Inspection Drones Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 5131
  • Published Date: Mar 28, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

Inspection Drones Segmentation

Type (Multirotor Drone, Fixed Wing Drone, Hybrid Drone)

The multirotor drone segment is estimated to hold 38% share of the global inspection drones market by 2037. The growth of the segment can be attributed to the flexibility of multirotor drones. Various market players are launching ultra-modern multirotor drones for various purposes. For instance, in December 2024, CHCNav launched X500, which is a professional multirotor drone with a 5 kg payload capacity and renders a flight endurance of 58 minutes. The multirotor design of the drone allows maneuverability and stability. Also, they are ideal for new user due to their assisted flight technology.

End User (Oil & Gas, Agriculture, Construction, Utilities, Solar Panel & Windmill, Defense & Security)

The oil & gas segment in the inspection drones market is expected to garner a significant share of around 30%. Inspection drones are used for finding out oil and gas wells, pipelines, and transmission infrastructure. The use of these drones can help in identifying potential issues, such as leaks, structural damage, corrosion, and others. According to the report published by the Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies in July 2021, the utilization of UAVs or drones increases the efficiency by 33% and reduces inspection cost by 50%. Due to these features, there has been an increased usage of drones in the oil and gas exploration industry.

Our in-depth analysis of the global inspection drones market includes the following segments:

 Type

  • Multirotor Drone
  • Fixed Wing Drone
  • Hybrid Drone

Operation Mode

  • Remote
  • Semi-Autonomous
  • Fully Autonomous

End User

  • Oil & Gas
  • Agriculture
  • Construction
  • Utilities
  • Solar Panel & Windmill
  • Defense & Security

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2025, the industry size of inspection drones is evaluated at USD 7.09 billion.

North America industry is poised to account for the largest revenue share of 41% by 2037, due to rising manufacturing of drones in the region.

The major players in the market are EPAZZ, Inc., Aerialtronics, DJI, 3D Robotics, ECA Group, Teledyne Flir LLC, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Parrot SAS, Sensefly Ltd., Lockheed Martin.

Inspection drones market size was over USD 5.96 billion in 2024 and is poised to exceed USD 93.65 billion by 2037, witnessing over 23.6% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2025-2037.
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