Global Drone Sensor Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2030
Global drone sensor market, 2018-2030 (US$M)
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Global drone sensor market highlights
- The global drone sensor market generated a revenue of USD 1,510.0 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 2,671.0 million by 2030.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 10.5% by 2030.
- In terms of segment, image sensor accounted for a revenue of USD 508.0 million in 2024.
- Image Sensor is the most lucrative sesnor type 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, South Korea is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.
Global data book summary
| Market revenue in 2024 | USD 1,510.0 million |
| Market revenue in 2030 | USD 2,671.0 million |
| Growth rate | 10.5% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030) |
| Largest segment | Image sensor |
| Fastest growing segment | Image Sensor |
| Historical data covered | 2018 - 2023 |
| Base year for estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast period covered | 2025 - 2030 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Current Sensor, Others ( Light Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Speed and Distance Sensor), Image Sensor, Inertial Sensor, Position Sensor |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 39.9% of the global drone sensor market in 2024.
- By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
- By country, South Korea is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 78.8 million by 2030.
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Drone Sensor Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony Semiconductor | View profile | - | Kanagawa, Fukushima, Japan, Asia | https://www.sony-semicon.co.jp |
| LeddarTech | View profile | 101-250 | Quebec, Quebec, Canada, North America | https://investors.leddartech.com/overview/default.aspx |
| KVH, Industries | View profile | 501-1000 | Middletown, Rhode Island, United States, North America | http://www.kvh.com |
| InvenSense | View profile | 501-1000 | San Jose, California, United States, North America | https://invensense.tdk.com |
| Bosch Sensortec | View profile | 10001+ | Reutlingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, Europe | https://www.bosch-sensortec.com/ |
| Sparton | View profile | 5001-10000 | Schaumburg, Illinois, United States, North America | http://www.sparton.com |
| Teledyne FLIR | View profile | 1001-5000 | Wilsonville, Oregon, United States, North America | http://www.flir.com |
| Sentera | View profile | 101-250 | Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, North America | https://sentera.com |
| Ams-OSRAM AG | View profile | 22461 | Tobelbader Strasse 30, Premstaetten, Austria, 8141 | https://www.ams-osram.com |
| TE Connectivity Ltd | View profile | 90000 | Muhlenstrasse 26, Schaffhausen, Switzerland, CH-8200 | https://www.te.com |
| RTX Corp | View profile | 185000 | 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA, United States, 22209 | https://www.rtx.com |
| Trimble Inc | View profile | 12700 | 10368 Westmoor Drive, Westminister, CO, United States, 80021 | https://www.trimble.com |
Global drone sensor market outlook
The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to drone sensor market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.
Image sensor was the largest segment with a revenue share of 33.64% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global drone sensor market based on current sensor, others ( light sensor, pressure sensor, speed and distance sensor), image sensor, inertial sensor, position sensor covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.
- Global Drone Sensor Sesnor Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
- Inertial Sensor
- Image Sensor
- Position Sensor
- Current Sensor
- Others ( Light Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Speed and Distance Sensor)
- Global Drone Sensor Platform Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
- VTOL
- Fixed-Wing
- Hybrid
- Global Drone Sensor Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
- Navigation
- Data Acquisition
- Motion Detection
- Air Pressure Measurement
- Others
- Global Drone Sensor Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
- Remotely Operated
- Semi-autonomous
- Fully Autonomous
- Global Drone Sensor End User 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
- Consumer
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