Rising adoption across surveying, logistics, monitoring, and inspection is driving rapid growth in the global drone services market.
Hyderabad, India, Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hyderabad, India – September 17, 2025 – According to Mordor Intelligence, the global drone services market is valued at USD 29.9 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 109.25 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 29.58% during the forecast period. The drone services market is gaining strong momentum as industries ranging from construction and agriculture to defence and logistics deploy drones for efficiency, safety, and real-time insights.
Drone Services: Key Developments and Adoption Trends
Expanding Role in Infrastructure and Construction: Drone services deliver fast, accurate aerial data for surveying, monitoring, and safety, helping the construction industry cut survey time and improve large project execution.
Growth of Agricultural Applications: Drones in agriculture aid crop monitoring, spraying, and yield optimization, enabling data-driven farming, efficient resource use, and boosting demand for precision agriculture services.
Logistics and Delivery Use Cases: Logistics and retail sectors are testing drone-based last-mile delivery to cut time and costs, with global trials pointing to drones as a key part of future e-commerce and urban logistics.
Surveillance and Security Applications: Drone services boost public safety, defense, and law enforcement with fast aerial coverage, real-time feeds, and situational awareness for surveillance, border control, and emergency response.
Drone Service Market Outlook: Key Segments Driving Growth
By Service Type
- Drone Platform Services
- Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO)
- Training and Simulation
By End-User Industry
- Construction and Infrastructure
- Agriculture and Forestry
- Energy and Utilities
- Law Enforcement and Public Safety
- Medical and Parcel Delivery
- Others (Mining, Real Estate, Media)
By Drone Type
- Rotary-wing
- Fixed-wing
- Hybrid VTOL
By Operating Range
- Visual Line-of-Sight (VLOS)
- Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS)
By Geography
- North America
- Europe
- Asia pacific
- South America
For a full breakdown of market size, segmentation data, and competitive intelligence, access the detailed Mordor Intelligence report:
https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/drone-services-market?utm_source=Globenewswire
Regional Insights on Adoption of Drone Services
North America: The region leads the drone services market, supported by favourable FAA regulations, strong adoption across defense, construction, and agriculture, and the presence of major service providers.
Europe: Growth is driven by infrastructure monitoring, renewable energy projects, and supportive regulatory frameworks such as EASA rules, encouraging broader commercial drone deployment.
Asia-Pacific: The fastest-growing region, fuelled by large-scale adoption in agriculture, smart cities, and logistics, with China, Japan, and India investing heavily in commercial and defense-related drone services.
South America: Emerging adoption is seen in agriculture, mining, and infrastructure sectors, particularly in Brazil and Chile, where drones are improving efficiency in crop management and resource exploration.
Key Players Driving the Drone Services Industry
The drone services industry is highly competitive, with global and regional players expanding their portfolios to meet rising demand across sectors. Leading companies are focusing on service diversification, regulatory partnerships, and technology integration to strengthen their positions.
- DJI
- Terra Drone Corporation
- Cyberhawk Innovations
- PrecisionHawk
- Aerodyne Group
- Sky-Futures Ltd
- Unmanned Experts Inc.
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