Global Drone Software Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The drone software industry worldwide is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 23,731.0 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 18.6% is expected of the worldwide drone software industry from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$7,208.0
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$23,731.0
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
18.6%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global drone software market highlights

  • The global drone software market generated a revenue of USD 7,208.0 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 23,731.0 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 18.6% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, application accounted for a revenue of USD 4,353.1 million in 2023.
  • System is the most lucrative solution segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 7,208.0 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 23,731.0 million
Growth rate18.6% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentApplication
Fastest growing segmentSystem
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSystem, Application

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 35.1% of the global drone software market in 2023.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, U.S. is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 5,204.8 million by 2030.

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Global drone software market outlook

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Application was the largest segment with a revenue share of 60.39% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global drone software market based on system, application covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Drone Software Solution Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • System
    • Application
      • Flight Planning, Operations & Management
      • Data Capture
      • Data Processing & Analytics
      • Others
  • Global Drone Software Architecture Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Open Source
    • Closed Source
  • Global Drone Software Deployment Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Onboard
    • Ground-based
  • Global Drone Software Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Filming & Photography
    • Inspection & Maintenance
    • Mapping & Surveying
    • Precision Agriculture
    • Surveillance & Monitoring
    • Search & Rescue
    • Others
  • Global Drone Software Industry Vertical Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Agriculture
    • Construction and Mining
    • Defense and Government
    • Energy and Utilities
    • Media and Entertainment
    • Logistics and Transportation
    • Others
  • Global Drone Software Drone Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Fixed Wing
    • Rotary Blade
    • Hybrid
  • Global Drone Software End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Commercial
    • Consumer
    • Military

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