The Global Last-Mile AV and Drones Market is projected to reach a market size of $61.24 billion by 2030.

According to the report published by Virtue Market Research The Global Last-Mile AV and Drones Market was valued at $14.12 billion in 2024, and is projected to reach a market size of $61.24 billion by 2030. Over the forecast period of 2025-2030, market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 27.7%.

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The world of transportation and delivery is going through a major shift, and at the center of this change is the last-mile AV and drones market. Companies across the globe are looking for faster, cheaper, and more reliable ways to bring goods to people's doorsteps. The rising pressure from e-commerce growth and consumer expectations is pushing businesses to rethink how they handle the final step of delivery. In this space, autonomous vehicles and drones are gaining attention as they offer a balance between speed, cost efficiency, and innovation.
A key long-term driver for this market is the unstoppable expansion of online shopping. Every year, more people are ordering groceries, clothes, medicines, and electronics through digital platforms.

This constant increase in e-commerce demand requires logistics systems that can handle a high volume of deliveries while keeping costs under control. Autonomous delivery vans and drones can reduce the dependency on human drivers, lower fuel consumption, and cut operational expenses over time. The COVID-19 pandemic further accelerated this trend. Lockdowns and social distancing created a surge in online orders, while safety concerns limited traditional delivery models. Drones and AVs quickly became a practical solution, allowing contactless deliveries of essential items such as medicines and food. This sudden shift highlighted the importance of automation, pushing governments and companies to test and adopt these technologies much faster than expected.

In the short term, one of the strongest drivers for the market is the rising demand for quick and same-day deliveries. Customers no longer want to wait several days for packages, and businesses are under pressure to meet this expectation. Retailers and logistics firms are exploring drone fleets and small autonomous vehicles that can move within urban areas to cut delivery times dramatically. This short-term push is also supported by investment in infrastructure, where cities are experimenting with designated drone corridors and smart traffic systems to handle autonomous movement more smoothly.
Along with these drivers, a major opportunity in the market lies in healthcare and emergency services. Drones have the ability to reach remote or difficult-to-access locations much faster than traditional vehicles. They can deliver life-saving medicines, vaccines, or even blood samples where roads are blocked or infrastructure is weak. In regions with poor connectivity, this opens up entirely new possibilities for healthcare access. Beyond emergencies, drones are also proving valuable in regular hospital-to-hospital supply chains, cutting transport times and ensuring critical resources are available when needed.

One clear trend emerging in the industry is the focus on sustainability and green technology. Companies are under increasing pressure to lower carbon emissions and reduce their environmental footprint. Electric-powered AVs and drones are becoming a solution for eco-friendly last-mile operations. Lightweight designs, battery improvements, and solar charging systems are being integrated into delivery fleets to align with global sustainability goals. Consumers are also showing more interest in choosing services that are environmentally conscious, further encouraging businesses to invest in clean and efficient last-mile technologies.

Segmentation Analysis:
By Solution: Hardware, Software, Services
The last-mile AV and drones market by solution shows different levels of adoption and investment across hardware, software, and services. Hardware is the largest in this segment, driven by the rising demand for physical components such as delivery drones, autonomous vans, sensors, batteries, and navigation systems. The cost of these items remains high, but companies are increasing purchases because the backbone of autonomous deliveries depends on strong and durable hardware. Manufacturers are focusing on lighter frames, longer-lasting power sources, and reliable payload systems to improve performance in urban and rural environments. Software, on the other hand, is the fastest growing during the forecast period. As delivery networks become more complex, advanced software for fleet management, route optimization, and AI-based navigation is gaining importance.

Companies are also building predictive maintenance and data analytics tools to ensure efficiency. Services, including integration, maintenance, and training, continue to support adoption, but they play a supporting role compared to the rapid expansion of software applications. With the push for scalable operations and real-time delivery tracking, software solutions are emerging as the critical driver of innovation even though hardware holds the lead in terms of market size.

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