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Underwater Drone Market Global Report 2026

Published Jan 05, 2026
Length 250 Pages
SKU # BRC20718644

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Underwater Drone 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 underwater drone 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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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for underwater drone ? 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 underwater drone 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 Vehicle Control Mode: Remotely Operated Vehicle; Autonomous Underwater Vehicles; Hybrid Vehicles

2) By Product Type: Micro; Small And Medium; Light Work-Class; Heavy Work-Class

3) By Propulsion : Electric System; Mechanical System; Hybrid System

4) By Application: Defense And Security; Scientific Research; Commercial Exploration; Others Applications

Subsegments:

1) By Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs): Work-Class ROVs; Observation ROVs; Light ROVs

2) By Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs): Survey AUVs; Research AUVs; Military AUVs

3) By Hybrid Vehicles: Hybrid ROV Or AUV Systems; Modular Hybrid Underwater Drones

Companies Mentioned: Saab Seaeye Ltd.; Teledyne Marine Group; The Boeing Company; Lockheed Martin Corporation; Bluefin Robotics Inc.; Kongsberg Maritime AS; ECA Group SA; Oceaneering International Inc.; TechnipFMC PLC; Deep Ocean Engineering Inc.; Atlas Elektronik GmbH; Power Vision Technology Group Co. Ltd.; Thales Group; General Dynamics Corporation; Terradepth Inc.; ecoSUB Robotics Ltd.; Eelume AS; Nido Robotics; Neptune Robotics Corporation; OpenROV Inc.; SeaDrone Inc.; Aquatic Drones; Ocean Infinity Ltd.; Ocean Aero Inc.; OceanAlpha Inc.; Ocean Power Technologies Inc.; SeaRobotics Corporation; SeaView Systems Inc.; Shark Marine Technologies Inc.; Subsea Tech AS; VideoRay LLC; International Submarine Engineering Ltd.

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. Underwater Drone Market Characteristics
2.1. Market Definition & Scope
2.2. Market Segmentations
2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
2.4. Global Underwater Drone 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. Underwater Drone 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 Underwater Drone Market Trends And Strategies
4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
4.1.1 Artificial Intelligence & Autonomous Intelligence
4.1.2 Autonomous Systems, Robotics & Smart Mobility
4.1.3 Industry 4.0 & Intelligent Manufacturing
4.1.4 Internet Of Things (Iot), Smart Infrastructure & Connected Ecosystems
4.1.5 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data & Cybersecurity
4.2. Major Trends
4.2.1 Enhanced Underwater Imaging And Sensor Technology
4.2.2 Increasing Demand For Commercial And Recreational Exploration Drones
4.2.3 Miniaturization And Portability Of Underwater Drones
4.2.4 Cost Optimization And Operational Efficiency In Subsea Operations
4.2.5 Remote Monitoring And Data Analytics For Marine Assets
5. Underwater Drone Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.1 Private Recreational Pilots
5.2 Flight Schools
5.3 Aero Clubs
5.4 Military
5.5 Commercial Aviation Operators
6. Underwater Drone 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 Underwater Drone Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.1. Global Underwater Drone PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
7.2. Global Underwater Drone Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.3. Global Underwater Drone Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
7.4. Global Underwater Drone Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Underwater Drone 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. Underwater Drone Market Segmentation
9.1. Global Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Control Mode, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Remotely Operated Vehicle, Autonomous Underwater Vehicles, Hybrid Vehicles
9.2. Global Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Micro, Small And Medium, Light Work-Class, Heavy Work-Class
9.3. Global Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Propulsion, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Electric System, Mechanical System, Hybrid System
9.4. Global Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Defense And Security, Scientific Research, Commercial Exploration, Others Applications
9.5. Global Underwater Drone Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Remotely Operated Vehicle, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Work-Class ROVs, Observation ROVs, Light ROVs
9.6. Global Underwater Drone Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Survey AUVs, Research AUVs, Military AUVs
9.7. Global Underwater Drone Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Hybrid Vehicles, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Hybrid ROV Or AUV Systems, Modular Hybrid Underwater Drones
10. Underwater Drone Market Regional And Country Analysis
10.1. Global Underwater Drone Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
10.2. Global Underwater Drone Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11. Asia-Pacific Underwater Drone Market
11.1. Asia-Pacific Underwater Drone 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 Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Control Mode, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. China Underwater Drone Market
12.1. China Underwater Drone 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 Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Control Mode, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. India Underwater Drone Market
13.1. India Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Control Mode, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. Japan Underwater Drone Market
14.1. Japan Underwater Drone 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 Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Control Mode, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Australia Underwater Drone Market
15.1. Australia Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Control Mode, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Indonesia Underwater Drone Market
16.1. Indonesia Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Control Mode, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. South Korea Underwater Drone Market
17.1. South Korea Underwater Drone 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 Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Control Mode, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. Taiwan Underwater Drone Market
18.1. Taiwan Underwater Drone 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 Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Control Mode, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. South East Asia Underwater Drone Market
19.1. South East Asia Underwater Drone 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 Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Control Mode, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. Western Europe Underwater Drone Market
20.1. Western Europe Underwater Drone 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 Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Control Mode, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. UK Underwater Drone Market
21.1. UK Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Control Mode, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. Germany Underwater Drone Market
22.1. Germany Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Control Mode, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. France Underwater Drone Market
23.1. France Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Control Mode, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. Italy Underwater Drone Market
24.1. Italy Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Control Mode, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Spain Underwater Drone Market
25.1. Spain Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Control Mode, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Eastern Europe Underwater Drone Market
26.1. Eastern Europe Underwater Drone 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 Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Control Mode, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Russia Underwater Drone Market
27.1. Russia Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Control Mode, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. North America Underwater Drone Market
28.1. North America Underwater Drone 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 Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Control Mode, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. USA Underwater Drone Market
29.1. USA Underwater Drone 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 Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Control Mode, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. Canada Underwater Drone Market
30.1. Canada Underwater Drone 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 Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Control Mode, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. South America Underwater Drone Market
31.1. South America Underwater Drone 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 Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Control Mode, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. Brazil Underwater Drone Market
32.1. Brazil Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Control Mode, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Middle East Underwater Drone Market
33.1. Middle East Underwater Drone 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 Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Control Mode, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Africa Underwater Drone Market
34.1. Africa Underwater Drone 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 Underwater Drone Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Control Mode, Segmentation By Product Type, Segmentation By Propulsion, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. Underwater Drone Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
36. Underwater Drone Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
36.1. Underwater Drone Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
36.2. Underwater Drone Market - Company Scoring Matrix
36.2.1. Market Revenues
36.2.2. Product Innovation Score
36.2.3. Brand Recognition
36.3. Underwater Drone Market Company Profiles
36.3.1. Saab Seaeye Ltd. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.2. Teledyne Marine Group Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.3. The Boeing Company Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.4. Lockheed Martin Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.5. Bluefin Robotics Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37. Underwater Drone Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
Kongsberg Maritime AS, ECA Group SA, Oceaneering International Inc., TechnipFMC PLC, Deep Ocean Engineering Inc., Atlas Elektronik GmbH, Power Vision Technology Group Co. Ltd., Thales Group, General Dynamics Corporation, Terradepth Inc., ecoSUB Robotics Ltd., Eelume AS, Nido Robotics, Neptune Robotics Corporation, OpenROV Inc.
38. Global Underwater Drone Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Underwater Drone Market
40. Underwater Drone Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
40.1 Underwater Drone Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
40.2 Underwater Drone Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
40.3 Underwater Drone 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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