Enhanced Vision System Market To Reach $364.5 Million By 2030

Enhanced Vision System Market Growth & Trends

The global enhanced vision system market size is anticipated to reach USD 364.5 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.4% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market has seen substantial growth driven by a surge in demand for advanced avionics technology in commercial and military aircraft. This demand is primarily fueled by the industry's focus on improving safety standards and operational efficiency.

Technological advancements in enhanced vision system (EVS) components, such as infrared sensors, synthetic vision, and millimeter-wave radar, have played a crucial role in enhancing the system's overall performance, further contributing to market expansion. The versatility of EVS technology has extended its application beyond traditional aviation sectors, finding utility in emergency services and search and rescue operations. Its ability to navigate through adverse weather conditions and low-visibility scenarios has been particularly instrumental in these critical domains. Additionally, the integration of EVS with other avionics systems, including GPS, has further augmented its functionality, establishing it as an integral component of modern cockpit solutions.

Regulatory bodies' emphasis on safety and compliance in aviation has driven increased investments in EVS, making it not just a preference for ensuring pilot safety but a necessity to meet evolving industry standards. The adoption of enhanced vision system by general aviation, motivated by its proven ability to enhance flight safety and efficiency, has significantly expanded its market reach. The competitive landscape within the aviation industry, coupled with a focus on gaining a competitive edge, has led to substantial investments in cutting-edge technologies, thereby sustaining the growth of the EVS market.

Simultaneously, EVS's integration with advanced technologies, including infrared, synthetic vision, GPS, and millimeter wave radar, has become indispensable in emergency services, search and rescue (SAR), and general aviation. In emergency services, infrared technology provides critical visibility through smoke and adverse weather conditions, facilitating swift and precise responses. Synthetic vision, coupled with GPS, enhances navigation precision, while millimeter-wave radar aids in obstacle detection, ensuring safe and effective emergency operations.

The use of enhanced vision systems for gas detection has become a crucial application, contributing to the significant growth of EVS technology. EVS, with its advanced sensors and imaging devices, aids in detecting gas leaks and emissions more effectively than traditional methods. The integration of infrared technology within EVS enhances its capability to visualize and identify gas plumes in various environmental conditions, providing a valuable tool for industries with potential gas-related risks. This heightened sensitivity to gas detection is driving industries, particularly those in hazardous environments, to adopt EVS as part of their safety measures.

Companies are launching gas-detection EVS products to address heightened safety concerns, meet regulatory requirements, and provide industries with effective tools for visualizing and identifying gas leaks in diverse environmental conditions. For instance, in May 2022, Opgal, a global thermal imaging camera manufacturer, announced the launch of the EyeCGas 2.0 OGI toolkit, introducing a dedicated app that provides remote management capabilities for the Optical Gas Imaging camera. This app allows for efficient inspections, offering features such as live streaming, control over sensitivity and zoom, real-time recording, and streamlining leak detection and repair (LDAR) workflow with simplified image transfer and reporting capabilities.

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Enhanced Vision System Market Report Highlights

• Based on component, the hardware segment dominated the market in 2023, driven by the demand for enhanced visibility, ongoing technological advancements, and prioritized investments in robust hardware by key users in the aviation and automotive industries.

• Based on technology, the synthetic vision segment claimed the largest market share of 30.6% in 2023, driven by its ability to provide intuitive displays in low-visibility conditions, continuous advancements in graphics processing, and its integral role in simplifying pilot workload and enhancing safety through integration with other avionics systems.

• The search and rescue application segment is projected to register the fastest CAGR of 9.7% over the forecast period, due to the increasing focus on enhancing emergency response capabilities, driving the adoption of enhanced vision systems (EVS) to improve visibility in challenging environments, particularly low-light and adverse weather conditions, thereby facilitating quicker and more effective search and rescue missions, supported by advancements in thermal imaging and real-time data analytics.

• North America, led by the U.S., dominated the market in 2023, driven by its concentration of automotive manufacturers, advanced infrastructure, stringent regulations, strong economy, and collaborative efforts between automotive and software companies fostering technological advancements.

• In May 2022, Collins Aerospace announced the installation of its Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) for Boeing 737 aircraft, with Texel Air being among the initial operators to receive the system. The EFVS, featuring Collins' EVS-3600 multi-spectral imaging sensor, enabled pilots to "see through" poor visibility and darkness, increasing situational awareness and facilitating operations in low-visibility conditions.

Enhanced Vision System Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the global enhanced vision system market based on component, technology, application, and region:

Enhanced Vision System Component Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• Hardware

• Software

• Services

Enhanced Vision System Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• Infrared

• Synthetic Vision

• Global Positioning System

• Millimeter Wave Radar

• Others

Enhanced Vision System Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• Emergency Services

• Search & Rescue

• General Aviation

• Others

Enhanced Vision System Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

• Europe

  • UK

  • Germany

  • France

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • Japan

  • India

  • South Korea

  • Australia

• Latin America

  • Brazil

  • Mexico

• Middle East and Africa (MEA)

  • KSA

  • UAE

  • South Africa

List of Key Players in Enhanced Vision System Market

• Astronics Corporation

• Collins Aerospace (Part of UTC)

• Elbit Systems Ltd.

• Esterline Technologies Corporation

• Honeywell International, Inc.

• L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.

• MBDA

• Opgal

• Thales Group

• United Technologies Corporation