Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Solution (System, Software, Infrastructure), By Application (Logistic, Transportation), By User, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 To 2030

Drone logistics and transportation refers to the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, to transport goods from one place to another. Drones can be used for last-mile delivery, which involves delivering goods directly to a customer's doorstep or a remote location that is difficult to reach by traditional means of transportation. Factors such as increasing demand for faster delivery, rise in demand for drones in last mile delivery, and increased focus towards environmentally friendly delivery are driving the demand for drone logistics and transportation market. The utilization of eco-friendly vehicles in logistics has the potential to address issues such as oil dependence, global warming, and environmental pollution, within this context, drones or UAVs could be a valuable and inventive mode of logistics and transportation.

Drones are increasingly being used for e-commerce deliveries, offering faster and more efficient delivery options for retailers and consumers. Drones are being used to deliver packages for the final delivery journey, from a distribution center to the customer's doorstep. This significantly reduce delivery times and costs, particularly for small and lightweight packages. Drones can provide same-day delivery for urgent orders, offering a fast and convenient option for customers who need their orders quickly. In March 2023, Zipline unveiled its latest aircraft model, called the P2 Zip or Platform 2, with the aim of making fast aerial deliveries a regular and convenient service for customers across the U.S., including densely populated urban regions. The P2 Zip drone can transport up to eight pounds of cargo over a ten-mile range and could deliver packages to an area as compact as a table or doorstep.

Drones are playing an important role in healthcare and emergency response applications. Drones are being used to deliver medical supplies, such as vaccines, blood, and medication, to remote or hard-to-reach areas. For instance, in November 2021, Zipline, Pfizer Inc., and BioNTech SE collaborated to facilitate the automated and on-demand delivery of the first mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in Ghana. This collaboration enabled Zipline's drone delivery system to deliver Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines to health facilities in Ghana, especially those in remote or hard-to-reach areas.

Urban air mobility (UAM) is becoming an increasingly popular application of drones for logistics and transportation. UAM aims to create a secure and efficient air transportation system that employs automated aircraft to transport cargo or passengers at lower altitudes within urban and suburban regions. To achieve this vision, UAM will rely on an ecosystem that takes into account the advancement and safety of the aircraft, the operational framework, airspace access, infrastructure development, and community participation. Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) expands upon the concept of UAM to encompass a broader range of aircraft operations, beyond just urban areas, and across various use cases. AAM considers the entire aircraft and its capabilities, rather than just its application in urban settings.

Drone Logistics and Transportation Market Segmentation

• By Solution

  • System

  • Software

  • Infrastructure

• By Application

  • Logistic

  • Transportation

• By User

  • Commercial

  • Defense

Key players

• Zipline

• United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

• Drone Delivery Canada

• Matternet

• Wing Aviation LLC.

• Flytrex Inc.

• Zing

• Wingcopter

• Elroy Air

• Joby Aviation