Global Aerial Imaging Market Size Study, by Camera Orientation (Oblique, Vertical), by Oblique (Low Oblique, High Oblique), by End-Use (Government, Defense, Forestry and Agriculture, Others) and Regional Forecasts 2022-2032

Description

Global Aerial Imaging Market is valued at approximately USD 9.25 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 25.5% over the forecast period 2024-2032. Aerial imaging involves capturing photographs from airborne platforms, including drones, helicopters, and aeroplanes. This technique has applications in volume-based calculations, route design, urban planning, and updating existing maps. The increasing popularity of location-based services and the expanding application areas of aerial imagery are prominent drivers of this market. Additionally, the use of advanced technologies such as LiDAR systems, 360-degree vision cameras, Artificial Intelligence, and geographic information systems is creating new growth opportunities.

The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) software has enhanced the overall performance of unmanned aerial systems in tasks such as photography, mapping, inspection, and more. Drones equipped with AI can now provide real-time data and analytical feedback, significantly improving area mapping and object tracking capabilities. Companies like Folio3 Software Inc. have designed AI software for drones that process data and provide comprehensive reports in a dashboard format. These advancements in AI and drone technology are expected to drive the market further.

The adoption of aerial imagery services has significantly increased in the past few years due to their diverse applications, including the development of topographic maps, surveillance, and photogrammetric surveys. The growing use of surveillance drones for public, wildlife, and critical infrastructure safety has increased demand for aerial imaging. The demand for aerial imagery in sectors such as oil and gas, construction, and resource management is also a significant growth driver. High-resolution mapping and surveys are essential in various industries, including architecture, solar energy, engineering, and traffic engineering. The increasing adoption of drones for infrastructure inspection, pipeline maintenance, and solar panel monitoring further propels the market growth. Companies like KVS Technologies are entering agreements to offer UAV services for infrastructure inspection, emphasizing the efficiency and precision drones bring to the table. However, the market faces challenges due to the lack of uniformity in regulations for drones and UAVs. Different countries have varying regulations for drone operations, which can hinder the industry's growth. Uniform air traffic management and regulatory frameworks are needed to minimize operational challenges and ensure safe drone operations.

The key regions considered for the Global Aerial Imaging Market study include Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Rest of the World. North America is a dominating region in the Global Aerial Imaging Market in terms of revenue. The market growth in the region is being attributed to factors including the increasing use of aerial imagery in the U.S. and Canada, the region's flourishing trade, and economy, and the presence of major manufacturers. Whereas, the market in the Asia Pacific is anticipated to grow at the fastest rate over the forecast period fueled by rising opportunities, government expenditures, and the increasing number of imaging applications in countries like India and China. Europe will witness moderate growth due to the demand for aerial imaging in the real estate and infrastructure segments.

Major market players included in this report are:

Nearmap Inc. (U.S.)
EagleView Technologies Inc. (U.S.)
Cooper Aerial Surveys Co (U.S)
Vexcel Imaging Inc. (U.S.)
Fugro N.V (Netherlands)
AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (U.S.)
Dronegenuity Inc. (U.S.)
Ceres Imaging Inc (U.S.)
Geovantage Inc (U.S.)
Dronedeploy Inc. (U.S.)
Blom ASA
PrecisionHawk, Inc.
3D Robotics, Inc.
AeroVironment, Inc.
TerraDrone Corporation

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

By Camera Orientation:

Oblique
Vertical

By Oblique:

Low Oblique
High Oblique

By End-Use:

Government
Defense
Forestry and Agriculture
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
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
RoMEA

Years considered for the study are as follows:

Historical year - 2022
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 Aerial Imaging Market Executive Summary

1.1. Global Aerial Imaging Market Size & Forecast (2022-2032)
1.2. Regional Summary
1.3. Segmental Summary
- 1.3.1. By Camera Orientation
- 1.3.2. By Oblique
- 1.3.3. By End-Use
1.4. Key Trends
1.5. Recession Impact
1.6. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

Chapter 2. Global Aerial Imaging 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 Aerial Imaging Market Dynamics

3.1. Market Drivers
- 3.1.1. Rising Demand for Surveillance in the Government and Defense Sectors
- 3.1.2. Increasing Adoption of Innovation and Integration of Artificial Intelligence
- 3.1.3. Growing Demand for Resource and Energy Management
3.2. Market Challenges
- 3.2.1. Lack of Uniformity in Regulations for Drones/UAVs
3.3. Market Opportunities
- 3.3.1. Expansion of Construction and Development Activities
- 3.3.2. Increasing Use of Drones in Infrastructure Inspection
- 3.3.3. Technological Advancements in AI and Machine Learning

Chapter 4. Global Aerial Imaging 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 Aerial Imaging Market Size & Forecasts by Camera Orientation 2022-2032

5.1. Segment Dashboard
5.2. Global Aerial Imaging Market: Camera Orientation Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
- 5.2.1. Oblique
- 5.2.2. Vertical

Chapter 6. Global Aerial Imaging Market Size & Forecasts by Oblique 2022-2032

6.1. Segment Dashboard
6.2. Global Aerial Imaging Market: Oblique Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
- 6.2.1. Low Oblique
- 6.2.2. High Oblique

Chapter 7. Global Aerial Imaging Market Size & Forecasts by End-Use 2022-2032

7.1. Segment Dashboard
7.2. Global Aerial Imaging Market: End-Use Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
- 7.2.1. Government
- 7.2.2. Defense
- 7.2.3. Forestry and Agriculture
- 7.2.4. Others

Chapter 8. Global Aerial Imaging Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2022-2032

8.1. North America Aerial Imaging Market
- 8.1.1. U.S. Aerial Imaging Market
  - 8.1.1.1. Camera Orientation breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
  - 8.1.1.2. Oblique breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
  - 8.1.1.3. End-Use breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
- 8.1.2. Canada Aerial Imaging Market
8.2. Europe Aerial Imaging Market
- 8.2.1. U.K. Aerial Imaging Market
- 8.2.2. Germany Aerial Imaging Market
- 8.2.3. France Aerial Imaging Market
- 8.2.4. Spain Aerial Imaging Market
- 8.2.5. Italy Aerial Imaging Market
- 8.2.6. Rest of Europe Aerial Imaging Market
8.3. Asia-Pacific Aerial Imaging Market
- 8.3.1. China Aerial Imaging Market
- 8.3.2. India Aerial Imaging Market
- 8.3.3. Japan Aerial Imaging Market
- 8.3.4. Australia Aerial Imaging Market
- 8.3.5. South Korea Aerial Imaging Market
- 8.3.6. Rest of Asia Pacific Aerial Imaging Market
8.4. Latin America Aerial Imaging Market
- 8.4.1. Brazil Aerial Imaging Market
- 8.4.2. Mexico Aerial Imaging Market
- 8.4.3. Rest of Latin America Aerial Imaging Market
8.5. Middle East & Africa Aerial Imaging Market
- 8.5.1. Saudi Arabia Aerial Imaging Market
- 8.5.2. South Africa Aerial Imaging Market
- 8.5.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa Aerial Imaging Market

Chapter 9. Competitive Intelligence

9.1. Key Company SWOT Analysis
9.2. Top Market Strategies
9.3. Company Profiles
- 9.3.1. Nearmap Inc. (U.S.)
  - 9.3.1.1. Key Information
  - 9.3.1.2. Overview
  - 9.3.1.3. Financial (Subject to Data Availability)
  - 9.3.1.4. Product Summary
  - 9.3.1.5. Market Strategies
- 9.3.2. EagleView Technologies Inc. (U.S.)
- 9.3.3. Cooper Aerial Surveys Co (U.S)
- 9.3.4. Vexcel Imaging Inc. (U.S.)
- 9.3.5. Fugro N.V (Netherlands)
- 9.3.6. AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (U.S.)
- 9.3.7. Dronegenuity Inc. (U.S.)
- 9.3.8. Ceres Imaging Inc (U.S.)
- 9.3.9. Geovantage Inc (U.S.)
- 9.3.10. Dronedeploy Inc. (U.S.)
- 9.3.11. Blom ASA
- 9.3.12. PrecisionHawk, Inc.
- 9.3.13. 3D Robotics, Inc.
- 9.3.14. AeroVironment, Inc.
- 9.3.15. TerraDrone Corporation

Chapter 10. Research Process

10.1. Research Process
- 10.1.1. Data Mining
- 10.1.2. Analysis
- 10.1.3. Market Estimation
- 10.1.4. Validation
- 10.1.5. Publishing
10.2. Research Attributes