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The global unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market reached USD 37.46 Billion in 2024. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.50% between 2025 and 2034, reaching almost USD 172.52 Billion by 2034.
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The US Department of Defence deploys DoD UAS across all branches, including the National Guard, totalling over 11,000 for training and missions.
According to the World Bank, US military spending has risen, reaching USD 876.94 billion in 2022, greatly boosting the global unmanned aerial vehicle UAV market.
UAVs find applications in defence, aerial photography, precision agriculture, forest fire monitoring, river surveillance, environmental monitoring, policing, infrastructure inspections, smuggling deterrence, product deliveries, entertainment, and drone racing.
Market players are driving the global unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market growth by offering UAVs for defence, aerospace, and security solutions tailored to air, land, and maritime uses.
Northrop Grumman Corporation, founded in 1994 and based in the United States, is a prominent global aerospace, defence, and security company. Much of its operations are conducted with the U.S. government, particularly the Department of Defence and the intelligence community, but it also offers solutions to clients worldwide, including commercial customers.
BAE Systems plc, established in 1999 and headquartered in the UK, is a defence contractor and systems integrator specializing in defence, aerospace, and security solutions for air, land, and maritime applications. The company provides a range of products, including advanced electronics, cybersecurity and intelligence solutions, information technology services, and support services.
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., founded in 1953 and based in Israel, specializes in the design, development, production, and maintenance of civil aircraft, UAVs, fighter aircraft, missiles, avionics, and space-based systems. IAI is primarily focused on engineering, aviation, and high-tech electronics, along with manufacturing military systems for ground and naval forces.
AeroVironment, Inc., established in 1971 and headquartered in the US, specializes in the marketing of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Loitering Munition Systems, Unmanned Ground Vehicles, and High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellites. The company provides actionable intelligence to empower troops, engineers, and other professionals, enabling them to proceed with confidence.
Other key players in the global unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market are Elbit Systems Ltd., Teledyne FLIR LLC, Raytheon Technologies, The Boeing Company, General Atomics, Airbus SE, Safran S.A., Thales Group, mdGroup, and Lockheed Martin Corporation among others.
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The market was valued at USD 37.46 billion in 2024.
The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 16.5% between 2025 and 2034.
The revenue generated from the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market is expected to reach USD 148.19 billion in 2034.
The market is being driven by technological innovations, government initiatives, safety measures, and disaster management strategies.
The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market is categorised according to its class, which includes small and medium UAV and large UAV.
The major key players in the market are Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems plc, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., AeroVironment, Inc., Elbit Systems Ltd., Teledyne FLIR LLC, Raytheon Technologies, The Boeing Company, General Atomics, Airbus SE, Safran S.A., Thales Group, mdGroup, and Lockheed Martin Corporation among others.
Based on the application, the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market is divided into platform, payload, datalink, ground control station and UAV launch and recovery system.
The major market areas include North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.
Based on the end use, the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market is divided into military and defence, civil and commercial, energy and power, construction and mining and others.
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