PUBLISHER: Global Industry Analysts, Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1791595
PUBLISHER: Global Industry Analysts, Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1791595
Construction Drones
Global Construction Drones Market to Reach US$7.1 Billion by 2030
The global market for Construction Drones estimated at US$4.6 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$7.1 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.7% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Rotary-Wing Drone, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 9.1% CAGR and reach US$4.2 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Fixed-Wing Drone segment is estimated at 5.8% CAGR over the analysis period.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$1.2 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 7.4% CAGR
The Construction Drones market in the U.S. is estimated at US$1.2 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$1.1 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 7.4% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 7.3% and 6.4% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 6.0% CAGR.
Construction Drones Market - Key Trends & Drivers Summarized
How Are Drones Transforming the Construction Industry?
Construction drones have rapidly become a game-changer in the industry, revolutionizing how projects are monitored, surveyed, and managed. These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are now an integral part of site inspections, safety compliance, and real-time progress tracking. Their ability to capture high-resolution imagery, 3D mapping, and LiDAR scanning makes them indispensable for project planning and execution. With increased regulatory approvals and the rising adoption of automation in construction, drones are being deployed for everything from land surveying to volumetric measurements, significantly reducing time and labor costs.
What’s Driving the Adoption of Drones in Construction?
The construction sector faces ongoing challenges related to cost overruns, labor shortages, and safety risks, making drones a strategic investment. Companies are leveraging UAVs to enhance efficiency, conduct remote inspections, and mitigate hazardous conditions for workers. Real-time site monitoring through drone technology reduces reliance on traditional surveying methods, expediting project timelines while improving accuracy. Furthermore, integration with AI-powered analytics is enabling predictive maintenance, risk assessment, and automated reporting, which further enhances productivity and decision-making capabilities.
How Is Innovation in Drone Technology Influencing Market Growth?
The industry has witnessed a surge in technological advancements, including improvements in drone endurance, payload capacities, and autonomous navigation capabilities. The rise of AI and machine learning in drone-based applications is streamlining data processing, making it easier to analyze construction sites for potential hazards or inefficiencies. Additionally, the increasing deployment of thermal imaging and LiDAR-equipped drones for underground infrastructure assessments and energy efficiency audits is fueling market expansion. Governments and regulatory bodies are also working on policies to support the commercial use of drones in construction, further encouraging their adoption.
What’s Fueling Market Growth?
The growth in the construction drones market is driven by several factors, including increasing demand for automation and precision in construction site management. The need for faster and more accurate land surveys, coupled with advancements in drone-based photogrammetry, is expanding their role in pre-construction planning. Additionally, the rise in large-scale infrastructure projects, government investments in smart city initiatives, and the adoption of cloud-based drone analytics platforms are accelerating market expansion. The integration of drone data with Building Information Modeling (BIM) software is also enhancing project efficiency, making drones an essential tool in modern construction.
SCOPE OF STUDY:
The report analyzes the Construction Drones market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:
Segments:
Drone Type (Rotary-Wing Drone, Fixed-Wing Drone); Range (Upto 5 Miles, 5 to 20 Miles, More than 20 Miles)
Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific; Rest of World.
Select Competitors (Total 43 Featured) -
- 3D Robotics (3DR)
- AeroVironment Inc.
- Airware
- Asteria Aerospace
- Delair
- DJI
- Drone Volt
- DroneDeploy
- Flyability
- Insitu (a Boeing Company)
- Intel Corporation
- Kespry
- Packet Digital
- Parrot SA
- PrecisionHawk
- senseFly
- Skydio
- Solectric GmbH
- Terra Drone Corporation
- Yuneec International
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. METHODOLOGY
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- 1. MARKET OVERVIEW
- Influencer Market Insights
- Tariff Impact on Global Supply Chain Patterns
- Construction Drones - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2025 (E)
- Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2025 (E)
- 2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
- 3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
- Growing Use of Aerial Surveying and Topographic Mapping in Pre-Construction
- Increased Adoption for Site Monitoring and Progress Reporting
- Integration of High-Resolution Imaging and LiDAR Enhancing Precision
- Rising Demand for Real-Time Data Collection and Analytics
- Reduction in Manual Labor and Risk Through Automated Inspection
- Use in Asset Management and Inventory Tracking on Large Job Sites
- Improved ROI Through Reduced Downtime and Enhanced Planning
- Advancements in Autonomous Drone Navigation and Obstacle Avoidance
- Demand for Drones in Infrastructure and Large-Scale Civil Projects
- Government Support for UAVs in Industrial Applications Accelerating Adoption
- Integration with Construction Software Platforms Enhancing Workflow
- Growth of Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) Models Facilitating Adoption by SMEs
- Rising Interest in 4D and Time-Lapse Visualizations for Stakeholder Updates
- Expansion of Regulatory Frameworks Supporting Commercial Drone Usage
- 4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
- TABLE 1: World Construction Drones Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2030
- TABLE 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Construction Drones by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 3: World 6-Year Perspective for Construction Drones by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for Years 2025 & 2030
- TABLE 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Rotary-Wing Drone by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 5: World 6-Year Perspective for Rotary-Wing Drone by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2025 & 2030
- TABLE 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fixed-Wing Drone by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 7: World 6-Year Perspective for Fixed-Wing Drone by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2025 & 2030
- TABLE 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Upto 5 Miles by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 9: World 6-Year Perspective for Upto 5 Miles by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2025 & 2030
- TABLE 10: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for 5 to 20 Miles by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 11: World 6-Year Perspective for 5 to 20 Miles by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2025 & 2030
- TABLE 12: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for More than 20 Miles by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 13: World 6-Year Perspective for More than 20 Miles by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2025 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
- UNITED STATES
- Construction Drones Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2025 (E)
- TABLE 14: USA Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Construction Drones by Drone Type - Rotary-Wing Drone and Fixed-Wing Drone - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 15: USA 6-Year Perspective for Construction Drones by Drone Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Rotary-Wing Drone and Fixed-Wing Drone for the Years 2025 & 2030
- TABLE 16: USA Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Construction Drones by Range - Upto 5 Miles, 5 to 20 Miles and More than 20 Miles - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 17: USA 6-Year Perspective for Construction Drones by Range - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Upto 5 Miles, 5 to 20 Miles and More than 20 Miles for the Years 2025 & 2030
- CANADA
- TABLE 18: Canada Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Construction Drones by Drone Type - Rotary-Wing Drone and Fixed-Wing Drone - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 19: Canada 6-Year Perspective for Construction Drones by Drone Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Rotary-Wing Drone and Fixed-Wing Drone for the Years 2025 & 2030
- TABLE 20: Canada Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Construction Drones by Range - Upto 5 Miles, 5 to 20 Miles and More than 20 Miles - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 21: Canada 6-Year Perspective for Construction Drones by Range - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Upto 5 Miles, 5 to 20 Miles and More than 20 Miles for the Years 2025 & 2030
- JAPAN
- Construction Drones Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2025 (E)
- TABLE 22: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Construction Drones by Drone Type - Rotary-Wing Drone and Fixed-Wing Drone - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 23: Japan 6-Year Perspective for Construction Drones by Drone Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Rotary-Wing Drone and Fixed-Wing Drone for the Years 2025 & 2030
- TABLE 24: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Construction Drones by Range - Upto 5 Miles, 5 to 20 Miles and More than 20 Miles - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 25: Japan 6-Year Perspective for Construction Drones by Range - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Upto 5 Miles, 5 to 20 Miles and More than 20 Miles for the Years 2025 & 2030
- CHINA
- Construction Drones Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2025 (E)
- TABLE 26: China Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Construction Drones by Drone Type - Rotary-Wing Drone and Fixed-Wing Drone - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 27: China 6-Year Perspective for Construction Drones by Drone Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Rotary-Wing Drone and Fixed-Wing Drone for the Years 2025 & 2030
- TABLE 28: China Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Construction Drones by Range - Upto 5 Miles, 5 to 20 Miles and More than 20 Miles - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 29: China 6-Year Perspective for Construction Drones by Range - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Upto 5 Miles, 5 to 20 Miles and More than 20 Miles for the Years 2025 & 2030
- EUROPE
- Construction Drones Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2025 (E)
- TABLE 30: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Construction Drones by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 31: Europe 6-Year Perspective for Construction Drones by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2025 & 2030
- TABLE 32: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Construction Drones by Drone Type - Rotary-Wing Drone and Fixed-Wing Drone - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 33: Europe 6-Year Perspective for Construction Drones by Drone Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Rotary-Wing Drone and Fixed-Wing Drone for the Years 2025 & 2030
- TABLE 34: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Construction Drones by Range - Upto 5 Miles, 5 to 20 Miles and More than 20 Miles - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 35: Europe 6-Year Perspective for Construction Drones by Range - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Upto 5 Miles, 5 to 20 Miles and More than 20 Miles for the Years 2025 & 2030
- FRANCE
- Construction Drones Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2025 (E)
- TABLE 36: France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Construction Drones by Drone Type - Rotary-Wing Drone and Fixed-Wing Drone - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 37: France 6-Year Perspective for Construction Drones by Drone Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Rotary-Wing Drone and Fixed-Wing Drone for the Years 2025 & 2030
- TABLE 38: France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Construction Drones by Range - Upto 5 Miles, 5 to 20 Miles and More than 20 Miles - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 39: France 6-Year Perspective for Construction Drones by Range - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Upto 5 Miles, 5 to 20 Miles and More than 20 Miles for the Years 2025 & 2030
- GERMANY
- Construction Drones Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2025 (E)
- TABLE 40: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Construction Drones by Drone Type - Rotary-Wing Drone and Fixed-Wing Drone - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 41: Germany 6-Year Perspective for Construction Drones by Drone Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Rotary-Wing Drone and Fixed-Wing Drone for the Years 2025 & 2030
- TABLE 42: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Construction Drones by Range - Upto 5 Miles, 5 to 20 Miles and More than 20 Miles - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 43: Germany 6-Year Perspective for Construction Drones by Range - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Upto 5 Miles, 5 to 20 Miles and More than 20 Miles for the Years 2025 & 2030
- ITALY
- TABLE 44: Italy Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Construction Drones by Drone Type - Rotary-Wing Drone and Fixed-Wing Drone - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 45: Italy 6-Year Perspective for Construction Drones by Drone Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Rotary-Wing Drone and Fixed-Wing Drone for the Years 2025 & 2030
- TABLE 46: Italy Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Construction Drones by Range - Upto 5 Miles, 5 to 20 Miles and More than 20 Miles - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 47: Italy 6-Year Perspective for Construction Drones by Range - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Upto 5 Miles, 5 to 20 Miles and More than 20 Miles for the Years 2025 & 2030
- UNITED KINGDOM
- Construction Drones Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2025 (E)
- TABLE 48: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Construction Drones by Drone Type - Rotary-Wing Drone and Fixed-Wing Drone - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 49: UK 6-Year Perspective for Construction Drones by Drone Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Rotary-Wing Drone and Fixed-Wing Drone for the Years 2025 & 2030
- TABLE 50: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Construction Drones by Range - Upto 5 Miles, 5 to 20 Miles and More than 20 Miles - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 51: UK 6-Year Perspective for Construction Drones by Range - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Upto 5 Miles, 5 to 20 Miles and More than 20 Miles for the Years 2025 & 2030
- REST OF EUROPE
- TABLE 52: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Construction Drones by Drone Type - Rotary-Wing Drone and Fixed-Wing Drone - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 53: Rest of Europe 6-Year Perspective for Construction Drones by Drone Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Rotary-Wing Drone and Fixed-Wing Drone for the Years 2025 & 2030
- TABLE 54: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Construction Drones by Range - Upto 5 Miles, 5 to 20 Miles and More than 20 Miles - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 55: Rest of Europe 6-Year Perspective for Construction Drones by Range - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Upto 5 Miles, 5 to 20 Miles and More than 20 Miles for the Years 2025 & 2030
- ASIA-PACIFIC
- Construction Drones Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2025 (E)
- TABLE 56: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Construction Drones by Drone Type - Rotary-Wing Drone and Fixed-Wing Drone - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 57: Asia-Pacific 6-Year Perspective for Construction Drones by Drone Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Rotary-Wing Drone and Fixed-Wing Drone for the Years 2025 & 2030
- TABLE 58: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Construction Drones by Range - Upto 5 Miles, 5 to 20 Miles and More than 20 Miles - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 59: Asia-Pacific 6-Year Perspective for Construction Drones by Range - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Upto 5 Miles, 5 to 20 Miles and More than 20 Miles for the Years 2025 & 2030
- REST OF WORLD
- TABLE 60: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Construction Drones by Drone Type - Rotary-Wing Drone and Fixed-Wing Drone - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 61: Rest of World 6-Year Perspective for Construction Drones by Drone Type - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Rotary-Wing Drone and Fixed-Wing Drone for the Years 2025 & 2030
- TABLE 62: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Construction Drones by Range - Upto 5 Miles, 5 to 20 Miles and More than 20 Miles - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
- TABLE 63: Rest of World 6-Year Perspective for Construction Drones by Range - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Upto 5 Miles, 5 to 20 Miles and More than 20 Miles for the Years 2025 & 2030
IV. COMPETITION
