SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global delivery drones market size is anticipated to reach USD 10.47 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 42.6% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The market is projected to experience substantial growth in the coming years as more businesses adopt them for their operations. The market has evolved from the initial generation of drones, which offered basic controls and remote-controlled aircraft, to the latest generation 7 drones that feature advanced capabilities, such as 3D robotics, gimbals, high-quality video recording, artificial intelligence (AI), safety modes, increased carrying capacity, and more. These smart drones come with built-in protections and compliance technology, intelligent precision sensors, and self-monitoring capabilities, representing major advancements in drone technology.
Key Industry Insights & Findings from the report:
- Based on drone type, the multirotor wing segment accounted for the highest revenue share in 2022. This is attributed to their utilization in various industries, such as e-commerce, quick service restaurants (QSR), and healthcare, enabling efficient and timely deliveries
- Based on component, the service segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR of 49% from 2023 to 2030 owing to the growing demand for efficient and fast last-mile delivery solutions, particularly in urban areas
- Asia Pacific is expected to register the fastest CAGR over the forecast period due to pertaining technological advancements in the region
- In addition, the rising trend of online grocery shopping in countries like India, South Korea, Australia, and others is expected to drive significant growth in the regional market
Read 300-page market research report, "Delivery Drones Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Component (Hardware, Services), By Application (Agriculture, Healthcare), By Drone Type, By Range, By Payload, By Duration, By Operation Mode, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 - 2030", published by Grand View Research.
Delivery Drones Market Growth & Trends
These advancements are expected to create new opportunities in various sectors, including delivery, transportation, military applications, commercial industries, and more. Furthermore, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increased use of drones for the delivery of a wide range of medical equipment, cargo, and packages, as compared to older delivery channels, to increase emphasis on contactless delivery to remote and inaccessible areas leading to augmented product demand in the peak of the pandemic. Similarly, the continued trend led to massive investment in technology implementation for drone delivery when many operators completed test flights. With an increased demand for global drone delivery services, various countries are easing regulations to support various drone operations in their airspace.
This, in turn, is expected to accelerate drone purchase growth over the forecast period to offer new delivery routes for remote areas. In addition, the growing product adoption across various industries, coupled with their impressive real-world performance and technological advancements, is anticipated to drive market growth in the near future. Moreover, enterprises are focused on launching new products to implement comprehensive solutions. For instance, in May 2023, A2Z Drone Delivery, a commercial drone delivery systems provider, unveiled their latest long-range last-mile delivery drone called the RDSX Pelican. This flagship drone boasts a payload capacity of up to five kilograms and a significant range of 40 kilometers (24.8 miles). Such advancements by key players are expected to fuel the growth of the market over the forecast period.
Delivery Drones Market Report Scope
Report Attribute |
Details |
Market size value in 2023 |
USD 873.4 million |
Revenue forecast in 2030 |
USD 10.47 billion |
Growth rate |
CAGR of 42.6% from 2023 to 2030 |
Base year for estimation |
2022 |
Historical data |
2018 - 2021 |
Forecast period |
2023 - 2030 |
Delivery Drones Market Segmentation
Grand View Research has segmented the global delivery drones market based on component, drone type, range, payload, duration, operation mode, application, and region
Delivery Drones Market - Component Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Hardware
- Software
- Services
Delivery Drones Market - Drone Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Multi-rotor Wing
- Fixed Wing
- Hybrid Wing
Delivery Drones Market - Delivery Drones Range Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Less than or Equal to 25 Km
- More than 25 Km
Delivery Drones Market - Payload Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Less than 2 Kg
- 2 Kg to 5 Kg
- More than 5 Kg
Delivery Drones Market - Duration Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Less than 30 minutes
- More than 30 minutes
Delivery Drones Market - Operation Mode Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Remotely Piloted
- Partially Autonomous
- Fully Autonomous
Delivery Drones Market - Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Retail & E-Commerce
- Healthcare
- Logistics & Transportation
- Food & Beverages
- Military & Defense
- Agriculture
- Others
Delivery Drones Market - Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- U.K.
- Germany
- France
- Spain
- Italy
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Middle East & Africa
- UAE
- South Africa
List of Key Players in Delivery Drones Market
- Airbus SAS
- Amazon.com, Inc.
- The Boeing Company
- DHL International GmbH
- Drone Delivery Canada Corp.
- Flytrex Inc.
- Skycart Inc.
- Wingcopter GmbH
- Wing Aviation LLC
- Matternet Inc.
- Zipline International Inc.
- Fli Drone
- SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd.
- United Parcel Service of America, Inc. (UPS)
- FedEx Corp.
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