Urban UAV Navigation and Communication Market Outlook:
Urban UAV Navigation and Communication Market size was valued at USD 9.5 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 47.65 billion by 2035, registering around 17.5% CAGR during the forecast period i.e., between 2026-2035. In the year 2026, the industry size of urban UAV navigation and communication is evaluated at USD 11 billion.
The COVID-19 pandemic is the major pointer that increased the popularity and usage of urban unmanned aerial vehicles. Robots and UAV testing were fast-tracked to roll out safe and expedient ways to grapple with the outbreak. People realized that drones can be used for various applications including transportation of goods and products. According to a report published by Research Nester, over the past three years, more than 6,60,000 commercial deliveries to customers are accounted and this number is expected to boom in the foreseeable years. The same report also stated that drone-delivery companies have secured over USD 1 billion in disclosed funding in the past decade.