LiDAR Drone Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Application, Component, Drone Type, and Region

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The global LiDAR drone market size is expected to reach USD 2,376.83 million by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "LiDAR Drone Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Application, Component, Drone Type (Fixed-Wing Drones, Multirotor Drones, and Hybrid Drones), and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

The LiDAR Drone Market encompasses the development, production, and deployment of drones equipped with LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology. These drones are used to capture high-resolution 3D data for applications like surveying, mapping, forestry, construction, agriculture, mining, and environmental monitoring.

Advancements in LiDAR sensor technology are one of the major LiDAR drone market trends as manufacturers strive to produce more compact, lightweight, and cost-efficient sensors. These improvements have made LiDAR technology more accessible to a wider range of industries, reducing the barrier to entry for small and medium-sized enterprises. Furthermore, new developments in sensor accuracy and range allow drones to capture high-resolution data, even in challenging environments such as dense forests or urban areas. The integration of advanced Lidar sensors with drone platforms enhances operational efficiency, enabling faster and more detailed mapping, which is crucial in applications such as construction, agriculture, and environmental monitoring. The potential for diverse use cases continues to grow, the LiDAR drone market sales are expected to surge in the coming years.

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) with LiDAR drones is rapidly becoming a defining trend in the LiDAR drone market development. AI and ML algorithms enable drones to process vast amounts of Lidar data in real time, making data analysis quicker and more accurate. These technologies enhance the capabilities of Lidar drones by automating complex tasks, such as object detection, terrain classification, and anomaly identification, which previously required manual input. AI and ML also improve the predictive capabilities of Lidar drones, helping users generate actionable insights and forecasts from the collected data. As a result, industries such as construction, agriculture, and environmental management benefit from more efficient, data-driven decision-making, boosting the demand for advanced LiDAR drone systems.

LiDAR Drone Market Report Highlights

Based on application, the construction and infrastructure segment led the market in 2024, driven by an increasing demand for accurate site assessments and efficient progress monitoring.

Based on drone type, the multirotor drones segment dominated the market in 2024, as the exceptional maneuverability and stability of multirotor drones make them ideal for conducting detailed surveys in confined spaces.

In 2024, North America accounted for the largest revenue share of the market, supported by significant investments in technology and infrastructure development.

The Asia Pacific Lidar drone market is projected to experience the fastest growth during the forecast period, propelled by rapid urbanization and large-scale smart city initiatives in nations like China and India.

A few global key market players include DJI; Mapix Technologies Ltd; RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems GmbH; Teledyne Geospatial; Leica Geosystems AG; Phoenix LiDAR Systems; YELLOWSCAN; Quanergy Solutions, Inc.; Trimble Inc.; Microdrones.

Polaris Market Research has segmented the LiDAR drone market report on the basis of application, component, drone type, and region:

By Application Outlook (Revenue - USD Million, 2020-2034)

Agriculture and Forestry
Construction and Infrastructure
Mining
Environmental Monitoring
Defense and Security

By Component Outlook (Revenue - USD Million, 2020-2034)

LiDAR Sensors
Cameras
Navigation Systems
Drone Platforms
Software Solutions

By Drone Type Outlook (Revenue - USD Million, 2020-2034)

Fixed-Wing Drones
Multirotor Drones
Hybrid Drones

By Regional Outlook (Revenue - USD Million, 2020-2034)

North America
US
Canada
Europe
Germany
UK
France
Italy
Spain
Russia
Netherlands
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Indonesia
Malaysia
Vietnam
Australia
Rest of Asia Pacific
Latin America
Argentina
Brazil
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Israel
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

Product Code: PM1678

1. Introduction

1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders

2. Executive Summary

2.1. Market Highlights

3. Research Methodology

3.1. Overview
- 3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Sources
- 3.2.1. Primary Sources
- 3.2.2. Secondary Sources

4. Global LiDAR Drone Market Insights

4.1. LiDAR Drone Market - Market Snapshot
4.2. LiDAR Drone Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
  - 4.2.1.1. Escalating Demand for High-Resolution Mapping and Surveying Across Multiple Industries
  - 4.2.1.2. Increase in Smart City Initiatives
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
  - 4.2.2.1. High Initial Costs of Lidar Equipment
4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. LiDAR Drone Market Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis

5. Global LiDAR Drone Market, by Application

5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global LiDAR Drone Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
5.3. Agriculture and Forestry
- 5.3.1. Global LiDAR Drone Market, by Agriculture and Forestry, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
5.4. Construction and Infrastructure
- 5.4.1. Global LiDAR Drone Market, by Construction and Infrastructure, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
5.5. Mining
- 5.5.1. Global LiDAR Drone Market, by Mining, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
5.6. Environmental Monitoring
- 5.6.1. Global LiDAR Drone Market, by Environmental Monitoring, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
5.7. Defense and Security
- 5.7.1. Global LiDAR Drone Market, by Defense and Security, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)

6. Global LiDAR Drone Market, by Component

6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
6.3. Lidar Sensors
- 6.3.1. Global LiDAR Drone Market, by Lidar Sensors, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
6.4. Cameras
- 6.4.1. Global LiDAR Drone Market, by Cameras, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
6.5. Navigation Systems
- 6.5.1. Global LiDAR Drone Market, by Navigation Systems, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
6.6. Drone Platforms
- 6.6.1. Global LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Platforms, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
6.7. Software Solutions
- 6.7.1. Global LiDAR Drone Market, by Software Solutions, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)

7. Global LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type

7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Global LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
7.3. Fixed-Wing Drones
- 7.3.1. Global LiDAR Drone Market, by Fixed-Wing Drones, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
7.4. Multirotor Drones
- 7.4.1. Global LiDAR Drone Market, by Multirotor Drones, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
7.5. Hybrid Drones
- 7.5.1. Global LiDAR Drone Market, by Hybrid Drones, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Million)

8. Global LiDAR Drone Market, by Geography

8.1. Key Findings
8.2. Introduction
- 8.2.1. LiDAR Drone Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.3. LiDAR Drone Market - North America
- 8.3.1. North America: LiDAR Drone Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.3.2. North America: LiDAR Drone Market, by Component, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.3.3. North America: LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.3.4. LiDAR Drone Market - US
  - 8.3.4.1. US: LiDAR Drone Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.3.4.2. US: LiDAR Drone Market, by Component, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.3.4.3. US: LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.3.5. LiDAR Drone Market - Canada
  - 8.3.5.1. Canada: LiDAR Drone Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.3.5.2. Canada: LiDAR Drone Market, by Component, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.3.5.3. Canada: LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.4. LiDAR Drone Market - Europe
- 8.4.1. Europe: LiDAR Drone Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.2. Europe: LiDAR Drone Market, by Component, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.3. Europe: LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.4. LiDAR Drone Market - UK
  - 8.4.4.1. UK: LiDAR Drone Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.4.4.2. UK: LiDAR Drone Market, by Component, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.4.4.3. UK: LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.5. LiDAR Drone Market - France
  - 8.4.5.1. France: LiDAR Drone Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.4.5.2. France: LiDAR Drone Market, by Component, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.4.5.3. France: LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.6. LiDAR Drone Market - Germany
  - 8.4.6.1. Germany: LiDAR Drone Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.4.6.2. Germany: LiDAR Drone Market, by Component, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.4.6.3. Germany: LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.7. LiDAR Drone Market - Italy
  - 8.4.7.1. Italy: LiDAR Drone Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.4.7.2. Italy: LiDAR Drone Market, by Component, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.4.7.3. Italy: LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.8. LiDAR Drone Market - Spain
  - 8.4.8.1. Spain: LiDAR Drone Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.4.8.2. Spain: LiDAR Drone Market, by Component, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.4.8.3. Spain: LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.9. LiDAR Drone Market - Netherlands
  - 8.4.9.1. Netherlands: LiDAR Drone Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.4.9.2. Netherlands: LiDAR Drone Market, by Component, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.4.9.3. Netherlands: LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.10. LiDAR Drone Market - Russia
  - 8.4.10.1. Russia: LiDAR Drone Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.4.10.2. Russia: LiDAR Drone Market, by Component, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.4.10.3. Russia: LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.4.11. LiDAR Drone Market - Rest of Europe
  - 8.4.11.1. Rest of Europe: LiDAR Drone Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.4.11.2. Rest of Europe: LiDAR Drone Market, by Component, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.4.11.3. Rest of Europe: LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.5. LiDAR Drone Market - Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1. Asia Pacific: LiDAR Drone Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.2. Asia Pacific: LiDAR Drone Market, by Component, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.3. Asia Pacific: LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.4. LiDAR Drone Market - China
  - 8.5.4.1. China: LiDAR Drone Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.5.4.2. China: LiDAR Drone Market, by Component, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.5.4.3. China: LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.5. LiDAR Drone Market - India
  - 8.5.5.1. India: LiDAR Drone Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.5.5.2. India: LiDAR Drone Market, by Component, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.5.5.3. India: LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.6. LiDAR Drone Market - Malaysia
  - 8.5.6.1. Malaysia: LiDAR Drone Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.5.6.2. Malaysia: LiDAR Drone Market, by Component, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.5.6.3. Malaysia: LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.7. LiDAR Drone Market - Japan
  - 8.5.7.1. Japan: LiDAR Drone Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.5.7.2. Japan: LiDAR Drone Market, by Component, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.5.7.3. Japan: LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.8. LiDAR Drone Market - Indonesia
  - 8.5.8.1. Indonesia: LiDAR Drone Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.5.8.2. Indonesia: LiDAR Drone Market, by Component, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.5.8.3. Indonesia: LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.9. LiDAR Drone Market - South Korea
  - 8.5.9.1. South Korea: LiDAR Drone Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.5.9.2. South Korea: LiDAR Drone Market, by Component, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.5.9.3. South Korea: LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.10. LiDAR Drone Market - Australia
  - 8.5.10.1. Australia: LiDAR Drone Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.5.10.2. Australia: LiDAR Drone Market, by Component, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.5.10.3. Australia: LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.5.11. LiDAR Drone Market - Rest of Asia Pacific
  - 8.5.11.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: LiDAR Drone Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.5.11.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: LiDAR Drone Market, by Component, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.5.11.3. Rest of Asia Pacific: LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.6. LiDAR Drone Market - Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: LiDAR Drone Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.6.2. Middle East & Africa: LiDAR Drone Market, by Component, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.6.4. LiDAR Drone Market - Saudi Arabia
  - 8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: LiDAR Drone Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia: LiDAR Drone Market, by Component, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.6.5. LiDAR Drone Market - UAE
  - 8.6.5.1. UAE: LiDAR Drone Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.6.5.2. UAE: LiDAR Drone Market, by Component, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.6.5.3. UAE: LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.6.6. LiDAR Drone Market - Israel
  - 8.6.6.1. Israel: LiDAR Drone Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.6.6.2. Israel: LiDAR Drone Market, by Component, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.6.6.3. Israel: LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.6.7. LiDAR Drone Market - South Africa
  - 8.6.7.1. South Africa: LiDAR Drone Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.6.7.2. South Africa: LiDAR Drone Market, by Component, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.6.7.3. South Africa: LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.6.8. LiDAR Drone Market - Rest of Middle East & Africa
  - 8.6.8.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: LiDAR Drone Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.6.8.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: LiDAR Drone Market, by Component, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.6.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa: LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
8.7. LiDAR Drone Market - Latin America
- 8.7.1. Latin America: LiDAR Drone Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.7.2. Latin America: LiDAR Drone Market, by Component, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.7.3. Latin America: LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.7.4. LiDAR Drone Market - Mexico
  - 8.7.4.1. Mexico: LiDAR Drone Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.7.4.2. Mexico: LiDAR Drone Market, by Component, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.7.4.3. Mexico: LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.7.5. LiDAR Drone Market - Brazil
  - 8.7.5.1. Brazil: LiDAR Drone Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.7.5.2. Brazil: LiDAR Drone Market, by Component, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.7.5.3. Brazil: LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.7.6. LiDAR Drone Market - Argentina
  - 8.7.6.1. Argentina: LiDAR Drone Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.7.6.2. Argentina: LiDAR Drone Market, by Component, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.7.6.3. Argentina: LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
- 8.7.7. LiDAR Drone Market - Rest of Latin America
  - 8.7.7.1. Rest of Latin America: LiDAR Drone Market, by Application, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.7.7.2. Rest of Latin America: LiDAR Drone Market, by Component, 2020-2034 (USD Million)
  - 8.7.7.3. Rest of Latin America: LiDAR Drone Market, by Drone Type, 2020-2034 (USD Million)

9. Competitive Landscape

9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 9.1.1. Expansion
- 9.1.2. Acquisitions
9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions

10. Company Profiles

10.1. DJI
- 10.1.1. Company Overview
- 10.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.1.4. Recent Development
10.2. Mapix technologies Ltd
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.4. Recent Development
10.3. RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems GmbH
- 10.3.1. Company Overview
- 10.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.3.4. Recent Development
10.4. Teledyne Geospatial.
- 10.4.1. Company Overview
- 10.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.4.4. Recent Development
10.5. Leica Geosystems AG
- 10.5.1. Company Overview
- 10.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.4. Recent Development
10.6. Phoenix LiDAR Systems.
- 10.6.1. Company Overview
- 10.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.4. Recent Development
10.7. YELLOWSCAN
- 10.7.1. Company Overview
- 10.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.7.4. Recent Development
10.8. Quanergy Solutions, Inc.
- 10.8.1. Company Overview
- 10.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.8.4. Recent Development
10.9. Trimble Inc.
- 10.9.1. Company Overview
- 10.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.4. Recent Development
10.10. Microdrones
- 10.10.1. Company Overview
- 10.10.2. Financial Performance
- 10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.10.4. Recent Development
10.11. FARO
- 10.11.1. Company Overview
- 10.11.2. Financial Performance
- 10.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.11.4. Recent Development
10.12. GeoCue Group
- 10.12.1. Company Overview
- 10.12.2. Financial Performance
- 10.12.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.12.4. Recent Development
10.13. Delair.
- 10.13.1. Company Overview
- 10.13.2. Financial Performance
- 10.13.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.13.4. Recent Development
10.14. Aerometrex
- 10.14.1. Company Overview
- 10.14.2. Financial Performance
- 10.14.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.14.4. Recent Development
10.15. RoboSense Technology Co., Ltd
- 10.15.1. Company Overview
- 10.15.2. Financial Performance
- 10.15.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.15.4. Recent Development