New insights on the commercial drone market and an updated model for the drone market report:
- Global drone market size is forecast to reach US$57.8 billion by 2030, with the commercial market growing at a 7.9% CAGR.
- By segment: Drone services will remain the biggest segment but Hardware will grow the fastest.
- By industry vertical: Top industry for applications is Energy; meanwhile Cargo, Courier Services, Intralogistics and Warehousing holds the highest CAGR.
- By application method: Mapping & Surveying is and will remain the top drone application, followed by Inspection as well as Photography & Filming.
- By region and country: The commercial drone market is led by Asia thanks to China and Japan; Middle East & Africa (MEA) will grow fastest.
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- Extensive 230-page drone market report with in-depth analysis, industry definitions, & extended 5-year forecast.
- Encompassing everything from recreational and commercial drones to regulation and emerging technologies (5G, blockchain, fog computing, etc).
- Note: this report intentionally excludes passenger drones and counter-drone technology.
- Comprehensive analysis of the commercial market by segment, industry, method, region, and country. Also including UNIT SALES!
- Exclusive deep-dive into top recreational and commercial drone markets: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, UK, and USA.
The "Drone Market Report 2025-2030" provides the most comprehensive analysis and forecast of the commercial drone market.
The Drone Market Report is based on months of research and analysis by our team using the proprietary DII Market Model. This model is a unique bottom-up approach to measure the commercial drone market using actual data and primary sources. It was built on years of experience in the commercial drone industry and an intimate understanding of the global drone market.
As a result of this complex model, the figures and topics covered in the Drone Market Report are both comprehensive and reliable. They are a product of both qualitative and quantitative research and analysis, and a look beyond the hype that drones have experienced in the past few years.
This 230-page Drone Market Report contains a five-year forecast of global drone market figures for 2025-2030, broken down by segment, industry, application method, region, and country, as well as drone market unit sales. DII's Drone Market Report also contains an outline and analysis of current commercial drone regulations frameworks and challenges facing the industry.
Finally, our commercial Drone Market Report also outlines the future trends and opportunities to look out for on the drone market, namely the mega, macro and micro-trends that will most affect the commercial drone industry in the coming years.