Airborne Surveillance Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 6486
  • Published Date: Sep 18, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Airborne Surveillance Market Segmentation:

 Application Segment Analysis

Commercial segment is predicted to hold airborne surveillance market share of over 88.4% by the end of 2035. Border surveillance, search and rescue, infrastructure monitoring, environmental observation, and disaster management are all applications in the commercial section of the market. The need for sensors and imaging systems is being driven by commercial drones. Additionally, it is anticipated that growing investments in the development of sophisticated radars, sensors, and cameras will support airborne surveillance market expansion. For instance, in November 2020, the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC) has granted a USD 93.3 million contract to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to improve unmanned aircraft's autonomous sensing capabilities.

Businesses operating in the energy, agricultural, and logistics sectors depend more and more on cutting-edge aerial surveillance systems to maximize resource management, guarantee operational safety, and improve operational efficiency. Drones with LiDAR, high-resolution cameras, and other sensors are frequently employed for aerial mapping, crop monitoring, and pipeline inspection. The commercial sector is adopting airborne surveillance systems due to the growing need for real-time data and the ability to cover broad areas rapidly and economically. Furthermore, factors driving this segment's growth are developments in sensor technology, data analytics, and regulatory frameworks.

 Product Type Segment Analysis

In airborne surveillance market, manned system segment is expected to dominate revenue share of around 63.9% by the end of 2035. Helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft fitted with cutting-edge surveillance gear are examples of conventional aircraft used in manned airborne surveillance systems. Pilots and crew members use these technologies to carry out surveillance missions for both government and private clients. As they can carry larger payloads and last longer, manned systems are favored for some activities. Additionally, having human decision-makers on board can be quite important in dynamic scenarios. Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft and P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft are two examples. The manned systems component is still essential, especially for missions involving a large amount of human participation and for nations with developed infrastructure and experience with piloting these kinds of aircraft.

Our in-depth analysis of the global airborne surveillance market includes the following segments:

Component

  • Radar
  • LIDAR
  • Imaging System

Product Type

  • Manned System
  • Unmanned System

Application

  • Commercial
  • Military & Government 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of airborne surveillance is evaluated at USD 6.75 billion.

The global airborne surveillance market size was worth over USD 6.43 billion in 2025 and is poised to witness a CAGR of over 5.5%, crossing USD 10.98 billion revenue by 2035.

North America airborne surveillance market will account for 35.80% share by 2035, driven by substantial R&D expenditures and sophisticated defense infrastructure.

Key players in the market include Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Boeing, Thales Group, BAE Systems, Bombardier Defense Thales.
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