Global Firefighting Drone Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033

The global firefighting drone market size was estimated at USD 1,206.9 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2,783.9 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 9.8% from 2025 to 2033.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$1,206.9
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$2,783.9
CAGR, 2025 - 2033
9.8%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global firefighting drone market highlights

  • The global firefighting drone market generated a revenue of USD 1,206.9 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 2,783.9 million by 2033.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2033) of 9.8% by 2033.
  • In terms of segment, rotary wing drones accounted for a revenue of USD 830.8 million in 2024.
  • Fixed Wing Drones is the most lucrative 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, India is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2033.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 1,206.9 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 2,783.9 million
Growth rate9.8% (CAGR from 2025 to 2033)
Largest segmentRotary wing drones
Fastest growing segmentFixed Wing Drones
Historical data covered2021 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationFixed Wing Drones, Rotary Wing Drones, Hybrid Drones

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 37.2% of the global firefighting drone market in 2024.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • By country, India is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 136.1 million by 2033.

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Firefighting Drone Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Draganfly Innovations View profile 11-50 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, North America http://www.draganfly.com/
Microdrones GmbH View profile - - -
Skydio View profile 501-1000 San Mateo, California, United States, North America https://www.skydio.com
Parrot Drones View profile 501-1000 Paris, Ile-de-France, France, Europe https://www.parrot.com/global/drones
Teledyne FLIR View profile 1001-5000 Wilsonville, Oregon, United States, North America http://www.flir.com
EHang Holdings Ltd ADR View profile 367 No. 29 Bishan boulevard, EHang Technology Park, Floor 11, Building One, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, China, People's Republic of, 510700 https://www.ehang.com
Yuneec View profile 501-1000 Kaltenkirchen, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europe https://www.yuneec.com
DJI View profile 10001+ Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, Asia http://www.dji.com/
AeroVironment Inc View profile 1279 241 18th Street South, Suite 415, Arlington, VA, United States, 22202 https://www.avinc.com
Elbit Systems Ltd View profile 18984 Advanced Technology Center, P.O. Box 539, Haifa, Israel, 3100401 https://www.elbitsystems.com
Lockheed Martin Corp View profile 122000 6801 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD, United States, 20817 https://www.lockheedmartin.com
L3Harris Technologies Inc View profile 50000 1025 West NASA Boulevard, Melbourne, FL, United States, 32919 https://www.l3harris.com

Global firefighting drone market outlook

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Rotary wing drones was the largest segment with a revenue share of 68.84% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global firefighting drone market based on fixed wing drones, rotary wing drones, hybrid drones covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


  • Global Firefighting Drone Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Fixed Wing Drones
    • Rotary Wing Drones
    • Hybrid Drones
  • Global Firefighting Drone Size Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Micro Drones
    • Macro Drones
  • Global Firefighting Drone Payload Capacity Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • <10 kg
    • 10-20 kg
    • >20 kg
  • Global Firefighting Drone Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Scene Monitoring
    • Search and Rescue
    • Post-Fire/Disaster Assessment
    • Firefighting
  • Global Firefighting Drone End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Fire Departments
    • Emergency Services
    • Industrial Enterprises
    • Forestry Departments
    • Military & Defense
    • Others

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