Global Utility Drones Market Size Study & Forecast, by Services (End-to-End Solution and Point Solution), by Type (Multi-Rotor and Fixed Wing), by End-User (Power (T&D and Generation), Renewable (Solar and Wind)) and Regional Forecasts 2025-2035

The Global Utility Drones Market is valued at approximately USD 790.8 billion in 2024 and is poised to grow at an astronomical compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33.34% over the forecast period 2025 to 2035. Utility drones have emerged as transformative assets in the energy and infrastructure sectors, enabling power and renewable utility providers to streamline inspection tasks with higher accuracy, reduced operational risks, and unprecedented cost efficiency. These drones are increasingly being adopted to monitor transmission and distribution lines, assess damage post-disaster, and inspect solar and wind energy infrastructure-all without interrupting energy supply or exposing human lives to high-risk zones. As power grids expand and decentralize due to rising renewable integration, the reliance on intelligent drone-based solutions becomes imperative in addressing reliability, resilience, and rapid fault detection needs.

The swelling global energy demand-particularly in emerging economies-along with a pronounced focus on transitioning to clean energy, is propelling the utility drones market forward. With the expanding footprint of solar farms and offshore/onshore wind parks, the need for aerial analytics and asset monitoring solutions has intensified. For instance, multi-rotor drones are favored in urban or constrained environments due to their maneuverability, while fixed-wing drones dominate broader inspection fields such as long-distance transmission lines. Moreover, end-to-end drone solutions integrated with artificial intelligence (AI), real-time analytics, and cloud-based platforms are revolutionizing how utility firms execute predictive maintenance strategies, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize asset lifecycles. Coupled with policy support and declining drone hardware costs, these advancements are enabling small to large-scale utilities to scale drone operations swiftly.

Geographically, North America commanded the largest market share in 2025, credited to the region's technological prowess, established energy infrastructure, and swift adoption of digital inspection tools across the U.S. and Canada. A strong regulatory ecosystem supporting commercial UAV usage has further encouraged innovation in drone-enabled asset management. Meanwhile, the Asia Pacific region is expected to exhibit the fastest growth during the forecast period. This surge is driven by a growing appetite for clean energy across nations like China, India, and Australia, where governments are aggressively investing in solar and wind capacities. Europe also presents notable growth potential, as utilities transition toward smart grid frameworks and environmental compliance in the EU encourages efficient, non-invasive inspection methodologies. Latin America and the Middle East & Africa are not far behind, with increasing infrastructure upgrades and renewable adoption stimulating drone demand.

Major market player included in this report are:

• Schlumberger Limited
• Trican Well Service Ltd.
• Halliburton Company
• BASF SE
• Chevron Phillips Chemical Company
• Croda International Plc.
• Aubin Group
• M&D Industries Of Louisiana, Inc.
• Impact Fluid Solutions
• Baker Hughes Company
• DroneDeploy
• PrecisionHawk
• Cyberhawk Innovations
• Measure
• DJI

Global Utility Drones Market Report Scope:

• Historical Data - 2023, 2024
• Base Year for Estimation - 2024
• Forecast period - 2025-2035
• Report Coverage - Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
• Regional Scope - North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
• Customization Scope - Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analysts' working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*

The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries involved in the study. The report also provides detailed information about crucial aspects, such as driving factors and challenges, which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it incorporates potential opportunities in micro-markets for stakeholders to invest, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and product offerings of key players.

The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are explained below:

By Services:

• End-to-End Solution
• Point Solution

By Type:

• Multi-Rotor
• Fixed Wing

By End-User:

• Power
  • Transmission & Distribution (T&D)
  • Generation
• Renewable
  • Solar
  • Wind

By Region:

• North America
• U.S.
• Canada
• Europe
• UK
• Germany
• France
• Spain
• Italy
• Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Brazil
• Mexico
• Middle East & Africa
• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Rest of Middle East & Africa

Key Takeaways:

• Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
• Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
• Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with Country level analysis of major regions.
• Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
• Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
• Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
• Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.