Micro Drone Market Statistics 2030 Micro drones are small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that weigh between 250grams and 2Kg. Micro drones can be launched by hand or they takeoff vertically, hence require short or no runways. Micro drones can prove to be highly useful across a wide range of applications such as precision agriculture, assistance to first responders, and safe inspection of crucial infrastructure such as oil and gas pipelines, among others. The government organizations and private agencies are investing heavily in the manufacturing and development of efficient and advanced small drones for both military and commercial sectors. Micro drones are equipped with advanced technologies and have an advantage of cost-effectiveness over other large-sized unmanned aerial vehicles.
The market segmentation is based on type, application, weight, and region. The type segment is further divided into fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and hybrid or transitional. Based on application, the market is segmented into military, civil & commercial, homeland security, consumer, and others. By weight, the market is segmented into less than 1 Kg and 1 kg to 2Kg. Region wise, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
Key players operating in the global micro drone market include 3DR, AeroVironment Inc., Autel Robotics, DJI, Elbit Systems Ltd., Hubsan, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Kespry Inc., senseFly, and Skydio, Inc.