Global and U.S. Drones with Thermal Cameras Market Report, Published by QY Research.

Drones with Thermal Cameras are unmanned aerial systems (UAS) equipped with infrared imaging modules that detect and visualize heat signatures for inspection, surveillance, and search operations. These drones integrate thermal sensors, RGB cameras, GPS, and AI-based analytics software to capture both temperature data and visible imagery. By converting infrared radiation into thermographic images, they enable users to identify thermal anomalies invisible to the human eye. Constructed with lightweight composite airframes and stabilized gimbals, they are deployed across industrial inspection, firefighting, law enforcement, agriculture, and environmental monitoring. Modern thermal drones offer real-time temperature mapping, geotagging, and live streaming, enhancing operational safety, accuracy, and situational awareness in diverse environments.

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Core Market Data

Global market size: USD 2.8 billion
CAGR (2024-2030): 11.0%
Average price: USD 5000 per unit
Annual production: 0.6 million units
Gross margin: 65%
Production capacity: 0.75 million units

List of Main Players

DJI (China)
FLIR Systems (U.S.)
Parrot (France)
Yuneec International (China)
Autel Robotics (China)
SenseFly (Switzerland)
AeroVironment, Inc. (U.S.)
Teledyne FLIR (U.S.)
Quantum Systems GmbH (Germany)
Hubsan (China)
Freefly Systems (U.S.)
Skydio (U.S.)
Draganfly Innovations Inc. (Canada)
PowerVision Technology Group (China)

1. By Drone Type

Fixed-Wing Drones
Quadcopters Drones
Hexcopters Drones
Octocopters Drones
Hybrid Drones

2. By Thermal Sensor Resolution

< 320×240 Pixels
320×240 - 640×512 Pixels
> 640×512 Pixels

3. By End-Use Sector

Agriculture
Construction
Public Safety
Environmental Monitoring

Case Study for Bidding

Time: March 2024
Supplier: Teledyne FLIR (U.S.)
Buyer: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Product: High-altitude drones with dual thermal and optical imaging payloads
Quantity: 2,400 units
Contract Value: USD 17.8 million
Delivery Timeline: November 2025

Case Study for End Using

End User: EDF Energy (U.K.)

Application: Used for real-time thermal inspection of high-voltage powerlines and substations.

Installation Location

Deployed from mobile inspection vehicles near power corridors.
Operated with autonomous flight planning software and geofenced boundaries.
Equipped with dual-sensor gimbals integrating RGB and thermal cameras.

Purpose

Detects overheating connectors, transformer faults, and insulation damage.
Reduces the need for manual climbs and shutdowns during maintenance.
Enables predictive maintenance and faster fault isolation.

Effect

Reduced inspection costs by 33%.
Increased maintenance efficiency by 27%.
Improved fault detection accuracy under low-light conditions.

Alternative Devices

Handheld thermal cameras and ground inspection robots provide local monitoring but lack aerial perspective and wide-area coverage.
Therefore, Drones with Thermal Cameras are essential for safe, efficient, and data-driven thermal inspection across industrial and emergency operations.

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