2025 Global Drone Market Trends

1. Expanding Market with Doubling Growth
As shown in the chart, the global drone market has grown from approximately USD 60 billion in 2020 to a projected USD 163 billion by 2030, effectively doubling in size over a decade. This indicates that drone technologies are rapidly penetrating various industries and becoming a key driver of the global innovation economy.

2. Technology-Driven Diversified Applications, Stable Growth in Commercial Market
With advancements in AI, autonomous flight, sensors, and communications technologies, drone applications have expanded beyond traditional photography to include logistics, agriculture inspections, construction mapping, public safety, and disaster response. The commercial drone market, in particular, is expected to maintain a strong annual growth rate exceeding 10% between 2025 and 2030.

3. Policies and Geopolitical Factors Reshape Supply Chains and Regional Opportunities
Low-altitude economy policies, easing of urban air mobility (UAM) regulations, and geopolitical tensions (especially U.S.–China) are driving nations to localize drone industries. Taiwan, Southeast Asia, and Europe are increasing investments in R&D and manufacturing, forming a multipolar supply chain and opening doors for startups in market entry and technology collaborations.

Source: Grand View Research; com2tek.com (2025/0