Drone-Based Urban Air Quality Sensor Market Size to Hit USD 3.28 Billion by 2032 | Research by SNS Insider
The market for drone-based urban air quality sensors is growing as a result of growing concerns about air pollution in densely populated areas and the need for real-time monitoring.
Austin, Oct. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Drone-Based Urban Air Quality Sensor Market Size & Growth Insights:
According to the SNS Insider,“The Drone-Based Urban Air Quality Sensor Market size was valued at USD 1.08 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 3.28 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 14.99% during 2025-2032.”
The size of the U.S. drone-based urban air quality sensor market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.70% from 2025 to 2032, reaching USD 0.91 billion. Growing awareness of the negative impacts of air pollution on environmental sustainability and public health is propelling the expansion of the drone-based urban air quality sensor market.
Rising Urban Pollution Levels and Demand for Real-Time Air Quality Monitoring Augment Market Expansion Globally
Increased urban air pollution and its negative health effects are driving the market. Compared to stationary terrestrial stations, drones offer a more dynamic and economical method of monitoring. Its compatibility with smart city programs speeds up adaptation. Demand is also fueled by growing environmental compliance regulations. An additional boost comes from increased monitoring of environmental regulations.
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Leading Market Players with their Product Listed in this Report are:
- DJI Innovations
- Parrot SA
- AeroVironment Inc.
- PrecisionHawk
- Delair
- senseFly (Parrot Group)
- Yuneec International
- Flyability
- AirSense Analytics
- Microdrones GmbH
- Atmos UAV
- Draganfly Innovations Inc.
- Aeroqual
- Clarity Movement Co.
- ENVEA (formerly Environnement S.A)
- Aeromon
- UAVONIC
- Skyfront
- Percepto
- Honeywell International Inc.
Drone-Based Urban Air Quality Sensor Market Report Scope:
| Report Attributes | Details |
| Market Size in 2024 | USD 1.08 Billion |
| Market Size by 2032 | USD 3.28 Billion |
| CAGR | CAGR of 14.99% From 2025 to 2032 |
| Report Scope & Coverage | Market Size, Segments Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Regional Analysis, DROC & SWOT Analysis, Forecast Outlook |
| Key Segmentation | • By Product Type (Fixed-Wing Drones, Rotary-Wing Drones, Hybrid Drones) • By Sensor Type (Gas Sensors, Particulate Matter Sensors, Multi-Sensor Systems, Others) • By Application (Air Pollution Monitoring, Emission Source Detection, Industrial Monitoring, Research & Academic, Others) • By End-User (Government & Municipalities, Environmental Agencies, Industrial, Research Institutes, Others |
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Key Industry Segmentation
By Product Type
Fixed-Wing Drones led the market with around 51.23% share as they provide longer flight time and can capture video footages from vast city areas. Rotary-Wing Drones emerged as the fastest-growing segment with a CAGR of 15.68% due to their nimbleness and ease of use, being able to hover and fly in close quarters around dense urban environments they seem best suited for localized air quality monitoring.
By Sensor Type
Gas Sensors dominated with about 45.62% share as they are massively adopted for the detection of harmful gases and for monitoring the quality of the air. Particulate Matter Sensors recorded the fastest growth with a CAGR of 15.83% as they offer accurate measures of fine particles that affect human health.
By Application
Air Pollution Monitoring accounted for nearly 35.22% share as it is the foremost concern areas for cities and regulatory bodies to monitor the quality of the environment. Emission Source Detection was the fastest-growing segment with a CAGR of 15.94% owing to escalating demand for identification of industrial and vehicular pollution sources.
By End-User
Government & Municipalities held the largest share at approximately 48.31% as they are the main end-users for controlling and maintaining the urban air quality. Environmental Agencies showed the fastest growth with a CAGR of 15.53% due to the growing demand for research, policy formulation and local pollution inspection.
Regional Insights:
In 2024, North America dominated the Drone-Based Urban Air Quality Sensor Market and accounted for 39.11% of revenue share due to the region’s extensive monitoring and its stringent air quality rules.
Asia Pacific is expected to witness the fastest growth in the Drone-Based Urban Air Quality Sensor Market over 2025-2032, with a projected CAGR of 15.66% due to manufacturing and industrial sectors, which is driven by the increased demand for real-time air quality information in the region.
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Recent News:
- In July 2024, DJI launched the Matrice 3D Air Quality Edition, a purpose-built variant of its M3D drone, integrated with a multi-gas sensing payload developed in collaboration with Aeroqual.
- In July 2024, AeroVironment launched the Quantum-300 Series, an upgraded version of its SUAS (Small Unmanned Aircraft System) platform, now integrated with ultra-compact multi-gas sensors for real-time monitoring of CO, NO₂, O₃, SO₂, and PM2.5.
Exclusive Sections of the Drone-Based Urban Air Quality Sensor Market Report (The USPs):
- MANUFACTURING PERFORMANCE INDEX – helps you evaluate the average production yield rates and defect levels across various bonding techniques (thermocompression, ultrasonic), offering insights into quality control and production efficiency in drone-based air quality sensor assembly.
- AUTOMATION & SCALABILITY METRICS – enables understanding of the percentage of manufacturing facilities deploying automated vs. manual lines, helping assess scalability potential and cost-effectiveness for large-scale sensor deployment.
- APPLICATION DEPLOYMENT ANALYTICS – helps you analyze adoption share across urban environmental monitoring, industrial pollution tracking, and healthcare-related air quality applications, identifying fastest-growing end-use segments.
- MATERIAL INNOVATION SCORECARD – tracks the integration of advanced substrates and lead-free bonding materials, helping companies align with environmental compliance standards while improving performance and sustainability.
- RELIABILITY & STRESS RESILIENCE INDEX – provides data on MTBF values, temperature tolerance, and environmental stress test results, supporting evaluation of durability in varying urban weather and pollution conditions.
- TECHNOLOGICAL MINIATURIZATION RATE – helps identify advancements in lightweight and compact sensor packaging that enhance drone endurance, payload efficiency, and air quality data accuracy in urban deployments.
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