PUBLISHER: Allied Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1344403
PUBLISHER: Allied Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1344403
According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, "Medical Drones Market," The medical drones market was valued at $217.34 million in 2022, and is estimated to reach $701.2 million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 12.4% from 2023 to 2032.
Medical drone, also known as medical delivery drone or medical transport drone, is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed to transport medical supplies, equipment, and organs to various locations with speed and efficiency. These drones have the potential to revolutionize healthcare by overcoming logistical challenges and improving access to medical services. Medical drones are available in different sizes and payload capacities, equipped with advanced navigation systems and control features such as GPS, autopilot, and remote operation. They have secure, temperature-controlled compartments to protect the medical payloads, along with safety features such as collision-avoidance systems and redundant communication systems.
The need for faster and more efficient healthcare services, particularly in remote or inaccessible areas, has emerged as a major driver in the medical drone market. In many regions, reaching healthcare facilities can be a significant challenge due to geographical barriers, lack of infrastructure, or limited transportation options. Medical drones offer a viable solution to this problem by providing swift and reliable delivery of medical supplies, such as medications, vaccines, or diagnostic equipment, to these remote areas. By leveraging drone technology, healthcare providers can overcome logistical obstacles and ensure timely access to critical healthcare services, ultimately saving lives. For instance, on February 16, 2023, drone delivered anti TB drug from AIIMS-Rishikesh to a Tehri district hospital covering a three-hour distance of 36 km in barely 30 minutes.
Furthermore, rise in significant investments in the development of advanced medical drones and increase in public acceptance boost the market growth. Medical drones have been deployed across various sectors, such as in the military, flood-or drought-affected areas, and pandemic-affected areas to deliver medical supplies, which notably contributes toward the growth of the global market.
In addition, increase in the number of product launches is expected to propel the market growth in the upcoming years. For instance, in September 2020, Zipline partnered with Walmart for a new drone delivery operation in the U.S. The program is for on-demand deliveries of health and wellness products and will begin early next year near Walmart's headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas. Zipline's launch and release system allows for on-demand delivery in less than an hour, and operating from a Walmart store can service a 50-mile radius. However, limited payload capacity restrains the growth of the medical drone market.
The global medical drones market is segmented into drone type, application, end user, and region. By drone type, the market is classified into fixed wing, rotor drones, and hybrid drones. On the basis of application, it is categorized into blood bank transportation, vaccines transportation, organs transportation, and others. Depending on end user, it is segregated into hospitals, blood banks, government institutions, others. Region wise, the market is analyzed across North America (the U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, and rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (Japan, China, Australia, India, South Korea, and rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Brazil, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, and rest of LAMEA).
The major players that operate in the global medical drones market are Volocopter GmbH, EHang Holdings Ltd., Matternet, SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd., Zipline International Inc., Volansi, Inc., Yuneec Holding Ltd., Vayu Dones, Embenation, and TU Delft.