Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Drones Market size was valued at USD 4.45 billion in 2023. It is likely to grow up to USD 7.5 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 15.4% during the forecast period ranging between 2025 and 2030.
One major factor propelling the market's expansion is the need for automated drones in smart agriculture. AI drones are currently being employed quickly for soil analysis, pesticide application, and crop health evaluation. Governments are also implementing drone-subsidy programs for smart farming. Due to demands like border security, population management, and smart city surveillance, the market for AI-enabled drones is expanding quickly worldwide. This is due to the fact that these drones are able to detect suspicious activity independently in addition to transmitting live photos using cameras, sensors, and computer vision. The increased intelligence of AI-based drones has made logistics smarter today. Because there isn't any traffic to contend with like there is with road transit, it has particularly enhanced last-mile delivery. However, lack of clarity and trust on artificial intelligence hinder the market growth.
Browse market data Tables and Figures spread through 135 Pages and in-depth TOC on Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Drones Market By Component (Software, Hardware and Services), By Technology (Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing and Others), By Deployment Mode (Cloud and On-Premise), By End User (Defense, Commercial, Agriculture and Public Safety) and By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Rest of the World) - Forecast from 2025 to 2030.
Segment / Key Players |
Categorization |
By Component |
Software, Hardware and Services |
Technology |
Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing and Others |
Deployment Mode |
Cloud and On-Premise |
End User |
Defense, Commercial, Agriculture and Public Safety |
Key Players |
DJI, AeroVironment, Parrot, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Thales Group, Elbit Systems, General Atomics, Skydio, Zipline, Autel Robotics, Insitu, Teledyne FLIR, Delair, EHang |
By component, software dominated the Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Drones Market.
The software segment is witnessing the highest growth potential as airlines are now adopting cloud-based AI solutions for tasks such as scheduling, pricing and maintenance forecasting.
"North America dominated the Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Drones Market."
North America is the largest player in the global Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Drones market as it is witnessing huge investments in the defence, security, and logistics sectors.
Some of the major players in this market are DJI, AeroVironment, Parrot, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Thales Group, Elbit Systems, General Atomics, Skydio, Zipline, Autel Robotics, Insitu, Teledyne FLIR, Delair, EHang
Recent developments by the key players
Northrop Grumman and Hanwha Systems collaborated on technologies for integrated air and missile defence (IAMD) systems. Through this partnership the two companies will discuss core technologies related to integrated air defence command and control (C2) and explore new business opportunities in South Korea, aiming to combine their respective strengths in radar and battle management technologies for more advanced and resilient air defence solutions.
General Atomics has announced a new transatlantic initiative to deliver a European Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), combining a proven U.S. platform with European mission systems and local assembly.
Geographical Segmentation
Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Drones Market by Region