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Firefighting Drone Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type (Fixed Wing Drones, Rotary Wing Drones, Hybrid Drones), By Size (Micro, Macro), By Payload Capacity, By Application, By End Use, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2033

Publisher Grand View Research
Published Aug 28, 2025
Length 150 Pages
SKU # GV20400073

Description

Firefighting Drone Market Summary

The global firefighting drone market size was estimated at USD 1,206.9 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2,783.8 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 9.8% from 2025 to 2033. The rising need for enhanced situational awareness and real-time data during firefighting operations primarily drives the market growth.

The market growth is primarily driven by the increasing demand for advanced aerial firefighting solutions capable of accessing hazardous or hard-to-reach areas. The rising frequency of wildfires, industrial fires, and urban fire incidents is prompting government agencies to adopt drone-based firefighting systems. The emphasis on minimizing firefighter risk and reducing operational costs encourages using unmanned aerial vehicles equipped with thermal imaging, real-time video streaming, and payload delivery systems for extinguishing agents. Ongoing innovations in heavy-lift drones, extended battery life, and modular payload systems are improving operational versatility and cost-effectiveness, which is expected to drive the firefighting drone industry expansion.

The rising need for rapid emergency response and enhanced operational safety is significantly fueling the growth of the firefighting drone industry. Drones offer real-time situational awareness, high-resolution imaging, and thermal sensing capabilities, enabling firefighters to assess fire intensity, map spread patterns, and identify trapped victims before committing ground crews. This capability reduces response time, minimizes human risk, and enhances firefighting efficiency, accelerating market adoption.

In addition, the growing incidence of wildfires worldwide is becoming a major growth driver for the market. Climate change has led to longer fire seasons and increased frequency of large-scale forest fires, prompting government agencies and environmental organizations to invest in advanced aerial firefighting solutions. Firefighting drones equipped with infrared cameras, smoke-penetrating sensors, and autonomous navigation systems can operate in hazardous conditions where manned aircraft may be too risky. The ability to deliver fire retardants with precise mapping data positions drones as an indispensable tool in combating wildfires and preserving natural ecosystems.

Furthermore, advancements in payload capacity and firefighting technology are creating robust demand for firefighting drones. Integrating AI-powered target recognition allows drones to identify hotspots and deploy extinguishing agents with pinpoint accuracy automatically. These capabilities are particularly valuable for high-rise fires, oil refinery incidents, and hazardous chemical facility emergencies, where direct human intervention is dangerous and time sensitive.

Moreover, rising investments in smart city infrastructure and disaster management systems enhance the adoption of firefighting drones. Companies increasingly incorporate drone-based emergency response units into their urban safety plans, enabling rapid aerial assessment during building fires, traffic accidents, or hazardous material spills. Integrating cloud-based data platforms and AI-driven predictive fire risk mapping allows drones to work seamlessly. These technological and infrastructural advancements improve firefighting outcomes and ensure long-term cost efficiency and scalability, further propelling market growth.

Global Firefighting Drone Market Report Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest technological trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the firefighting drone market report based on type, size, payload capacity, application, end use, and region:
  • Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Fixed Wing Drones
  • Rotary Wing Drones
  • Hybrid Drones
  • Size Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Micro Drones
  • Macro Drones
  • Payload Capacity Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Less than 10 kg
  • 10-20 kg
  • More than 20 kg
  • Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Scene Monitoring
  • Search and Rescue
  • Post Fire or Disaster Assessment
  • Firefighting
  • End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)
  • Fire Departments
  • Emergency Services
  • Industrial Enterprises
  • Forestry Departments
  • Military and Defense
  • Others
  • Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021- 2033)
  • North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • South Africa
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Table of Contents

150 Pages
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation and Scope
1.2. Market Definitions
1.2.1. Information analysis
1.2.2. Market formulation & data visualization
1.2.3. Data validation & publishing
1.3. Research Scope and Assumptions
1.3.1. List of Data Sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Outlook
2.2. Segment Outlook
.3. Competitive Insights
Chapter 3. Firefighting Drone Market Variables, Trends, & Scope
3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
3.2. Market Dynamics
3.2.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.2.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.2.3. Industry Challenge
3.3. Firefighting Drone Market Analysis Tools
3.3.1. Industry Analysis - Porter’s
3.3.1.1. Bargaining power of the suppliers
3.3.1.2. Bargaining power of the buyers
3.3.1.3. Threats of substitution
3.3.1.4. Threats from new entrants
3.3.1.5. Competitive rivalry
3.3.2. PESTEL Analysis
3.3.2.1. Political landscape
3.3.2.2. Economic landscape
3.3.2.3. Social landscape
3.3.2.4. Technological landscape
3.3.2.5. Environmental landscape
3.3.2.6. Legal landscape
Chapter 4. Firefighting Drone Market: Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
4.1. Segment Dashboard
4.2. Firefighting Drone Market: Type Movement Analysis, USD Million, 2024 & 2033
4.3. Fixed Wing Drones
4.3.1. Fixed Wing Drones Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
4.4. Rotary Wing Drones
4.4.1. Rotary Wing Drones Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
4.5. Hybrid Drones
4.5.1. Hybrid Drones Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Firefighting Drone Market: Size Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. Segment Dashboard
5.2. Firefighting Drone Market: Size Movement Analysis, USD Million, 2024 & 2033
5.3. Micro Drones
5.3.1. Micro Drones Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
5.4. Macro Drones
5.4.1. Macro Drones Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Firefighting Drone Market: Payload Capacity Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. Segment Dashboard
6.2. Firefighting Drone Market: Payload Capacity Movement Analysis, USD Million, 2024 & 2033
6.3. Less than 10 Kg
6.3.1. Less than 10 Kg Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.4. 10-20 kg
6.4.1. 10-20 Kg Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
6.5. More than 20 Kg
6.5.1. More than 20 Kg Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Firefighting Drone Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. Segment Dashboard
7.2. Firefighting Drone Market: Application Movement Analysis, USD Million, 2024 & 2033
7.3. Scene Monitoring
7.3.1. Scene Monitoring Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.4. Search and Rescue
7.4.1. Search and Rescue Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.5. Post Fire or Disaster Assessment
7.5.1. Post Fire or Disaster Assessment Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
7.6. Firefighting
7.6.1. Firefighting Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 8. Firefighting Drone Market: End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis
8.1. Segment Dashboard
8.2. Firefighting Drone Market: End Use Movement Analysis, USD Million, 2024 & 2033
8.3. Fire Departments
8.3.1. Fire Departments Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
8.4. Emergency Services
8.4.1. Emergency Services Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
8.5. Industrial Enterprises
8.5.1. Industrial Enterprises Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
8.6. Forestry Departments
8.6.1. Forestry Departments Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
8.7. Military and Defense
8.7.1. Military and Defense Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
8.8. Others
8.8.1. Others Market Revenue Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 9. Firefighting Drone Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
9.1. Firefighting Drone Market by Region, 2024 & 2033
9.2. North America
9.2.1. North America Firefighting Drone Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.2.2. U.S.
9.2.2.1. Firefighting Drone Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.2.3. Canada
9.2.3.1. Canada Firefighting Drone Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.2.4. Mexico
9.2.4.1. Mexico Firefighting Drone Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.3. Europe
9.3.1. Europe Firefighting Drone Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.3.2. UK
9.3.2.1. UK Firefighting Drone Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.3.3. Germany
9.3.3.1. Germany Firefighting Drone Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.3.4. France
9.3.4.1. France Firefighting Drone Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.4. Asia Pacific
9.4.1. Asia Pacific Firefighting Drone Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.4.2. China
9.4.2.1. China Firefighting Drone Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.4.3. Japan
9.4.3.1. Japan Firefighting Drone Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.4.4. India
9.4.4.1. India Firefighting Drone Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.4.5. South Korea
9.4.5.1. South Korea Firefighting Drone Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.4.6. Australia
9.4.6.1. Australia Firefighting Drone Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.5. Latin America
9.5.1. Latin America Firefighting Drone Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.5.2. Brazil
9.5.2.1. Brazil Firefighting Drone Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.6. Middle East and Africa
9.6.1. Middle East and Africa Firefighting Drone Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.6.2. Saudi Arabia
9.6.2.1. Saudi Arabia Firefighting Drone Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.6.3. UAE
9.6.3.1. UAE Firefighting Drone Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
9.6.4. South Africa
9.6.4.1. South Africa Firefighting Drone Market Estimates and Forecasts, 2021 - 2033 (USD Million)
Chapter 10. Competitive Landscape
10.1. Company Categorization
10.2. Company Market Positioning
10.3. Company Heat Map Analysis
10.4. Company Profiles/Listing
10.4.1. DJI
10.4.1.1. Participant’s Overview
10.4.1.2. Financial Performance
10.4.1.3. Service Benchmarking
10.4.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
10.4.2. Lockheed Martin Corporation.
10.4.2.1. Participant’s Overview
10.4.2.2. Financial Performance
10.4.2.3. Service Benchmarking
10.4.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
10.4.3. AeroVironment, Inc.
10.4.3.1. Participant’s Overview
10.4.3.2. Financial Performance
10.4.3.3. Service Benchmarking
10.4.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
10.4.4. EHang
10.4.4.1. Participant’s Overview
10.4.4.2. Financial Performance
10.4.4.3. Service Benchmarking
10.4.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
10.4.5. Draganfly Innovations Inc.
10.4.5.1. Participant’s Overview
10.4.5.2. Financial Performance
10.4.5.3. Service Benchmarking
10.4.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
10.4.6. Skydio, Inc.
10.4.6.1. Participant’s Overview
10.4.6.2. Financial Performance
10.4.6.3. Service Benchmarking
10.4.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
10.4.7. Parrot Drones SAS.
10.4.7.1. Participant’s Overview
10.4.7.2. Financial Performance
10.4.7.3. Service Benchmarking
10.4.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
10.4.8. Elbit Systems Ltd.
10.4.8.1. Participant’s Overview
10.4.8.2. Financial Performance
10.4.8.3. Service Benchmarking
10.4.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
10.4.9. Yuneec International
10.4.9.1. Participant’s Overview
10.4.9.2. Financial Performance
10.4.9.3. Service Benchmarking
10.4.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
10.4.10. FLIR Systems, Inc.
10.4.10.1. Participant’s Overview
10.4.10.2. Financial Performance
10.4.10.3. Service Benchmarking
10.4.10.4. Strategic Initiatives
10.4.11. Microdrones GmbH
10.4.11.1. Participant’s Overview
10.4.11.2. Financial Performance
10.4.11.3. Service Benchmarking
10.4.11.4. Strategic Initiatives
10.4.12. L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
10.4.12.1. Participant’s Overview
10.4.12.2. Financial Performance
10.4.12.3. Service Benchmarking
10.4.12.4. Strategic Initiatives

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