Opportunity and Strategy Analysis
This report focuses on identifying opportunities and strategies for investing in the global UAV propulsion system market within the forecast period. It provides a complete analysis of the global market both quantitatively and qualitatively. The quantitative analysis includes market size and revenue data of the total demand, sub-markets, and regional/national levels throughout 2023-2033. Qualitative analysis depicts a full picture of market dynamics and trends including drivers, restraints and challenges, emerging products/market trends, and Porter’s Fiver Forces analysis.
Based on the market data and analysis, the report highlights Increasingly Attractive Segments (IAS) and business opportunities in each segmentation. Moreover, a systematic evaluation of Internal Risks (factors arising within the industry development) and External Risks (factors arising from the surrounding environments) is provided for the UAV propulsion system industry and market. All the identified risk factors are measured quantitatively according to GMD’s novel numeric system, i.e. each risk is evaluated with GMD Risk Index Number (GMD RIN) and GMD Risk Intensity Level (GMD RIL). This in-depth risk assessment offers a comprehensive understanding of the current risk factors and their developing trends. Furthermore, this report concludes risk management strategies and Critical Success Factors (CSFs) to help companies make intelligence-based business decisions in the global UAV propulsion system industry.
Market Coverage & Overview
The report is based on studies for 2021-2023 and provides a forecast from 2024 till 2033 with 2023 as the base year. Considering impact of COVID-19 and regional conflicts such as Russia-Ukraine war, the trend and outlook of global market is forecast in optimistic, balanced, and conservative scenarios. In the balanced view, the global UAV propulsion system market is expected to reach $18.12 billion by 2033, growing by 6.6% annually over the coming years.
Segmentation Analysis
Highlighted with 123 tables and 92 figures, this 212-page report represents a 360-degree view on the global market with extensively detailed segmentations UAV Type, Engine Type, Propulsion Type, Engine Horsepower, End User, and Region/Country as shown below. Annual revenue ($ mn) and annual volume (thousand units) 2023-2033 for each segment are included in the report. 
By UAV Type
•	Mini UAVs
•	Micro UAVs
•	Tactical UAVs
•	Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE)
•	High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE)
•	Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL)
By Engine Type
•	Electrically Powered Engine
•	Piston Engine
•	Turbine Engine
•	Turbofan Engine
•	Wankel Engine
•	Solar-Powered Engine
By Propulsion Type
•	Conventional Propulsion Systems
•	Full-electric Propulsion Systems
•	Hybrid Propulsion Systems
By Engine Horsepower
•	10-50 HP
•	51-100 HP
•	101-150 HP
•	151-200 HP
•	Above 200 HP
By End User
•	Commercial
o	Precision Agriculture
o	Inspection and Monitoring
o	Surveying and Mapping
o	Product Delivery
o	Other Commercial Applications
•	Civil & Government
o	Border Control
o	Conservation and Environment Monitoring
o	Firefighting
o	Transportation
o	Other Uses
•	Military
o	Combat Operations
o	Search and Rescue
o	Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR)
By Region
•	North America (U.S., Canada, and Mexico)
•	Europe (Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Russia, Rest of Europe; Rest of Europe is further segmented into Netherlands, Switzerland, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland, Norway, Denmark, and Finland)
•	APAC (Japan, China, South Korea, Australia, India, and Rest of APAC; Rest of APAC is further segmented into Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, New Zealand, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Philippines)
•	South America (Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Rest of South America)
•	MEA (UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Rest of MEA)
The breakdown of all regional markets by country and the breakdown of each national market by UAV Type, Propulsion Type, and End User over the forecast years are also included.
Key Companies 
The report also covers the current competitive scenario and profiles key vendors including market leaders and important emerging players. A selection of companies profiled in this report includes:
•	3W International GmbH
•	Advanced Innovative Engineering Ltd.
•	Avio Aero (GE Aviation)
•	BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co. KG
•	Diamond Aircraft Industries (Austro Engine)
•	Gemini Diesel (Superior Aviation Group)
•	HIRTH ENGINES GMBH
•	Honeywell International Inc.
•	LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc.
•	Orbital Corporation Limited
•	PBS India (Part of PBS Aerospace)
•	Pratt & Whitney Inc. (Part of Raytheon Technologies)
•	Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC
•	Rotron Power Ltd.
•	Suter Industries AG
•	UAV Engines Ltd.
•	UAV Turbines Inc. (Subsidiary of Locust USA Inc.)                                
                             
                            
                                1  Introduction	12
1.1  Industry  Definition  and  Research  Scope	12
1.1.1  Industry  Definition	12
1.1.2  Research  Scope	13
1.2  Research  Methodology	16
1.2.1  Overview  of  Market  Research  Methodology	16
1.2.2  Market  Assumption	17
1.2.3  Secondary  Data	17
1.2.4  Primary  Data	17
1.2.5  Data  Filtration  and  Model  Design	18
1.2.6  Market  Size/Share  Estimation	19
1.2.7  Research  Limitations	20
1.3  Executive  Summary	21
2  Market  Overview  and  Dynamics	24
2.1  Market  Size  and  Forecast	24
2.1.1  Impact  of  COVID-19  on  World  Economy	27
2.1.2  Impact  of  COVID-19  on  the  Market	31
2.1.3  Impact  of  Russia-Ukraine  Conflict	33
2.1.4  Impact  of  Israel-Palestine  War	35
2.2  Major  Growth  Drivers	36
2.3  Market  Restraints  and  Challenges	43
2.4  Emerging  Opportunities  and  Market  Trends	46
2.5  Porter’s  Fiver  Forces  Analysis	49
3  Segmentation  of  Global  Market  by  UAV  Type	53
3.1  Market  Overview  by  UAV  Type	53
3.2  Mini  UAVs	58
3.3  Micro  UAVs	59
3.4  Tactical  UAVs	60
3.5  Medium-Altitude  Long-Endurance  (MALE)	61
3.6  High-Altitude  Long-Endurance  (HALE)	62
3.7  Vertical  Take-off  and  Landing  (VTOL)	63
4  Segmentation  of  Global  Market  by  Engine  Type	64
4.1  Market  Overview  by  Engine  Type	64
4.2  Electrically  Powered  Engine	69
4.3  Piston  Engine	70
4.4  Turbine  Engine	71
4.5  Turbofan  Engine	72
4.6  Wankel  Engine	73
4.7  Solar-Powered  Engine	74
5  Segmentation  of  Global  Market  by  Propulsion  Type	75
5.1  Market  Overview  by  Propulsion  Type	75
5.2  Conventional  Propulsion  Systems	80
5.3  Full-electric  Propulsion  Systems	81
5.4  Hybrid  Propulsion  Systems	82
6  Segmentation  of  Global  Market  by  Engine  Horsepower	83
6.1  Market  Overview  by  Engine  Horsepower	83
6.2  10-50  HP	88
6.3  51-100  HP	89
6.4  101-150  HP	90
6.5  151-200  HP	91
6.6  Above  200  HP	92
7  Segmentation  of  Global  Market  by  End  User	93
7.1  Market  Overview  by  End  User	93
7.2  Commercial	98
7.3  Civil  &  Government	100
7.4  Military	102
8  Segmentation  of  Global  Market  by  Region	104
8.1  Geographic  Market  Overview  2023-2033	104
8.2  North  America  Market  2023-2033  by  Country	111
8.2.1  Overview  of  North  America  Market	111
8.2.2  U.S.	115
8.2.3  Canada	118
8.2.4  Mexico	120
8.3  European  Market  2023-2033  by  Country	122
8.3.1  Overview  of  European  Market	122
8.3.2  Germany	126
8.3.3  U.K.	128
8.3.4  France	130
8.3.5  Spain	132
8.3.6  Italy	134
8.3.7  Russia	136
8.3.8  Rest  of  European  Market	138
8.4  Asia-Pacific  Market  2023-2033  by  Country	140
8.4.1  Overview  of  Asia-Pacific  Market	140
8.4.2  Japan	144
8.4.3  China	147
8.4.4  Australia	149
8.4.5  India	151
8.4.6  South  Korea	153
8.4.7  Rest  of  APAC  Region	155
8.5  South  America  Market  2023-2033  by  Country	157
8.5.1  Argentina	161
8.5.2  Brazil	163
8.5.3  Chile	165
8.5.4  Rest  of  South  America  Market	167
8.6  MEA  Market  2023-2033  by  Country	168
8.6.1  UAE	172
8.6.2  Saudi  Arabia	174
8.6.3  South  Africa	176
8.6.4  Other  National  Markets	178
9  Competitive  Landscape	179
9.1  Overview  of  Key  Vendors	179
9.2  New  Product  Launch,  Partnership,  Investment,  and  M&A	183
9.3  Company  Profiles	184
3W  International  GmbH	184
Advanced  Innovative  Engineering  Ltd.	186
Avio  Aero  (GE  Aviation)	187
BRP-Rotax  GmbH  &  Co.  KG	188
Diamond  Aircraft  Industries  (Austro  Engine)	189
Gemini  Diesel  (Superior  Aviation  Group)	190
HIRTH  ENGINES  GMBH	191
Honeywell  International  Inc.	192
LaunchPoint  Electric  Propulsion  Solutions,  Inc.	193
Orbital  Corporation  Limited	194
PBS  India  (Part  of  PBS  Aerospace)	195
Pratt  &  Whitney  Inc.  (Part  of  Raytheon  Technologies)	196
Rolls-Royce  Holdings  PLC	197
Rotron  Power  Ltd.	198
Suter  Industries  AG	199
UAV  Engines  Ltd.	200
UAV  Turbines  Inc.  (Subsidiary  of  Locust  USA  Inc.)	201
10  Investing  in  UAV  Propulsion  System  Industry:  Risk  Assessment  and  Management	202
10.1  Risk  Evaluation  of  Global  Market	202
10.2  Critical  Success  Factors  (CSFs)	209
RELATED  REPORTS	212
                            
                            
List of Tables:
Table 1.  Snapshot of Global UAV Propulsion System Market in Balanced Perspective, 2023-2033	22
Table 2. World Economic Outlook, 2024-2036	28
Table 3. World Economic Outlook, 2022-2024	30
Table 4. Scenarios for Economic Impact of Ukraine Crisis	34
Table 5. Scenarios for Economic Impact of Israel-Palestine War	35
Table 6.  Main Product Trends and Market Opportunities in Global UAV Propulsion System Market	46
Table 7. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by UAV Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	54
Table 8. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by UAV Type, 2023-2033, thousand units	56
Table 9. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by UAV Type: Mini UAVs, 2023-2033, $ mn and thousand units	58
Table 10. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by UAV Type: Micro UAVs, 2023-2033, $ mn and thousand units	59
Table 11. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by UAV Type: Tactical UAVs, 2023-2033, $ mn and thousand units	60
Table 12. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by UAV Type: Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE), 2023-2033, $ mn and thousand units	61
Table 13. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by UAV Type: High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE), 2023-2033, $ mn and thousand units	62
Table 14. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by UAV Type: Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL), 2023-2033, $ mn and thousand units	63
Table 15. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by Engine Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	65
Table 16. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by Engine Type, 2023-2033, thousand units	67
Table 17. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by Engine Type: Electrically Powered Engine, 2023-2033, $ mn and thousand units	69
Table 18. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by Engine Type: Piston Engine, 2023-2033, $ mn and thousand units	70
Table 19. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by Engine Type: Turbine Engine, 2023-2033, $ mn and thousand units	71
Table 20. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by Engine Type: Turbofan Engine, 2023-2033, $ mn and thousand units	72
Table 21. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by Engine Type: Wankel Engine, 2023-2033, $ mn and thousand units	73
Table 22. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by Engine Type: Solar-Powered Engine, 2023-2033, $ mn and thousand units	74
Table 23. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by Propulsion Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	76
Table 24. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by Propulsion Type, 2023-2033, thousand units	78
Table 25. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by Propulsion Type: Conventional Propulsion Systems, 2023-2033, $ mn and thousand units	80
Table 26. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by Propulsion Type: Full-electric Propulsion Systems, 2023-2033, $ mn and thousand units	81
Table 27. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by Propulsion Type: Hybrid Propulsion Systems, 2023-2033, $ mn and thousand units	82
Table 28. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by Engine Horsepower, 2023-2033, $ mn	84
Table 29. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by Engine Horsepower, 2023-2033, thousand units	86
Table 30. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by Engine Horsepower: 10-50 HP, 2023-2033, $ mn and thousand units	88
Table 31. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by Engine Horsepower: 51-100 HP, 2023-2033, $ mn and thousand units	89
Table 32. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by Engine Horsepower: 101-150 HP, 2023-2033, $ mn and thousand units	90
Table 33. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by Engine Horsepower: 151-200 HP, 2023-2033, $ mn and thousand units	91
Table 34. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by Engine Horsepower: Above 200 HP, 2023-2033, $ mn and thousand units	92
Table 35. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by End User, 2023-2033, $ mn	94
Table 36. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by End User, 2023-2033, thousand units	96
Table 37. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by End User: Commercial, 2023-2033, $ mn and thousand units	98
Table 38. Global UAV Propulsion System Market: Commercial Use by Application, 2023-2033, $ mn	99
Table 39. Global UAV Propulsion System Market: Commercial Use by Application, 2023-2033, thousand units	99
Table 40. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by End User: Civil & Government, 2023-2033, $ mn and thousand units	100
Table 41. Global UAV Propulsion System Market: Civil & Government by Application, 2023-2033, $ mn	101
Table 42. Global UAV Propulsion System Market: Civil & Government by Application, 2023-2033, thousand units	101
Table 43. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by End User: Military, 2023-2033, $ mn and thousand units	102
Table 44. Global UAV Propulsion System Market: Military by Application, 2023-2033, $ mn	103
Table 45. Global UAV Propulsion System Market: Military by Application, 2023-2033, thousand units	103
Table 46. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by Region, 2023-2033, $ mn	106
Table 47. Global UAV Propulsion System Market by Region, 2023-2033, thousand units	108
Table 48.  Leading National UAV Propulsion System Market, 2023 and 2033, $ mn	110
Table 49. North America UAV Propulsion System Market by Country, 2023-2033, $ mn	113
Table 50. U.S. UAV Propulsion System Market by UAV Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	117
Table 51. U.S. UAV Propulsion System Market by Propulsion Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	117
Table 52. U.S. UAV Propulsion System Market by End User, 2023-2033, $ mn	117
Table 53. Canada UAV Propulsion System Market by UAV Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	119
Table 54. Canada UAV Propulsion System Market by Propulsion Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	119
Table 55. Canada UAV Propulsion System Market by End User, 2023-2033, $ mn	119
Table 56. Mexico UAV Propulsion System Market by UAV Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	121
Table 57. Mexico UAV Propulsion System Market by Propulsion Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	121
Table 58. Mexico UAV Propulsion System Market by End User, 2023-2033, $ mn	121
Table 59. Europe UAV Propulsion System Market by Country, 2023-2033, $ mn	124
Table 60. Germany UAV Propulsion System Market by UAV Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	127
Table 61. Germany UAV Propulsion System Market by Propulsion Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	127
Table 62. Germany UAV Propulsion System Market by End User, 2023-2033, $ mn	127
Table 63. U.K. UAV Propulsion System Market by UAV Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	129
Table 64. U.K. UAV Propulsion System Market by Propulsion Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	129
Table 65. U.K. UAV Propulsion System Market by End User, 2023-2033, $ mn	129
Table 66. France UAV Propulsion System Market by UAV Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	131
Table 67. France UAV Propulsion System Market by Propulsion Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	131
Table 68. France UAV Propulsion System Market by End User, 2023-2033, $ mn	131
Table 69. Spain UAV Propulsion System Market by UAV Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	133
Table 70. Spain UAV Propulsion System Market by Propulsion Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	133
Table 71. Spain UAV Propulsion System Market by End User, 2023-2033, $ mn	133
Table 72. Italy UAV Propulsion System Market by UAV Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	135
Table 73. Italy UAV Propulsion System Market by Propulsion Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	135
Table 74. Italy UAV Propulsion System Market by End User, 2023-2033, $ mn	135
Table 75. Russia UAV Propulsion System Market by UAV Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	137
Table 76. Russia UAV Propulsion System Market by Propulsion Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	137
Table 77. Russia UAV Propulsion System Market by End User, 2023-2033, $ mn	137
Table 78. UAV Propulsion System Market in Rest of Europe by Country, 2023-2033, $ mn	139
Table 79. APAC UAV Propulsion System Market by Country, 2023-2033, $ mn	142
Table 80. Japan UAV Propulsion System Market by UAV Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	146
Table 81. Japan UAV Propulsion System Market by Propulsion Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	146
Table 82. Japan UAV Propulsion System Market by End User, 2023-2033, $ mn	146
Table 83. China UAV Propulsion System Market by UAV Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	148
Table 84. China UAV Propulsion System Market by Propulsion Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	148
Table 85. China UAV Propulsion System Market by End User, 2023-2033, $ mn	148
Table 86. Australia UAV Propulsion System Market by UAV Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	150
Table 87. Australia UAV Propulsion System Market by Propulsion Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	150
Table 88. Australia UAV Propulsion System Market by End User, 2023-2033, $ mn	150
Table 89. India UAV Propulsion System Market by UAV Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	152
Table 90. India UAV Propulsion System Market by Propulsion Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	152
Table 91. India UAV Propulsion System Market by End User, 2023-2033, $ mn	152
Table 92. South Korea UAV Propulsion System Market by UAV Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	154
Table 93. South Korea UAV Propulsion System Market by Propulsion Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	154
Table 94. South Korea UAV Propulsion System Market by End User, 2023-2033, $ mn	154
Table 95. UAV Propulsion System Market in Rest of APAC by Country/Region, 2023-2033, $ mn	156
Table 96. South America UAV Propulsion System Market by Country, 2023-2033, $ mn	159
Table 97. Argentina UAV Propulsion System Market by UAV Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	162
Table 98. Argentina UAV Propulsion System Market by Propulsion Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	162
Table 99. Argentina UAV Propulsion System Market by End User, 2023-2033, $ mn	162
Table 100. Brazil UAV Propulsion System Market by UAV Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	164
Table 101. Brazil UAV Propulsion System Market by Propulsion Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	164
Table 102. Brazil UAV Propulsion System Market by End User, 2023-2033, $ mn	164
Table 103. Chile UAV Propulsion System Market by UAV Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	166
Table 104. Chile UAV Propulsion System Market by Propulsion Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	166
Table 105. Chile UAV Propulsion System Market by End User, 2023-2033, $ mn	166
Table 106. MEA UAV Propulsion System Market by Country, 2023-2033, $ mn	170
Table 107. UAE UAV Propulsion System Market by UAV Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	173
Table 108. UAE UAV Propulsion System Market by Propulsion Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	173
Table 109. UAE UAV Propulsion System Market by End User, 2023-2033, $ mn	173
Table 110. Saudi Arabia UAV Propulsion System Market by UAV Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	175
Table 111. Saudi Arabia UAV Propulsion System Market by Propulsion Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	175
Table 112. Saudi Arabia UAV Propulsion System Market by End User, 2023-2033, $ mn	175
Table 113. South Africa UAV Propulsion System Market by UAV Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	177
Table 114. South Africa UAV Propulsion System Market by Propulsion Type, 2023-2033, $ mn	177
Table 115. South Africa UAV Propulsion System Market by End User, 2023-2033, $ mn	177
Table 116. Breakdown of World Market by Key Vendor, 2023, %	181
Table 117. 3W International GmbH: Company Snapshot	184
Table 118. 3W International GmbH: Business Segmentation	185
Table 119. 3W International GmbH: Product Portfolio	185
Table 120. List of Risk Factors and Weight Percentages/Theoretical Maximum	203
Table 121. Definition of GMD Relative Risk Index Number (Relative RIN) and GMD Risk Intensity Level (RIL)	205
Table 122.  Risk Evaluation for Investing in Global Market, 2023-2033	206
Table 123. Critical Success Factors and Key Takeaways	210