
Airborne Surveillance Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034
Description
The global airborne surveillance market stood at a value of around USD 5.22 Billion in 2024. The market is further expected to grow in the forecast period of 2025-2034 at a CAGR of 4.30% to reach USD 7.95 Billion by 2034.
Increasing Demand for Unmanned Surveillance Systems to Aid the Global Airborne Surveillance Industry
The unmanned system segment based on product type accounts for a significant share in the airborne surveillance industry. This can be attributed to the growing adoption of UAVs in various industries owing to the various advantages offered by the same, such as a safer and secure environment, affordability, quality imaging and live streaming, easy controllability, and easy maintenance, among others. The growing investment by manufacturers to develop improved UAVs to fulfil their increasing demand is likely to be a major factor driving the market in the forecast period.
North America Accounts for a Significant Share of the Airborne Surveillance Industry
The airborne surveillance industry in North America is driven by the presence of technologically advanced infrastructure in the region, coupled with the strong foothold of many aerial vehicle manufacturers in the United States, such as Boeing, BAE Systems, and Raytheon, among others. The growing military expenditure by the government in the US is expected to further aid the market. Moreover, the rising investment towards the development of drone technology in the region is likely to provide lucrative opportunities to the market in the forecast period.
Airborne Surveillance: Market Segmentation
Airborne surveillance is defined as a technique used to monitor activities and happenings in the surroundings. This process is carried out using high-tech aircraft or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). In other words, it is a process of procuring information in a particular area or territory using aerial technology.
Based on type, the market can be segmented into: Helicopter
Aircraft UAV/UAS
Balloons/Aerostats
The industry is segmented based on applications into: ISR and Targeting
Search and Rescue (SAR)
Law Enforcement
Border Surveillance Engineering, Surveying, and Mapping
Inspection and Monitoring
Agriculture and Forestry
Exploration
Insurance
Others
The regional markets for the product include:
The rising demand for airborne surveillance in the military and defence industry for various purposes such as to carry out search and rescue operations, provide assistance to the commando forces, bolster law enforcement, and enhance border security is driving the market growth. Additionally, the rising cross-border terrorism and geopolitical tensions are likely to garner the market’s growth. Moreover, the growing adoption of commercial drones in the engineering, surveying, and mapping applications, owing to the rising urbanisation and infrastructure development, is expected to further augment the market in the forecast period.
Key Industry Players in the Global Airborne Surveillance Market
The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global airborne surveillance market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, and investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:
Increasing Demand for Unmanned Surveillance Systems to Aid the Global Airborne Surveillance Industry
The unmanned system segment based on product type accounts for a significant share in the airborne surveillance industry. This can be attributed to the growing adoption of UAVs in various industries owing to the various advantages offered by the same, such as a safer and secure environment, affordability, quality imaging and live streaming, easy controllability, and easy maintenance, among others. The growing investment by manufacturers to develop improved UAVs to fulfil their increasing demand is likely to be a major factor driving the market in the forecast period.
North America Accounts for a Significant Share of the Airborne Surveillance Industry
The airborne surveillance industry in North America is driven by the presence of technologically advanced infrastructure in the region, coupled with the strong foothold of many aerial vehicle manufacturers in the United States, such as Boeing, BAE Systems, and Raytheon, among others. The growing military expenditure by the government in the US is expected to further aid the market. Moreover, the rising investment towards the development of drone technology in the region is likely to provide lucrative opportunities to the market in the forecast period.
Airborne Surveillance: Market Segmentation
Airborne surveillance is defined as a technique used to monitor activities and happenings in the surroundings. This process is carried out using high-tech aircraft or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). In other words, it is a process of procuring information in a particular area or territory using aerial technology.
Based on type, the market can be segmented into:
- LiDAR
- Radar
- Imaging System
- Manned Systems
- Unmanned System
The industry is segmented based on applications into:
- Military, Defence, and Security
- Commercial
The regional markets for the product include:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
The rising demand for airborne surveillance in the military and defence industry for various purposes such as to carry out search and rescue operations, provide assistance to the commando forces, bolster law enforcement, and enhance border security is driving the market growth. Additionally, the rising cross-border terrorism and geopolitical tensions are likely to garner the market’s growth. Moreover, the growing adoption of commercial drones in the engineering, surveying, and mapping applications, owing to the rising urbanisation and infrastructure development, is expected to further augment the market in the forecast period.
Key Industry Players in the Global Airborne Surveillance Market
The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global airborne surveillance market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, and investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:
- BAE Systems Plc
- Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)
- Thales Group
- Saab Group
- BIRD Aerosystems
- Others
Table of Contents
180 Pages
- 1 Executive Summary
- 1.1 Market Size 2024-2025
- 1.2 Market Growth 2025(F)-2034(F)
- 1.3 Key Demand Drivers
- 1.4 Key Players and Competitive Structure
- 1.5 Industry Best Practices
- 1.6 Recent Trends and Developments
- 1.7 Industry Outlook
- 2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
- 2.1 Market Trends
- 2.2 Key Verticals
- 2.3 Key Regions
- 2.4 Supplier Power
- 2.5 Buyer Power
- 2.6 Key Market Opportunities and Risks
- 2.7 Key Initiatives by Stakeholders
- 3 Economic Summary
- 3.1 GDP Outlook
- 3.2 GDP Per Capita Growth
- 3.3 Inflation Trends
- 3.4 Democracy Index
- 3.5 Gross Public Debt Ratios
- 3.6 Balance of Payment (BoP) Position
- 3.7 Population Outlook
- 3.8 Urbanisation Trends
- 4 Country Risk Profiles
- 4.1 Country Risk
- 4.2 Business Climate
- 5 Global Airborne Surveillance Market Analysis
- 5.1 Key Industry Highlights
- 5.2 Global Airborne Surveillance Historical Market (2018-2024)
- 5.3 Global Airborne Surveillance Market Forecast (2025-2034)
- 5.4 Global Airborne Surveillance Market by Type
- 5.4.1 LiDAR
- 5.4.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.4.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.4.2 Radar
- 5.4.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.4.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.4.3 Imaging System
- 5.4.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.4.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.5 Global Airborne Surveillance Market by Product Type
- 5.5.1 Manned Systems
- 5.5.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.5.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.5.1.3 Breakup by Type
- 5.5.1.3.1 Helicopter
- 5.5.1.3.2 Aircraft
- 5.5.2 Unmanned System
- 5.5.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.5.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.5.2.3 Breakup by Type
- 5.5.2.3.1 UAV/UAS
- 5.5.2.3.2 Balloons/Aerostats
- 5.6 Global Airborne Surveillance Market by Applications
- 5.6.1 Military, Defence, and Security
- 5.6.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.6.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.6.1.3 Breakup by Type
- 5.6.1.3.1 ISR and Targeting
- 5.6.1.3.2 Search and Rescue (SAR)
- 5.6.1.3.3 Law Enforcement
- 5.6.1.3.4 Border Surveillance
- 5.6.2 Commercial
- 5.6.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.6.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.6.2.3 Breakup by Type
- 5.6.2.3.1 Engineering, Surveying, and Mapping
- 5.6.2.3.2 Inspection and Monitoring
- 5.6.2.3.3 Agriculture and Forestry
- 5.6.2.3.4 Exploration
- 5.6.2.3.5 Insurance
- 5.6.2.3.6 Others
- 5.7 Global Airborne Surveillance Market by Region
- 5.7.1 North America
- 5.7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.7.2 Europe
- 5.7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.7.3 Asia Pacific
- 5.7.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.7.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.7.4 Latin America
- 5.7.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.7.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 5.7.5 Middle East and Africa
- 5.7.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 5.7.5.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 6 North America Airborne Surveillance Market Analysis
- 6.1 United States of America
- 6.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 6.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 6.2 Canada
- 6.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 6.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7 Europe Airborne Surveillance Market Analysis
- 7.1 United Kingdom
- 7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.2 Germany
- 7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.3 France
- 7.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.4 Italy
- 7.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 7.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 7.5 Others
- 8 Asia Pacific Airborne Surveillance Market Analysis
- 8.1 China
- 8.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.2 Japan
- 8.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.3 India
- 8.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.4 ASEAN
- 8.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.5 Australia
- 8.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 8.5.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 8.6 Others
- 9 Latin America Airborne Surveillance Market Analysis
- 9.1 Brazil
- 9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.2 Argentina
- 9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.3 Mexico
- 9.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 9.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 9.4 Others
- 10 Middle East and Africa Airborne Surveillance Market Analysis
- 10.1 Saudi Arabia
- 10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.2 United Arab Emirates
- 10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.3 Nigeria
- 10.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.3.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.4 South Africa
- 10.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2024)
- 10.4.2 Forecast Trend (2025-2034)
- 10.5 Others
- 11 Market Dynamics
- 11.1 SWOT Analysis
- 11.1.1 Strengths
- 11.1.2 Weaknesses
- 11.1.3 Opportunities
- 11.1.4 Threats
- 11.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
- 11.2.1 Supplier’s Power
- 11.2.2 Buyer’s Power
- 11.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 11.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
- 11.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
- 11.3 Key Indicators for Demand
- 11.4 Key Indicators for Price
- 12 Competitive Landscape
- 12.1 Supplier Selection
- 12.2 Key Global Players
- 12.3 Key Regional Players
- 12.4 Key Player Strategies
- 12.5 Company Profiles
- 12.5.1 BAE Systems Plc
- 12.5.1.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.1.4 Certifications
- 12.5.2 Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)
- 12.5.2.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.2.4 Certifications
- 12.5.3 Thales Group
- 12.5.3.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.3.4 Certifications
- 12.5.4 Saab Group
- 12.5.4.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.4.4 Certifications
- 12.5.5 BIRD Aerosystems
- 12.5.5.1 Company Overview
- 12.5.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 12.5.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
- 12.5.5.4 Certifications
- 12.5.6 Others
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