Global Public Safety Drone Market Size Study & Forecast, by Type, Platform, Application, Mode of Operation, and Regional Forecasts 2025-2035

The Global Public Safety Drone Market is estimated to be valued at approximately USD 1.24 billion in 2024 and is poised to experience a robust expansion at a CAGR of 13.00% over the forecast period from 2025 to 2035. Public safety drones, which were once niche tools in emergency response, have now evolved into indispensable assets deployed across fire, law enforcement, disaster management, and border surveillance operations. These aerial systems provide real-time situational awareness, thermal imaging, night-vision capabilities, and high-definition video relay—transforming the way emergency responders assess and act during crises. As governments across the globe actively pursue strategies to modernize public safety infrastructure, the adoption of drones has skyrocketed, offering operational agility, cost efficiency, and strategic intelligence.

Rising geopolitical tensions, increasing frequency of natural disasters, and growing urban population densities are collectively propelling the demand for advanced aerial surveillance solutions. Public safety agencies are increasingly integrating drones into daily operations for mission-critical tasks such as crowd monitoring, perimeter surveillance, and rapid assessment during fires or floods. Rotary-wing drones remain the most widely adopted due to their maneuverability in confined urban zones, while fixed-wing and hybrid models are gaining ground for long-endurance missions such as border patrolling and search-and-rescue over challenging terrains. Moreover, the proliferation of AI-enabled analytics and real-time data transmission via 5G networks is further amplifying drone utility across a spectrum of public safety applications.

Regionally, North America commands a dominant share, driven by extensive funding in homeland security initiatives, early adoption of drone-based technologies, and an established framework for UAV regulation. The United States, in particular, has spearheaded efforts in integrating drones into police departments and disaster relief programs. Europe follows suit, fueled by cross-border cooperation projects and smart city deployments across Germany, France, and the UK. Meanwhile, Asia Pacific is projected to register the fastest growth over the forecast horizon, spurred by expanding infrastructure needs, increasing susceptibility to climate-induced disasters, and supportive drone-friendly policies across nations such as China, India, and Japan. Latin America and the Middle East & Africa, though nascent in adoption, are witnessing rising interest in leveraging drones to compensate for logistical limitations and enhance national security capabilities.

Major market player included in this report are:
• DJI
• Parrot Drones SAS
• Teledyne FLIR LLC
• Skydio, Inc.
• Lockheed Martin Corporation
• AeroVironment, Inc.
• Thales Group
• Elbit Systems Ltd.
• Northrop Grumman Corporation
• Autel Robotics
• Yuneec International
• Draganfly Inc.
• Quantum Systems GmbH
• Teal Drones Inc.
• EHang Holdings Ltd.

Global Public Safety Drone Market Report Scope:
• Historical Data – 2023, 2024
• Base Year for Estimation – 2024
• Forecast period – 2025-2035
• Report Coverage – Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
• Regional Scope – North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa

The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries involved in the study. The report also provides detailed information about crucial aspects, such as driving factors and challenges, which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it incorporates potential opportunities in micro-markets for stakeholders to invest, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and product offerings of key players.

The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are explained below:

By Type:
• Rotary Wing
• Fixed Wing
• Hybrid

By Platform:
• Micro
• Small

By Application:
• Police Operations & Investigations
• Firefighting & Disaster Management
• Border Management
• Others

By Mode of Operation:
• Autonomous
• Semi-Autonomous
• Manual

By Region:

North America
• U.S.
• Canada

Europe
• UK
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Italy
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America
• Brazil
• Mexico

Middle East & Africa
• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa

Key Takeaways:
• Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
• Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
• Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with Country level analysis of major regions.
• Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
• Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
• Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
• Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

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Chapter 1. Global Public Safety Drone Market Report Scope & Methodology
1.1 Research Objective
1.2 Research Methodology
1.2.1 Forecast Model
1.2.2 Desk Research
1.2.3 Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach
1.3 Research Attributes
1.4 Scope of the Study
1.4.1 Market Definition
1.4.2 Market Segmentation
1.5 Research Assumptions
1.5.1 Inclusion & Exclusion
1.5.2 Limitations
1.5.3 Years Considered for the Study (2023, 2024, 2025–2035)
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1 CEO/CXO Standpoint
2.2 Strategic Insights
2.3 ESG Analysis
2.4 Key Findings
Chapter 3. Global Public Safety Drone Market Forces Analysis
3.1 Market Forces Shaping the Global Public Safety Drone Market (2024–2035)
3.2 Drivers
3.2.1 Rising Demand for Real-Time Situational Awareness
3.2.2 Integration of AI and 5G for Enhanced Data Analytics
3.3 Restraints
3.3.1 Regulatory Hurdles and Airspace Restrictions
3.3.2 Concerns Over Privacy and Public Acceptance
3.4 Opportunities
3.4.1 Expansion of Autonomous and Beyond-Visual-Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) Operations
3.4.2 Increased Funding for Disaster Management and Border Security
Chapter 4. Global Public Safety Drone Industry Analysis
4.1 Porter’s Five Forces Model
4.1.1 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.1.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.1.3 Threat of New Entrants
4.1.4 Threat of Substitutes
4.1.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.2 Porter’s Five Forces Forecast Model (2024–2035)
4.3 PESTEL Analysis
4.3.1 Political
4.3.2 Economic
4.3.3 Social
4.3.4 Technological
4.3.5 Environmental
4.3.6 Legal
4.4 Top Investment Opportunities
4.5 Top Winning Strategies (2025)
4.6 Market Share Analysis (2024–2025)
4.7 Global Pricing Analysis and Trends (2025)
4.8 Analyst Recommendations & Conclusion
Chapter 5. Global Public Safety Drone Market Size & Forecasts by Type 2025–2035
5.1 Market Overview
5.2 Market Performance – Potential Analysis (2025)
5.3 Rotary Wing
5.3.1 Top Countries Breakdown – Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
5.3.2 Market-Size Analysis by Region, 2025–2035
5.4 Fixed Wing
5.4.1 Top Countries Breakdown – Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
5.4.2 Market-Size Analysis by Region, 2025–2035
5.5 Hybrid
5.5.1 Top Countries Breakdown – Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
5.5.2 Market-Size Analysis by Region, 2025–2035
Chapter 6. Global Public Safety Drone Market Size & Forecasts by Platform 2025–2035
6.1 Market Overview
6.2 Market Performance – Potential Analysis (2025)
6.3 Micro
6.3.1 Top Countries Breakdown – Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
6.3.2 Market-Size Analysis by Region, 2025–2035
6.4 Small
6.4.1 Top Countries Breakdown – Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
6.4.2 Market-Size Analysis by Region, 2025–2035
Chapter 7. Global Public Safety Drone Market Size & Forecasts by Application 2025–2035
7.1 Market Overview
7.2 Market Performance – Potential Analysis (2025)
7.3 Police Operations & Investigations
7.3.1 Top Countries Breakdown – Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
7.3.2 Market-Size Analysis by Region, 2025–2035
7.4 Firefighting & Disaster Management
7.4.1 Top Countries Breakdown – Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
7.4.2 Market-Size Analysis by Region, 2025–2035
7.5 Border Management
7.5.1 Top Countries Breakdown – Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
7.5.2 Market-Size Analysis by Region, 2025–2035
7.6 Others
7.6.1 Top Countries Breakdown – Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
7.6.2 Market-Size Analysis by Region, 2025–2035
Chapter 8. Global Public Safety Drone Market Size & Forecasts by Mode of Operation 2025–2035
8.1 Market Overview
8.2 Market Performance – Potential Analysis (2025)
8.3 Autonomous
8.3.1 Top Countries Breakdown – Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
8.3.2 Market-Size Analysis by Region, 2025–2035
8.4 Semi-Autonomous
8.4.1 Top Countries Breakdown – Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
8.4.2 Market-Size Analysis by Region, 2025–2035
8.5 Manual
8.5.1 Top Countries Breakdown – Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
8.5.2 Market-Size Analysis by Region, 2025–2035
Chapter 9. Global Public Safety Drone Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2025–2035
9.1 Regional Market Snapshot
9.2 Top Leading & Emerging Countries
9.3 North America
9.3.1 U.S. – Segment Breakdown, 2025–2035
9.3.2 Canada – Segment Breakdown, 2025–2035
9.4 Europe
9.4.1 UK – Segment Breakdown, 2025–2035
9.4.2 Germany – Segment Breakdown, 2025–2035
9.4.3 France – Segment Breakdown, 2025–2035
9.4.4 Spain – Segment Breakdown, 2025–2035
9.4.5 Italy – Segment Breakdown, 2025–2035
9.4.6 Rest of Europe – Segment Breakdown, 2025–2035
9.5 Asia Pacific
9.5.1 China – Segment Breakdown, 2025–2035
9.5.2 India – Segment Breakdown, 2025–2035
9.5.3 Japan – Segment Breakdown, 2025–2035
9.5.4 Australia – Segment Breakdown, 2025–2035
9.5.5 South Korea – Segment Breakdown, 2025–2035
9.5.6 Rest of Asia Pacific – Segment Breakdown, 2025–2035
9.6 Latin America
9.6.1 Brazil – Segment Breakdown, 2025–2035
9.6.2 Mexico – Segment Breakdown, 2025–2035
9.7 Middle East & Africa
9.7.1 UAE – Segment Breakdown, 2025–2035
9.7.2 Saudi Arabia – Segment Breakdown, 2025–2035
9.7.3 South Africa – Segment Breakdown, 2025–2035
9.7.4 Rest of MEA – Segment Breakdown, 2025–2035
Chapter 10. Competitive Intelligence
10.1 Top Market Strategies
10.2 DJI
10.2.1 Company Overview
10.2.2 Key Executives
10.2.3 Company Snapshot
10.2.4 Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
10.2.5 Product/Services Portfolio
10.2.6 Recent Developments
10.2.7 Market Strategies
10.2.8 SWOT Analysis
10.3 Parrot Drones SAS
10.4 Teledyne FLIR LLC
10.5 Skydio, Inc.
10.6 Lockheed Martin Corporation
10.7 AeroVironment, Inc.
10.8 Thales Group
10.9 Elbit Systems Ltd.
10.10 Northrop Grumman Corporation
10.11 Autel Robotics
10.12 Yuneec International
10.13 Draganfly Inc.
10.14 Quantum Systems GmbH
10.15 Teal Drones Inc.
10.16 EHang Holdings Ltd.
List of Tables
Table 1. Global Public Safety Drone Market, Report Scope
Table 2. Estimates & Forecasts by Region 2024–2035
Table 3. Estimates & Forecasts by Type 2024–2035
Table 4. Estimates & Forecasts by Platform 2024–2035
Table 5. Estimates & Forecasts by Application 2024–2035
Table 6. Estimates & Forecasts by Mode of Operation 2024–2035
Table 7. U.S. Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 8. Canada Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 9. UK Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 10. Germany Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 11. France Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 12. Spain Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 13. Italy Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 14. Rest of Europe Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 15. China Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 16. India Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 17. Japan Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 18. Australia Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 19. South Korea Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 20. Rest of Asia Pacific Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 21. Brazil Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 22. Mexico Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 23. UAE Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 24. Saudi Arabia Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 25. South Africa Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
Table 26. Rest of MEA Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2024–2035
List of Figures
Figure 1. Global Public Safety Drone Market, Research Methodology
Figure 2. Market Estimation Techniques
Figure 3. Market Size Estimates & Forecast Methods
Figure 4. Key Trends (2025)
Figure 5. Growth Prospects (2024–2035)
Figure 6. Porter’s Five Forces Model
Figure 7. PESTEL Analysis
Figure 8. Value Chain Analysis
Figure 9. Market by Type, 2025 & 2035
Figure 10. Market by Platform, 2025 & 2035
Figure 11. Market by Application, 2025 & 2035
Figure 12. Market by Mode of Operation, 2025 & 2035
Figure 13. North America Market, 2025 & 2035
Figure 14. Europe Market, 2025 & 2035
Figure 15. Asia Pacific Market, 2025 & 2035
Figure 16. Latin America Market, 2025 & 2035
Figure 17. Middle East & Africa Market, 2025 & 2035
Figure 18. Company Market Share Analysis (2025)
Figure 19. Regional Revenue Contribution (2024)
Figure 20. Competitive Landscape Overview (2025)

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