Global Drone Software Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2030

The global drone software market size was estimated at USD 9,273.8 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 24,389.1 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 16% from 2025 to 2030.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$9,273.8
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$24,389.1
CAGR, 2025 - 2030
16%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global drone software market highlights

  • The global drone software market generated a revenue of USD 9,273.8 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 24,389.1 million by 2030.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2030) of 16% by 2030.
  • In terms of segment, application accounted for a revenue of USD 6,972.8 million in 2024.
  • System is the most lucrative solution segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, North America was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.
  • Country-wise, India is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2030.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 9,273.8 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 24,389.1 million
Growth rate16% (CAGR from 2025 to 2030)
Largest segmentApplication
Fastest growing segmentSystem
Historical data covered2018 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSystem, Application

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 34.3% of the global drone software market in 2024.
  • By country, the U.S. is projected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • By country, India is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 1,247.9 million by 2030.

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Drone Software Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Pix4D View profile 51-100 Prilly, Vaud, Switzerland, Europe http://www.pix4d.com
DroneDeploy View profile 251-500 San Francisco, California, United States, North America http://www.dronedeploy.com
Yuneec View profile 501-1000 Kaltenkirchen, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, Europe https://www.yuneec.com
Esri View profile 5001-10000 Redlands, California, United States, North America https://www.esri.com
PrecisionHawk View profile 101-250 Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, North America http://precisionhawk.com
AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc View profile 66 8201 E. 34th Street North, Suite 1307, Wichita, KS, United States, 67226 https://www.ageagle.com

Global drone software market outlook

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Application was the largest segment with a revenue share of 75.19% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global drone software market based on system, application covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • Global Drone Software Solution Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • System
    • Application
      • Flight Planning, Operations & Management
      • Data Capture
      • Data Processing & Analytics
      • Others
  • Global Drone Software Architecture Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Open Source
    • Closed Source
  • Global Drone Software Deployment Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Onboard
    • Ground-based
  • Global Drone Software Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Filming & Photography
    • Inspection & Maintenance
    • Mapping & Surveying
    • Precision Agriculture
    • Surveillance & Monitoring
    • Search & Rescue
    • Others
  • Global Drone Software Industry Vertical Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Agriculture
    • Construction and Mining
    • Defense and Government
    • Energy and Utilities
    • Media and Entertainment
    • Logistics and Transportation
    • Others
  • Global Drone Software Drone Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Fixed Wing
    • Rotary Blade
    • Hybrid
  • Global Drone Software End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Commercial
    • Consumer
    • Military

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