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Drone (UAV) Payload Market worth $6.69 Billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 10.0%

11-12-2025 10:48 PM CET | Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance

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Drone (UAV) Payload Market

Drone (UAV) Payload Market

The Drone (UAV) Payload Market is estimated to be USD 4.15 billion in 2025 and projected to reach USD 6.69 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 10.0% during the forecast period.
The report "Drone (UAV) Payload Market [https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/drone-payload-market-75052126.html?utm_source=abnewswire.com&utm_medium=PaidPR&utm_campaign=droneuavpayloadmarket] by Payload Type (Camera, CBRN Sensor, Signal Intelligence Payload, Radar, LiDAR, Gimbal, Others), Payload Weight (300 Kg), Application, Platform, End Use, Point of Sale - Global Forecast to 2030" The drone (UAV) payload market is projected to reach USD 6.69 billion by 2030, growing from USD 4.15 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 10.0% during the forecast period. The growth is mainly due to the rising UAV procurements across military forces in different regions and the burgeoning demand for commercial applications of drones.

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The global drone (UAV) payload market is propelled by the increasing demand for advanced ISR payloads, electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) systems, and LiDAR sensors that enhance mission accuracy and situational awareness. Additionally, the growing adoption of lightweight, fuel-efficient UAV platforms across the defense and commercial sectors drives multi-sensor payloads for surveillance, mapping, and combat support integration. Ongoing defense modernization, border surveillance programs, and the rise of autonomous aerial operations are encouraging manufacturers to design compact, high-performance defense UAV payloads. In parallel, evolving aviation standards and smart-city initiatives are expanding opportunities across the global drone sensor market for civil and military applications.

The LiDAR segment is projected to register the highest growth in the Drone (UAV) Payload Market during the forecast period.

By payload type, the LiDAR segment is projected to register the highest CAGR in the Drone (UAV) Payload Industry [https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/PressReleases/drone-payload.asp?utm_source=abnewswire.com&utm_medium=PaidPR&utm_campaign=droneuavpayloadmarket] during the forecast period. This is mainly due to the expanding use of LiDAR in precision mapping, infrastructure inspection, forestry, and autonomous navigation. LiDAR delivers highly accurate 3D point cloud data, unlike traditional optical sensors, enabling detailed terrain modeling and obstacle detection. The surge in demand from construction, mining, environmental monitoring, and smart city development-coupled with reduced sensor costs and miniaturization-drives adoption across the commercial and defense sectors. Moreover, integrating AI and SLAM technologies enhances data processing and automation capabilities, making LiDAR-equipped drones essential for high-resolution geospatial intelligence and next-generation autonomous flight operations.

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The < 25 Kg segment is projected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period.

By payload weight, the < 25 KG segment is projected to dominate the drone (UAV) payload market. Drones in this category align with regulatory limits, operational flexibility, and cost efficiency across civil and defense applications. They offer optimal trade-offs between payload capacity and endurance, supporting diverse missions-surveillance, mapping, delivery, and inspection-without requiring heavy-lift systems. The FAA's Part 107 and similar global regulations favor < 25 KG UAVs, accelerating adoption for commercial and tactical use. Technological advances in lightweight sensors, miniaturized EO/IR, LiDAR, and communication modules further boost capability within this weight class. This makes them the preferred choice for scalable fleet deployment, rapid mission readiness, and reduced logistical burden.

Europe is projected to account for the second-largest share during the forecast period.

Europe is projected to account for the second-largest market share due to strong government support, advanced aerospace manufacturing, and increasing defense and security modernization programs. The European Defence Fund and national initiatives in France, Germany, and the UK drive UAV adoption for ISR, border control, and electronic warfare missions. Civil applications-such as infrastructure inspection, agriculture, and environmental monitoring-are rapidly expanding under harmonized EU drone regulations. Leading companies like Leonardo, Thales, Airbus, and Saab invest heavily in sensor miniaturization and multi-mission payload integration. Collaborative cross-border R&D and growing dual-use applications further solidify Europe's position as a major payload innovation hub.

RTX (US), Teledyne FLIR LLC (US), L3Harris Technologies Inc (US), Leonardo S.p.A. (Italy), and Thales (France) are the major key players in the Drone (UAV) Payload Companies [https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/ResearchInsight/drone-payload-market.asp?utm_source=abnewswire.com&utm_medium=PaidPR&utm_campaign=droneuavpayloadmarket]. These companies have strong distribution networks across regions like North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and the rest of the World.

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