Meticulous Research®, a prominent market research firm, has issued its latest report titled, “Delivery Drones Market by Type (Fixed-wing Drones, Rotor-wing Drones), Payload (> 10 KG, 10-100 KG, < 100 KG), Range (Visual Line of Sight, Extended Visual Line of Sight), End User (Healthcare, Logistics) and Geography—Global Forecast to 2031.”
The report forecasts that the delivery drones market will reach $3.9 billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 48.7% from 2024 to 2031. This significant growth is driven by rising demands for rapid delivery services, advancements in AI and machine learning technologies, and efforts to reduce carbon footprints. However, challenges such as limited battery life and high infrastructure costs may impact growth. Despite these challenges, increased private investment is anticipated to drive substantial market growth. The industry also faces regulatory and cybersecurity challenges. Additionally, trends like collaborative drones and swarm technology are emerging.
The report segments the market by type (fixed-wing drones, rotor-wing drones—including single-rotor and multi-rotor drones—and hybrid-wing VTOL drones), payload (>10 Kg, 10-100 Kg, and <100 Kg), range (VLOS, EVLOS, and BLOS), and end user (retail and e-commerce, healthcare, logistics, food & beverages, agriculture, oil & gas, and other sectors). It offers detailed insights into each segment along with regional and competitive analyses.
By type, the market is segmented into fixed-wing drones, rotor-wing drones, and hybrid-wing VTOL drones. Rotor-wing drones are expected to dominate with over 61.0% of the market share in 2024 due to their capability to hover and perform vertical take-offs and landings, which benefits long-duration flights and heavier payloads.
The hybrid-wing VTOL drone segment is projected to experience the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Their ability to take off and land vertically while providing extended flight ranges is driving their increasing adoption.
In terms of payload, the market is divided into >10 Kg, 10-100 Kg, and <100 Kg. The 10-100 Kg segment is anticipated to hold the largest market share of over 40.0% in 2024, driven by the need for efficient delivery solutions in sectors such as retail, logistics, and healthcare. This segment is also expected to experience the highest growth rate during the forecast period.
Regarding range, the market is categorized into VLOS, EVLOS, and BLOS. The VLOS segment is projected to capture over 65.0% of the market share in 2024. This growth is due to the requirement for maintaining direct visual contact with drones to ensure operational safety. The EVLOS segment is expected to grow at the fastest rate, driven by its capability to handle time-sensitive deliveries over longer distances and improve emergency response capabilities.
By end user, the market is segmented into retail and e-commerce, healthcare, logistics, food & beverages, agriculture, oil & gas, and other sectors. The retail and e-commerce segment is projected to lead with over 31.0% of the market share in 2024, driven by the increasing demand for fast, cost-effective, and contactless delivery solutions. The logistics segment is anticipated to experience the highest CAGR, driven by the need for efficient last-mile delivery solutions and reduced traffic-related delays.
Geographically, the market is divided into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. Asia-Pacific is expected to dominate with over 45.0% of the market share in 2024, driven by the rise in online shopping in China, India, and Japan, and significant investments in drone technology. For example, India’s USD 38.5 million investment in logistics drones underscores the region’s commitment to enhancing delivery capabilities. North America is projected to exhibit the highest CAGR of 50.0% during the forecast period, driven by technological advancements and increased adoption across various sectors.
Key Players
The key players operating in the delivery drones market include Amazon.com Inc. (U.S.), The Boeing Company (U.S.), Airbus SE (Netherlands), Drone Delivery Canada Corp. (Canada), Wing Aviation (U.S.), Zipline International Inc. (U.S.), A Wingcopter GmbH (Germany), Flytrex Inc. (Israel), Deutsche Post AG (Germany), United Parcel Service, Inc. (U.S.), S.F. Express Co., Ltd. (China), Rakuten Group, Inc. (Japan), SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. (China), Matternet, Inc. (U.S.), and DroneUp, LLC (U.S.).
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Key Questions Answered in the Report:
- What are the high-growth market categories in terms of type, payload, range, and end user?
- What is the historical market size for the delivery drones market?
- What are the market forecasts and estimates for 2024–2031?
- What are the major drivers, restraints, opportunities, challenges, and trends in the delivery drones market?
- Who are the major players in the delivery drones market, and what are their market shares?
- What is the competitive landscape like?
- What are the recent developments in the delivery drones market?
- What are the different strategies adopted by major market players?
- What are the trends and high-growth countries?
- Who are the local emerging players in the delivery drones market, and how do they compete with other players?
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