Europe unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market was valued at $5.28 billion in 2022 and will grow by 10.8% annually over 2022-2032, driven by the advantages of UAVs in terms of cost reduction and improved efficiency, the rapid development of drone technology, the rising adoption of UAVs in civil and commercial applications, increasing deployment of UAV in border patrolling and combating terrorism, and approved regulations to permit the use of UAVs.
Highlighted with 46 tables and 96 figures, this 176-page report “Europe Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market 2022-2032 by Offering (Hardware, Software, Services), Frame (Fixed Wing, Rotary Blade, Nano, Hybrid), Payload (>600 Kg, 150-600 Kg, 25-150 Kg, <25 Kg), Mode of Operation (Remotely Operated, Semi-Autonomous, Fully-Autonomous), Range (VLOS, EVLOS, BLOS), Class (Small, Strategic & Tactical, Special-purpose), End User (Consumer, Commercial, Military, Government), and Country: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity” is based on a comprehensive research of the entire Europe unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market and all its sub-segments through extensively detailed classifications. Profound analysis and assessment are generated from premium primary and secondary information sources with inputs derived from industry professionals across the value chain. The report is based on studies on 2020-2022 and provides forecast from 2023 till 2032 with 2022 as the base year. (Please note: The report will be updated before delivery so that the latest historical year is the base year, and the forecast covers at least 5 years over the base year.)
In-depth qualitative analyses include identification and investigation of the following aspects:
• Market Structure
• Growth Drivers
• Restraints and Challenges
• Emerging Product Trends & Market Opportunities
• Porter’s Fiver Forces
The trend and outlook of Europe market is forecast in optimistic, balanced, and conservative view by taking into account of COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine conflict. The balanced (most likely) projection is used to quantify Europe unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market in every aspect of the classification from perspectives of Offering, Frame, Payload, Mode of Operation, Range, Class, End User, and Country.
Based on Offering, the Europe market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.
• Hardware
o Frame
o Payloads
o Avionics
UAV Navigation Systems
UAV Sensors
UAV Flight Control Systems
UAV Communication Systems
Other Avionics
o Propulsion
UAV Engines
UAV Batteries
o Data Links
o Other Systems
• Software
o Flight Management Software
o Data Management Software
o Drone Mapping Software
o Image Processing Software
o Data Analytics Software
• Services
Based on Frame, the Europe market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) and shipment (thousand units) for 2022-2032 included in each section.
• Fixed Wing Drones
• Rotary Blade Drones
• Nano Drones
• Hybrid Drones
By Payload, the Europe market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) and shipment (thousand units) for 2022-2032 included in each section.
• >600 Kg
• 150-600 Kg
• 25-150 Kg
• < 25 Kg
By Mode of Operation, the Europe market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) and shipment (thousand units) for 2022-2032 included in each section.
• Remotely Operated
• Semi-Autonomous
• Fully-Autonomous
By Range, the Europe market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) and shipment (thousand units) for 2022-2032 included in each section.
• Visual Line of Sight (VLOS)
• Extended Visual Line of Sight (EVLOS)
• Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS)
By Class, the Europe market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) and shipment (thousand units) for 2022-2032 included in each section.
• Small UAVs
• Strategic & Tactical UAVs
• Special-purpose UAVs
By End User, the Europe market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) and shipment (thousand units) for 2022-2032 included in each section.
• Consumer
o Prosumers
o Hobbyists
• Commercial
o Agriculture
o Real Estate, Geology and Infrastructure
o Insurance Industry
o Energy Sector
o Industry and Manufacture
o Logistics and Retail
o Other Verticals
• Military
o Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR)
o Combat Operations
o Battle Damage Management
• Government
Geographically, the following national/local markets are fully investigated:
• Germany
• UK
• France
• Spain
• Italy
• Russia
• Rest of Europe (further segmented into Netherlands, Switzerland, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland, Norway, Denmark, and Finland)
For each key country, detailed analysis and data for annual revenue ($ mn) and shipment (thousand units) are available for 2022-2032. The breakdown of national markets by Range, Class, and End User over the forecast years are also included.
The report also covers the current competitive scenario and the predicted trend; and profiles key vendors including market leaders and important emerging players.
Selected Key Players:
3D Robotics Inc.
Aeronautics
AeroVironment Inc.
Airbus S.A.S
BAE Systems PLC
CybAero AB
Dassault Aviation
Delair SAS
Delta Drone Group
Drone Volt SA
Elbit Systems Ltd.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Microdrones GmbH
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Parrot Drones S.A.S
PrecisionHawk Inc.
Saab AB
SurveyCopter
SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd.
Textron, Inc.
Thales Group
The Boeing Company
Yuneec International
(Please note: The report will be updated before delivery so that the latest historical year is the base year, and the forecast covers at least 5 years over the base year.)
1 Introduction 9
1.1 Industry Definition and Research Scope 9
1.1.1 Industry Definition 9
1.1.2 Research Scope 10
1.2 Research Methodology 13
1.2.1 Overview of Market Research Methodology 13
1.2.2 Market Assumption 14
1.2.3 Secondary Data 14
1.2.4 Primary Data 14
1.2.5 Data Filtration and Model Design 15
1.2.6 Market Size/Share Estimation 16
1.2.7 Research Limitations 17
1.3 Executive Summary 18
2 Market Overview and Dynamics 21
2.1 Market Size and Forecast 21
2.1.1 Impact of COVID-19 on World Economy 24
2.1.2 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market 27
2.1.3 Impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict: War Slows Economic Recovery 29
2.2 Major Growth Drivers 33
2.3 Market Restraints and Challenges 40
2.4 Emerging Opportunities and Market Trends 45
2.5 Porter’s Fiver Forces Analysis 49
3 Segmentation of Europe Market by Offering 53
3.1 Market Overview by Offering 53
3.2 Hardware 55
3.2.1 Frame 57
3.2.2 Payloads 58
3.2.3 Avionics 59
3.2.4 Propulsion 61
3.2.5 Data Links 62
3.2.6 Other Systems 63
3.3 Software 64
3.3.1 Flight Management Software 66
3.3.2 Data Management Software 67
3.3.3 Drone Mapping Software 68
3.3.4 Image Processing Software 69
3.3.5 Data Analytics Software 70
3.4 Services 71
4 Segmentation of Europe Market by Frame 72
4.1 Market Overview by Frame 72
4.2 Fixed Wing Drones 76
4.3 Rotary Blade Drones 78
4.4 Nano Drones 80
4.5 Hybrid Drones 82
5 Segmentation of Europe Market by Payload 84
5.1 Market Overview by Payload 84
5.2 > 600 Kg 88
5.3 150-600 Kg 90
5.4 25-150 Kg 92
5.5 < 25 Kg 94
6 Segmentation of Europe Market by Mode of Operation 96
6.1 Market Overview by Mode of Operation 96
6.2 Remotely Operated 100
6.3 Semi-Autonomous 102
6.4 Fully-Autonomous 104
7 Segmentation of Europe Market by Range 106
7.1 Market Overview by Range 106
7.2 Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) 110
7.3 Extended Visual Line of Sight (EVLOS) 112
7.4 Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) 114
8 Segmentation of Europe Market by Class 116
8.1 Market Overview by Class 116
8.2 Small UAVs 120
8.3 Strategic & Tactical UAVs 122
8.4 Special-purpose UAVs 125
10 European Market 2022-2032 by Country 127
10.1 Overview of European Market 127
10.2 Germany 132
10.3 U.K. 134
10.4 France 136
10.5 Spain 138
10.6 Italy 140
10.7 Russia 142
10.8 Rest of European Market 144
11 Competitive Landscape 146
11.1 Overview of Key Vendors 146
11.2 New Product Launch, Partnership, Investment, and M&A 149
11.3 Company Profiles 150
3D Robotics Inc. 150
Aeronautics 152
AeroVironment Inc. 153
Airbus S.A.S 154
BAE Systems PLC 155
CybAero AB 156
Dassault Aviation 157
Delair SAS 158
Delta Drone Group 159
Drone Volt SA 160
Elbit Systems Ltd. 161
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. 162
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. 163
Lockheed Martin Corporation 164
Microdrones GmbH 165
Northrop Grumman Corporation 166
Parrot Drones S.A.S 167
PrecisionHawk Inc. 168
Saab AB 169
SurveyCopter 170
SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. 171
Textron, Inc. 172
Thales Group 173
The Boeing Company 174
Yuneec International 175
RELATED REPORTS 176
List of Tables:
Table 1. Snapshot of Europe Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market in Balanced Perspective, 2022-2032 19
Table 2. World Economic Outlook, 2021-2031 25
Table 3. World Economic Outlook, 2021-2023 26
Table 4. Scenarios for Economic Impact of Ukraine Crisis 30
Table 5. Regulatory Body by Country 43
Table 6. Main Product Trends and Market Opportunities in Europe Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market 45
Table 7. Europe Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market by Offering, 2022-2032, $ mn 53
Table 8. Europe Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market: Hardware by System, 2022-2032, $ mn 56
Table 9. Europe Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market: Avionics by Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 60
Table 10. Europe Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market: Propulsion by Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 61
Table 11. Europe Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market: Software by Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 65
Table 12. Europe Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market by Frame, 2022-2032, $ mn 72
Table 13. Europe Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market by Frame, 2022-2032, thousand units 74
Table 14. Europe Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market by Payload, 2022-2032, $ mn 84
Table 15. Europe Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market by Payload, 2022-2032, thousand units 86
Table 16. Europe Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market by Mode of Operation, 2022-2032, $ mn 96
Table 17. Europe Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market by Mode of Operation, 2022-2032, thousand units 98
Table 18. Europe Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market by Range, 2022-2032, $ mn 106
Table 19. Europe Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market by Range, 2022-2032, thousand units 108
Table 20. Europe Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market by Class, 2022-2032, $ mn 116
Table 21. Europe Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market by Class, 2022-2032, thousand units 118
Table 22. Selected Strategic & Tactical UAVs with SATCOM Capabilities 124
Table 23. Europe Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market by Country, 2022-2032, $ mn 129
Table 24. Europe Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market by Country, 2022-2032, thousand units 131
Table 25. Germany Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market by Range, 2022-2032, $ mn 133
Table 26. Germany Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market by Class, 2022-2032, $ mn 133
Table 27. Germany Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market by End User, 2022-2032, $ mn 133
Table 28. U.K. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market by Range, 2022-2032, $ mn 135
Table 29. U.K. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market by Class, 2022-2032, $ mn 135
Table 30. U.K. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market by End User, 2022-2032, $ mn 135
Table 31. France Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market by Range, 2022-2032, $ mn 137
Table 32. France Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market by Class, 2022-2032, $ mn 137
Table 33. France Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market by End User, 2022-2032, $ mn 137
Table 34. Spain Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market by Range, 2022-2032, $ mn 139
Table 35. Spain Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market by Class, 2022-2032, $ mn 139
Table 36. Spain Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market by End User, 2022-2032, $ mn 139
Table 37. Italy Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market by Range, 2022-2032, $ mn 141
Table 38. Italy Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market by Class, 2022-2032, $ mn 141
Table 39. Italy Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market by End User, 2022-2032, $ mn 141
Table 40. Russia Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market by Range, 2022-2032, $ mn 143
Table 41. Russia Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market by Class, 2022-2032, $ mn 143
Table 42. Russia Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market by End User, 2022-2032, $ mn 143
Table 43. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market in Rest of Europe by Country, 2022-2032, $ mn 145
Table 44. 3D Robotics Inc.: Company Snapshot 150
Table 45. 3D Robotics Inc.: Business Segmentation 151
Table 46. 3D Robotics Inc.: Product Portfolio 151