Autonomous Cargo Delivery Research: representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.7% from 2025 to 2031

QY Research Inc. (Global Market Report Research Publisher) announces the release of 2025 latest report "Autonomous Cargo Delivery- Global Market Share and Ranking, Overall Sales and Demand Forecast 2025-2031". Based on current situation and impact historical analysis (2020-2024) and forecast calculations (2025-2031), this report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Wire Drawing Dies market, including market size, share, demand, industry development status, and forecasts for the next few years.

The global market for Autonomous Cargo Delivery was estimated to be worth US$ 131 million in 2023 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 749 million by 2030 with a CAGR of 30.7% during the forecast period 2024-2030.

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Autonomous Cargo Delivery Market to Reach $956M by 2031 at 30.7% CAGR, Led by MightyFly and Elroy Air



The global autonomous cargo delivery market is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by technological innovation, regional logistics demand, and rising interest from major logistics and aerospace companies. According to the latest market research report from QYResearch, the sector is projected to grow from USD 150 million in 2024 to USD 956 million by 2031, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30.7% from 2025 to 2031.

Autonomous cargo delivery refers to the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), ground robots, and other automated systems to transport goods without direct human intervention. These systems rely on advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, automation, IoT sensors, and integrated navigation systems.

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Key Companies and Recent Developments

Several companies are at the forefront of innovation in this rapidly advancing industry. Leading manufacturers include:

· MightyFly

· Elroy Air

· Sabrewing Aircraft

· FedEx

· Pipistrel

· Dronamics

· Pyka

· F-drones

Among them, MightyFly was the market leader in 2024, achieving the highest sales revenue in the segment. The company continues to expand its reach, leveraging its long-range VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) cargo drones for trunk logistics applications. Similarly, Elroy Air and Dronamics have reported successful cross-regional trial flights with autonomous aircraft, indicating strong future scalability.

Top Autonomous Cargo Delivery Products - Specs & Data
1. MightyFly - Cento (Hybridelectric eVTOL Cargo Drone)

· Payload capacity: up to 100 lb (45 kg)-500 lb (225 kg) depending on model.

· Maximum range: ~600 miles (≈965 km) on hybridelectric power.

· Cruise speed: up to 150 mph (~240 km/h).

· Design: hybridelectric VTOL with 8 VTOL propellers and 1 pusher propeller; carbonfiber composite fuselage.

· FAA-approved flight corridor and evaluation by U.S. Air Force AFWERX program (2025).

2. Elroy Air - Chaparral C1 (Hybridelectric VTOL Cargo Aircraft)

· Payload capacity: 300-500 lb (≈136-227 kg) in modular cargo pod.

· Range: up to 300 miles (≈482 km).

· Cruise speed: ~143 mph (~230 km/h).

· Propulsion: hybrid-electric system with 8 VTOL lift fans and 4 forward-thrust propulsors.

· Selected for evaluation by U.S. Marines and commercial logistics partners (2024-2025).

3. Sabrewing Aircraft - Rhaegal RG1 (Cargo UAV, VTOL & CTOL)

· Payload capacity: VTOL up to 2,454 kg (≈5,400 lb); CTOL up to 4,545 kg (≈10,000 lb).

· Range: VTOL ~1,850 km; CTOL ~579 km with full load.

· Cruise speed: ~333 km/h (~180 KTAS) at 22,000 ft; max VNE 445 km/h (~240 KTAS).

· Dimensions: wingspan ~17 m, length ~14.6 m, cargo volume ~16 m3.

· Record: lifted 374 kg (829 lb) payload on first hover flight (2022), setting new UAV record.

4. Dronamics - Black Swan (Fixedwing Longrange Cargo Drone)

· Payload capacity: 350 kg (≈770 lb); internal cargo volume ~3.5 m3 (~125 cu ft).

· Range: approx. 2,500 km (≈1,550 mi).

· Speed: up to ~200 km/h (~125 mph) at ~20,000 ft.

· Dimensions: wingspan ~16 m, fuselage ~8 m, height ~4 m.

· Notable: positioned as the world's first cargodrone airline; operating in Europe as of 2025.

5. FedEx - Roxo (Delivery Robot)

· Payload capacity: approx. 100 lb (~45 kg).

· Weight: approx. 450 lb (~204 kg).

· Dimensions: ~51.5′′ high × 39′′ long × 29′′ wide.

· Features: zeroemission, battery powered, self-balancing and pedestrianfriendly design.

· Use case: tested in lastmile delivery scenarios in multiple pilot cities globally.

Market Segmentation

The market is segmented by technology type and application:

By Type

· Delivery Drones

· Delivery Robots

By Application

· Trunk Logistics

· Branch Logistics

· Other

Regional Trends

North America

North America continues to lead the global autonomous cargo delivery industry in 2025. The U.S., Canada, and Mexico serve as innovation hubs, with policy backing and active publicroad trials. In Texas, Aurora Innovation launched the first commercial Class 8 driverless trucking service in April 2025, operating between Dallas and Houston without a human driver. By July, its three-truck fleet had completed over 1,200 fully driverless miles and was accumulating more than 20,000 autonomous miles, now performing 12 trips daily-including nighttime runs-thanks to its proprietary FirstLight LiDAR capable of detecting objects up to 500 m in the dark, and reacting up to 11 seconds faster than human drivers.

Asia-Pacific

In the Asia-Pacific region, rapid ecommerce growth, dense urban corridors, and progressive lowaltitude regulations have accelerated autonomous delivery adoption. In July 2025, EHang (through its joint venture Wanyi Tianxia) flew the VT20 eVTOL cargo drone on an intercity route between Zhuhai and Guangzhou-covering over 103 miles round-trip (≈83 km one way) in about 55 minutes. The flight carried fresh seafood and medical samples, cutting 40 minutes off road delivery time and significantly avoiding traffic congestion during peak hours.

Europe

Europe is witnessing rising momentum as well. Germany and the U.K. have expanded test corridors for delivery drones and urban air mobility, accompanied by pilot programs in last-mile robotics. Regulatory frameworks are emerging, especially in Germany where SAE Level 4 autonomy is being legalized. Pilot deployments by logistics firms and postal services in urban centers of Berlin and London reflect increasing public and private investment in autonomous cargo systems-both aerial and ground-based.

Common Drivers Across Regions

Across these regions, several thematic trends stand out:

· Roundtheclock operations: Aurora's shift to dayandnight trucking operations in Texas more than doubles asset utilization and accelerates path to commercial viability.

· Timesensitive payloads: Use cases like medical samples in the EHang flight show unmatched speed and reliability for perishable or critical cargo.

· Regulatory momentum: Governments are gradually approving lowaltitude drone corridors and Level 4 truck autonomy, though inconsistency across jurisdictions remains a challenge.

· Safety and efficiency: Autonomous systems offer fatiguefree operations, faster reaction times, and more predictable scheduling, appealing to freight operators battling driver shortages and high labor costs.

Together, these regional developments illustrate a shift from experimental pilots to operational deployments, with increasing commercial readiness in North America, high scalability in Asia-Pacific, and steady regulatory progress in Europe. Autonomous cargo delivery is now transitioning from niche technology to practical logistics infrastructure across continents.

Emerging Trends

Several industry-wide trends are shaping the future of autonomous cargo delivery:

· Integration of AI-based decision-making systems for navigation, obstacle avoidance, and fleet management.

· Development of long-range hybrid electric cargo aircraft for cross-city and regional deliveries.

· Increased interest in last-mile delivery robots for urban logistics optimization.

· Government support for low-altitude air corridors, especially in Asia-Pacific.

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Verified Downstream Client Companies

This list includes companies that have publicly confirmed usage of autonomous cargo delivery solutions (drones or robots) as customers or pilots with known providers, as of 2024-2025.

· Walmart

· Kroger

· Tyson Foods

· UPS / WakeMed Hospital

· DoorDash

· Uber Eats

· Royal Mail

· Manna Aero

· Matternet

· Amazon Prime Air

· Flirtey

· DroneUp

With its impressive CAGR of 30.7%, the autonomous cargo delivery market is evolving from niche applications to mainstream logistics solutions. Backed by global players and regional policy initiatives, the industry is poised to redefine freight delivery efficiency, sustainability, and scale over the next decade.



The report provides a detailed analysis of the market size, growth potential, and key trends for each segment. Through detailed analysis, industry players can identify profit opportunities, develop strategies for specific customer segments, and allocate resources effectively.

The Autonomous Cargo Delivery market is segmented as below:
By Company
MightyFly
Elroy Air
Sabrewing Aircraft
FedEx
Pipistrel
Dronamics
Pyka
F-drones

Segment by Type
Delivery Drones
Delivery Robots

Segment by Application
Trunk logistics
Branch logistics
Other

Each chapter of the report provides detailed information for readers to further understand the Autonomous Cargo Delivery market:

Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the Autonomous Cargo Delivery report, global total market size (valve, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry. (2020-2031)
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Autonomous Cargo Delivery manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc. (2020-2025)
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various Autonomous Cargo Delivery market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments. (2020-2031)
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.(2020-2031)
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Autonomous Cargo Delivery in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world..(2020-2031)
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Autonomous Cargo Delivery in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.(2020-2031)
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc. (2020-2025)
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.

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