Breakup by End Use
  • Military and Defence
  • Civil and Commercial
  • Energy and Power
  • Logistics and Transportation
  • Construction and Mining
  • Others
Breakup by Region
  • United States of America
  • Canada
Market Dynamics
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • Key Indicators for Demand
  • Key Indicators for Price
Competitive Landscape
  • Market Structure
  • Company Profiles
    • Company Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Demographic Reach and Achievements
    • Certifications
Companies Covered
  • Northrop Grumman Corp.
  • BAE Systems Plc
  • Lockheed Martin Corp.
  • RTX Corp.
  • Boeing Co.
  • AeroVironment, Inc.
  • Elbit Systems Ltd.
  • Airbus SE
  • Thales S.A.
  • Safran S.A.
  • Others

 

*While we strive to always give you current and accurate information, the numbers depicted on the website are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the main report. At Expert Market Research, we aim to bring you the latest insights and trends in the market. Using our analyses and forecasts, stakeholders can understand the market dynamics, navigate challenges, and capitalize on opportunities to make data-driven strategic decisions.

1    Preface
2    Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
3    Report Description

    3.1    Market Definition and Outlook
    3.2    Properties and Applications
    3.3    Market Analysis
    3.4    Key Players
4    Key Assumptions
5    Executive Summary

    5.1    Overview
    5.2    Key Drivers    
    5.3    Key Developments
    5.4    Competitive Structure
    5.5    Key Industrial Trends
6    Market Snapshot
7    Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8    Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Overview

    8.1    Key Industry Highlights
    8.2    Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Historical Market (2018-2023) 
    8.3    Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Forecast (2024-2032)
    8.4    Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Share by Region
        8.4.1    North America
        8.4.2    Europe
        8.4.3    Asia Pacific
        8.4.4    Latin America
        8.4.5    Middle East and Africa
9    North America Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Overview
    9.1    Key Industry Highlights
    9.2    North America Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Historical Market (2018-2023) 
    9.3    North America Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Forecast (2024-2032)
10    North America Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market by Class
    10.1    Small and Medium UAV
        10.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        10.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    10.2    Large UAV
        10.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        10.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11    North America Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market by Systems
    11.1    Platform
        11.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        11.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.2    Payload
        11.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        11.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.3    Datalink
        11.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        11.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.4    Ground Control Station
        11.4.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        11.4.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    11.5    UAV Launch and Recovery System
        11.5.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        11.5.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12    North America Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market by Function
    12.1    Inspection and Monitoring
        12.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.2    Remote Sensing
        12.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.3    Product Delivery
        12.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.4    Search and Rescue
        12.4.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.4.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.5    Surveying and Mapping
        12.5.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.5.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.6    Border Management
        12.6.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.6.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.7    Photography and Film Production
        12.7.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        12.7.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    12.8    Others
13    North America Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market by End Use
    13.1    Military and Defense
        13.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        13.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    13.2    Civil and Commercial
        13.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        13.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    13.3    Energy and Power
        13.3.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        13.3.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    13.4    Logistics and Transportation
        13.4.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        13.4.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    13.5    Construction and Mining
        13.5.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        13.5.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    13.6    Others
14    North America Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market by Country
    14.1    United States of America
        14.1.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        14.1.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
    14.2    Canada
        14.2.1    Historical Trend (2018-2023)
        14.2.2    Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
15    Market Dynamics
    15.1    SWOT Analysis
        15.1.1    Strengths
        15.1.2    Weaknesses
        15.1.3    Opportunities
        15.1.4    Threats
    15.2    Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
        15.2.1    Supplier’s Power
        15.2.2    Buyer’s Power
        15.2.3    Threat of New Entrants
        15.2.4    Degree of Rivalry
        15.2.5    Threat of Substitutes
    15.3    Key Indicators of Demand
    15.4    Key Indicators of Price
16    Competitive Landscape
    16.1    Market Structure
    16.2    Company Profiles
        16.2.1    Northrop Grumman Corp.   
            16.2.1.1    Company Overview
            16.2.1.2    Product Portfolio
            16.2.1.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            16.2.1.4    Certifications
        16.2.2    BAE Systems Plc  
            16.2.2.1    Company Overview
            16.2.2.2    Product Portfolio
            16.2.2.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            16.2.2.4    Certifications
        16.2.3    Lockheed Martin Corp.   
            16.2.3.1    Company Overview
            16.2.3.2    Product Portfolio
            16.2.3.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            16.2.3.4    Certifications
        16.2.4    RTX Corp. 
            16.2.4.1    Company Overview
            16.2.4.2    Product Portfolio
            16.2.4.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            16.2.4.4    Certifications
        16.2.5    Boeing Co.  
            16.2.5.1    Company Overview
            16.2.5.2    Product Portfolio
            16.2.5.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            16.2.5.4    Certifications
        16.2.6    AeroVironment, Inc.  
            16.2.6.1    Company Overview
            16.2.6.2    Product Portfolio
            16.2.6.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            16.2.6.4    Certifications
        16.2.7    Elbit Systems Ltd.  
            16.2.7.1    Company Overview
            16.2.7.2    Product Portfolio
            16.2.7.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            16.2.7.4    Certifications
        16.2.8    Airbus SE  
            16.2.8.1    Company Overview
            16.2.8.2    Product Portfolio
            16.2.8.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            16.2.8.4    Certifications
        16.2.9    Thales S.A.  
            16.2.9.1    Company Overview
            16.2.9.2    Product Portfolio
            16.2.9.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            16.2.9.4    Certifications
        16.2.10     Safran S.A.    
            16.2.10.1    Company Overview
            16.2.10.2    Product Portfolio
            16.2.10.3    Demographic Reach and Achievements
            16.2.10.4    Certifications
        16.2.11    Others
17    Key Trends and Developments in the Market

 

List of Key Figures and Tables

1.    Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
2.    North America Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
3.    North America Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Historical Market: Breakup by Class (USD Billion), 2018-2023
4.    North America Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Forecast: Breakup by Class (USD Billion), 2024-2032
5.    North America Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Historical Market: Breakup by Systems (USD Billion), 2018-2023
6.    North America Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Forecast: Breakup by Systems (USD Billion), 2024-2032
7.    North America Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Historical Market: Breakup by Function (USD Billion), 2018-2023
8.    North America Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Forecast: Breakup by Function (USD Billion), 2024-2032
9.    North America Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Historical Market: Breakup by End Use (USD Billion), 2018-2023
10.    North America Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Forecast: Breakup by End Use (USD Billion), 2024-2032
11.    North America Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
12.    North America Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
13.    North America Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Structure

Key Questions Answered in the Report

The market was valued at USD 11.56  billion in 2023.

The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.70% between 2024 and 2032.

The revenue generated from the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market is expected to reach USD 26.83 billion in 2032.

Based on class, the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market is split into small and medium UAV and large UAV.

The key players are Northrop Grumman Corp., BAE Systems Plc, Lockheed Martin Corp., RTX Corp., Boeing Co., AeroVironment, Inc., Elbit Systems Ltd., Airbus SE, Thales S.A., and Safran S.A., among others.

Based on systems, the market is split into platform, payload, datalink, ground control station and UAV launch and recovery system.

Based on function, the market is split into Inspection and monitoring, remote sensing, product delivery, search and rescue, surveying and mapping, border management, photography and film production and others.

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