Small UAV Market, By Type, By Take-Off Weight, By Application, By Geography

Description

Global Small UAV Market is estimated to be valued at USD 7.44 Bn in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 16.06 Bn by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6% from 2025 to 2032.

Report Coverage		Report Details
Base Year:	2024	Market Size in 2025:	USD 7.44 Bn
Historical Data for:	2020 To 2024	Forecast Period:	2025 To 2032
Forecast Period 2025 to 2032 CAGR:	11.60%	2032 Value Projection:	USD 16.06 Bn

Figure. Small UAV Market Share (%), By Region 2025

The small UAV market has seen tremendous growth over the past few years owing to a rise in commercial applications of drones across various industries. Growing demand for lightweight drones equipped with advanced camera technologies for aerial photography and inspection purposes have driven. Additionally, the increasing acceptance of small drones for hobbyist and recreational activities has expanded the customer base. Advancements in battery technologies have enabled longer flight durations while miniaturization of components has reduced payload sizes, making drones more portable and user-friendly. However, stringent regulations regarding privacy and security issues need to be addressed to realize the full potential of this technology.

Market Dynamics:

The small UAV market is driven by factors such as the growing adoption of drones for commercial applications across industries like agriculture, insurance, energy, and infrastructure. Drones aid in monitoring crop health, assessing damage caused by natural disasters, and inspecting wind turbines and power lines. However, concerns around individual privacy and national security pose challenges to market growth. Various technologies, such as sense and avoid systems and geo-fencing, are being developed to make drones safer. Moreover, the rising demand for hobby drones from photography and videography enthusiasts presents an opportunity for manufacturers to expand their customer base. Continuous innovations leading to longer flight times, higher payload capabilities, and autonomous functionalities will further support the market growth during the forecast period.

Key features of the study:

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global small UAV market, and provides market size (US$ Billion) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2025-2032), considering 2024 as the base year.
It elucidates potential revenue growth opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market.
This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players.
It profiles key players in the global small UAV market based on the following parameters - company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies.
Key companies covered as a part of this study include Northrop Grumman, Bayer Tech, DJI, Parrot Drone SAS, Israel Aerospace Industry Ltd., AeroVironment, Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Teledyne FLIR LLC, BAE Systems, Elbit Systems Ltd., AIRBUS, Textron Inc., Autel Robotics, Yuneec, PowerVision Inc.
Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics.
The global small UAV market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts.
Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global small UAV market.

Detailed Segmentation:

Type
- Fixed Wing
- Rotary Wing
- Hybrid
Take-off Weight
- Less than 5kg
- 5 to 25kg
- Above 25 to 150kg
Application
- Military
- Commercial
- Government & Law
Regional
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
Key Players Insights
- Northrop Grumman
- Bayer Tech
- DJI
- Parrot Drone SAS
- Israel Aerospace Industry Ltd.
- AeroVironment, Inc.
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Teledyne FLIR LLC
- BAE Systems
- Elbit Systems Ltd.
- AIRBUS
- Textron Inc.
- Autel Robotics
- Yuneec
- PowerVision Inc.
- Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
- Guangzhou Walkera Technology Co Ltd
- Yuneec
- Turkish Aerospace Industries

Product Code: CMI6836

1. Research Objectives and Assumptions

Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations

2. Market Purview

Report Description
- Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
- Market Snippet, By Type
- Market Snippet, By Take-off Weight
- Market Snippet, By Application
- Market Snippet, By Region
Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)

3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis

Market Dynamics
- Drivers
- Restraints
- Opportunities
Regulatory Scenario
Industry Trend
Merger and Acquisitions
New System Launch/Approvals
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic

4. Global Small UAV Market, By Type, 2020-2032 (US$ Billion)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020-2032
- Segment Trends
Fixed Wing
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, 2020-2032, (US$ Billion)
Rotary Wing
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, 2020-2032, (US$ Billion)
Hybrid
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, 2020-2032, (US$ Billion)

5. Global Small UAV Market, By Take-off Weight, 2020-2032 (US$ Billion)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020-2032
- Segment Trends
Less than 5kg
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, 2020-2032, (US$ Billion)
5 to 25kg
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, 2020-2032, (US$ Billion)
Above 25 to 150kg
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, 2020-2032, (US$ Billion)

6. Global Small UAV Market, By Application, 2020-2032 (US$ Billion)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020-2032
- Segment Trends
Military
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, 2020-2032, (US$ Billion)
Commercial
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, 2020-2032, (US$ Billion)
Government & Law
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, 2020-2032, (US$ Billion)

7. Global Small UAV Market, By Region, 2020-2032 (US$ Billion)

Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, By Region, 2025 and 2032 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2020-2032
North America
- Regional Trends
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020-2032 (US$ Billion)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Take-off Weight, 2020-2032 (US$ Billion)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020-2032 (US$ Billion)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020-2032, (US$ Billion)
  - U.S.
  - Canada
Europe
- Regional Trends
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020-2032 (US$ Billion)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Take-off Weight, 2020-2032 (US$ Billion)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020-2032 (US$ Billion)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020-2032, (US$ Billion)
  - U.K.
  - Germany
  - Italy
  - France
  - Russia
  - Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- Regional Trends
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020-2032 (US$ Billion)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Take-off Weight, 2020-2032 (US$ Billion)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020-2032 (US$ Billion)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020-2032, (US$ Billion)
  - China
  - India
  - ASEAN
  - Australia
  - South Korea
  - Japan
  - Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
- Regional Trends
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020-2032 (US$ Billion)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Take-off Weight, 2020-2032 (US$ Billion)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020-2032 (US$ Billion)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020-2032, (US$ Billion)
  - Brazil
  - Argentina
  - Mexico
  - Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
- Regional Trends
- Market Size and Forecast, By Type, 2020-2032 (US$ Billion)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Take-off Weight, 2020-2032 (US$ Billion)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2020-2032 (US$ Billion)
- Market Size and Forecast, By Country, 2020-2032, (US$ Billion)
  - GCC Countries
  - South Africa
  - Rest of the Middle East and Africa

8. Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles
- Northrop Grumman
  - Company Overview
  - Product Portfolio
  - Financial Performance
  - Key Strategies
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Bayer Tech
  - Company Overview
  - Product Portfolio
  - Financial Performance
  - Key Strategies
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- DJI
  - Company Overview
  - Product Portfolio
  - Financial Performance
  - Key Strategies
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Parrot Drone SAS
  - Company Overview
  - Product Portfolio
  - Financial Performance
  - Key Strategies
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Israel Aerospace Industry Ltd.
  - Company Overview
  - Product Portfolio
  - Financial Performance
  - Key Strategies
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- AeroVironment, Inc.
  - Company Overview
  - Product Portfolio
  - Financial Performance
  - Key Strategies
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
  - Company Overview
  - Product Portfolio
  - Financial Performance
  - Key Strategies
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Teledyne FLIR LLC
  - Company Overview
  - Product Portfolio
  - Financial Performance
  - Key Strategies
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- BAE Systems
  - Company Overview
  - Product Portfolio
  - Financial Performance
  - Key Strategies
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Elbit Systems Ltd.
  - Company Overview
  - Product Portfolio
  - Financial Performance
  - Key Strategies
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- AIRBUS
  - Company Overview
  - Product Portfolio
  - Financial Performance
  - Key Strategies
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Textron Inc.
  - Company Overview
  - Product Portfolio
  - Financial Performance
  - Key Strategies
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Autel Robotics
  - Company Overview
  - Product Portfolio
  - Financial Performance
  - Key Strategies
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Yuneec
  - Company Overview
  - Product Portfolio
  - Financial Performance
  - Key Strategies
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- PowerVision Inc.
  - Company Overview
  - Product Portfolio
  - Financial Performance
  - Key Strategies
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
  - Company Overview
  - Product Portfolio
  - Financial Performance
  - Key Strategies
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Guangzhou Walkera Technology Co Ltd
  - Company Overview
  - Product Portfolio
  - Financial Performance
  - Key Strategies
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Yuneec
  - Company Overview
  - Product Portfolio
  - Financial Performance
  - Key Strategies
  - Recent Developments/Updates
- Turkish Aerospace Industries
  - Company Overview
  - Product Portfolio
  - Financial Performance
  - Key Strategies
  - Recent Developments/Updates

9. Wheel of Fortune

Wheel of Fortune
Analyst View
Coherent Opportunity Map

10. Section

References
Research Methodology
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