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Unmanned Helicopter Market Size, Industry Analysis Report By application (Military, ISR, Combat, Search and restranportationcue, Naval support, Border support), By product (Small 0-20 Ibs, Medium 21-55 Ibs), By industrial (Planning, Inspection, Surveying) & Region – Forecasts

  • PUBLISHED ON
  • 30/08/2022
  • NO OF PAGES
  • 247
  • CATEGORY
  • Aerospace & Defense

Market Overview

The global Unmanned Helicopter market was valued at USD 6.01 billion in 2022 and expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.9% during the forecast period. An unmanned helicopter, also known as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drone helicopter, is a type of aircraft that can be operated without a human pilot on board. These helicopters are controlled remotely using ground-based equipment, such as a computer or a handheld remote control.

Unmanned helicopters are used in a wide range of applications, including military, commercial, and civilian. They are often used for aerial surveillance, reconnaissance, and intelligence gathering. In the military, unmanned helicopters are used for a variety of missions, such as reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition. They can also be equipped with weapons for use in combat situations.

Commercially, unmanned helicopters are used for aerial photography, film-making, and surveying. They can also be used in agriculture for crop monitoring and spraying. In the civilian sector, unmanned helicopters are used for search and rescue operations, disaster response, and environmental monitoring.

Unmanned helicopters come in various sizes and designs, depending on their intended use. They can range from small, handheld models to large, military-grade aircraft. They are powered by either electric or fuel-powered engines and can have either single or multiple rotors. Some models are even capable of vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL), making them suitable for use in urban environments.

The unmanned helicopter market is expected to experience significant growth in the coming years, driven by the increasing demand for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in military, commercial, and civilian applications. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 10% between 2021 and 2026.

Military applications of unmanned helicopters, such as reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition, are expected to continue to dominate the market. However, the commercial and civilian markets are also expected to experience significant growth due to the increasing adoption of UAVs for tasks such as aerial photography, surveying, and agriculture.

The market for unmanned helicopters is highly competitive, with a large number of companies vying for market share. Major players in the market include DJI, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, and Textron Inc., among others.

Report Scope

Report Attributes

Description

Market Size in 2022

USD 6.01 Billion

Market Forecast in 2031

USD 14.88 Billion

CAGR % 2023-2031

14.9%

Base Year

2022

Historic Data

2019-2021

Forecast Period

2023-2031

Report USP

Production, Consumption, company share, company heatmap, company production capacity, growth factors and more

Segments Covered

by Type (Fully Autonomous, Semi-autonomous), By Application (Military [ISR, Combat, Search and rescue, Naval support, Border support], Government Agency [Planning, Inspection, Surveying, Public Safety, Search & Rescue], industrial [Planning, Inspection, Surveying]), By Product (Small 0-20 Ibs, Medium 21-55 Ibs),

Regional Scope

North America, Europe, APAC, South America and Middle East and Africa

Country Scope

U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; France; Italy; Spain; Benelux; Nordic Countries; Russia; China; India; Japan; South Korea; Australia; Indonesia; Thailand; Mexico; Brazil; Argentina; Saudi Arabia; UAE; Egypt; South Africa; Nigeria

Key Companies

VELOS ROTORS LLC (U.S.), AeroVironment Inc. (U.S.), Flint Hills Solutions (U.S.), Laflamme Aero Inc. (Canada), Steadicopter (Israel), CybAero AB (Sweden), Alpha Unmanned Systems (Spain), Schiebel Corporation (Austria), HELIPSE (France), Aeroscout GmbH (Switzerland), HighEye (The Netherlands), Anduril (U.S.), Aeryon/FLIR (U.S.), Quantum (Germany), Northrop Grumman (U.S.), and UMS Skeldar (Switzerland).

 

 

Impact of COVID

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a mixed impact on the unmanned helicopter market. On one hand, the pandemic has resulted in disruptions to global supply chains, which has impacted the production and delivery of unmanned helicopter systems. Additionally, many countries have implemented travel restrictions and social distancing measures, which have slowed down the testing and deployment of unmanned systems.

On the other hand, the pandemic has also highlighted the importance of unmanned systems in addressing a range of challenges, such as maintaining social distancing and ensuring supply chain resilience. For example, unmanned helicopters have been used in several countries to deliver medical supplies and equipment to remote areas and to transport COVID-19 test samples.

Overall, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the unmanned helicopter market has been mixed, with some negative impacts due to supply chain disruptions, but also some positive impacts due to increased demand for unmanned systems in response to the pandemic. As the world begins to recover from the pandemic, it is expected that the demand for unmanned systems, including unmanned helicopters, will continue to grow as they offer a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional methods.

Product Insights

Small (0-20 Ibs): The small unmanned helicopter segment accounts for the largest market share. This segment includes handheld and mini drones that are used for a variety of commercial and civilian applications, such as aerial photography, surveying, and inspection.

Medium (21-55 Ibs): The medium unmanned helicopter segment is expected to experience significant growth in the coming years. This segment includes larger unmanned helicopters that are used primarily for military and commercial applications, such as surveillance and cargo transport.

Application Insights

Military and Defense: The military and defense segment accounts for the largest market share in the unmanned helicopter market. The growth in this segment is driven by the increasing demand for unmanned systems in military operations, including reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.

Commercial: The commercial segment is expected to experience significant growth in the coming years. This segment includes unmanned systems used in a wide range of commercial applications, such as agriculture, transportation, and oil and gas exploration.

Regional Insights

North America: North America dominates the unmanned helicopter market, accounting for the largest market share. The growth in this region is driven by the high demand for unmanned systems in the military and commercial sectors.

Europe: Europe is the second-largest market for unmanned helicopters. The growth in this region is driven by the increasing demand for unmanned systems in the agriculture, oil and gas, and transportation sectors.

Asia-Pacific: The Asia-Pacific region is expected to experience significant growth in the unmanned helicopter market in the coming years. The growth in this region is driven by the increasing demand for unmanned systems in the military, commercial, and civilian sectors.

Middle East and Africa: The Middle East and Africa are expected to experience moderate growth in the unmanned helicopter market. The growth in this region is driven by the increasing demand for unmanned systems in the military and oil and gas sectors.

Latin America: Latin America is expected to experience slow growth in the unmanned helicopter market. The growth in this region is driven by the increasing demand for unmanned systems in the agriculture and transportation sectors.

Competitive Analysis

Some of the major companies operating within the market are VELOS ROTORS LLC (U.S.), AeroVironment Inc. (U.S.), Flint Hills Solutions (U.S.), Laflamme Aero Inc. (Canada), Steadicopter (Israel), CybAero AB (Sweden), Alpha Unmanned Systems (Spain), Schiebel Corporation (Austria), HELIPSE (France), Aeroscout GmbH (Switzerland), HighEye (The Netherlands), Anduril (U.S.), Aeryon/FLIR (U.S.), Quantum (Germany), Northrop Grumman (U.S.), and UMS Skeldar (Switzerland). These players are focusing on product innovation, expansion, and partnerships to strengthen their market position and meet the growing demand for Unmanned Helicopter globally.

 

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The report provides competitive analysis of around 30-50 companies operated in the market, these companies are bifurcated into niche players, the leaders and major contenders. The companies are analyzed in terms of following factors such as:

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In terms of competitive landscape, the report provides distinctive factors that would help the end user in taking a key decision within the business:

§  Company Share Analysis from 2018-2022

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§  Company Production Capacity, Gross Margin

§  Company Share Analysis by Application/End Use

§  Company Share Analysis by Product/Specification

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