Dublin, Oct. 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Small Drones Market by Type (Fixed-Wing, Rotary-Wing, Hybrid/Transitional), Application, MTOW (<5 kg, 5-25 kg, 25-150 kg), Payload (Camera, CBRN Sensors, Electronic Intelligence Payload, Radar), Power Source, and Region - Global Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The small drones market is projected to grow from USD 13.40 billion in 2018 to USD 40.31 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 17.04% during the forecast period.

Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (SUAVs) are remotely piloted aerial vehicles that have a significant role in the defense as well as commercial sectors. SUAVs are commonly termed as small drones and are being increasingly used for border surveillance. They are also used in various commercial applications such as monitoring, surveying & mapping, precision agriculture, aerial remote sensing, and product delivery. Thus, the increasing use of small drones in commercial and military applications is one of the most significant factors projected to drive the growth of the small drones market.

Exemptions made by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to allow the use of small drones in several industries are also contributing to the growth of the small drones market. Lack of air traffic management infrastructure for UAVs is one of the factors restraining the growth of this market.

Based on type, the rotary wing segment is estimated to lead the small drones market in 2018. Rotary-wing drones have the ability of vertical take-off and landing, thereby making them suitable for use in commercial and military applications.

Based on MTOW, the 5-25 kilograms segment is estimated to lead the small drones market in 2018. The growth of this segment can be attributed to the extensive use of small drones by defense forces worldwide to achieve situational awareness for threat evaluation during ISR operations.

The North American region is estimated to lead the small drones market in 2018. The US and Canada are key countries considered for market analysis in this region. The increase in defense expenditure of the US and Canada and the presence of major UAV manufacturers in North America are key factors contributing to the growth of the small drones market in this region.

Major companies operating in the small drones market include Northrop Grumman (US), Textron (US), Boeing (US), DJI (China), Parrot (France), 3D Robotics (US), and AeroVironment (US).

Key Topics Covered:

1 Introduction

2 Research Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Premium Insights

4.1 Attractive Growth Opportunities in the Small Drones Market
4.2 Small Drones Market, By Payload
4.3 Asia Pacific Small Drones Market, By Type and Country
4.4 Europe Small Drones Market, By Application
4.5 Small Drones Market, By Country

5 Market Overview

5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Dynamics
5.2.1 Drivers
5.2.1.1 Increasing Use of Small Drones in Commercial Applications
5.2.1.2 Growing Use of Small Drones in Various Military Applications
5.2.1.2.1 Increasing Use of Small Drones in Life-Threatening Military Missions
5.2.1.2.2 Increasing Use of Small Drones By Defense Forces as Loitering Munition
5.2.1.3 Increasing Use of Small Drones to Patrol Marine Borders
5.2.1.4 Exemptions Made By the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to Allow the Use of Small Drones in Several Industries
5.2.1.5 Growing Use of UAVs to Combat Terrorism
5.2.2 Opportunities
5.2.2.1 Increased Deployment of Small Drones for Aerial Remote Sensing
5.2.2.2 Technological Developments in the Field of Drone Payloads
5.2.2.3 Use of Small Drones for Last Mile Delivery
5.2.2.4 Use of Small Drones for Federal Applications
5.2.3 Challenges
5.2.3.1 Lack of Air Traffic Management for UAVs
5.2.3.2 Restrictions Imposed on the Commercial Use of Small Drones
5.2.3.3 Possible Threats to the Safety of Masses and Violation of Human Privacy
5.2.3.4 Issues With Political and Social Acceptability of Small Drones
5.2.3.5 Lack of Skilled & Trained Personnel to Operate Small Drones
5.2.3.6 Issues With Safety and Security of Small Drones

6 Industry Trends

6.1 Introduction
6.2 Technology Trends
6.2.1 Artificial Intelligence in UAVs
6.2.2 3D Printing of Small Drones
6.2.3 Use of Advanced Materials in Manufacturing Small Drones
6.2.4 Multi-Sensor Data Fusion for Small UAV Navigation
6.2.5 Cloud Computing-Based Services
6.2.6 Endurance in Small Drones
6.2.7 Development of Superior Computing Technologies for Small UAVs
6.2.8 Drone Payloads
6.3 Product Innovations
6.3.1 Automated Ground Control Stations
6.3.2 Swarm Drones
6.3.3 Spy Drones
6.3.4 Inflatable Drones
6.3.5 IoT Drones
6.3.6 VTOL UAVs
6.3.7 Anti-UAV Defense Systems
6.4 Drone Insurance
6.5 Major UAV Products
6.6 Maturity Mapping of Drone Technologies
6.7 Country-Wise Drone Regulations
6.8 Patent Analysis

7 Small Drones Market, By Type

7.1 Introduction
7.2 Fixed-Wing Drones
7.3 Rotary-Wing Drones
7.4 Hybrid/Transitional Drones

8 Small Drones Market, By Application

8.1 Introduction
8.2 Military
8.2.1 Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (Isr)
8.2.2 Battle Damage Management
8.3 Civil & Commercial
8.3.1 Precision Agriculture
8.3.2 Remote Sensing
8.3.3 Inspection & Monitoring
8.3.4 Photography & Film Production
8.3.5 Surveying & Mapping
8.3.6 Product Delivery
8.3.7 Wildlife Research & Preservation
8.3.8 Scientific Research
8.3.9 Media
8.3.10 Others
8.4 Homeland Security
8.4.1 Border Management
8.4.2 Traffic Monitoring
8.4.3 Firefighting & Disaster Management
8.4.4 Search & Rescue
8.4.5 Police Operations & Investigations
8.4.6 Maritime Security
8.5 Consumer
8.5.1 Prosumers
8.5.2 Hobbyists

9 Small Drones Market, By Mtow

9.1 Introduction
9.2 <5 Kilograms
9.3 5-25 Kilograms
9.4 25-150 Kilograms

10 Small Drones Market, By Payload

10.1 Introduction
10.2 Cameras
10.2.1 High-Resolution Cameras
10.2.2 Multispectral Cameras
10.2.3 Hyperspectral Cameras
10.2.4 Thermal Cameras
10.2.5 EO/IR Cameras
10.3 Cbrn Sensors
10.3.1 Electronic Intelligence Payloads
10.3.2 Radar
10.3.2.1 Synthetic Aperture Radar
10.3.2.2 Active Electronically Scanned Array Radar

11 Small Drones Market, By Power Source

11.1 Introduction
11.2 Lithium-Ion
11.3 Solar Cell
11.4 Fuel Cell
11.5 Hybrid Cell

12 Regional Analysis

12.1 Introduction
12.2 Regional Contract Mapping for Small Drones Market
12.3 North America
12.3.1 US
12.3.2 Canada
12.4 Europe
12.4.1 UK
12.4.2 France
12.4.3 Germany
12.4.4 Italy
12.4.5 Russia
12.4.6 Sweden
12.5 Asia Pacific
12.5.1 China
12.5.2 Japan
12.5.3 India
12.5.4 South Korea
12.5.5 Australia
12.6 Middle East
12.6.1 Saudi Arabia
12.6.2 Israel
12.6.3 Turkey
12.6.4 UAE
12.7 Latin America
12.7.1 Brazil
12.7.2 Argentina
12.7.3 Mexico
12.8 Africa

13 Competitive Landscape

13.1 Introduction
13.2 Competitive Analysis
13.3 Market Ranking Analysis
13.4 Competitive Scenario
13.4.1 Contracts
13.4.2 New Product Launches
13.4.3 Agreements, Expansions, Acquisitions, Collaborations, Partnerships, and Joint Ventures
13.4.4 Others
13.5 Leading/Emerging Drone Manufacturing Companies, By Area of Expertise
13.5.1 Next-Generation Drone Chip Manufacturers
13.5.2 Manufacturers of Drones Capturing Aerial Videos, Data, and Imagery
13.5.3 Manufacturers of Delivery Drones
13.5.4 Drone and Pilot Rental Service Providers
13.5.5 Manufacturers of UAV Hardware
13.5.6 Manufacturers of Commercial Drones
13.5.7 Manufacturers of Drones and UAV Software
13.5.8 UAV Training & Support Service Providers

14 Company Profiles

14.1 Northrop Grumman
14.2 Elbit Systems
14.3 Israel Aerospace Industries
14.4 Aerovironment
14.5 Lockheed Martin
14.6 Boeing
14.7 Aeronautics
14.8 Thales
14.9 DJI
14.10 Parrot
14.11 3D Robotics
14.12 Textron
14.13 Raytheon
14.14 Turkish Aerospace Industries
14.15 Saab
14.16 Microdrones

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