Small UAV Market : Rising Installations, New Technologies & Market Expansion 2025-2031

Los Angeles, United States - QY Research has released a new publication titled "Global Small UAV Market Share and Ranking, Overall Sales and Demand Forecast 2025-2031." This comprehensive study provides an in-depth evaluation of the worldwide Small UAV industry, uncovering the major forces influencing market growth and delivering high-value insights for investors, industry leaders, and strategic decision-makers. The report examines critical elements such as market dynamics, evolving technologies, segmentation trends, regional developments, and the competitive landscape. With data backed by rigorous research and expert interpretation, it offers an authoritative guide to understanding the macroeconomic and microeconomic factors reshaping the global market.

The global market for Small UAV was estimated to be worth US$ 4911 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 6395 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 3.9% during the forecast period 2025-2031.

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Market Overview -

The study provides verified historical data and forward-looking projections, offering readers a clear understanding of how the Small UAV market is expected to expand through 2031. Using accurate and validated data sources, the report answers key questions related to market size, growth patterns, strategic initiatives, and future investment potential.

A significant factor examined in the report is the potential impact of anticipated changes in the 2025 U.S. tariff framework. The analysis outlines how shifting trade dynamics may influence global supply chains, pricing structures, capital flows, and international cooperation strategies across the Small UAV industry.

A small UAV (SUAV) is an unmanned aerial vehicle small enough to be man-portable. This report mainly studies Small UAV market; by type (Fixed Wing, Helicopter, Rotary Blade, and Other), by application (Defense & Commercial and Civil).

Market Growth & Development -

Technological Advances Propel Market Development: -

Small drones have made significant advancements in flight control technology, propulsion systems, and sensor technology, leading to substantial improvements in their stability, endurance, and level of intelligence.

With the popularization and application of 5G technology, small drones have also seen significant enhancements in performance in areas such as data transmission, remote control, and real-time monitoring.

Expanding Application Scenarios: -

Small drones have found widespread application in fields such as aerial photography, recreational flying, outdoor sports, and emerging drone racing events.

In agriculture, logistics, environmental monitoring, and other sectors, small drones are gradually becoming important tools for enhancing efficiency.

Miniaturization and Lightweighting:

As technology continues to advance, the size and weight of small drones will further decrease, making them more convenient to carry and operate.

Mini drones have tremendous potential for application in military, reconnaissance, surveillance, and consumer markets, especially in scenarios requiring stealth and flexibility.

Intelligence and Autonomy: -

Small drones will place greater emphasis on the development of intelligence and autonomy, achieving more precise flight control and mission execution through the integration of advanced algorithms and sensor technology.

For instance, techniques such as optimizing flight paths through machine learning, automatic obstacle avoidance, and precise recognition capabilities will further enhance the operational efficiency and safety of small drones.

Extended Endurance and High Efficiency: -

Improving endurance has always been one of the key development directions in the small drone market. In the future, with continuous advancements in battery technology and propulsion systems, the endurance of small drones will be further enhanced.

Simultaneously, optimizing flight control and mission planning algorithms to improve the operational efficiency of small drones is also an important trend in market development.

Policy Promotion and Regulated Development: -

Governments around the world are gradually improving policies and regulations related to drones, providing robust support for the healthy development of the small drone market.

For example, the Chinese government's support for the consumer drone industry is one of the key factors driving market development. At the same time, governments have also strengthened regulations on drone flights to ensure safety and privacy.

International Cooperation and Intensifying Competition: -

With the continuous expansion of the global small drone market and technological advancements, international cooperation and competition are also intensifying.

Regions such as China, North America, and Europe have leading advantages in small drone technology research and development, product design, and market promotion, and are actively expanding into international markets. Meanwhile, emerging markets such as the Middle East and Africa have become new directions for future expansion in the small drone market.

Major Company Included: -

DJI
Parrot
Yamaha
XAG
YUNEEC
Aeronavics
Autel Robotics
Skydio, Inc.
AgEagle Aerial Systems
AeroVironment Inc.
FLIR Systems
Holy Stone
Fengyi Technology
Shenzhen AEE

The competitive section of the report provides essential insights needed for companies to strengthen their market positioning. It highlights the strategies adopted by leading players-covering innovation, pricing models, marketing channels, distribution networks, and regional expansion. This evaluation enables market participants to identify competitive advantages and understand challenges that may affect their long-term performance.

Market Segmentation -

The report presents a granular breakdown of the global Small UAV market, emphasizing CAGR, market share, future potential, and emerging trends across each segment.

By Type

Electric Drive
Fuel Driven

By Application

Logistics Transportation
Agriculture
Oil and Gas
Entertainment and Media
Mapping
Other

This segmentation helps identify high-growth niches and valuable investment opportunities across product types and applications.

Regional Analysis -

The report offers a detailed geographic assessment covering four major regions and key contributing countries. Insights include consumption patterns, production levels, market share distribution, and long-term growth prospects.

North America

United States
Canada
Mexico

Latin America

Brazil
Other key regional markets

Asia-Pacific

China
Japan
India
South Korea
ASEAN Countries

Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA)

Germany
France
United Kingdom
GCC Countries
African Nations

The analysis spans from 2024 (base year) to 2031 (forecast period).

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Why This Report Is Essential -

✔ Complete Historical & Forecast Analysis (2020-2031)
✔ Detailed Segmentation by Type, Application & Region
✔ In-Depth Competitive Landscape & Company Profiling
✔ Drivers, Restraints & Market Dynamics Explained
✔ Expert Insights to Support Strategic Planning

Report Objectives -

✔ Measure the global Small UAV market size (value & volume).
✔ Accurately analyze market shares, consumption trends, and segment performance.
✔ Examine major market dynamics and industry-shaping forces.
✔ Identify and discuss key production, revenue, and sales trends.
✔ Profile top market players and evaluate their competitive strategies.
✔ Review manufacturing practices, pricing structures, and cost trends.
✔ Compare regional and national market performance across key geographies.
✔ Forecast segment-wise and region-wise growth opportunities through 2031.

Key Questions Answered in the Report -

✔ What is the size and estimated growth rate of the global and regional Small UAV market?
✔ Which countries are expected to display the strongest growth?
✔ Which region will dominate the market throughout the forecast period?
✔ What are the main factors driving or restraining market expansion?
✔ What technological advancements are shaping future demand?
✔ Where are the key opportunities for new entrants and established players?
✔ Which companies currently hold the highest market share?
✔ How will market dynamics evolve from 2025 to 2031?

Table of Contents - Major Key Points:

1 Market Overview
1.1 Small UAV Product Introduction
1.2 Global Small UAV Market Size Forecast
1.2.1 Global Small UAV Sales Value (2020-2031)
1.2.2 Global Small UAV Sales Volume (2020-2031)
1.2.3 Global Small UAV Sales Price (2020-2031)
1.3 Small UAV Market Trends & Drivers
1.3.1 Small UAV Industry Trends
1.3.2 Small UAV Market Drivers & Opportunity
1.3.3 Small UAV Market Challenges
1.3.4 Small UAV Market Restraints
1.4 Assumptions and Limitations
1.5 Study Objectives
1.6 Years Considered
2 Competitive Analysis by Company
2.1 Global Small UAV Players Revenue Ranking (2024)
2.2 Global Small UAV Revenue by Company (2020-2025)
2.3 Global Small UAV Players Sales Volume Ranking (2024)
2.4 Global Small UAV Sales Volume by Company Players (2020-2025)
2.5 Global Small UAV Average Price by Company (2020-2025)
2.6 Key Manufacturers Small UAV Manufacturing Base and Headquarters
2.7 Key Manufacturers Small UAV Product Offered
2.8 Key Manufacturers Time to Begin Mass Production of Small UAV
2.9 Small UAV Market Competitive Analysis
2.9.1 Small UAV Market Concentration Rate (2020-2025)
2.9.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Manufacturers by Small UAV Revenue in 2024
2.9.3 Global Top Manufacturers by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Small UAV as of 2024)
2.10 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
3 Segmentation by Type
3.1 Introduction by Type
3.1.1 Electric Drive
3.1.2 Fuel Driven
3.2 Global Small UAV Sales Value by Type
3.2.1 Global Small UAV Sales Value by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
3.2.2 Global Small UAV Sales Value, by Type (2020-2031)
3.2.3 Global Small UAV Sales Value, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
3.3 Global Small UAV Sales Volume by Type
3.3.1 Global Small UAV Sales Volume by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
3.3.2 Global Small UAV Sales Volume, by Type (2020-2031)
3.3.3 Global Small UAV Sales Volume, by Type (%) (2020-2031)
3.4 Global Small UAV Average Price by Type (2020-2031)
4 Segmentation by Application
4.1 Introduction by Application
4.1.1 Logistics Transportation
4.1.2 Agriculture
4.1.3 Oil and Gas
4.1.4 Entertainment and Media
4.1.5 Mapping
4.1.6 Other
4.2 Global Small UAV Sales Value by Application
4.2.1 Global Small UAV Sales Value by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
4.2.2 Global Small UAV Sales Value, by Application (2020-2031)
4.2.3 Global Small UAV Sales Value, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
4.3 Global Small UAV Sales Volume by Application
4.3.1 Global Small UAV Sales Volume by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
4.3.2 Global Small UAV Sales Volume, by Application (2020-2031)
4.3.3 Global Small UAV Sales Volume, by Application (%) (2020-2031)
4.4 Global Small UAV Average Price by Application (2020-2031)
5 Segmentation by Region
5.1 Global Small UAV Sales Value by Region
5.1.1 Global Small UAV Sales Value by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
5.1.2 Global Small UAV Sales Value by Region (2020-2025)
5.1.3 Global Small UAV Sales Value by Region (2026-2031)
5.1.4 Global Small UAV Sales Value by Region (%), (2020-2031)
5.2 Global Small UAV Sales Volume by Region
5.2.1 Global Small UAV Sales Volume by Region: 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
5.2.2 Global Small UAV Sales Volume by Region (2020-2025)
5.2.3 Global Small UAV Sales Volume by Region (2026-2031)
5.2.4 Global Small UAV Sales Volume by Region (%), (2020-2031)
5.3 Global Small UAV Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
5.4 North America
5.4.1 North America Small UAV Sales Value, 2020-2031
5.4.2 North America Small UAV Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
5.5 Europe
5.5.1 Europe Small UAV Sales Value, 2020-2031
5.5.2 Europe Small UAV Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
5.6 Asia Pacific
5.6.1 Asia Pacific Small UAV Sales Value, 2020-2031
5.6.2 Asia Pacific Small UAV Sales Value by Region (%), 2024 VS 2031
5.7 South America
5.7.1 South America Small UAV Sales Value, 2020-2031
5.7.2 South America Small UAV Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
5.8 Middle East & Africa
5.8.1 Middle East & Africa Small UAV Sales Value, 2020-2031
5.8.2 Middle East & Africa Small UAV Sales Value by Country (%), 2024 VS 2031
6 Segmentation by Key Countries/Regions
6.1 Key Countries/Regions Small UAV Sales Value Growth Trends, 2020 VS 2024 VS 2031
6.2 Key Countries/Regions Small UAV Sales Value and Sales Volume
6.2.1 Key Countries/Regions Small UAV Sales Value, 2020-2031
6.2.2 Key Countries/Regions Small UAV Sales Volume, 2020-2031
6.3 United States
6.3.1 United States Small UAV Sales Value, 2020-2031
6.3.2 United States Small UAV Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
6.3.3 United States Small UAV Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
6.4 Europe
6.4.1 Europe Small UAV Sales Value, 2020-2031
6.4.2 Europe Small UAV Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
6.4.3 Europe Small UAV Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
6.5 China
6.5.1 China Small UAV Sales Value, 2020-2031
6.5.2 China Small UAV Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
6.5.3 China Small UAV Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
6.6 Japan
6.6.1 Japan Small UAV Sales Value, 2020-2031
6.6.2 Japan Small UAV Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
6.6.3 Japan Small UAV Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
6.7 South Korea
6.7.1 South Korea Small UAV Sales Value, 2020-2031
6.7.2 South Korea Small UAV Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
6.7.3 South Korea Small UAV Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
6.8 Southeast Asia
6.8.1 Southeast Asia Small UAV Sales Value, 2020-2031
6.8.2 Southeast Asia Small UAV Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
6.8.3 Southeast Asia Small UAV Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
6.9 India
6.9.1 India Small UAV Sales Value, 2020-2031
6.9.2 India Small UAV Sales Value by Type (%), 2024 VS 2031
6.9.3 India Small UAV Sales Value by Application, 2024 VS 2031
7 Company Profiles
7.1 DJI
7.1.1 DJI Company Information
7.1.2 DJI Introduction and Business Overview
7.1.3 DJI Small UAV Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.1.4 DJI Small UAV Product Offerings
7.1.5 DJI Recent Development
7.2 Parrot
7.2.1 Parrot Company Information
7.2.2 Parrot Introduction and Business Overview
7.2.3 Parrot Small UAV Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.2.4 Parrot Small UAV Product Offerings
7.2.5 Parrot Recent Development
7.3 Yamaha
7.3.1 Yamaha Company Information
7.3.2 Yamaha Introduction and Business Overview
7.3.3 Yamaha Small UAV Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.3.4 Yamaha Small UAV Product Offerings
7.3.5 Yamaha Recent Development
7.4 XAG
7.4.1 XAG Company Information
7.4.2 XAG Introduction and Business Overview
7.4.3 XAG Small UAV Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.4.4 XAG Small UAV Product Offerings
7.4.5 XAG Recent Development
7.5 YUNEEC
7.5.1 YUNEEC Company Information
7.5.2 YUNEEC Introduction and Business Overview
7.5.3 YUNEEC Small UAV Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.5.4 YUNEEC Small UAV Product Offerings
7.5.5 YUNEEC Recent Development
7.6 Aeronavics
7.6.1 Aeronavics Company Information
7.6.2 Aeronavics Introduction and Business Overview
7.6.3 Aeronavics Small UAV Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.6.4 Aeronavics Small UAV Product Offerings
7.6.5 Aeronavics Recent Development
7.7 Autel Robotics
7.7.1 Autel Robotics Company Information
7.7.2 Autel Robotics Introduction and Business Overview
7.7.3 Autel Robotics Small UAV Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.7.4 Autel Robotics Small UAV Product Offerings
7.7.5 Autel Robotics Recent Development
7.8 Skydio, Inc.
7.8.1 Skydio, Inc. Company Information
7.8.2 Skydio, Inc. Introduction and Business Overview
7.8.3 Skydio, Inc. Small UAV Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.8.4 Skydio, Inc. Small UAV Product Offerings
7.8.5 Skydio, Inc. Recent Development
7.9 AgEagle Aerial Systems
7.9.1 AgEagle Aerial Systems Company Information
7.9.2 AgEagle Aerial Systems Introduction and Business Overview
7.9.3 AgEagle Aerial Systems Small UAV Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.9.4 AgEagle Aerial Systems Small UAV Product Offerings
7.9.5 AgEagle Aerial Systems Recent Development
7.10 AeroVironment Inc.
7.10.1 AeroVironment Inc. Company Information
7.10.2 AeroVironment Inc. Introduction and Business Overview
7.10.3 AeroVironment Inc. Small UAV Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.10.4 AeroVironment Inc. Small UAV Product Offerings
7.10.5 AeroVironment Inc. Recent Development
7.11 FLIR Systems
7.11.1 FLIR Systems Company Information
7.11.2 FLIR Systems Introduction and Business Overview
7.11.3 FLIR Systems Small UAV Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.11.4 FLIR Systems Small UAV Product Offerings
7.11.5 FLIR Systems Recent Development
7.12 Holy Stone
7.12.1 Holy Stone Company Information
7.12.2 Holy Stone Introduction and Business Overview
7.12.3 Holy Stone Small UAV Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.12.4 Holy Stone Small UAV Product Offerings
7.12.5 Holy Stone Recent Development
7.13 Fengyi Technology
7.13.1 Fengyi Technology Company Information
7.13.2 Fengyi Technology Introduction and Business Overview
7.13.3 Fengyi Technology Small UAV Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.13.4 Fengyi Technology Small UAV Product Offerings
7.13.5 Fengyi Technology Recent Development
7.14 Shenzhen AEE
7.14.1 Shenzhen AEE Company Information
7.14.2 Shenzhen AEE Introduction and Business Overview
7.14.3 Shenzhen AEE Small UAV Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
7.14.4 Shenzhen AEE Small UAV Product Offerings
7.14.5 Shenzhen AEE Recent Development
8 Industry Chain Analysis
8.1 Small UAV Industrial Chain
8.2 Small UAV Upstream Analysis
8.2.1 Key Raw Materials
8.2.2 Raw Materials Key Suppliers
8.2.3 Manufacturing Cost Structure
8.3 Midstream Analysis
8.4 Downstream Analysis (Customers Analysis)
8.5 Sales Model and Sales Channels
8.5.1 Small UAV Sales Model
8.5.2 Sales Channel
8.5.3 Small UAV Distributors
9 Research Findings and Conclusion
10 Appendix
10.1 Research Methodology
10.1.1 Methodology/Research Approach
10.1.1.1 Research Programs/Design
10.1.1.2 Market Size Estimation
10.1.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
10.1.2 Data Source
10.1.2.1 Secondary Sources
10.1.2.2 Primary Sources
10.2 Author Details
10.3 Disclaimer

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