PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1541768
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1541768
The global EO/IR gimbal market size reached US$ 813.3 Million in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 1,766.5 Million by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 8.73% during 2024-2032. The growing use of drones for military-based activities, increasing focus on security and surveillance, and the rising geopolitical tensions and defense spendings are primarily driving the market's growth.
Major Market Drivers: The rising need for surveillance and the escalating demand for intelligent sensors and sighting devices represent several key factors positively influencing the market. Moreover, the increasing investments in airborne homeland security, combat, patrol, and defense systems, are encouraging key market players to introduce more advanced product variants, further escalating the market's growth.
Key Market Trends: The growing investments in research and development (R&D) activities in next-generation logistics are providing a thrust to the market growth. In addition to this, the development of nanostructure-based material technology to benefit next-generation EO/IR sensors is also supporting the market growth.
Competitive Landscape: Some of the prominent EO/IR gimbal market companies include AeroVironment Inc., Ascent Vision Technologies (CACI International Inc), CONTROP Precision Technologies Ltd. (Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.), Harris Aerial, Innovative Intuitive Technology Inc., L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leonardo DRS (Leonardo S.p.A.), Lockheed Martin Corporation, Merio - UAV Payload Systems, Teledyne FLIR LLC (Teledyne Technologies Incorporated), and Ukrspecsystems., among many others.
Geographical Trends: According to the EO/IR gimbal market dynamics, North America acquires a prominent share in the market owing to the large defense budget and extensive defense and aerospace industries. Moreover, the European market is also growing owing to the ongoing modernization of military assets and rising geopolitical tensions.
Challenges and Opportunities: High development costs associated with gimbal systems and extensive competition among key players are hampering the market's growth. However, the rising use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for surveillance, reconnaissance, and commercial applications is stimulating the industry's demand.
Rising Demand for Unmanned Vehicles
The growing adoption of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), drones, and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) for surveillance, reconnaissance, and military operations is driving the market's growth. For instance, according to IMARC, India's unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market size is projected to exhibit a growth rate (CAGR) of 13.20% during 2024-2032. EO/IR gimbals are essential for providing high-quality, stabilized imaging, and targeting capabilities on these platforms. These factors are expected to propel the EO/IR gimbal market in the coming years.
Increased Defense Spending
Governments worldwide are investing heavily in defense technology, including EO/IR systems for surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting. For instance, in July 2024, the Ministry of Defense approved INR 300 crore through its Technology Development Fund to improve capacities in cutting-edge technology and promote 'Aatmanirbharta' in defense. The government planned to increase India's yearly defense manufacturing. These systems are essential for modern military operations and homeland security. These factors further positively influence the EO/IR gimbal market forecast.
Technological Advancements
Improvements in sensor technology, image processing, and stabilization systems have enhanced the performance and capabilities of EO/IR gimbals. For instance, in July 2024, UAVOS launched the Gimbal 155, a new gimbaled camera designed specifically for the UAS Survey Mission program. The GOS-155 two-axial gimbal is an EO/IR system. It consists of a 30x optical zoom HD (1280X720) visible camera and a fixed focal length, uncooled thermal LWIR (1280X1024) camera. This allows users to capture intricate pictures in both the visible and infrared spectrums, thus boosting mission success. This technological progress makes these systems more attractive for a wide range of applications, thereby boosting the EO/IR gimbal market revenue.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global EO/IR gimbal market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels from 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on product type and end user.
2-Axis EO/IR Gimbals
3-Axis EO/IR Gimbals
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the EO/IR gimbal market based on the product type. This includes 2-axis EO/IR gimbals, and 3-axis EO/IR gimbals.
According to the EO/IR gimbal market outlook, 2-axis gimbals are often used in applications where cost constraints are a significant factor, such as in certain commercial drones or entry-level surveillance systems. They provide stabilization in pitch and roll axes, which is sufficient for many applications where full 3D stabilization is not necessary. While 3-axis gimbals offer stabilization across all three axes (pitch, roll, and yaw), making them ideal for high-precision applications requiring optimal image clarity and stability. They are widely used in military drones, high-end surveillance systems, and professional-grade imaging platforms where superior stabilization is crucial.
UAV/UAS
Defense
Marine
Law Enforcement
Others
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the EO/IR gimbal market based on the end user. This includes UAV/UAS, defense, marine, law enforcement, and others.
According to the EO/IR gimbal market overview, EO/IR gimbals are critical for UAV/UAS used in surveillance and reconnaissance missions, providing high-resolution imagery and thermal sensing. Moreover, drones equipped with EO/IR gimbals are used for industrial inspections, agriculture, and environmental monitoring. Furthermore, EO/IR gimbals are essential for military operations, providing high-precision surveillance, target acquisition, and night vision capabilities. Apart from this, EO/IR gimbals are used on naval vessels for maritime surveillance, search and rescue operations, and protection against threats.
North America
United States
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Indonesia
Others
Europe
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Russia
Others
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Others
Middle East and Africa
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia and others); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa.
According to the EO/IR gimbal market statistics, North America is a major player in defense spending, with extensive investments in advanced surveillance and reconnaissance systems, including EO/IR gimbals. The ongoing modernization of military assets and the use of UAVs for various defense applications drive the significant demand. Moreover, European countries are modernizing their defense systems and investing in advanced surveillance technologies. The need for border security, counterterrorism, and maritime patrols drives demand for EO/IR gimbals. Apart from this, rapid defense modernization programs, across Asia Pacific countries like China and India, are driving demand for advanced EO/IR gimbals for military and surveillance purposes.
AeroVironment Inc.
Ascent Vision Technologies (CACI International Inc)
CONTROP Precision Technologies Ltd. (Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.)
Harris Aerial
Innovative Intuitive Technology Inc.
L3Harris Technologies Inc.
Leonardo DRS (Leonardo S.p.A.)
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Merio - UAV Payload Systems
Teledyne FLIR LLC (Teledyne Technologies Incorporated)
Ukrspecsystems
(Please note that this is only a partial list of the key players, and the complete list is provided in the report.)
July 2024: UAVOS launched the Gimbal 155, a new gimbaled camera designed specifically for the UAS Survey Mission program. The GOS-155 two-axial gimbal is an EO/IR system.
July 2024: Seiko Epson Corporation developed and launched volume manufacturing of M-G570PR, a new premium model for its series of inertial measurement units, featuring high-performance six-axis sensors. It is used in the vibration control for EO/IR camera gimbals.
February 2024: Overwatch Imagine launched the Overwatch Automated Sensor Operator (ASO) software to enhance full-motion video gimbals with automated search, detection, and analysis capabilities. It is compatible with EO/IR sensor payloads.