Global Earth Observation Drones Market Size Study, By Wing, By Power Source, By Payloads, By Mode of Operation, By Application, By End-user, and Regional Forecasts 2022-2032

Description

The Global Earth Observation Drones Market is valued approximately at USD 4.8 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 12.0% over the forecast period 2024-2032. Earth observation drones, equipped with advanced imaging payloads and sensors, have revolutionized the ability to gather precise and real-time data across various sectors. These sectors include agriculture, environmental monitoring, disaster management, and more, driving the increasing demand for efficient remote sensing and surveillance solutions. Technological advancements in drone technology have significantly enhanced data gathering capabilities, enabling detailed monitoring of land use, crop health, and natural disasters. For instance, in January 2024, DJI introduced its latest drone series Dock 2, optimized for environmental monitoring with state-of-the-art sensors and imaging technology, delivering high-resolution aerial data for scientific research and conservation efforts. The enhanced features of these drones, including lightweight design and reduced volume, make them highly efficient and convenient for transportation.

The robust growth in the Earth Observation Drones Market is driven by several factors, including the rising adoption of precision agriculture techniques and expanding applications in environmental monitoring. Additionally, increasing regulatory support and incentives for aerial survey services and environmental monitoring initiatives contribute to market growth. However, challenges such as high initial costs, regulatory hurdles related to airspace regulations, and complexities in data processing and analysis may impede market expansion.

The key regions considered for the global Earth Observation Drones Market study include North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa. North America dominated the global Earth Observation Drones Market in 2023, driven by advanced technological capabilities and significant investments in aerospace and defense sectors. Asia Pacific region is poised to register fastest growth, rapid economic growth and technological advancement are key drivers, with countries like China, Japan, and India investing heavily in drone technology for agriculture, disaster management, and infrastructure development.

Major market players included in this report are:

DJI
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
Parrot Drone SAS.
AeroVironment, Inc.
Skydio, Inc.
FLIR Systems
Yuneec
Acecore Technologies
Aeryon Labs
Autel Robotics
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Airbus
DroneShield Ltd
senseFly
3D Robotics (3DR)

The detailed segments and sub-segment of the market are explained below:

By Wing:

Fixed
Rotary
Hybrid

By Power Source:

Fuel
Battery
Hybrid

By Payloads:

Imaging Payloads
Sensors
Combined

By Mode of Operation:

Remote
Semi-autonomous
Autonomous

By Application:

Agriculture & Forestry
Energy & Utilities
Construction
Environmental Monitoring
Mining & Exploration
Others

By End-user:

Government & Defense
Commercial
Others

By Region:

North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
ROE
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
RoAPAC
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
RoLA
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
RoMEA

Years considered for the study are as follows:

Historical year - 2021-2023
Base year - 2023
Forecast period - 2024 to 2032

Key Takeaways:

Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2022 to 2032.
Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with country level analysis of major regions.
Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
Demand side and supply side analysis of the market

Chapter 1. Global Earth Observation Drones Market Executive Summary

1.1. Global Earth Observation Drones Market Size & Forecast (2022-2032)
1.2. Regional Summary
1.3. Segmental Summary
- 1.3.1. By Wing
- 1.3.2. By Power Source
- 1.3.3. By Payloads
- 1.3.4. By Mode of Operation
- 1.3.5. By Application
- 1.3.6. By End-user
1.4. Key Trends
1.5. Recession Impact
1.6. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

Chapter 2. Global Earth Observation Drones Market Definition and Research Assumptions

2.1. Research Objective
2.2. Market Definition
2.3. Research Assumptions
- 2.3.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
- 2.3.2. Limitations
- 2.3.3. Supply Side Analysis
  - 2.3.3.1. Availability
  - 2.3.3.2. Infrastructure
  - 2.3.3.3. Regulatory Environment
  - 2.3.3.4. Market Competition
  - 2.3.3.5. Economic Viability (Consumer's Perspective)
- 2.3.4. Demand Side Analysis
  - 2.3.4.1. Regulatory frameworks
  - 2.3.4.2. Technological Advancements
  - 2.3.4.3. Environmental Considerations
  - 2.3.4.4. Consumer Awareness & Acceptance
2.4. Estimation Methodology
2.5. Years Considered for the Study
2.6. Currency Conversion Rates

Chapter 3. Global Earth Observation Drones Market Dynamics

3.1. Market Drivers
- 3.1.1. Increasing demand for real-time data for disaster management
- 3.1.2. Rising adoption of precision agriculture techniques
- 3.1.3. Expanding applications in environmental monitoring
- 3.1.4. Advancements in drone technology enhancing capabilities
3.2. Market Challenges
- 3.2.1. Regulatory hurdles related to airspace regulations
- 3.2.2. Challenges in data processing and analysis
3.3. Market Opportunities
- 3.3.1. Integration of smart technologies in drone operations
- 3.3.2. Expansion in developing economies

Chapter 4. Global Earth Observation Drones Market Industry Analysis

4.1. Porter's 5 Force Model
- 4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
- 4.1.6. Futuristic Approach to Porter's 5 Force Model
- 4.1.7. Porter's 5 Force Impact Analysis
4.2. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.2.1. Political
- 4.2.2. Economical
- 4.2.3. Social
- 4.2.4. Technological
- 4.2.5. Environmental
- 4.2.6. Legal
4.3. Top investment opportunity
4.4. Top winning strategies
4.5. Disruptive Trends
4.6. Industry Expert Perspective
4.7. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

Chapter 5. Global Earth Observation Drones Market Size & Forecasts by Wing 2022-2032

5.1. Segment Dashboard
5.2. Global Earth Observation Drones Market: Wing Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.2.1. Fixed
- 5.2.2. Rotary
- 5.2.3. Hybrid

Chapter 6. Global Earth Observation Drones Market Size & Forecasts by Power Source 2022-2032

6.1. Segment Dashboard
6.2. Global Earth Observation Drones Market: Power Source Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
- 6.2.1. Fuel
- 6.2.2. Battery
- 6.2.3. Hybrid

Chapter 7. Global Earth Observation Drones Market Size & Forecasts by Payloads 2022-2032

7.1. Segment Dashboard
7.2. Global Earth Observation Drones Market: Payloads Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.1. Imaging Payloads
- 7.2.2. Sensors
- 7.2.3. Combined

Chapter 8. Global Earth Observation Drones Market Size & Forecasts by Mode of Operation 2022-2032

8.1. Segment Dashboard
8.2. Global Earth Observation Drones Market: Mode of Operation Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
- 8.2.1. Remote
- 8.2.2. Semi-autonomous
- 8.2.3. Autonomous

Chapter 9. Global Earth Observation Drones Market Size & Forecasts by Application 2022-2032

9.1. Segment Dashboard
9.2. Global Earth Observation Drones Market: Application Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
- 9.2.1. Agriculture & Forestry
- 9.2.2. Energy & Utilities
- 9.2.3. Construction
- 9.2.4. Environmental Monitoring
- 9.2.5. Mining & Exploration
- 9.2.6. Others

Chapter 10. Global Earth Observation Drones Market Size & Forecasts by End-user 2022-2032

10.1. Segment Dashboard
10.2. Global Earth Observation Drones Market: End-user Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
- 10.2.1. Government & Defense
- 10.2.2. Commercial
- 10.2.3. Others

Chapter 11. Global Earth Observation Drones Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2022-2032

11.1. North America Earth Observation Drones Market
- 11.1.1. U.S. Earth Observation Drones Market
  - 11.1.1.1. Wing breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
  - 11.1.1.2. Power Source breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
  - 11.1.1.3. Payloads breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
  - 11.1.1.4. Mode of Operation breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
  - 11.1.1.5. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
  - 11.1.1.6. End-user breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
- 11.1.2. Canada Earth Observation Drones Market
  - 11.1.2.1. Wing breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
  - 11.1.2.2. Power Source breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
  - 11.1.2.3. Payloads breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
  - 11.1.2.4. Mode of Operation breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
  - 11.1.2.5. Application breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
  - 11.1.2.6. End-user breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
11.2. Europe Earth Observation Drones Market
- 11.2.1. U.K. Earth Observation Drones Market
- 11.2.2. Germany Earth Observation Drones Market
- 11.2.3. France Earth Observation Drones Market
- 11.2.4. Spain Earth Observation Drones Market
- 11.2.5. Italy Earth Observation Drones Market
- 11.2.6. Rest of Europe Earth Observation Drones Market
11.3. Asia-Pacific Earth Observation Drones Market
- 11.3.1. China Earth Observation Drones Market
- 11.3.2. India Earth Observation Drones Market
- 11.3.3. Japan Earth Observation Drones Market
- 11.3.4. Australia Earth Observation Drones Market
- 11.3.5. South Korea Earth Observation Drones Market
- 11.3.6. Rest of Asia Pacific Earth Observation Drones Market
11.4. Latin America Earth Observation Drones Market
- 11.4.1. Brazil Earth Observation Drones Market
- 11.4.2. Mexico Earth Observation Drones Market
- 11.4.3. Rest of Latin America Earth Observation Drones Market
11.5. Middle East & Africa Earth Observation Drones Market
- 11.5.1. Saudi Arabia Earth Observation Drones Market
- 11.5.2. South Africa Earth Observation Drones Market
- 11.5.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa Earth Observation Drones Market

Chapter 12. Competitive Intelligence

12.1. Key Company SWOT Analysis
- 12.1.2 Company 2
- 12.1.3 Company 3
12.2. Top Market Strategies
12.3. Company Profiles
- 12.3.1 Aichi Steel Corporation
- 12.3.2. ArcelorMittal S.A.
- 12.3.3. Nippon Steel Corporation
- 12.3.2. Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
- 12.1.3. Lockheed Martin Corporation
- 12.3.4. Baosteel Stainless Steel Co., Ltd.
- 12.3.5. POSCO
- 12.3.6. Tata Steel Limited
- 12.3.7. Thyssenkrupp AG
- 12.3.8. Voestalpine AG
- 12.3.9. SSAB AB
- 12.3.10. Hyundai Steel Co. Ltd.
- 12.3.11. JFE Holdings, Inc.
- 12.3.12. Sandvik AB
- 12.3.13. Aperam SA
- 12.3.14. Outokumpu Oyj
- 12.3.15. TimkenSteel Corporation

Chapter 13. Research Process

13.1. Research Process
- 13.1.1. Data Mining
- 13.1.2. Analysis
- 13.1.3. Market Estimation
- 13.1.4. Validation
- 13.1.5. Publishing
13.2. Research Attributes