Global Small Drone Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The global small drone market size was estimated at USD 12,029.3 million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 30,565.4 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 14.2% from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$12,029.3
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$30,565.4
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
14.2%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

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

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Global small drone market highlights

  • The global small drone market generated a revenue of USD 12,029.3 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 30,565.4 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2024 - 2030) of 14.2% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, fixed-wing accounted for a revenue of USD 12,029.3 million in 2023.
  • Fixed-Wing 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 2023.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 12,029.3 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 30,565.4 million
Growth rate14.2% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentFixed-wing
Fastest growing segmentFixed-Wing
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationFixed-Wing

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 40.0% of the global small drone market in 2023.

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Small Drone Market Scope

Small drone market segmentation & scope
Fixed-Wing
Rotary
Hybrid
Application
Government & Law Enforcement
Military
Consumer
Commercial
Mode of Operation
Remotely Piloted
Fully Autonomous
Partially Autonomous
Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW)
<250g
250g to 2kg
2kg to 25kg
25kg to 150kg

Small Drone Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
3D Robotics View profile 101-250 Berkeley, California, United States, North America https://3dr.com/
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
Northrop Grumman Corporation View profile 10001+ Fort George G Meade, Maryland, United States, North America https://www.northropgrumman.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
Autel Robotics View profile 251-500 Bothell, Washington, United States, North America https://www.autelrobotics.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/
Draganfly Inc Ordinary Shares View profile 54 235 103rd Street East, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, S7N 1Y8 https://www.draganfly.com
AeroVironment Inc View profile 1279 241 18th Street South, Suite 415, Arlington, VA, United States, 22202 https://www.avinc.com
Teledyne Technologies Inc View profile 14900 1049 Camino Dos Rios, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States, 91360-2362 https://www.teledyne.com
BAE Systems PLC View profile 99800 6 Carlton Gardens, Stirling Square, London, United Kingdom, SW1Y 5AD https://www.baesystems.com

Global small drone 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 small drone market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Fixed-wing was the largest segment with a revenue share of 100% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global small drone market based on fixed-wing covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Small Drone Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Fixed-Wing
    • Rotary
    • Hybrid
  • Global Small Drone Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Government & Law Enforcement
    • Military
    • Consumer
    • Commercial
  • Global Small Drone Mode of Operation Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Remotely Piloted
    • Fully Autonomous
    • Partially Autonomous
  • Global Small Drone Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • <250g
    • 250g to 2kg
    • 2kg to 25kg
    • 25kg to 150kg

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