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Drone Market to grow by USD 36.1 Billion (2024-2028), fueled by rising drone applications, Report on how AI is driving market transformation – Technavio

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NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Report with the AI impact on market trends – The global drone market size is estimated to grow by USD 36.1 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 15.23% during the forecast period. Rise in applications of drones is driving market growth, with a trend towards new developments and launches of commercial drones. However, restrictive laws and regulations governing uav use poses a challenge. Key market players include AeroVironment Inc., Autel Robotics Co. Ltd., DELAIR SAS, Drone Delivery Canada Corp., DroneDeploy Inc., EHang Holdings Ltd., Intel Corp., Kespry Inc., Kitty Hawk Corp., Leptron Unmanned Aircraft Systems Inc., Parrot Drones SAS, Pix4D SA, PrecisionHawk Inc., Skydio Inc., Spirit AeroSystems Inc., SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd., Teledyne Technologies Inc., Terra Motors Corp., The Boeing Co., Trimble Inc., and Yuneec International Co. Ltd..

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Drone Market Scope

Report Coverage

Details

Base year

2023

Historic period

2018 – 2022

Forecast period

2024-2028

Growth momentum & CAGR

Accelerate at a CAGR of 15.23%

Market growth 2024-2028

USD 36.1 billion

Market structure

Fragmented

YoY growth 2022-2023 (%)

12.86

Regional analysis

APAC, North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and South America

Performing market contribution

APAC at 42%

Key countries

China, US, Germany, Japan, and UK

Key companies profiled

AeroVironment Inc., Autel Robotics Co. Ltd., DELAIR SAS, Drone Delivery Canada Corp., DroneDeploy Inc., EHang Holdings Ltd., Intel Corp., Kespry Inc., Kitty Hawk Corp., Leptron Unmanned Aircraft Systems Inc., Parrot Drones SAS, Pix4D SA, PrecisionHawk Inc., Skydio Inc., Spirit AeroSystems Inc., SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd., Teledyne Technologies Inc., Terra Motors Corp., The Boeing Co., Trimble Inc., and Yuneec International Co. Ltd.

Market Driver

Unmanned aircraft, also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), are robots that fly without a human pilot on board. This market includes various types of drones, such as rotary wing and fixed wing, powered by heat engines, jet engines, or electrical engines. Trends in this industry include GPS technology for traffic monitoring, videography, agriculture, delivery services, weather monitoring, search and rescue, surveillance, military, and defense applications. Sensors like ultrasonic, laser, LIDAR, time-of-flight, chemical, stabilization, orientation, thermal, hyperspectral, and minerals play a crucial role in drone functionality. The agriculture segment, construction sector, real estate sector, and oil and gas industries are significant markets for commercial drones. Companies like AeroVironment Inc and Skydio lead in this sector. Drones are used for various purposes such as aerial videography, photography, flora and fauna, public services, thermal imaging cameras, and precision agriculture applications. The market is expanding into sectors like e-commerce, border security, energy, insurance industries, and military capabilities. Regulations and subsidy programs are shaping the industry’s growth. 

Drones have transformed the commercial sector due to their ease of deployment, minimal maintenance costs, mobility, and ability to hover. They are extensively used in various industries such as wireless coverage and remote sensing, search and rescue operations, delivery services, security and surveillance, precision agriculture, and civil infrastructure inspection. In emergency situations like natural or man-made disasters, drones play a crucial role in expediting rescue efforts. They can quickly survey vast areas during disasters like floods, wildfires, and avalanches, providing essential data for effective response planning. Additionally, drones can transport medical supplies to inaccessible areas and offer timely disaster warnings, enhancing overall disaster management efforts. 

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Market Challenges

The Drone Market encompasses various unmanned aircraft, aerial vehicles, and systems, collectively referred to as drones. These robotic flying machines employ GPS technology for traffic monitoring, videography, agriculture, delivery services, and weather monitoring, among others. Challenges in sectors like agriculture, construction, real estate, and public services, have led to the integration of drones in mining, oil and gas, transportation, entertainment, telecommunications, and more. Drones incorporate sensors such as ultrasonic, laser, LIDAR, time-of-flight, chemical, stabilization, orientation, and thermal sensors. Companies like Skydio, AeroVironment Inc, and Raptor Maps lead the market with innovations in drone technology, including autonomous drones, precision agriculture applications, and filming and photography. The hybrid segment caters to the e-commerce sector, border security, and military operations. Regulations and subsidy programs influence the market’s growth, while hobbyist drones cater to individual users. Drones offer solutions in various industries, including infrastructure, energy, insurance, military capabilities, and the political arena.Drones, although offering numerous business applications, pose a significant security concern due to their misuse by criminals and terrorists. The ease of access to drone technology and lax regulations increase the risk of drones being used for nefarious activities, such as terror attacks or surveillance of sensitive areas. To mitigate these risks, governments are implementing stricter regulations. These regulations include mandatory type certification for drones, obtaining a drone pilot license for operators, and completing training from authorized remote pilot training organizations. These measures aim to minimize the potential for drones to be used for criminal or terrorist activities.

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Segment Overview

This drone market report extensively covers market segmentation by

ApplicationIndustrialTerrestrial Imagery And MappingPrecision AgricultureInspection And MonitoringOthersTypeRotary BladeFixed WingHybridGeographyAPACNorth AmericaEuropeMiddle East And AfricaSouth America

1.1 Industrial- The industrial sector is experiencing significant growth in the use of drones due to their efficiency and safety benefits. Real-time aerial inspections enable quick assessment of construction sites, reducing potential hazards by 91%. Autodesk, a leading software company in architecture and construction, has invested in drone manufacturer 3D Robotics since 2018. Their collaboration offers a UAV-to-cloud solution, allowing drone data to be analyzed using Autodesk software. Additionally, drones act as portable communication towers during emergencies or large events, enhancing network capacity. These factors are fueling the demand for drones in industrial applications.

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Research Analysis

Unmanned aircraft, also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), are robotic aircraft that operate without a human pilot on board. These flying machines have gained significant attention in various industries due to their versatility and capabilities. UAVs are used for traffic monitoring, videography, agriculture, delivery services, weather monitoring, search and rescue, and more. In the commercial sector, they are employed in real estate, construction, and inspection of unstable roofs and electrical cables. UAVs are equipped with GPS, computing, microcontrollers, and processors for navigation and data processing. They have applications in defense and border security, with autonomous drones used for precision-guided bombs and missiles in military operations. Aerial photography and video recording are common applications, while surveying and mapping are also popular uses for UAVs.

Market Research Overview

Unmanned aircraft, also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), refer to robotic aircraft that operate without a human pilot on board. These robots use Global Positioning System (GPS) technology for navigation and can be employed in various sectors for traffic monitoring, videography, agriculture, delivery services, weather monitoring, search and rescue, surveillance, military, and defense applications. UAVs come in different forms such as rotary wing drones and fixed wing drones, and can be powered by heat engines, jet engines, or electrical engines. They are equipped with sensors including ultrasonic, laser, LIDAR, time-of-flight, chemical, stabilization, orientation, thermal, hyperspectral, and various types of cameras. The agriculture segment, construction sector, real estate sector, and oil and gas industries are significant users of UAVs for crop health monitoring, surface composition analysis, and infrastructure inspections. UAVs are also used in public services, transportation, entertainment and media, telecommunications, mining, and construction industries. Autonomous drones are increasingly being used for military operations, video recording, surveying, logistics, retail organizations, emergency response, and even in the political arena. UAVs are also used in hobbyist applications and can be used for infrastructure inspections, energy sector monitoring, insurance industries, and military capabilities. Regulations and subsidy programs play a crucial role in the drone market. UAVs are also used for anti-aircraft target practice, artillery spotting, intelligence gathering, and weather monitoring. UAVs can be equipped with sensors such as ultrasonic sensors, laser sensors, LIDAR sensors, time-of-flight sensors, chemical sensors, stabilization sensors, orientation sensors, thermal sensors, and hyperspectral sensors. The drone market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years due to the increasing demand for UAVs in various industries and applications.

Table of Contents:

1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation

ApplicationIndustrialTerrestrial Imagery And MappingPrecision AgricultureInspection And MonitoringOthersTypeRotary BladeFixed WingHybridGeographyAPACNorth AmericaEuropeMiddle East And AfricaSouth America

7 Customer Landscape
8 Geographic Landscape
9 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
10 Company Landscape
11 Company Analysis
12 Appendix

About Technavio

Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions.

With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavio’s report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavio’s comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios.

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Crab2B Makes AsiaWorld-Expo Debut, Connecting Hong Kong’s Mobile Wholesalers with Global Buyers

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HONG KONG, Oct. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Crab2B, a pioneering B2B trading platform dedicated to mobile devices and digital products, will make its debut at the HKICEC Global Mobile Exchange Pavilion during the Global Sources Hong Kong Shows, opening at AsiaWorld-Expo on October 18, 2026.

Hong Kong has long been a major hub for electronics wholesale trade, but buyers still often rely on fragmented channels to identify suppliers. Crab2B was created to bridge this gap, bringing Hong Kong-based mobile and digital product wholesalers together on one dedicated B2B platform. Headquartered in Hong Kong, Crab2B combines the manufacturing strength of mainland China and the Greater Bay Area’s extensive supply chain capabilities with Hong Kong’s established global trading network. Together, these strengths enable Crab2B to simplify cross-border sourcing, connect buyers directly with suppliers and make international trade more accessible and efficient.

For its first appearance at a major industry trade show, Crab2B is bringing together more than 200 merchants already registered on the platform, marking a significant milestone in its development. The Crab2B booth is expected to attract electronics traders from Southeast Asia, Europe, the Middle East and beyond. Visitors will be able to discover the app’s capabilities through live demonstrations, register on the platform and connect directly with participating merchants to explore business opportunities.

A buyer who experienced the Crab2B app shared: “With Crab2B, we no longer have to search far and wide for reliable suppliers. The platform brings Hong Kong’s mobile phone wholesalers together in one place, giving us greater visibility into available products and sourcing opportunities. Whether I’m at my desk or on the move, I can find products and connect with suppliers whenever I need to. For businesses like ours that source across borders, that kind of access makes a real difference. It saves time, reduces transaction costs and helps us do business more efficiently.”

Crab2B CEO Luo Yaohong said, “We want to be pioneers in cross-border B2B trading for digital products, creating new opportunities for Hong Kong’s wholesale industry. As Hong Kong places greater emphasis on developing digital trade, we’re addressing a longstanding gap in the market with a dedicated digital platform that connects Hong Kong’s electronics suppliers directly with buyers around the world. Our ambition is to make cross-border trading easier, faster and more accessible, while helping Hong Kong businesses reach new markets.”

The platform’s trade show debut is also attracting attention from international merchants, with exhibitors expressing interest in joining Crab2B to expand their reach into overseas markets. Meanwhile, merchants already registered on the platform are looking forward to the launch of its planned online marketplace, which will create further opportunities for sustained collaboration and business growth.

Building on this debut, Crab2B will remain firmly rooted in Hong Kong while expanding its connections with businesses around the world. The company will continue to enhance its platform with smarter sourcing tools, more comprehensive trading capabilities and an increasingly connected network of suppliers and buyers. By making it easier to discover products, establish business relationships and conduct cross-border transactions, Crab2B aims to open new opportunities for merchants of all sizes and help shape the next chapter of Hong Kong’s digital trade industry.

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Canton Fair Buyers Alliance Launched as the 140th Edition Opens

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GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On October 15, the Canton Fair Buyers Alliance was officially launched at the Canton Fair Complex, marking a significant milestone as the fair celebrates the 70th anniversary of its founding.

More than 140 overseas buyers attended the launch ceremony, highlighting the fair’s enduring role as a bridge connecting global commerce with China’s export sector.

Speaking at the ceremony, Luís Vilariça, CEO of Joinco, Import & Export, Ltd., discussed his company’s long-standing relationship with the Canton Fair. Drawing on years of participation, he reflected on the growth opportunities created through cooperation with Chinese suppliers and highlighted the fair’s role in supporting international business development and global trade exchanges.

The ceremony also featured a joint declaration by alliance members. Representatives from five member companies read the statement in their respective native languages, underscoring the international character of the new organization. Additional members sent video congratulatory messages, joining the celebration and witnessing the official launch of the alliance.

The Canton Fair Buyers Alliance represents one of the fair’s key service innovations. Designed primarily for Fortune Global 500 companies, buyers from the world’s top 250 retailers and leading sourcing enterprises across a diverse range of markets, the alliance aims to offer members a platform for information sharing and resource coordination. The first cohort of alliance members includes 58 companies from 32 countries and regions across 5 continents. Through the alliance, members will gain access to a range of priority benefits spanning four major areas: services, events, resources and information.

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https://buyer.cantonfair.org.cn/register/buyer/email?source_type=16

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Bioethanol from human hair – Indian start-up’s solution to rising prices of grains and sugar

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GUJARAT, India, Oct. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In what could be called the beginning of the 5G (fifth-generation) of bioethanol or non-cellulosic bioethanol or non-sugar-based biofuels, an Indian start-up, Techofest Global, based out of Gujarat, has developed its own, indigenous, and patented technology for the production of bioethanol from waste human hair. Such processes would significantly reduce the employment of sugars, grains, and agricultural residues, which form the classical first- and second-generation bioethanol feedstocks. As a result, the rising fuel-vs.-food/fodder debate is anticipated to reduce, and instead, ethanol produced from municipal/industrial waste, after trials, can supplement the current supply being used as blends with presently retailed fossil fuels (E20, E27, etc.). 

As stated by Dr. Ravi, the founder-CEO of Techofest Global, the strategic priority and the USP of the start-up is industrial symbiosis, which, typically, involves an ecosystem of up-cycling/valorising the effluents of an industry, thereby creating a value-chain for residues often lacking an end-of-life. With more than three decades of experience in designing customized nuclear fusion reactors for international programmes, such as ITER, JET/UKAEA and SST-1, Dr. Ravi, a seasoned mechanical engineer, spearheads the start-up’s patented technologies’ scale-up and commercialization.

Two biochemical engineers, Dr. Navnit – the former CTO, and Dr. Kabilan – the former CEO of Biomakerz, Chennai, are the brains behind the current technology/process portfolio of the joint-venture between Techofest Global and Biomakerz. They have been working on biorefineries’ process intensification for more than a decade. “Having foreseen the fuel-vs-fodder/food competition as early as the year 2015, we began developing techno-economically feasible and viable in-vitro metabolically-engineered bioprocesses for scaling-up ethanol production from municipal waste streams between 2019–2021”, says Navnit. After developing operational technologies for international biofuel organizations, serving process engineer roles with certain biorefineries-related OMC R&D’s of India, Dr. Navnit, presently works for a premier academic institution.

An on-going fermentation trial at the Techofest Global-Biomakerz JV’s R&D facility

Techofest Global has developed and tested, in its R&D JV’s pilot-facility of ~100-L, 3 innovative and cost-effective technologies, such as 5G ethanol production using human hair, used cooking oil (UCO), and enriched bio-methane production from disposed sanitary napkins.

“With massive CapEx and OpEx, 2G ethanol technology is facing a major commercialization bottleneck, owing to competition with food/livestock fodder, requirement of a cost-intensive pre-treatment procedure, and the requirement of cellulolytic cocktails, which have a poor recycle efficiency. The proprietary 5G SAFE process developed for the start-up circumvents the mentioned constraints, and instead, utilizes a single-stage saccharification followed by fermentation, and records over 85–90% biocatalyst recovery. Likewise, the proprietary SIM process for bio-methane production, exclusively developed for the start-up, is 2x faster with improved intermittent feeding cycles and continuous gas harvest”, says Navnit.

“With on-going pre-commercialization trials, the proprietary ethanol and bio-methane processes of ours are soon being commercialized”, says Ms. Bhumika, the co-founder and the corporate advisor of the start-up. Furthermore, Mr. Ronak pilots the organization’s global market entry and commercialization frontier.

Techofest Global’s veteran Principal Technology Advisors include: Dr VS Tripathi, former Joint Director, DRDE Gwalior, Dr B S Munjal, former Director, Structures and Thermal group, SAC/ISRO, Academician and Advisor CIKS-Dharohar, GTU, and Dr AV Santhanababu, former Scientist at Satish Dhawan Space Centre. With on-going R&D activities, Dr. Munjal says, “the start-up is striving to provide a unique solution along the lines of the Atmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat Vision 2047”.

Media Contact: www.techofestglobal.com; e-mail: info@techofestglobal.com; contact person: The PR team of Techofest Global.

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