Drone Warfare Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type (Fixed-wing, Hybrid, Rotary-wing), By Range, By Operation Mode, By Capability, By Application, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2024

The global drone warfare market size was estimated at USD 21.30 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.7% from 2024 to 2030. The surge in global military spending is a primary market driver. Countries invest heavily in advanced defense technologies, recognizing drones' strategic advantages in surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeted strikes. This trend is fueled by escalating geopolitical tensions and the need for nations to maintain military superiority, leading to a growing demand for sophisticated drone systems equipped with advanced sensors and autonomous capabilities.

Rapid advancements in drone technology are reshaping military operations. Innovations in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and sensor technology are enhancing the capabilities of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). These developments allow for improved autonomous flight, target recognition, and mission planning, making drones more effective and efficient in various military applications. The integration of cutting-edge technologies is expected to drive further market growth as military forces seek to leverage these advancements for operational superiority, thereby creating lucrative opportunities for market expansion.

In addition, the increasing focus on counterterrorism operations is propelling the market growth. Drones offer significant advantages in conducting intelligence gathering and precision strikes in hostile environments, minimizing risks to personnel. Governments and defense agencies are investing in drone technologies to enhance their capabilities in counterterrorism efforts, leading to a heightened demand for advanced UAV systems.

Furthermore, network-centric warfare, which emphasizes integrating information technology, communication systems, and combat units, is driving the adoption of drones in military operations. Drones are increasingly used as key components in network-centric warfare strategies, providing real-time data, enhancing situational awareness, and enabling coordinated attacks. The ability to seamlessly integrate drones with other military assets, such as manned aircraft and ground forces, is a significant trend that is shaping the future of drone warfare. This shift led to developing more sophisticated and interoperable drone systems designed to operate within complex military networks.

Moreover, the push towards autonomy in military operations drives the development and deployment of autonomous and swarm drone technologies. Autonomous drones, equipped with advanced AI and machine learning algorithms, can carry out missions with minimal human intervention, making them highly effective in complex, high-risk environments. As AI technology advances, its incorporation into drone warfare is expected to drive market expansion in the coming years.

Global Drone Warfare Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2030. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global drone warfare market report based on type, range, operation mode, capability, application, and region:

Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)
Fixed Wing
Hybrid
Rotary Wing
Range Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)
Visual Line of Sight (VLOS)
Extended Visual Line of Sight (EVLOS)
Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)
Operation Mode Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)
Autonomous
Semi-autonomous
Capability Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)
Platform
Software
Services
Ground Control Station
Drone Launch & Recovery System
Others
Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)
Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs)
Logistics & Transportation
Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR)
Others
Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion, 2018 - 2030)
North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
Latin America
- Brazil
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

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Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope

1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definitions
1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Information analysis
- 1.3.2. Market formulation & data visualization
- 1.3.3. Data validation & publishing
1.4. 1.4 Research Scope and Assumptions
- 1.4.1. List of Data Sources

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

2.1. Drone Warfare Market Snapshot
2.2. Drone Warfare Market- Segment Snapshot
2.3. Drone Warfare Market- Competitive Landscape Snapshot

Chapter 3. Drone Warfare Market - Industry Outlook

3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.3. Market Dynamics
- 3.3.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.3.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.3.3. Industry Challenges
- 3.3.4. Industry Opportunities
3.4. Industry Analysis Tools
- 3.4.1. Porter's analysis
- 3.4.2. Macroeconomic analysis
3.5. Operation Mode Trends

Chapter 4. Drone Warfare Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis

4.1. Type Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
4.2. Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecast, By Type (USD Billion)
- 4.2.1. Fixed Wing
- 4.2.2. Hybrid
- 4.2.3. Rotary Wing

Chapter 5. Drone Warfare Market: Range Estimates & Trend Analysis

5.1. Range Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
5.2. Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecast, By Range (USD Billion)
- 5.2.1. Visual Line of Sight (VLOS)
- 5.2.2. Extended Visual Line of Sight (EVLOS)
- 5.2.3. Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)

Chapter 6. Drone Warfare Market: Operation Mode Estimates & Trend Analysis

6.1. Operation Mode Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
6.2. Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecast, By Operation Mode (USD Billion)
- 6.2.1. Autonomous
- 6.2.2. Semi-autonomous

Chapter 7. Drone Warfare Market: Capability Estimates & Trend Analysis

7.1. Capability Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
7.2. Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecast, By Capability (USD Billion)
- 7.2.1. Platform
- 7.2.2. Software
- 7.2.3. Services
- 7.2.4. Ground Control Station
- 7.2.5. Drone Launch & Recovery System
- 7.2.6. Others

Chapter 8. Drone Warfare Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis

8.1. Application Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
8.2. Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecast, By Application (USD Billion)
- 8.2.1. Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs)
- 8.2.2. Logistics & Transportation
- 8.2.3. Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR)
- 8.2.4. Others
- 8.2.5. Launch & Recovery System

Chapter 9. Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

9.1. Drone Warfare Market by Region, 2023 & 2030
9.2. North America
- 9.2.1. North America Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 9.2.2. U.S.
- 9.2.3. Canada
- 9.2.4. Mexico
9.3. Europe
- 9.3.1. Europe Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 9.3.2. UK
- 9.3.3. Germany
- 9.3.4. France
9.4. Asia Pacific
- 9.4.1. Asia Pacific Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 9.4.2. China
- 9.4.3. Japan
- 9.4.4. India
- 9.4.5. South Korea
- 9.4.6. Australia
9.5. Latin America
- 9.5.1. Latin America Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 9.5.2. Brazil
9.6. Middle East & Africa (MEA)
- 9.6.1. MEA Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
- 9.6.2. UAE
- 9.6.3. Saudi Arabia
- 9.6.4. South Africa

Chapter 10. Drone Warfare Market - Competitive Landscape

10.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
10.2. Company Categorization
10.3. Participant's Overview
10.4. Financial Performance
10.5. Product Benchmarking
10.6. Company Market Positioning Analysis
10.7. Company Heat Map Analysis
10.8. Strategy Mapping
- 10.8.1. Expansion/Divestiture
- 10.8.2. Collaborations/Partnerships
- 10.8.3. New Product Launches
- 10.8.4. Contract
10.9. Company Profiles
- 10.9.1. The Boeing Company
  - 10.9.1.1. Participant's Overview
  - 10.9.1.2. Financial Performance
  - 10.9.1.3. Product Benchmarking
  - 10.9.1.4. Recent Developments
- 10.9.2. AeroVironment, Inc.
  - 10.9.2.1. Participant's Overview
  - 10.9.2.2. Financial Performance
  - 10.9.2.3. Product Benchmarking
  - 10.9.2.4. Recent Developments
- 10.9.3. Parrot Drones SAS
  - 10.9.3.1. Participant's Overview
  - 10.9.3.2. Financial Performance
  - 10.9.3.3. Product Benchmarking
  - 10.9.3.4. Recent Developments
- 10.9.4. RTX Corporation
  - 10.9.4.1. Participant's Overview
  - 10.9.4.2. Financial Performance
  - 10.9.4.3. Product Benchmarking
  - 10.9.4.4. Recent Developments
- 10.9.5. General Atomics
  - 10.9.5.1. Participant's Overview
  - 10.9.5.2. Financial Performance
  - 10.9.5.3. Product Benchmarking
  - 10.9.5.4. Recent Developments
- 10.9.6. Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
  - 10.9.6.1. Participant's Overview
  - 10.9.6.2. Financial Performance
  - 10.9.6.3. Product Benchmarking
  - 10.9.6.4. Recent Developments
- 10.9.7. Skydio, Inc.
  - 10.9.7.1. Participant's Overview
  - 10.9.7.2. Financial Performance
  - 10.9.7.3. Product Benchmarking
  - 10.9.7.4. Recent Developments
- 10.9.8. Flyability S.A.
  - 10.9.8.1. Participant's Overview
  - 10.9.8.2. Financial Performance
  - 10.9.8.3. Product Benchmarking
  - 10.9.8.4. Recent Developments
- 10.9.9. Dronamics Global Limited
  - 10.9.9.1. Participant's Overview
  - 10.9.9.2. Financial Performance
  - 10.9.9.3. Product Benchmarking
  - 10.9.9.4. Recent Developments
- 10.9.10. Lockheed Martin Corporation
  - 10.9.10.1. Participant's Overview
  - 10.9.10.2. Financial Performance
  - 10.9.10.3. Product Benchmarking
  - 10.9.10.4. Recent Developments
- 10.9.11. Airbus SE
  - 10.9.11.1. Participant's Overview
  - 10.9.11.2. Financial Performance
  - 10.9.11.3. Product Benchmarking
  - 10.9.11.4. Recent Developments
- 10.9.12. Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
  - 10.9.12.1. Participant's Overview
  - 10.9.12.2. Financial Performance
  - 10.9.12.3. Product Benchmarking
  - 10.9.12.4. Recent Developments
- 10.9.13. BAE Systems, Plc
  - 10.9.13.1. Participant's Overview
  - 10.9.13.2. Financial Performance
  - 10.9.13.3. Product Benchmarking
  - 10.9.13.4. Recent Developments
- 10.9.14. Thales Group
  - 10.9.14.1. Participant's Overview
  - 10.9.14.2. Financial Performance
  - 10.9.14.3. Product Benchmarking
  - 10.9.14.4. Recent Developments
- 10.9.15. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
  - 10.9.15.1. Participant's Overview
  - 10.9.15.2. Financial Performance
  - 10.9.15.3. Product Benchmarking
  - 10.9.15.4. Recent Developments
- 10.9.16. AgEagle Aerial Systems, Inc.
  - 10.9.16.1. Participant's Overview
  - 10.9.16.2. Financial Performance
  - 10.9.16.3. Product Benchmarking
  - 10.9.16.4. Recent Developments

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List of Tables

Table 1 Drone Warfare Market - Key Market Driver Impact
Table 2 Global Drone Warfare Market - Key Market Restraint Impact
Table 3 Global Drone Warfare Market - Key Market Opportunities
Table 4 Global Drone Warfare Market - Key Market Challenges
Table 5 Drone Warfare Market Revenue Estimates and Forecast, By Range, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 6 Drone Warfare Market Revenue Estimates and Forecast, By Operation Mode, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 7 Drone Warfare Market Revenue Estimates and Forecast, By Type, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 8 Drone Warfare Market Revenue Estimates and Forecast, By Capability, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 9 Drone Warfare Market Revenue Estimates and Forecast, By Application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Table 10 Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
Table 11 Company Heat Map Analysis
Table 12 Key Companies Launching New Products
Table 13 Key Companies Pursuing Expansions
Table 14 Key Companies Pursuing Mergers & Acquisitions
Table 15 Key Companies Collaborations

List of Figures

Fig. 1 Market Segmentation And Scope
Fig. 2 Information Procurement
Fig. 3 Data Analysis Models
Fig. 4 Market Formulation And Validation
Fig. 5 Data Validating & Publishing
Fig. 6 Market Snapshot
Fig. 7 Segment Snapshot (1/2)
Fig. 8 Segment Snapshot (2/2)
Fig. 9 Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Fig. 10 Drone Warfare Market, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 11 Drone Warfare Market - Value Chain Analysis
Fig. 12 Drone Warfare Market- Market Dynamics
Fig. 13 Drone Warfare Market - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Fig. 14 Drone Warfare Market - PESTEL Analysis
Fig. 15 Drone Warfare Market, By Type: Key Takeaways
Fig. 16 Drone Warfare Market, By Type: Market Share, 2023 & 2030
Fig. 17 Fixed Wing Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 18 Hybrid Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 19 Rotary Wing Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 20 Drone Warfare Market, By Range: Key Takeaways
Fig. 21 Drone Warfare Market, By Range: Market Share, 2023 & 2030
Fig. 22 Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 23 Extended Visual Line of Sight (EVLOS) Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 24 Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 25 Drone Warfare Market, By Operation Mode: Key Takeaways
Fig. 26 Drone Warfare Market, By Operation Mode: Market Share, 2023 & 2030
Fig. 27 Autonomous Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 28 Semi-autonomous Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 29 Drone Warfare Market, By Capability: Key Takeaways
Fig. 30 Drone Warfare Market, By Capability: Market Share, 2023 & 2030
Fig. 31 Platform Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 32 Software Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 33 Services Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 34 Ground Control Station Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 35 Drone Launch & Recovery System Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 36 Others Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 37 Drone Warfare Market, By Application: Key Takeaways
Fig. 38 Drone Warfare Market, By Application: Market Share, 2023 & 2030
Fig. 39 Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs) Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 40 Logistics & Transportation Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 41 Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 42 Others Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 43 Regional Marketplace: Key Takeaways
Fig. 44 Regional Marketplace: Key Takeaways
Fig. 45 North America Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 46 U.S. Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 47 Canada Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 48 Mexico Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 49 Europe Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 50 Germany Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 51 UK Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 52 France Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 53 Asia Pacific Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 54 China Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 55 India Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 56 Japan Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 57 Australia Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 58 South Korea Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 59 Latin America Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 60 Brazil Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 61 MEA Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 62 Saudi Arabia Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 63 South Africa Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 64 UAE Drone Warfare Market Estimates & Forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Billion)
Fig. 65 Key Company Categorization
Fig. 66 Company Market Positioning Analysis
Fig. 67 Strategic Framework

Drone Warfare Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type (Fixed-wing, Hybrid, Rotary-wing), By Range, By Operation Mode, By Capability, By Application, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2024 - 2030

Description

Table of Contents

List of Tables

Drone Warfare Market Size & Trends:

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

Chapter 3. Drone Warfare Market - Industry Outlook

Chapter 4. Drone Warfare Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis

Chapter 5. Drone Warfare Market: Range Estimates & Trend Analysis

Chapter 6. Drone Warfare Market: Operation Mode Estimates & Trend Analysis

Chapter 7. Drone Warfare Market: Capability Estimates & Trend Analysis

Chapter 8. Drone Warfare Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis

Chapter 9. Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

Chapter 10. Drone Warfare Market - Competitive Landscape

List of Tables

List of Figures