Aerial Imaging Market Size & Share 2023 to 2032
Market Size by Platform (Fixed-wing Aircraft, Helicopter, UAV/Drone), by End Use (Government, Energy, Military & Defense, Agriculture & Forestry, Archaeology & Civil Engineering, Oil & Gas), by Imaging, by Application & Forecast.Download Free PDF
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Chapter 1 Methodology & Scope
1.1 Market definitions
1.2 Base estmates & calculations
1.3 Forecast calculation
1.4 COVID-19 impct
1.4.1 North America
1.4.2 Europe
1.4.3 Asia Pacific
1.4.4 Latin America
1.4.5 MEA
1.5 Data Sources
1.5.1 Primary
1.5.2 Secondary
1.5.2.1 Paid sources
1.5.2.2 Public sources
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Aerial Imaging industry 360º synopsis, 2018 – 2032
2.2 Business trends
2.2.1 Total Addressable Market (TAM)
2.3 Regional trends
2.4 Platform trends
2.5 Imaging type trends
2.6 Application trends
2.7 End-use trends
Chapter 3 Aerial Imaging Industry Insights
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Impact of COVID-19 outbreak
3.2.1 North America
3.2.2 Europe
3.2.3 Asia Pacific
3.2.4 Latin America
3.2.5 MEA
3.3 Russia- Ukraine war impact on aerial imaging industry
3.4 Industry ecosystem analysis
3.4.1 Camera system providers
3.4.2 Drone manufacturers
3.4.3 Helicopter/aircraft manufacturers
3.4.4 Aerial imaging service providers
3.4.5 Imaging software/analytics providers Distributors
3.4.6 End-users
3.4.7 Distribution channel
3.4.8 Profit margin analysis
3.4.9 Vendor matrix
3.5 Evolution of aerial imaging technology
3.6 Aerial imaging use cases
3.6.1 Construction
3.6.2 Agriculture
3.6.3 Oil & gas
3.6.4 Disaster management
3.7 Technology landscape
3.7.1 Autonomous drones
3.7.2 Advancements in sensor technologies
3.7.3 Collision avoidance technology
3.8 Patent analysis
3.9 Investment portfolio
3.10 News
3.10.1 North America
3.10.2 Europe
3.10.3 Asia Pacific
3.10.4 Latin America
3.10.5 MEA
3.11 Regulatory landscape
3.12 Industry impact forces
3.12.1 Growth drivers
3.12.1.1 Rapidly growing popularity of UAVs for aerial imaging
3.12.1.2 Increasing usage of aerial imaging in defense applications
3.12.1.3 Growing incidents of natural disasters
3.12.1.4 Consistent advancements in aerial camera systems
3.12.1.5 Venture capital investment in drone technology Industry
3.12.2 Pitfalls & challenges
3.12.2.1 Security and privacy concerns
3.12.2.2 Stringent aviation regulatory policies
3.13 Growth potential analysis
3.14 Porter’s analysis
3.15 PESTEL analysis
Chapter 4 Competitive Landscape, 2022
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Company market share, 2022
4.3 Competive analysis of major market players, 2022
4.3.1 AeroVironment Inc.
4.3.2 DJI Technology Co., Ltd
4.3.3 Eagle View Technologies
4.3.4 Furg NV
4.3.5 Google (Alphabet)
4.4 Competive analysis of innovative market playes, 2022
4.4.1 Airobotics
4.4.2 Hoverfly Technologies
4.4.3 NearMap Ltd
4.4.4 Precision Hawk
4.5 Compeyitive positiong matrix, 2022
4.6 Strategic outlook matrix, 2022
Chapter 5 Aerial Imaging Market, By Platform
5.1 Key trends, by platform
5.2 Fixed-wing aircraft
5.2.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
5.3 Helicopter
5.3.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
5.4 UAV/drone
5.4.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
5.5 Others
5.5.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
Chapter 6 Aerial Imaging Market, By Imaging Type
6.1 Key trends, by imaging type
6.2 Vertical imaging
6.2.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
6.3 Oblique imaging
6.3.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
Chapter 7 Aerial Imaging Market, By Application
7.1 Key trends, by application
7.2 Geospatial mapping
7.2.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
7.3 Disaster management
7.3.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
7.4 Energy & resource management
7.4.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
7.5 Surveillance monitoring
7.5.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
7.6 Urban planning
7.6.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
7.7 Conservation and reseach
7.7.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
Chapter 8 Aerial Imaging Market, By End-use
8.1 Key trends, by end-use
8.2 Government
8.2.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
8.3 Energy
8.3.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
8.4 Military and defense
8.4.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
8.5 Agriculture and forestry
8.5.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
8.6 Archaeology and civil engineering
8.6.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
8.7 Oil and gas
8.7.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
8.8 Others
8.8.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
Chapter 9 Aerial Imaging Market, By Region
9.1 Key trends, by region
9.2 North America
9.2.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
9.2.2 Market estimates and forecast, by platform, 2018 – 2032
9.2.3 Market estimates and forecast, by imaging type, 2018 – 2032
9.2.4 Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 – 2032
9.2.5 Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2018 – 2032
9.2.6 U.S.
9.2.6.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
9.2.6.2 Market estimates and forecast, by platform, 2018 – 2032
9.2.6.3 Market estimates and forecast, by imaging type, 2018 – 2032
9.2.6.4 Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 – 2032
9.2.6.5 Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2018 – 2032
9.2.7 Canada
9.2.7.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
9.2.7.2 Market estimates and forecast, by platform, 2018 – 2032
9.2.7.3 Market estimates and forecast, by imaging type, 2018 – 2032
9.2.7.4 Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 – 2032
9.2.7.5 Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2018 – 2032
9.3 Europe
9.3.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
9.3.2 Market estimates and forecast, by platform, 2018 – 2032
9.3.3 Market estimates and forecast, by imaging type, 2018 – 2032
9.3.4 Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 – 2032
9.3.5 Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2018 – 2032
9.3.6 UK
9.3.6.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
9.3.6.2 Market estimates and forecast, by platform, 2018 – 2032
9.3.6.3 Market estimates and forecast, by imaging type, 2018 – 2032
9.3.6.4 Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 – 2032
9.3.6.5 Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2018 – 2032
9.3.7 Germany
9.3.7.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
9.3.7.2 Market estimates and forecast, by platform, 2018 – 2032
9.3.7.3 Market estimates and forecast, by imaging type, 2018 – 2032
9.3.7.4 Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 – 2032
9.3.7.5 Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2018 – 2032
9.3.8 France
9.3.8.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
9.3.8.2 Market estimates and forecast, by platform, 2018 – 2032
9.3.8.3 Market estimates and forecast, by imaging type, 2018 – 2032
9.3.8.4 Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 – 2032
9.3.8.5 Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2018 – 2032
9.3.9 Italy
9.3.9.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
9.3.9.2 Market estimates and forecast, by platform, 2018 – 2032
9.3.9.3 Market estimates and forecast, by imaging type, 2018 – 2032
9.3.9.4 Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 – 2032
9.3.9.5 Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2018 – 2032
9.3.10 Spain
9.3.10.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
9.3.10.2 Market estimates and forecast, by platform, 2018 – 2032
9.3.10.3 Market estimates and forecast, by imaging type, 2018 – 2032
9.3.10.4 Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 – 2032
9.3.10.5 Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2018 – 2032
9.3.11 Netherlands
9.3.11.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
9.3.11.2 Market estimates and forecast, by platform, 2018 – 2032
9.3.11.3 Market estimates and forecast, by imaging type, 2018 – 2032
9.3.11.4 Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 – 2032
9.3.11.5 Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2018 – 2032
9.4 Asia Pacific
9.4.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
9.4.2 Market estimates and forecast, by platform, 2018 – 2032
9.4.3 Market estimates and forecast, by imaging type, 2018 – 2032
9.4.4 Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 – 2032
9.4.5 Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2018 – 2032
9.4.6 China
9.4.6.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
9.4.6.2 Market estimates and forecast, by platform, 2018 – 2032
9.4.6.3 Market estimates and forecast, by imaging type, 2018 – 2032
9.4.6.4 Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 – 2032
9.4.6.5 Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2018 – 2032
9.4.7 Japan
9.4.7.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
9.4.7.2 Market estimates and forecast, by platform, 2018 – 2032
9.4.7.3 Market estimates and forecast, by imaging type, 2018 – 2032
9.4.7.4 Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 – 2032
9.4.7.5 Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2018 – 2032
9.4.8 India
9.4.8.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
9.4.8.2 Market estimates and forecast, by platform, 2018 – 2032
9.4.8.3 Market estimates and forecast, by imaging type, 2018 – 2032
9.4.8.4 Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 – 2032
9.4.8.5 Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2018 – 2032
9.4.9 South Korea
9.4.9.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
9.4.9.2 Market estimates and forecast, by platform, 2018 – 2032
9.4.9.3 Market estimates and forecast, by imaging type, 2018 – 2032
9.4.9.4 Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 – 2032
9.4.9.5 Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2018 – 2032
9.4.10 Australia and New Zealand
9.4.10.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
9.4.10.2 Market estimates and forecast, by platform, 2018 – 2032
9.4.10.3 Market estimates and forecast, by imaging type, 2018 – 2032
9.4.10.4 Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 – 2032
9.4.10.5 Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2018 – 2032
9.4.11 Southeast Asia
9.4.11.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
9.4.11.2 Market estimates and forecast, by platform, 2018 – 2032
9.4.11.3 Market estimates and forecast, by imaging type, 2018 – 2032
9.4.11.4 Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 – 2032
9.4.11.5 Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2018 – 2032
9.5 Latin America
9.5.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
9.5.2 Market estimates and forecast, by platform, 2018 – 2032
9.5.3 Market estimates and forecast, by imaging type, 2018 – 2032
9.5.4 Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 – 2032
9.5.5 Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2018 – 2032
9.5.6 Brazil
9.5.6.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
9.5.6.2 Market estimates and forecast, by platform, 2018 – 2032
9.5.6.3 Market estimates and forecast, by imaging type, 2018 – 2032
9.5.6.4 Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 – 2032
9.5.6.5 Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2018 – 2032
9.5.7 Mexico
9.5.7.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
9.5.7.2 Market estimates and forecast, by platform, 2018 – 2032
9.5.7.3 Market estimates and forecast, by imaging type, 2018 – 2032
9.5.7.4 Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 – 2032
9.5.7.5 Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2018 – 2032
9.5.8 Argentina
9.5.8.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
9.5.8.2 Market estimates and forecast, by platform, 2018 – 2032
9.5.8.3 Market estimates and forecast, by imaging type, 2018 – 2032
9.5.8.4 Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 – 2032
9.5.8.5 Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2018 – 2032
9.6 MEA
9.6.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
9.6.2 Market estimates and forecast, by platform, 2018 – 2032
9.6.3 Market estimates and forecast, by imaging type, 2018 – 2032
9.6.4 Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 – 2032
9.6.5 Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2018 – 2032
9.6.6 GCC
9.6.6.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
9.6.6.2 Market estimates and forecast, by platform, 2018 – 2032
9.6.6.3 Market estimates and forecast, by imaging type, 2018 – 2032
9.6.6.4 Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 – 2032
9.6.6.5 Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2018 – 2032
9.6.7 Saudi Arabia
9.6.7.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
9.6.7.2 Market estimates and forecast, by platform, 2018 – 2032
9.6.7.3 Market estimates and forecast, by imaging type, 2018 – 2032
9.6.7.4 Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 – 2032
9.6.7.5 Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2018 – 2032
9.6.8 Israel
9.6.8.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2018 – 2032
9.6.8.2 Market estimates and forecast, by platform, 2018 – 2032
9.6.8.3 Market estimates and forecast, by imaging type, 2018 – 2032
9.6.8.4 Market estimates and forecast, by application, 2018 – 2032
9.6.8.5 Market estimates and forecast, by end-use, 2018 – 2032
Chapter 10 Company Profiles
10.1 AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc.
10.1.1 Business Overview
10.1.2 Financial Data
10.1.3 Product Landscape
10.1.4 Go-to-Market Strategy
10.1.5 SWOT Analysis
10.2 Aeroptic LLC.
10.2.1 Business Overview
10.2.2 Financial Data
10.2.3 Product Landscape
10.2.4 Go-to-Market Strategy
10.2.5 SWOT Analysis
10.3 AeroVironment Inc.
10.3.1 Business Overview
10.3.2 Financial Data
10.3.3 Product Landscape
10.3.4 Go-to-Market Strategy
10.3.5 SWOT Analysis
10.4 Airobotics
10.4.1 Business Overview
10.4.2 Financial Data
10.4.3 Product Landscape
10.4.4 Go-to-Market Strategy
10.4.5 SWOT Analysis
10.5 Cooper Aerial Survey
10.5.1 Business Overview
10.5.2 Financial Data
10.5.3 Product Landscape
10.5.4 Go-to-Market Strategy
10.5.5 SWOT Analysis
10.6 Cyberhawk Innovations
10.6.1 Business Overview
10.6.2 Financial Data
10.6.3 Product Landscape
10.6.4 Go-to-Market Strategy
10.6.5 SWOT Analysis
10.7 Digital Aerial Solutions
10.7.1 Business Overview
10.7.2 Financial Data
10.7.3 Product Landscape
10.7.4 Go-to-Market Strategy
10.7.5 SWOT Analysis
10.8 DJI Technology Co., Ltd
10.8.1 Business Overview
10.8.2 Financial Data
10.8.3 Product Landscape
10.8.4 Go-to-Market Strategy
10.8.5 SWOT Analysis
10.9 DroneDeploy
10.9.1 Business Overview
10.9.2 Financial Data
10.9.3 Product Landscape
10.9.4 Go-to-Market Strategy
10.9.5 SWOT Analysis
10.10 Eagle View Technologies
10.10.1 Business Overview
10.10.2 Financial Data
10.10.3 Product Landscape
10.10.4 Go-to-Market Strategy
10.10.5 SWOT Analysis
10.11 Fugro NV
10.11.1 Business Overview
10.11.2 Financial Data
10.11.3 Product Landscape
10.11.4 Go-to-Market Strategy
10.11.5 SWOT Analysis
10.12 Getmapping Plc
10.12.1 Business Overview
10.12.2 Financial Data
10.12.3 Product Landscape
10.12.4 Go-to-Market Strategy
10.12.5 SWOT Analysis
10.13 Google (Alphabet)
10.13.1 Business Overview
10.13.2 Financial Data
10.13.3 Product Landscape
10.13.4 Go-to-Market Strategy
10.13.5 SWOT Analysis
10.14 Hoverfly technologies
10.14.1 Business Overview
10.14.2 Financial Data
10.14.3 Product Landscape
10.14.4 Go-to-Market Strategy
10.14.5 SWOT Analysis
10.15 Kucera International
10.15.1 Business Overview
10.15.2 Financial Data
10.15.3 Product Landscape
10.15.4 Go-to-Market Strategy
10.15.5 SWOT Analysis
10.16 Landiscor
10.16.1 Business Overview
10.16.2 Financial Data
10.16.3 Product Landscape
10.16.4 Go-to-Market Strategy
10.16.5 SWO Analysis
10.17 NearMap Ltd
10.17.1 Business Overview
10.17.2 Financial Data
10.17.3 Product Landscape
10.17.4 Go-to-Market Strategy
10.17.5 SWO Analysis Landiscor
10.18 Precision Hawk
10.18.1 Business Overview
10.18.2 Financial Data
10.18.3 Product Landscape
10.18.4 Go-to-Market Strategy
10.18.5 SWO Analysis
10.19 Sanborn Map Company, Inc.
10.19.1 Business Overview
10.19.2 Financial Data
10.19.3 Product Landscape
10.19.4 Go-to-Market Strategy
10.19.5 SWO Analysis
10.20 Wingtra
10.20.1 Business Overview
10.20.2 Financial Data
10.20.3 Product Landscape
10.20.4 Go-to-Market Strategy
10.20.5 SWO Analysis
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Base Year: 2022
Companies covered: 20
Tables & Figures: 344
Countries covered: 20
Pages: 300
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Companies covered: 20
Tables & Figures: 344
Countries covered: 20
Pages: 300
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Aerial Imaging Market Size
Aerial Imaging Market size surpassed USD 3 billion in 2022 and is projected to record 22% CAGR during 2023 to 2032.
Aerial imaging technology has found key applications in the military and defense sectors. Imaging platforms such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and aircraft-mounted camera systems offer high-level aerial surveillance that enables crucial military functions like mission simulation, mission planning and air-defense planning. Advancement in drone technology and communication has facilitated several armed forces globally to monitor ground activity across borders and high-risk areas without the need to deploy military personnel.
A major barrier to the expansion of the aerial imaging market is the strict regulations controlling the usage of UAV platforms. In many nations, aviation authorities closely control the use of drones through regulations for these operators and manufacturers. For instance, in the U.S., if one needs to use a drone for work purposes, then a certificate from the FAA is compulsory. There are a set of commercial flying rules that need to be followed as well. Such regulations might affect industry growth.
Aerial Imaging Market Analysis
The industry revenue from the fixed-wing aircraft segment was valued at over USD 400 million in 2022. The growing need to expand the air force fleet would influence the demand for these aircrafts. For years, fixed-wing manned aircraft are employed for aerial imaging tasks in a variety of air force application fields, such as research purposes, surveillance & monitoring, geospatial mapping and conservation. The images captured by these aircraft have a wide range of usage in military, defense and many more sectors.
The oblique aerial imaging market is expected to observe nearly 25% growth between 2023 and 2032. Compared to vertical imaging technology, oblique imaging has more advantages in terms of improved subject perspectives. This technology is quickly becoming a standard in several civil and mapping functions because of the advent of airborne digital multi-camera systems. This makes it simple for non-expert users to understand the captured subjects as well, further fostering its adoption.
Aerial imaging industry share from the urban planning segment is expected to cross USD 5 billion in 2032. The expansion of the urban planning sector is being driven by government programs that assist smart city development and rising digitization in many industries. UAVs are predicted to play a bigger part in smart city infrastructures for civil security control, traffic and population management, management of agriculture and the environment, and coordination between various heterogeneous systems.
Asia Pacific aerial imaging market is predicted witness 25% growth rate through 2032. Drone use in construction, agriculture, government, disaster management and defense is a major driver of the regional growth. Advancements in industries like agriculture, crisis management and defense are contributing to the rapid deployment of drone technology.
Aerial Imaging Market Share
Some of the leading companies in aerial imaging business landscape include
These players are placing a strong emphasis on integrating cutting-edge capabilities into their imaging platforms through high-end analytics and image processing technologies.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased demand for aerial imagery for conducting remote monitoring of infrastructure and facilities during outbreak. The application of aerial imaging solutions across government, power, oil & gas, energy, etc. also elevated during the pandemic for monitoring supply chain situations. Economic growth and new development activities in the construction sector will favor the deployment of aerial imaging in the post-COVID era.
This market research report on aerial imaging includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecasts in terms of revenue in USD from 2018 to 2032 for the following segments:
Market, By Platform
Market, By Imaging Type
Market, By Application
Market, By End-use
The above information has been provided for the following regions and countries: