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Drones Market Global Report 2026

Published Jan 05, 2026
Length 250 Pages
SKU # BRC20718025

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Drones Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses drones market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Description:

Where is the largest and fastest growing market for drones ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The drones market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
  • The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
  • The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
  • The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
  • The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
  • The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
  • The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
  • The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
  • Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
  • The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
  • Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
  • The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
  • The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Type: Rotary Blade; Fixed Wing; Hybrid

2) By Propulsion Type: Heat Engine; Electrical Engine; Jet Engines; Other Propulsion Types

3) By Application: Industrial; Terrestrial Imagery And Mapping; Precision Agriculture; Inspection And Monitoring; Other Applications

4) By End User: Agriculture; Construction And Infrastructure Industry; Media And Entertainment; Logistics And Transportation; Defense And Military; Others End Users

Subsegments:

1) By Rotary Blade Drones: Rotary Blade Drones; Quadcopters; Hexacopters; Octocopters; Tricopters; Single Rotor Helicopters

2) By Fixed Wing Drones: Small Fixed-Wing Drones; Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) Drones; High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) Drones; Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Fixed Wing; Electric Fixed-Wing Drones; Gasoline-Powered Fixed-Wing Drones

3) By Hybrid Drones: Tilt-Rotor Drones; Quadplane Drones; Compound Hybrid Drones; VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) Hybrid Drones

Companies Mentioned: Sony Group Corporation; Lockheed Martin Corporation; Intel Corporation; BAE Systems plc; Leonardo S.p.A.; Textron Inc.; Northrop Grumman Corporation; Elbit Systems Ltd.; Saab AB; General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.; FLIR Systems Inc.; AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc.; SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd.; Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc.; Insitu Inc.; Yuneec International Co. Ltd.; AeroVironment Inc.; Autel Robotics Co. Ltd.; Parrot Drones SAS; Microdrones GmbH; Aereon Group LLC; Skydio Inc.; Delair SAS; Terra Drone Corporation; PrecisionHawk Inc.; EHang Holdings Limited

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain

Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa

Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.

Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,

Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.

Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.

Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 3-5 working days of order.

Table of Contents

250 Pages
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035)
1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots
1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market
1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
2. Drones Market Characteristics
2.1. Market Definition & Scope
2.2. Market Segmentations
2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
2.4. Global Drones Market Attractiveness Scoring And Analysis
2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework
2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology
2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation
Growth Potential Analysis, Competitive Dynamics Assessment, Strategic Fit Assessment And Risk Profile Evaluation
2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation
2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
3. Drones Market Supply Chain Analysis
3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem
3.2. List Of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers
3.3. List Of Major Distributors and Channel Partners
3.4. List Of Major End Users
4. Global Drones Market Trends And Strategies
4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
4.1.1 Autonomous Systems, Robotics & Smart Mobility
4.1.2 Artificial Intelligence & Autonomous Intelligence
4.1.3 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data & Cybersecurity
4.1.4 Internet Of Things (Iot), Smart Infrastructure & Connected Ecosystems
4.1.5 Industry 4.0 & Intelligent Manufacturing
4.2. Major Trends
4.2.1 Expansion Of Drone Applications In Precision Agriculture
4.2.2 Rising Adoption Of Delivery And Logistics Drones
4.2.3 Increased Integration Of High-Resolution Cameras And Sensors
4.2.4 Development Of Long-Endurance And High-Altitude Drones
4.2.5 Enhanced Safety And Regulatory Compliance Measures
5. Drones Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.1 Agriculture
5.2 Construction & Infrastructure
5.3 Media & Entertainment
5.4 Logistics & Transportation
5.5 Defense & Military
6. Drones Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
7. Global Drones Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.1. Global Drones PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
7.2. Global Drones Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.3. Global Drones Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
7.4. Global Drones Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Drones Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM)
8.2. Methodology and Assumptions
8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation
8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis
8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
9. Drones Market Segmentation
9.1. Global Drones Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Rotary Blade, Fixed Wing, Hybrid
9.2. Global Drones Market, Segmentation By Propulsion Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Heat Engine, Electrical Engine, Jet Engines, Other Propulsion Types
9.3. Global Drones Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Industrial, Terrestrial Imagery And Mapping, Precision Agriculture, Inspection And Monitoring, Other Applications
9.4. Global Drones Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Agriculture, Construction And Infrastructure Industry, Media And Entertainment, Logistics And Transportation, Defense And Military, Others End Users
9.5. Global Drones Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Rotary Blade Drones, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Rotary Blade Drones, Quadcopters, Hexacopters, Octocopters, Tricopters, Single Rotor Helicopters
9.6. Global Drones Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Fixed Wing Drones, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Small Fixed-Wing Drones, Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) Drones, High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) Drones, Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Fixed Wing, Electric Fixed-Wing Drones, Gasoline-Powered Fixed-Wing Drones
9.7. Global Drones Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Hybrid Drones, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Tilt-Rotor Drones, Quadplane Drones, Compound Hybrid Drones, VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) Hybrid Drones
10. Drones Market Regional And Country Analysis
10.1. Global Drones Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
10.2. Global Drones Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11. Asia-Pacific Drones Market
11.1. Asia-Pacific Drones Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
11.2. Asia-Pacific Drones Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. China Drones Market
12.1. China Drones Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
12.2. China Drones Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. India Drones Market
13.1. India Drones Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. Japan Drones Market
14.1. Japan Drones Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
14.2. Japan Drones Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Australia Drones Market
15.1. Australia Drones Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Indonesia Drones Market
16.1. Indonesia Drones Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. South Korea Drones Market
17.1. South Korea Drones Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
17.2. South Korea Drones Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. Taiwan Drones Market
18.1. Taiwan Drones Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
18.2. Taiwan Drones Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. South East Asia Drones Market
19.1. South East Asia Drones Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
19.2. South East Asia Drones Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. Western Europe Drones Market
20.1. Western Europe Drones Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
20.2. Western Europe Drones Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. UK Drones Market
21.1. UK Drones Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. Germany Drones Market
22.1. Germany Drones Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. France Drones Market
23.1. France Drones Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. Italy Drones Market
24.1. Italy Drones Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Spain Drones Market
25.1. Spain Drones Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Eastern Europe Drones Market
26.1. Eastern Europe Drones Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
26.2. Eastern Europe Drones Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Russia Drones Market
27.1. Russia Drones Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. North America Drones Market
28.1. North America Drones Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
28.2. North America Drones Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. USA Drones Market
29.1. USA Drones Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
29.2. USA Drones Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. Canada Drones Market
30.1. Canada Drones Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
30.2. Canada Drones Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. South America Drones Market
31.1. South America Drones Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
31.2. South America Drones Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. Brazil Drones Market
32.1. Brazil Drones Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Middle East Drones Market
33.1. Middle East Drones Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
33.2. Middle East Drones Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Africa Drones Market
34.1. Africa Drones Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
34.2. Africa Drones Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Propulsion Type, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. Drones Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
36. Drones Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
36.1. Drones Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
36.2. Drones Market - Company Scoring Matrix
36.2.1. Market Revenues
36.2.2. Product Innovation Score
36.2.3. Brand Recognition
36.3. Drones Market Company Profiles
36.3.1. Sony Group Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.2. Lockheed Martin Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.3. Intel Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.4. BAE Systems plc Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.5. Leonardo S.p.A. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37. Drones Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
Textron Inc., Northrop Grumman Corporation, Elbit Systems Ltd., Saab AB, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., FLIR Systems Inc., AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc., SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd., Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc., Insitu Inc., Yuneec International Co. Ltd., AeroVironment Inc., Autel Robotics Co. Ltd., Parrot Drones SAS, Microdrones GmbH
38. Global Drones Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Drones Market
40. Drones Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
40.1 Drones Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
40.2 Drones Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
40.3 Drones Market In 2030 - Growth Strategies
40.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
40.3.2 Competitor Strategies
41. Appendix
41.1. Abbreviations
41.2. Currencies
41.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
41.4. Research Inquiries
41.5. The Business Research Company
41.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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