Asia Pacific Commercial Drones Market

Asia Pacific Commercial Drones Market 2022-2032 by Offering (Hardware, Software, Services), Frame (Fixed Wing, Rotary Blade, Nano, Hybrid), Payload (<2 Kg, 2-25 Kg, >25 Kg), Mode of Operation (Remotely Operated, Semi-Autonomous, Fully-Autonomous), Range (VLOS, EVLOS, BLOS), Application, Industry Vertical, and Country: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity

Asia Pacific Commercial Drones Market

Asia Pacific Commercial Drones Market 2022-2032 by Offering (Hardware, Software, Services), Frame (Fixed Wing, Rotary Blade, Nano, Hybrid), Payload (<2 Kg, 2-25 Kg, >25 Kg), Mode of Operation (Remotely Operated, Semi-Autonomous, Fully-Autonomous), Range (VLOS, EVLOS, BLOS), Application, Industry Vertical, and Country: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity


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Asia Pacific commercial drones market will grow by 16.8% annually with a total addressable market cap of $87.86 billion over 2023-2032, driven by commercial drones' increased capability in gathering high-resolution images and conducting aerial surveys, the advancement of remote sensing and surveillance technologies, the rising adoption of commercial drones in business applications, and the technological advancement in drones, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML).

Highlighted with 44 tables and 124 figures, this 207-page report “Asia Pacific Commercial Drones Market 2022-2032 by Offering (Hardware, Software, Services), Frame (Fixed Wing, Rotary Blade, Nano, Hybrid), Payload (<2 Kg, 2-25 Kg, >25 Kg), Mode of Operation (Remotely Operated, Semi-Autonomous, Fully-Autonomous), Range (VLOS, EVLOS, BLOS), Application, Industry Vertical, and Country: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity” is based on a comprehensive research of the entire Asia Pacific commercial drones market and all its sub-segments through extensively detailed classifications. Profound analysis and assessment are generated from premium primary and secondary information sources with inputs derived from industry professionals across the value chain. The report is based on studies on 2020-2022 and provides forecast from 2023 till 2032 with 2022 as the base year. (Please note: The report will be updated before delivery so that the latest historical year is the base year, and the forecast covers at least 5 years over the base year.)

In-depth qualitative analyses include identification and investigation of the following aspects:

• Market Structure

• Growth Drivers

• Restraints and Challenges

• Emerging Product Trends & Market Opportunities

• Porter’s Fiver Forces

The trend and outlook of Asia Pacific market is forecast in optimistic, balanced, and conservative view by taking into account of COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine conflict. The balanced (most likely) projection is used to quantify Asia Pacific commercial drones market in every aspect of the classification from perspectives of Offering, Frame, Payload, Mode of Operation, Range, Application, Industry Vertical, and Country.

Based on Offering, the Asia Pacific market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

• Hardware

o Frame

o Payloads

o Avionics

 UAV Navigation Systems

 UAV Sensors

 UAV Flight Control Systems

 UAV Communication Systems

 Other Avionics

o Propulsion

 UAV Engines

 UAV Batteries

o Data Links

o Other Systems

• Software

o Flight Management Software

o Data Management Software

o Drone Mapping Software

o Image Processing Software

o Data Analytics Software

• Services

Based on Frame, the Asia Pacific market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) and shipment (thousand units) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

• Fixed Wing Drones

• Rotary Blade Drones

• Nano Drones

• Hybrid Drones

By Payload, the Asia Pacific market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) shipment (thousand units) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

• <2 Kg

• 2 Kg-25 Kg

• >25 Kg

By Mode of Operation, the Asia Pacific market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) and shipment (thousand units) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

• Remotely Operated

• Semi-Autonomous

• Fully-Autonomous

By Range, the Asia Pacific market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) and shipment (thousand units) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

• Visual Line of Sight (VLOS)

• Extended Visual Line of Sight (EVLOS)

• Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS)

By Application, the Asia Pacific market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) and shipment (thousand units) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

• Inspection & Monitoring

• Surveying and Mapping

• Product Delivery

• Filming & Photography

• Precision Agriculture

• Search & Rescue

• Other Applications

By Industry Vertical, the Asia Pacific market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) and shipment (thousand units) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

• Agriculture

• Real Estate and Construction

• Insurance Industry

• Energy Sector

• Industry and Manufacture

• Logistics and Retail

• Media and Entertainment

• Disaster and Emergency Response

• Environmental Monitoring

• Other Verticals

Geographically, the following national/local markets are fully investigated:

• Japan

• China

• South Korea

• Australia

• India

• Rest of APAC (further segmented into Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, New Zealand, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Philippines)

For each key country, detailed analysis and data for annual revenue ($ mn) and shipment (thousand units) are available for 2022-2032. The breakdown of national markets by Frame, Mode of Operation, and Industry Vertical over the forecast years are also included.

The report also covers the current competitive scenario and the predicted trend; and profiles key vendors including market leaders and important emerging players.

Selected Key Players:

Aeronautics

Aeronavics Ltd.

Airbus S.A.S

Autel Robotics Co., Ltd.

BAE Systems

CybAero AB

Dassault Aviation

Delta Drone

Draganfly Inc.

Drone Volt SA

DroneDeploy Inc.

Ehang Holdings Limited

Elbit Systems Ltd.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

Insitu Inc.

Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Parrot Drones S.A.S

PrecisionHawk Inc.

Saab AB

SurveyCopter

SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd.

Teledyne FLIR LLC (Teledyne Technologies Incorporated)

Textron, Inc.

Thales Group

The Boeing Company

Yuneec International Co., Ltd.

(Please note: The report will be updated before delivery so that the latest historical year is the base year, and the forecast covers at least 5 years over the base year.)

1 Introduction 12

1.1 Industry Definition and Research Scope 12

1.1.1 Industry Definition 12

1.1.2 Research Scope 13

1.2 Research Methodology 16

1.2.1 Overview of Market Research Methodology 16

1.2.2 Market Assumption 17

1.2.3 Secondary Data 17

1.2.4 Primary Data 17

1.2.5 Data Filtration and Model Design 18

1.2.6 Market Size/Share Estimation 19

1.2.7 Research Limitations 20

1.3 Executive Summary 21

2 Market Overview and Dynamics 24

2.1 Market Size and Forecast 24

2.1.1 Impact of COVID-19 on World Economy 27

2.1.2 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market 30

2.1.3 Impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict: War Slows Economic Recovery 32

2.2 Major Growth Drivers 36

2.3 Market Restraints and Challenges 40

2.4 Emerging Opportunities and Market Trends 45

2.5 Porter’s Fiver Forces Analysis 49

3 Segmentation of Asia Pacific Market by Offering 53

3.1 Market Overview by Offering 53

3.2 Hardware 55

3.2.1 Frame 57

3.2.2 Payloads 58

3.2.3 Avionics 59

3.2.4 Propulsion 61

3.2.5 Data Links 62

3.2.6 Other Systems 63

3.3 Software 64

3.3.1 Flight Management Software 66

3.3.2 Data Management Software 67

3.3.3 Drone Mapping Software 68

3.3.4 Image Processing Software 69

3.3.5 Data Analytics Software 70

3.4 Services 71

4 Segmentation of Asia Pacific Market by Frame 72

4.1 Market Overview by Frame 72

4.2 Fixed Wing Drones 76

4.3 Rotary Blade Drones 78

4.4 Nano Drones 80

4.5 Hybrid Drones 82

5 Segmentation of Asia Pacific Market by Payload 84

5.1 Market Overview by Payload 84

5.2 <2 Kg 88

5.3 2 Kg-25 Kg 90

5.4 >25 Kg 92

6 Segmentation of Asia Pacific Market by Mode of Operation 94

6.1 Market Overview by Mode of Operation 94

6.2 Remotely Operated 98

6.3 Semi-Autonomous 100

6.4 Fully-Autonomous 102

7 Segmentation of Asia Pacific Market by Range 104

7.1 Market Overview by Range 104

7.2 Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) 108

7.3 Extended Visual Line of Sight (EVLOS) 110

7.4 Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) 112

8 Segmentation of Asia Pacific Market by Application 114

8.1 Market Overview by Application 114

8.2 Inspection & Monitoring 118

8.3 Surveying and Mapping 120

8.4 Product Delivery 122

8.5 Filming & Photography 124

8.6 Precision Agriculture 126

8.7 Search & Rescue 128

8.8 Other Applications 130

9 Segmentation of Asia Pacific Market by Industry Vertical 132

9.1 Market Overview by Industry Vertical 132

9.2 Agriculture 136

9.3 Real Estate and Construction 138

9.4 Insurance Industry 140

9.5 Energy Sector 142

9.6 Industry and Manufacture 144

9.7 Logistics and Retail 146

9.8 Media and Entertainment 148

9.9 Disaster and Emergency Response 150

9.10 Environmental Monitoring 152

9.11 Other Verticals 154

10 Asia-Pacific Market 2022-2032 by Country 156

10.1 Overview of Asia-Pacific Market 156

10.2 Japan 161

10.3 China 164

10.4 Australia 166

10.5 India 168

10.6 South Korea 170

10.7 Rest of APAC Region 172

11 Competitive Landscape 174

11.1 Overview of Key Vendors 174

11.2 New Product Launch, Partnership, Investment, and M&A 177

11.3 Company Profiles 178

Aeronautics 178

Aeronavics Ltd. 180

Airbus S.A.S 181

Autel Robotics Co., Ltd. 182

BAE Systems 183

CybAero AB 184

Dassault Aviation 185

Delta Drone 186

Draganfly Inc. 187

Drone Volt SA 188

DroneDeploy Inc. 189

Ehang Holdings Limited 190

Elbit Systems Ltd. 191

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. 192

Insitu Inc. 193

Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. 194

Lockheed Martin Corporation 195

Northrop Grumman Corporation 196

Parrot Drones S.A.S 197

PrecisionHawk Inc. 198

Saab AB 199

SurveyCopter 200

SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. 201

Teledyne FLIR LLC (Teledyne Technologies Incorporated) 202

Textron, Inc. 203

Thales Group 204

The Boeing Company 205

Yuneec International Co., Ltd. 206

RELATED REPORTS 207

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Research Methodology:
This research study involved the extensive usage of both primary and secondary data sources. The research process involved the study of various factors affecting the industry, including the government policy, market environment, competitive landscape, historical data, present trends in the market, technological innovation, upcoming technologies and the technical progress in related industry, and market risks, opportunities, market barriers and challenges. The following illustrative figure shows the market research methodology applied in this report.
Asia Pacific Commercial Drones Market Size Estimation

To estimate market size and trends, we use a combination of top-down and bottom-up methods. This allows us to evaluate the market from various perspectives—by company, region, product type, and end users.

Our estimates are based on actual sales data, excluding any discounts. Segment breakdowns and market shares are calculated using weighted averages based on usage rates and average prices. Regional insights are determined by how widely a product or service is adopted in each area.

Key companies are identified through secondary sources like industry reports and company filings. We then verify revenue estimates and other key data points through primary research, including interviews with industry experts, company executives, and decision-makers.

We take into account all relevant factors that could influence the market and validate our findings with real-world input. Our final insights combine both qualitative and quantitative data to provide a well-rounded view. Please note, these estimates do not account for unexpected changes such as inflation, economic downturns, or policy shifts.

Data Source

Secondary Sources

This study draws on a wide range of secondary sources, including press releases, annual reports, non-profit organizations, industry associations, government agencies, and customs data. We also referred to reputable databases and directories such as Bloomberg, Wind Info, Hoovers, Factiva, Trading Economics, Statista, and others. Additional references include investor presentations, company filings (e.g., SEC), economic data, and documents from regulatory and industry bodies.

These sources were used to gather technical and market-focused insights, identify key players, analyze market segmentation and classification, and track major trends and developments across industries.

Market Size
  • Segmental value
  • Geographic Penetration
  • Product Adoption Rate for Different market
  • Journals, Websites, and Press Releases
  • Annual Reports and SEC Filings
  • Company Websites and Press Releases
  • Public and Paid Databases
  • Market Intellix Data Repository
Market Position of Top Company
  • Product Financials
  • Geographic value Mix
  • Total Company value
  • Business/Segmental value Mix
Qualitative Analysis
  • Influence Factors
  • Market Potential
  • Market Risks and Opportunities
  • Industry Trends
  • Geographical Features
  • Government Policies
  • Company Websites and Press Releases
  • Public and Paid Databases
  • Annual Reports
  • Industry Associations
  • Market Intellix Data Repository

Primary Sources

As part of our primary research, we interviewed a variety of stakeholders from both the supply and demand sides to gather valuable qualitative and quantitative insights.

On the supply side, we spoke with product manufacturers, competitors, industry experts, research institutions, distributors, traders, and raw material suppliers. On the demand side, we engaged with business leaders, marketing and sales heads, technology and innovation directors, supply chain executives, and end users across key organizations.

These conversations helped us better understand market segmentation, pricing, applications, leading players, supply chains, demand trends, industry outlook, and key market dynamics—including risks, opportunities, barriers, and strategic developments.

Key Data Information from Primary Sources

Primary Sources Parameters Key Data
Market Segments(by Application, by Type)
  • Value by Type
  • Status and Forecast
  • Value by Application
  • Value by Regions, Status and Forecast (2025-2031)
  • Value Market Share by Type
  • Value Growth Rate by Type
  • Value by Application
  • Percentage and Growth Rate by Application
  • Value Growth Rate and Market Share by Regions
  • Market Size Status and Forecast (2025-2031)
Total Market
  • Overall Size, Status and Forecast
  • Market Size Status and Forecast (2025-2031)
Frequently asked questions(FAQ's):
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What is the current state of the Asia Pacific Commercial Drones Industry, and what is the projected growth trajectory through 2030?
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Is further segmentation possible given the scope of the Asia Pacific Commercial Drones Market study?
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What does the future hold for the Asia Pacific Commercial Drones Industry?
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