Global Drone Market Size & Outlook, 2024-2030

The drone industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 163,607.8 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 14.3% is expected of the worldwide drone industry from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$73,067.5
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$163,607.8
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
14.3%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global drone market highlights

  • The global drone market generated a revenue of USD 73,067.5 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 163,607.8 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 14.3% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, hardware accounted for a revenue of USD 48,921.3 million in 2024.
  • Services is the most lucrative component segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, India is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 73,067.5 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 163,607.8 million
Growth rate14.3% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentHardware
Fastest growing segmentServices
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationHardware, Software, Services

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 39.9% of the global drone market in 2024.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, India is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 4,835.9 million by 2030.

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Hardware was the largest segment with a revenue share of 66.95% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global drone market based on hardware, software, services covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Drone Component Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Hardware
      • Frames
      • Control System
      • Power & Propulsion System
      • Camera System
      • Navigation System
      • Transmitter
      • Wings
      • Others
    • Software
    • Services
      • Integration & engineering
      • Maintenance & Support
      • Training & Education
      • Others
  • Global Drone Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Fixed-wing
    • Multi-rotor
    • Single-rotor
    • Hybrid
  • Global Drone Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Remotely Operated
    • Semi Autonomous
    • Fully Autonomous
  • Global Drone Payload Capacity Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Upto 2KG
    • 2 KG to 19KG
    • 20KG to 200KG
    • Over 200KG
  • Global Drone Power Source Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Battery-powered
    • Gasoline-powered
    • Hydrogen fuel cell
    • Solar
  • Global Drone End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Consumer
      • Prosumer
      • Toy/Hobbyist
      • Photogrammetry
    • Commercial
      • Inspection/ Maintenance
      • Mapping & Surveying
      • Photography/ Filming
      • Surveillance & Monitoring
      • Localization/ Detection
      • Spraying/ Seeding
      • Others
    • Military
      • Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR)
      • Communication
      • Combat Operations
      • Military Cargo Transport
      • Precision Strikes
      • Others
    • Government & Law Enforcement

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