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United Kingdom 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, Others; By End Use; Regional Analysis; Competitive Landscape; 2024-2032
United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size
The United Kingdom unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market reached approximately USD 1.02 billion in 2023. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.2% between 2024 and 2032, reaching a value of around USD 1.35 billion by 2032.
| United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Report Summary | Description | Value |
| Base Year | USD Billion | 2023 |
| Historical period | USD Billion | 2018-2023 |
| Forecast Period | USD Billion | 2024-2032 |
| Market Size 2023 | USD Billion | 1.0 |
| Market Size 2032 | USD Billion | 1.4 |
| CAGR 2018-2023 | Percentage | XX% |
| CAGR 2024-2032 | Percentage | 3.2% |
| CAGR 2024-2032 - Market by Region | Scotland | 3.5% |
| CAGR 2024-2032 - Market by Region | Wales | 3.4% |
| CAGR 2024-2032 - Market by Class | Small and Medium UAV | 3.5% |
| CAGR 2024-2032 - Market by End Use | Energy and Power | 3.7% |
| Market Share by Region | England | 59.0% |
United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Outlook
- The Department for Transport announced the Flight action plan which outlines a strategy for innovative electric aircraft and drones to revolutionise transportation in Britain and provide an economic boost of £45 billion by 2030.
- As of 2024, the United Kingdom is allocating an extra £4.5 billion for the procurement of new military drones in the next ten years to strengthen its armed forces with high-end unmanned systems across air, land, and sea.
- A substantial investment of £230 million is made for the usage of drones in emergency response situations as first responders in the UK.
United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Growth
Growing adoption of UAVs for commercial purposes such as mapping and surveying the area, rising advancements in drone technology, and increased utilisation in the military sector are some of the major market drivers. Increased advancements in drone technology such as long battery life, enhanced imaging capabilities, and better data processing, are making UAVs more appealing for a wide range of applications in the region.
UAVs are also frequently used in public safety tasks such as police surveillance, fire monitoring, and search and rescue missions to quickly and effectively survey large areas in case of emergency situations. Thus, the civil and commercial segment sis expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.3% over the forecast period of 2024-2032. Moreover, efforts are being made for the development of fully autonomous drones that can function without any human involvement, with the assistance of AI, for the completion of more complex tasks.
United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Industry Segmentation
“United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
| CAGR 2024-2032 - Market by | Class |
| Small and Medium UAV | 3.5% |
| Large UAV | 2.9% |
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
| CAGR 2024-2032 - Market by | End Use |
| Energy and Power | 3.7% |
| Military and Defense | 3.4% |
| Civil and Commercial | 3.3% |
| Logistics and Transportations | 3.1% |
| Construction and Mining | 2.9% |
| Others | 2.6% |
Market Breakup by End Use
- Military and Defence
- Civil and Commercial
- Energy and Power
- Logistics and Transportation
- Construction and Mining
- Others
| CAGR 2024-2032 - Market by | Region |
| Scotland | 3.5% |
| Wales | 3.4% |
| England | 3.1% |
| Northern Ireland | 2.9% |
Market Breakup by Region
- England
- Wales
- Scotland
- Northern Ireland
United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Share
Based on end use, the market is divided into military and defense, civil and commercial, energy and power, logistics and transportation, and construction and mining, among others. The military and defense sector is expected to witness significant growth, growing at a CAGR of 3.4% as the UK government invests heavily in the usage of UAVs in this sector due to its crucial role in modern warfare, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. These investments can aid in the advancement of UAV capabilities, leading to increased operational effectiveness.
| Market Share by | Region |
| England | 59.0% |
| Wales | XX% |
| Scotland | XX% |
| Northern Ireland | XX% |
Leading Companies in the United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market
The market players are readily developing UAVs with advanced capabilities such as better payloads to meet the evolving regulatory landscape.
- Northrop Grumman Corp.
- BAE Systems Plc
- Lockheed Martin Corp.
- RTX Corp.
- Boeing Co.
- Elbit Systems Ltd.
- Airbus SE
- Thales S.A.
- Safran S.A.
- Zeus UAV Ltd.
- Others
Key Highlights of the Report
| REPORT FEATURES | DETAILS |
| Base Year | 2023 |
| Historical Period | 2018-2023 |
| Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
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Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:
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*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 Europe Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Overview
8.1 Key Industry Highlights
8.2 Europe Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Historical Market (2018-2023)
8.3 Europe Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Forecast (2024-2032)
9 United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Overview
9.1 Key Industry Highlights
9.2 United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Historical Market (2018-2023)
9.3 United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Forecast (2024-2032)
10 United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market by Region
14.1 England
14.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
14.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
14.2 Wales
14.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
14.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
14.3 Scotland
14.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
14.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
14.4 Northern Ireland
14.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
14.4.2 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 for Demand
15.4 Key Indicators for 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 Elbit Systems Ltd.
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 Airbus SE
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 Thales S.A.
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 Safran 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 Zeus UAV Ltd.
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. Europe Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
2. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
3. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Historical Market: Breakup by Class (USD Billion), 2018-2023
4. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Forecast: Breakup by Class (USD Billion), 2024-2032
5. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Historical Market: Breakup by Systems (USD Billion), 2018-2023
6. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Forecast: Breakup by Systems (USD Billion), 2024-2032
7. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Historical Market: Breakup by Function (USD Billion), 2018-2023
8. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Forecast: Breakup by Function (USD Billion), 2024-2032
9. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Historical Market: Breakup by End Use (USD Billion), 2018-2023
10. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Forecast: Breakup by End Use (USD Billion), 2024-2032
11. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Historical Market: Breakup by Region (USD Billion), 2018-2023
12. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (USD Billion), 2024-2032
13. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Structure
Key Questions Answered in the Report
In 2023, the market reached an approximate value of USD 1.02 billion.
The United Kingdom unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.2% between 2024 and 2032.
The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth during 2024-2032 to reach around USD 1.35 billion by 2032.
The market is being driven due to growing adoption of UAVs for commercial purposes such as mapping and surveying the area, rising advancements in drone technology, and increased utilisation in the military sector.
The key trends aiding the market include high usage of UAVs in public safety tasks, efforts to develop fully autonomous drones, and eco-friendly UAV designs.
Regions considered in the market are England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Based on class, market segmentations include small and medium UAV and large UAV.
Different end uses are military and defense, civil and commercial, energy and power, logistics and transportation, and construction and mining, among others.
The major players in the market are Northrop Grumman Corp., BAE Systems Plc, Lockheed Martin Corp., RTX Corp., Boeing Co., Elbit Systems Ltd., Airbus SE, Thales S.A., Safran S.A., and Zeus UAV Ltd., among others.
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