United States Drone Services Market Size By Type (Drone Platform Services, Drone Training & Education Services), By Application (Data Acquisition & Analytics, Mapping & Surveying), By Industry Vertical (Agriculture, Utility), And Forecast

United States Drone Services Market Size And Forecast

United States Drone Services Market size was valued at USD 2576.57 Million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 39293.78 Million By 2031, growing at a CAGR of 44.76% from 2024 to 2031.

The ‘United States Drone Services Market’ is witnessing significant growth owing to various driving factors such as technological advancement, regulatory support, cost-effectiveness, etc. Drone applications have increased owing to advancements in drone technology, such as enhanced flight capabilities, extended battery life, better sensors, and AI integration. The United States report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

United States Drone Services Market Executive Summary

Drones are unmanned air vehicles that can carry a payload and have sensors that can be used for sensing and image capture. Drones have been widely used by hobbyists for photo shoots and sporting events. Commercial and civil applications will dominate the future of the drone services industry in the United States. Drones, on the other hand, are widely used in military and homeland security applications. Defense companies are concentrating their resources on the U.S. market, investing heavily in the production of more advanced applications for small unmanned air vehicles that are more feasible, compact, and cost-efficient.

They can operate for longer periods of time if the vehicle allows it (no human fatigue in the plane). Drones can perform the geological survey as they perform the thermal or visual imaging, and measure the radio and cell coverage over any terrain. Agriculture, urban growth, disaster management, traffic management, healthcare, forest and wildlife management, mining, and defense, and mining are just a few of the industries where drones have effectively disrupted business and operating models. They have given organizations the ability to collect real-time and highly accurate data in the most cost-effective way possible.

The “United States Drone Services Market” is divided into three segments, i.e., Type, Application, and Industry Vertical; these segments give an overview of the market and offer a qualitative and quantitative market study of the product and services. Based on the Type, the market is divided into ” Drone Platform Services, Drone Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Services, Drone Training & Education Services. Drone Platform Service accounted for the largest market share in 2022 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 57.38% during the forecast period. Drone Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Services was the second-largest market in 2022.

Based on Application, the market is divided into Aerial Photography & Remote Sensing, Data Acquisition & Analytics, Mapping & Surveying, Modelling, Disaster Risk Management & Mitigation, Inspection & environmental monitoring, and Others. Aerial Photography and Remote Sensing accounted for the largest market share in 2022 and are projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 59.37% during the forecast period. Mapping and Surveying was the second-largest market in 2022. Based on the Industry Verticals, the market is divided into ” Construction and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Utility, Oil and Gas, Mining, Defense, and Logistics. Oil & Gas accounted for the largest market share in 2022 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 62.07% during the forecast period. Agriculture was the second-largest market in 2022.

The ‘United States Drone Services Market’ is witnessing significant growth owing to various driving factors such as technological advancement, regulatory support, cost-effectiveness, etc. Drone applications have increased owing to advancements in drone technology, such as enhanced flight capabilities, extended battery life, better sensors, and AI integration. When compared to conventional methods, drones provide an affordable option for activities like infrastructure inspections, agricultural monitoring, and aerial surveys. Due to the regulatory framework established by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for commercial drone operations (Part 107), the market for drone services has grown more efficiently. However, privacy concerns, safety concerns, limitations in range, and battery life may hamper the market growth. Moreover, the development of smart drones is expected to provide a significant boost to the growth of the United States Drone Services Market in the coming years.

United States Drone Services Market Segmentation Analysis

The United States Drone Services Market is segmented on the basis of Type, Application, and Industry Vertical.

United States Drone Services Market, By Type

• Drone Platform Services
• Drone Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Services
• Drone Training & Education Services

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Based on Type, the market is segmented into Drone Platform Services, Drone Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Services, Drone Training & Education Services. The United States Drone Services Market is experiencing a scaled level of attractiveness in the Drone Platform Service segment. Drone Platform Service accounted for the largest market share of 46.58% in 2022, with a market value of USD 2,680.04 Million, and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 57.38% during the forecast period. Drone Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Services was the second-largest market in 2022, with a value of USD 1,910.78 Million in 2022; it is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 58.05%.

Drone platforms are employed to collect, manage, and interpret raw drone data gathered by drones, which improves business workflows through scalable image processing, data storage, and real-time sharable drone maps & 3D models. The drone platform services segment will likely grow significantly over the forecast period owing to the increasing adoption of drone services by industries such as power & utility, logistics, and wind. These industries demand high-quality data and analytics, propelling the demand for drone platform services in the coming years.

United States Drone Services Market, By Application

• Aerial Photography & Remote Sensing
• Data Acquisition & Analytics
• Mapping & Surveying
• Modelling
• Disaster Risk Management & Mitigation
• Inspection & environmental monitoring
• Others

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Based on Application, the market is segmented into Aerial Photography & Remote Sensing, Data Acquisition & Analytics, Mapping & Surveying, Modelling, Disaster Risk Management & Mitigation, Inspection & environmental monitoring, and Others. The United States Drone Services Market is experiencing a scaled level of attractiveness in the Application segment. Aerial Photography and Remote Sensing accounted for the largest market share of 40.70% in 2022, with a market value of USD 2,341.73 Million, and is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 59.37% during the forecast period. Mapping and Surveying was the second-largest market in 2022, with a value of USD 875.13 Million in 2022; it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 58.94%.

Aerial photography is one of the most extensively used & cost-effective means of remote sensing. It is typically utilized in topographical mapping and interpretation. Unlike manned aircraft, drones are smaller in size and, therefore able to fly into areas that were not possible before. Drones are also able to capture videos using 360-degree Rotation, Time-Lapse Cameras, and Drone Aerial Views, which are things difficult for manned aircraft. Drones are frequently utilized to take beautiful aerial pictures and videos. They are used to capture eye-catching aerial photographs for marketing and promotional purposes in various industries, such as real estate, tourism, filmmaking, and advertising. Construction sites, agricultural fields, and topography are all meticulously mapped in two and three dimensions using drones fitted with LiDAR sensors and high-resolution cameras. These maps are helpful for infrastructure development, urban planning, and land surveying.

United States Drone Services Market, By Industry Vertical

• Construction and Infrastructure
• Agriculture
• Utility
• Oil and Gas
• Mining
• Defense
• Logistics

Based on Industry Vertical, the market is segmented into Construction and Infrastructure, Agriculture, Utility, Oil and Gas, Mining, Defense, and Logistics. The United States Drone Services Market is experiencing a scaled level of attractiveness in the Industry Verticals segment. Oil & Gas accounted for the largest market share of 23.17% in 2022, with a market value of USD 1,332.91 Million, and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 62.07% during the forecast period. Agriculture was the second-largest market in 2022, with a value of USD 1,113.51 Million in 2022; it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 56.84%.

The oil & gas industry relates to the end-to-end production & supply of petroleum products. It is one of the biggest industries in the world and the most significant contributor to the global economy. Drones are changing the means of inspecting and maintaining assets such as healthy sites, storage tanks, pipelines, and offshore platforms. The drone technology at every stage of the petroleum production process, from accurate surveys to an inspection of hard-to-reach areas, gives a significant amount of time and costs. Data from drones are more accurate and provide information undetectable by the human eye. Drones can save lots of money for the oil & gas industry by developing on-site safety and decreasing maintenance costs.

Key Players

The “United States Drone Services Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the regional market. The major players in the market are Cyberhawk, Unmanned Experts, Deveron UAS, ABJ Renewables, AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc., Precision Hawk, Identified Technologies Corp., DroneDeploy, Phoenix Drone Services, and Aerodyne Group.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated for such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight to the financial statements of all the major players, along with its product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Company Market Ranking Analysis

The company ranking analysis provides a deeper understanding of the top 3 players operating Drone Services market. takes into consideration several factors before providing a company ranking. The top three players for the Identified Technologies Corp., Cyberhawk, and Deveron UAS. The factors considered for evaluating these players include the company’s brand value, product portfolio (including product variations, specifications, features, and price), company presence across major regions, product-related sales obtained by the company in recent years, and its share in total revenue. further studies the company’s product portfolio based on the technologies adopted or new strategies undertaken by the company to enhance its market presence globally or regionally.  We also consider the distribution network (online as well as offline) of the company that helps us to understand the company’s presence and foothold in various Drone Services Markets.

Company Regional/Industry Footprint

The company’s regional section provides geographical presence, regional-level reach, or the respective company’s sales network presence. Apart from this, the industrial footprint section provides a cross-analysis of industry verticals and market players that gives a clear picture of the company landscape concerning the industries they serve their products. The product portfolio of the companies is classified in terms of their diversification as well as the number of products/services that are available. The geographic reach and the market penetration are determined considering the penetration of the company’s products and services in the U.S.

Ace Matrix

This section of the report provides an overview of the company evaluation scenario in the Drone Services market. The company evaluation has been carried out based on the outcomes of the qualitative and quantitative analyses of various factors such as product portfolios, technological innovations, market presence, revenues of companies, and the opinions of primary respondents.

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