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Report Highlights
The global market for delivery drones and technologies is expected to increase from $1.8 billion in 2023 to $12.3 billion by the end of 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 46.5% during the forecast period of 2023-2028.
Report Includes
- 48 data tables and 32 additional tables
- An overview of the global market landscape related to the delivery drones technologies
- In-depth analysis of global market trends, featuring historical revenue data for 2022, estimated figures for 2023, as well as forecasts for 2025, and 2027. This analysis includes projections of Compound Annual Growth Rates (CAGRs) spanning through 2028
- Evaluation of the current market size and revenue growth prospects specific to delivery drones technologies, accompanied by a comprehensive market share analysis categorized by package size, range, operation, end user, and geographical region
- Discussion on advances in robotics and automation technologies, and cost-effective delivery of products, as market drivers
- A look at the development of intelligent and flexible drones that can adapt to changing environments and tasks, which reduces human contact, thereby minimizing the risk of contamination
- Coverage of emerging technologies such as LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL), Advanced Navigation System, and Noise Reduction Technology, and their penetration in the delivery drones and technologies industry
- Information on the use of sensors to improve the delivery system while reducing unanticipated accidents, thereby making drone deliveries more reliable, efficient and feasible for a wide range of industries
- Discussion on ESG trends such as ESG practices, ESG-related risks and ESG-related opportunities in delivery drones and technologies industry
- Information on recent mergers, acquisitions, collaborations, agreements, partnerships, product launches and patents
- Company profiles of major players within the industry, including Zipline International Inc., Wing Aviation LLC, and Drone Delivery Canada Corp.
Report Scope
This report segments the global market for delivery drones and technologies by drone type, package size, range, mode of operation, end user and region. Using 2022 as the base year, the report estimates market data for 2023-2028.
Based on drone type, the global market is segmented into hybrid, multi-rotor and fixed-wing drones. The market is also segmented by package size into under 5 lbs., 5 to 10 lbs. and over 10 lbs. ; by range into short-range, mid-range and long-range; by mode of operation into remotely piloted, semi-autonomous and fully autonomous; by geographic region into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and rest of the world (RoW), which consists of Africa, South America and the Middle East; and by end user into healthcare, e-commerce and retailer, food service, logistics and others.
The logistics sector includes postal services, courier services and other third-party logistics services, but excludes logistics services provided by Amazon, Walmart and other e-commerce and retail players, as these are already included in the e-commerce and retail segment. Geographical regions in the report include North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and RoW (Africa, South America and the Middle East).
Report Synopsis
| Report Metrics | Details | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Base year considered | 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Forecast period considered | 2023-2028 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Base year market size | $1.3 billion | ||||||||||||||||||
| Market size forecast | $12.3 billion | ||||||||||||||||||
| Growth rate | CAGR of 46.5% for the forecast period of 2023-2028 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Units considered | $ Millions | ||||||||||||||||||
| Segments covered | Drone Type, Package Size, Range, Type of Operation, End-Use Industry, Region | ||||||||||||||||||
| Regions covered | North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Rest of the World (RoW) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Countries covered | U.S., Canada, Mexico, U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Sweden, Austria, Netherlands, Norway, China, India, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Singapore, Africa, South America, Middle East | ||||||||||||||||||
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Drone Type
- Package Size
- Range
- Operation
- Automation
- End User
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