Market Insights
"The drone service market was estimated at USD 16.88 billion in 2022 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 22.49% during 2023-2028 to reach USD 57.02 billion in 2028".

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Market Dynamics
Introduction
Drone services are the services offered by flying robots that are either controlled by remotes or software operations. It is these days an emerging trend as it offers short duration as well as long duration services.
Drone services can offer several options such as aerial photography, data acquisition, mapping & surveillance, 3D modeling, risk management, and others. Infrastructure, agriculture, logistics, oil & gas, utility & power, security, mining, insurance, and many others are the industries where drone service is used.
Drone Service Market Report Overview
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Market Size in 2022
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US$ 16.88 Billion
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Market Size in 2028
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US$ 57.02 Billion
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Market Growth (2023-2028)
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CAGR of 22.49%
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Base Year of Study
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2022
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Trend Period
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2017-2021
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Forecast Period
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2023-2028
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Market Drivers
The global drone service market is expected to grow significantly owing to several reasons. A few of them are mentioned below –
Rising demand from various end-user industries – Drones are being used to survey construction sites, agricultural fields, oil and gas industries, healthcare, and other industries too.
- Studies found that using drones resulted in 5x to 20x cost savings, and 55% increased safety in construction fields. Drones are also used by farmers to monitor crop health, sprinkle pesticides, etc. This growing demand from every sector is likely to boost the demand for the global drone services market.
Increasing government initiatives supporting drone technologies – Governments across the globe are increasingly showing interest in opting for drone regulation and applications.
- For instance, the Indian government promotes the usage of drones via several initiative programs such as – the Drone Shakti Initiative – which aims to promote the use of drones as a service through startups. The government also has banned the import of drones to promote local drone manufacturing.
Technological advancements improving drone capabilities – The innovations in drone technology have been improving rapidly. Recently, in February 2023, a China-based company XAG – partnered with Farmlnno – an agricultural company in Thailand to introduce fully autonomous drones for farmers. This is a step towards smart agriculture that will not only improve the quality of work but also increase productivity in the agricultural sector.
Segments Analysis
Segmentations
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List of Sub-Segments
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Dominant and Fastest-Growing Segments
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Application-Type Analysis
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Aerial Photography & Remote Sensing, Data Acquisition & Analytics, Mapping & Surveying, 3D Modeling, Disaster Risk Management & Mitigation, Inspection & Environmental Monitoring, and Others
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The Aerial Photography & Remote Sensing Application segment is estimated to register the highest growth during the forecast period of 2023-2028.
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Solution-Type Analysis
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Enterprise, Point
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The Enterprise segment is expected to grow at a higher rate in the coming five years.
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Regional Analysis
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North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World
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Asia Pacific region is estimated to witness the highest growth during the forecast period.
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By Application Type
"The Aerial Photography & Remote Sensing Application segment is estimated to register the highest growth during the forecast period of 2023-2028".
- The drone service market is segmented as aerial photography & remote sensing, data acquisition & analytics, mapping & surveying, 3D modeling, disaster risk management & mitigation, inspection & environmental monitoring, and others.
- The Aerial Photography & Remote Sensing Application segment is estimated to register the highest growth during the forecast period of 2023-2028. The growth of the segment is owing to the increase in the demand for aerial photography from various sectors, such as architecture, infrastructure, civil engineering, and oil & gas across the world.
By Solution Type
"The Enterprise segment is expected to grow at a higher rate in the coming five years".
- The global market is segmented as enterprise and point.
- The Enterprise segment is expected to grow at a higher rate in the coming five years. The growth of this segment can be attributed to the fact that enterprise solutions deliver end-to-end services to various industries. Further, the escalating demand for analytical services and software solutions in the global market is propelling the growth of the segment.
Regional Analysis
"The market in the Asia-Pacific region is estimated to witness the highest growth during the forecast period".
- This growth is owing to the increasing number of drone services being used by various industries, such as mining, agriculture, and oil & gas in the region. China and India are the growth engines of the region.
"North America and Europe are also expected to offer substantial growth opportunities during the forecast period".

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Key Players
The following are the key players in the Drone Service Market (arranged alphabetically).
Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.
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Key questions this report answers
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Relevant contents in the report
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How big is the sales opportunity?
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In-depth Analysis of the Drone Service Market
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How lucrative is the future?
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Market forecast and trend data and emerging trends
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Which regions offer the best sales opportunities?
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Global, regional, and country-level historical data and forecasts
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Which are the most attractive market segments?
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Market Segment Analysis and Forecast
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Which are the top players and their market positioning?
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Competitive landscape analysis, Market share analysis
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How complex is the business environment?
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Porter’s five forces analysis, PEST analysis, Life cycle analysis
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What are the factors affecting the market?
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Drivers & challenges
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10% free customization
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- More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles have been leveraged to gather the data.
- We conducted more than 10 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and with industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.
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