Earth Observation Drone Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2018-2028F, Segmented by Application (Environmental Monitoring, Disaster Management, Surveying and Mapping, Search and Rescue, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Industrial Inspection and Monitoring, Agriculture and Forestry, Cinematography), by End-User (Government Vs. Non-Government), By Region
Published Date: March - 2025 | Publisher: MIR | No of Pages: 280 | Industry: Aerospace and Defense | Format: Report available in PDF / Excel Format
View Details Buy Now 2890 Download Sample Ask for Discount Request CustomizationThe Earth Observation Drone Market is a fast-emerging niche in the overall drone and remote sensing market. Earth observation drones are unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that have sophisticated sensors and imaging technology to gather information regarding the Earth's surface, atmosphere, and environment. Earth observation drones are utilized in a wide range of applications, such as agriculture, environmental monitoring, disaster management, urban planning, defense, and mining.
Market Size (2023 and Beyond)
The global Earth observation drone market size in 2023 was around $3-4 billion.
The market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15-20% during 2023-2030 to an estimated $8-10 billion by the end of the decade.
Global Earth Observation Drone Market will expand at a fast CAGR in the coming years
A conventional drone consists of hardware and software elements such as sensors or a camera, controller, detect and avoid system, and navigation system. Drones today are used in the military, civil governance, commercial, and recreational industries. Firms in the entire drone industry are designing innovative sensors for drones so that they can provide statistical information and analytical data for periodically essential activities.
With the COVID-19 pandemic, the benefits of utilizing drones for a variety of commercial, industrial, and governmental civil uses were completely realized, and it is anticipated that the use of drones will further increase following the COVID-19 pandemic. Micro Multi Copter commercial drone manufacturer had dispatched over 100 commercial drones to assist people during the pandemic in China.
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Surge in Demand for Drones
Multiple downstream providers of Geospatial Services
For downstream geospatial service providers, the increased demand for drones for commercial, industrial, and civil government applications has simultaneously opened a huge potential niche. To make informed judgments, Earth observation applications including agriculture monitoring, precision agriculture, farming, fishing, disaster management, emergency response, inspection, etc., need dynamic and cutting-edge analytical data. For instance, tracking and analyzing soil moisture and texture enables farmers to better care for their crops and spot areas that need fertilizer or pesticide application to keep them safe.
On-Demand Aerial Survey Requirements is Growing
When drone imagery is needed for a specific task at a specified moment, the process is referred to as an on-demand aerial survey. Aerial survey services on demand are becoming more and more popular among businesses thanks to the development of sophisticated analytical tools and sensors for gathering aerial information.
Additionally, having and using drones calls for qualified drone pilots, licences, and sufficient fly zone authority. Companies and industries that regularly use drones for inspections and monitoring may be able to afford to purchase these. Some business companies rely on on-demand aerial survey services because they don't need these approvals as frequently.
Government Rules on Drone Production and Sales
One of the main obstacles facing the Global Earth Observation Drone Market is government regulation. Guidelines for the use, manufacture, and export of drones and related hardware are mandated by each nation's aviation and drone regulating organizations. For instance, in the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) oversees regulating drone use. Drone laws are required to be enforced in China by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), and in the UK by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
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Market Segmentation
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By Drone Type
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By Application
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AgricultureCrop monitoring, soil analysis, and precision farming.
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Environmental MonitoringForest management, wildlife tracking, and pollution monitoring.
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Disaster ManagementDamage assessment, search and rescue, and disaster recovery.
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Urban PlanningLand surveying, infrastructure inspection, and construction monitoring.
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Defense and SecuritySurveillance, reconnaissance, and border patrol.
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Mining and EnergyResource exploration, pipeline monitoring, and site inspection.
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By Sensor Type
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Optical CamerasHigh-resolution imaging for visual data collection.
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LiDARLight Detection and Ranging for topographic mapping and 3D modeling.
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Multispectral and Hyperspectral SensorsFor detailed analysis of vegetation, water quality, and mineral composition.
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Thermal CamerasFor heat mapping and night-time observations.
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By Region
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North AmericaLargest market due to advanced technology adoption and significant investments in agriculture and defense.
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EuropeGrowing market driven by environmental monitoring and smart agriculture initiatives.
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Asia-PacificRapidly expanding market due to increasing agricultural and infrastructure development in countries like China and India.
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Middle East & AfricaEmerging market with potential in oil and gas, mining, and environmental monitoring.
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Latin AmericaGrowing interest in precision agriculture and disaster management.
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Key Players
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DJI (China)
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Parrot (France)
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AeroVironment (U.S.)
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SenseFly (Switzerland)
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PrecisionHawk (U.S.)
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Trimble Inc. (U.S.)
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Delair (France)
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Insitu (U.S.)
Company Profiles
SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd.DJI , Parrot Drone SAS, Lockheed Martin Corporation, AeroVironment, Inc. , General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. , Northrop Grumman Corporation . Embention Sistemas Inteligentes SA , Hubsan, , Insitu Inc. NSITU , AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. Aerial Systems Inc. are the key players developing advanced technologies to stay competitive in the market and enhancing their product portfolio in the regions to increase their customer outreach.
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Base Year |
2022 |
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Historical Years |
2018 – 2022 |
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Estimated Year |
2023 |
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Forecast Period |
2024 – 2028 |
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Quantitative Units |
Revenue in USD Billion, and CAGR for 2018-2022 and 2023-2028 |
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Report Coverage |
Revenue forecast, company share, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends |
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Segments Covered |
· By Application Type · By End-User Type · Region |
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Regional Scope |
Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, South America |
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Country Scope |
United States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Poland, China, Japan, South Korea, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia |
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Key Companies Profiled |
SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd.DJI, Parrot Drone SAS, Lockheed Martin Corporation, AeroVironment, Inc., General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., Northrop Grumman Corporation, Embention Sistemas Inteligentes SA, Hubsan, Insitu Inc. NSITU, AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. |
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