UAV Satellite Communication Market Analysis

  • Report ID: 6610
  • Published Date: Aug 14, 2025
  • Report Format: PDF, PPT

UAV Satellite Communication Market Segmentation:

UAV Type (Fixed-wing, Rotary-wing, Hybrid)

Fixed-wing segment is expected to account for UAV satellite communication market share of more than 58.6% by the end of 2035, with their long-range competencies of high endurance, border surveillance, dominant military, and environmental monitoring. High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) fixed-wing UAVs including, General Atomics MQ-9B SkyGuardian have further increased their usage in the defense and commercial sectors.

Rotary wing UAVs acknowledged for their vertical takeoff flying ability, and maneuverability in tight spaces are extensively used in urban infrastructure inspection, disaster management, and medical supply delivery. Hybrid UAVs providing the flexibility of vertical takeoff with an extended range of fixed-wing designs are gaining traction, mainly in agriculture and offshore operations. Advances such as Northrop Grumman Firebird UAV, which functions in both modes are growing market demand by providing versatile, cost-effective solutions for several industries.

Application (Military & Defense, Civil & Commercial, Government, Others)

In UAV satellite communication market, military & defense segment is projected to capture revenue share of over 49% by 2035, owing to rising demand for surveillance and security in the military and defense sector and integration of SATCOM in UAVs for border surveillance, reconnaissance, and communications. In April 2024, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. announced the successful demonstration of a fully visualized SATCOM ground system using its OpenSpace for the U.S. Army’s Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications-Tactical.

Our in-depth analysis of the UAV satellite communication market includes the following segments:

UAV Type

  • Fixed-wing

  • Rotary-wing

  • Hybrid

Component

  • Transceivers

  • Antennas

  • Modems

  • Power amplifiers

  • Others

Application

  • Military & defense

  • Civil & commercial

  • Government

  • Others

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

In the year 2026, the industry size of UAV satellite communication is evaluated at USD 7.57 billion.

UAV Satellite Communication Market size was over USD 7.18 billion in 2025 and is poised to exceed USD 12.98 billion by 2035, growing at over 6.1% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2026-2035.

North America leads the UAV Satellite Communication Market with a 39.3% share, fueled by high demand for UAV-SATCOM in both commercial and military sectors, ensuring strong growth through 2035.

Key players in the market include Northrop Grumman Corporation, Lockheed Martin, General Atonic, Thales Group, Iridium Communications Inc., Inmarsat Global Limited, Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., Honeywell International Inc., SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. and Orbit Communications Systems Ltd.
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