2026 Global: Airborne Lidar Market-Competitive Review (2032) report
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The 2026 Global: Airborne Lidar Market-Competitive Review (2031) report features the global market size and projected growth/decline data for the period 2021 through 2032. The report primarily provides an examination of the business strategies for the ten largest global companies in the market and how their strategies differ.
Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for airborne lidar market by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the airborne lidar market market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.
The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?
The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:
Teledyne Optech, Leica Geosystems (Hexagon), RIEGL, Trimble, Faro Technologies, Fugro, YellowScan, Quantum Spatial (NV5), Velodyne, and GeoCue are widely recognized as ten major companies shaping the airborne LiDAR market due to their hardware innovation, end-to-end services, and broad application footprints. Teledyne Optech is renowned for high-performance airborne scanners and long-range systems used in topographic and corridor mapping projects, combining decades of laser and sensor expertise to serve surveying, mining, and coastal monitoring demands. Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, supplies precision airborne LiDAR sensors and integrated mapping solutions that deliver survey-grade geospatial data for infrastructure, engineering, and construction clients worldwide. RIEGL is prominent for waveform LiDAR technology and robust airborne platforms that excel in high-density mapping, forestry inventory, and disaster assessment, with a reputation for accuracy and reliability in challenging environments. Trimble brings GNSS, IMU, and airborne LiDAR integration to produce tightly georeferenced datasets used in large-scale civil engineering, agriculture, and transportation projects, leveraging its long-standing positioning and surveying product ecosystem.
Faro Technologies extends its 3D measurement and scanning capabilities into airborne applications through systems and services that streamline as-built data capture and reality modeling for AEC and industrial use cases. Fugro operates as a major geospatial services provider combining airborne LiDAR data acquisition, processing, and mapping services for offshore, coastal, and terrestrial projects, supporting natural resource management and infrastructure asset planning. YellowScan focuses on lightweight, UAV-mounted airborne LiDAR systems optimized for rapid deployment, forestry, agricultural assessment, and environmental monitoring where small aircraft or drones are preferred for access and cost efficiency. Quantum Spatial (now part of NV5) is a leading aerial data and analytics firm delivering high-resolution airborne LiDAR mapping, often combined with photogrammetry and analytic services for utilities, transportation, and environmental clients. Velodyne, while widely known for automotive LiDAR, supplies sensors and platforms applicable to airborne and UAV operations with emphasis on high-resolution, scalable scanning architectures supporting perception and mapping workflows. GeoCue provides an integrated suite of LiDAR data collection and processing tools, including mission planning, point cloud management, and production software that accelerate airborne LiDAR projects from capture through deliverable generation.
Collectively these ten companies represent manufacturers of airborne sensors, integrators of GNSS/IMU and platform systems, and full-service data providers; their strengths span high-altitude, long-range systems for regional mapping to lightweight UAV solutions for localized surveys, and include advanced waveform processing, high-density point clouds, and enterprise software for point-cloud exploitation and analytics. Market reports and industry analyses consistently list this set among top players due to their revenue presence, product breadth, and roles in major civil, environmental, and defense mapping programs globally.
Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for airborne lidar market by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the airborne lidar market market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.
The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?
The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:
Teledyne Optech, Leica Geosystems (Hexagon), RIEGL, Trimble, Faro Technologies, Fugro, YellowScan, Quantum Spatial (NV5), Velodyne, and GeoCue are widely recognized as ten major companies shaping the airborne LiDAR market due to their hardware innovation, end-to-end services, and broad application footprints. Teledyne Optech is renowned for high-performance airborne scanners and long-range systems used in topographic and corridor mapping projects, combining decades of laser and sensor expertise to serve surveying, mining, and coastal monitoring demands. Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, supplies precision airborne LiDAR sensors and integrated mapping solutions that deliver survey-grade geospatial data for infrastructure, engineering, and construction clients worldwide. RIEGL is prominent for waveform LiDAR technology and robust airborne platforms that excel in high-density mapping, forestry inventory, and disaster assessment, with a reputation for accuracy and reliability in challenging environments. Trimble brings GNSS, IMU, and airborne LiDAR integration to produce tightly georeferenced datasets used in large-scale civil engineering, agriculture, and transportation projects, leveraging its long-standing positioning and surveying product ecosystem.
Faro Technologies extends its 3D measurement and scanning capabilities into airborne applications through systems and services that streamline as-built data capture and reality modeling for AEC and industrial use cases. Fugro operates as a major geospatial services provider combining airborne LiDAR data acquisition, processing, and mapping services for offshore, coastal, and terrestrial projects, supporting natural resource management and infrastructure asset planning. YellowScan focuses on lightweight, UAV-mounted airborne LiDAR systems optimized for rapid deployment, forestry, agricultural assessment, and environmental monitoring where small aircraft or drones are preferred for access and cost efficiency. Quantum Spatial (now part of NV5) is a leading aerial data and analytics firm delivering high-resolution airborne LiDAR mapping, often combined with photogrammetry and analytic services for utilities, transportation, and environmental clients. Velodyne, while widely known for automotive LiDAR, supplies sensors and platforms applicable to airborne and UAV operations with emphasis on high-resolution, scalable scanning architectures supporting perception and mapping workflows. GeoCue provides an integrated suite of LiDAR data collection and processing tools, including mission planning, point cloud management, and production software that accelerate airborne LiDAR projects from capture through deliverable generation.
Collectively these ten companies represent manufacturers of airborne sensors, integrators of GNSS/IMU and platform systems, and full-service data providers; their strengths span high-altitude, long-range systems for regional mapping to lightweight UAV solutions for localized surveys, and include advanced waveform processing, high-density point clouds, and enterprise software for point-cloud exploitation and analytics. Market reports and industry analyses consistently list this set among top players due to their revenue presence, product breadth, and roles in major civil, environmental, and defense mapping programs globally.
Table of Contents
32 Pages
- 1.0 Scope of Report and Methodology
- 2.0 Market SWOT Analysis and Players
- 2.1 Market Definition
- 2.2 Market Segments
- 2.3 Market Strengths
- 2.4 Market Weaknesses
- 2.5 Market Threats
- 2.6 Market Opportunities
- 2.7 Major Players
- 3.0 Competitive Analysis
- 3.1 Market Player 1
- 3.2 Market Player 2
- 3.3 Market Player 3
- 3.4 Market Player 4
- 3.5 Market Player 5
- 3.6 Market Player 6
- 3.7 Market Player 7
- 3.8 Market Player 8
- 3.9 Market Player 9
- 3.10 Market Player 10
- 4.0 Comparative Business Strategies
- 4.1 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 2
- 4.2 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 3
- 4.3 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 4
- 4.4 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 3
- 4.5 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 4
- 4.6 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 3 and 4
- 5.0 Appendix
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