Global Drone Sensor Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The drone sensor industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 2,671.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 9.4% is expected of the worldwide drone sensor industry from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$1,420.9
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$2,671.0
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
9.4%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global drone sensor market, 2018-2030 (US$M)

Global drone sensor market highlights

  • The global drone sensor market generated a revenue of USD 1,420.9 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 2,671.0 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 9.4% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, inertial sensor accounted for a revenue of USD 1,420.9 million in 2023.
  • Inertial 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 2023.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 1,420.9 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 2,671.0 million
Growth rate9.4% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentInertial sensor
Fastest growing segmentInertial Sensor
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationInertial Sensor

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 40.1% of the global drone sensor market in 2023.

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Drone Sensor Market Scope

Drone sensor market segmentation & scope
Image Sensor
Position Sensor
Current Sensor
Others ( Light Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Speed and Distance Sensor)
Platform Type
VTOL
Fixed-Wing
Hybrid
Application
Navigation
Data Acquisition
Motion Detection
Air Pressure Measurement
Others
Technology
Remotely Operated
Semi-autonomous
Fully Autonomous
End User
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

Drone Sensor Market Companies

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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.


Inertial sensor was the largest segment with a revenue share of 100% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global drone sensor market based on inertial 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

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