Drone Logistics and Transportation Market Size

Drone Logistics and Transportation Market size was valued at USD 1.3 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to garner a valuation of USD 275.8 billion by the end of 2037, rising at a CAGR of 51% during the forecast period, i.e., 2025-2037. In 2025, the industry size of drone logistics and transportation is assessed at USD 1.9 billion. 

The drone logistics and transportation market represents one of the rapidly evolving industries catering to innovative solutions for improving the supply chain and promoting last-mile delivery. Investment in drone technology, expanding regulations for drone usage, and collaborations within the full range of the logistics industry drive this growth. For example, in January 2024, Draganfly Inc. entered into a strategic partnership with Mass General Brigham to introduce drone delivery services in healthcare. Moreover, the use of drones has revolutionized the delivery of patient care on time through timely medical supplies. These types of initiatives help indicate how the market is pushing toward leveraging drones for critical, cost-effective, and efficient logistics solutions.

The governments of different countries are also playing a significant role in the development and expansion of the drone logistics sector. Different regulatory bodies are working on promoting regulations that would enable drones to operate widely and safely, especially for delivering different items to areas that are otherwise difficult to reach. For example, in November 2021, Zipline, alongside Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE, successfully completed the first long-range drone delivery of authorized mRNA COVID-19 vaccines requiring ultra-cold-chain in Ghana. Coupled with this government support, such innovations in the market are building up a conducive environment for drone logistics adoption across diverse industries, from healthcare to retail.