Solar-Powered UAVS Market: $1.01M in 2022 to $2.9M by 2031, 14.3% CAGR | Zephyr S, NASA Trials & Fraunhofer Solar Films

Global Solar-Powered UAVS Market reached US$ 1.01 million in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 2.9 million by 2030, growing with a CAGR of 14.3% during the forecast period 2023-2031.

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The Solar-Powered UAVs Market focuses on unmanned aerial vehicles that harvest solar energy to extend flight endurance for surveillance, mapping, and communications. These platforms offer long-duration missions useful for environmental monitoring, border patrol, and telecom relays. Growth is driven by advances in lightweight photovoltaics, energy storage, and high-efficiency motors. Military, scientific, and commercial users seek endurance and low operating cost. Design trade-offs include payload vs. energy budget. Regulatory frameworks and airspace access shape operational expansion.

➣ Recent Developments:

United States: Recent Industry Developments

✅ In July 2025, AeroVironment advanced its next-generation solar-high-altitude UAV platform, extending continuous flight endurance beyond 40 days. The system targets defense surveillance, climate monitoring, and telecom relay missions.

✅ In June 2025, Google's parent company Alphabet expanded testing of its solar-powered stratospheric UAVs for emergency connectivity, aiming to deliver temporary broadband over disaster-hit regions.

✅ In May 2025, NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center completed successful trials of lightweight solar-integrated composite wings, enabling higher efficiency for long-endurance research UAVs.

Europe: Recent Industry Developments

✅ In July 2025, Airbus Defence and Space progressed its Zephyr S solar-powered HAPS program, conducting high-altitude flights designed for border monitoring and persistent intelligence missions.

✅ In June 2025, UK-based Prismatic Ltd. unveiled an upgraded version of its solar-electric HAPS UAV, featuring enhanced power storage and night-time endurance for 24/7 operation cycles.

✅ In May 2025, Germany's Fraunhofer Institute developed ultra-thin flexible solar films for next-gen UAV wings, improving power density and lowering airframe weight.

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➣ Top Industry Players:

AeroVironment, Inc., Sunbirds, Sunlight Photonics Inc., Bye Aerospace, Silent Falcon UAS Technologies, Alta Devices, Quaternium Technologies, Atlantik Solar, SunPower Corporation and Solar Ship Inc.

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➣ Market Segments:

By Type: Fixed-Wing Solar UAVs, Rotorcraft UAV, Umbrella UAV

By Range: Up to 300 KM, Above 300 KM

By Component: Propulsion System, Airframe, Guidance Navigation, Control System, Payload

By Mode of Operation: Semi-Autonomous, Autonomous

By Application: Commercial, Defense & Military

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