Consumer Drone Market Size & Share 2017 - 2024
Market Size by Product (Fixed Wing, Rotary Blade, Hybrid), by Technology (Remotely Operated, Semi-Autonomous, Autonomous), by Application (Prosumer, Hobbyist/Toys, Photogrammetry), Industry Analysis Report, Regional Outlook, Growth Potential, & Forecast.Download Free PDF
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Chapter 1. Methodology & Scope
1.1. Methodology
1.1.1. Initial data exploration
1.1.2. Statistical model and forecast
1.1.3. Industry insights and validation
1.1.4. Scope, definition and research parameters
1.2. Data Sources
1.2.1. Primary
1.2.2. Secondary
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Consumer drone industry 360º synopsis, 2013 - 2024
2.1.1. Business trends
2.1.2. Regional trends
2.1.3. Product trends
2.1.4. Technology trends
2.1.5. Application trends
Chapter 3. Consumer Drone Industry Insights
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Consumer drone industry segmentation
3.3. Consumer drone industry landscape, 2013 - 2024
3.4. Consumer drone industry ecosystem analysis
3.5. Consumer drone market evolution
3.6. Consumer drone market news
3.7. Consumer drone regulations
3.7.1. U.S.
3.7.2. Canada
3.7.3. U.K.
3.7.4. Germany
3.7.5. France
3.7.6. Italy
3.7.7. Spain
3.7.8. Australia
3.7.9. China
3.7.10. India
3.7.11. Japan
3.7.12. South Korea
3.7.13. Brazil
3.7.14. Mexico
3.7.15. Argentina
3.7.16. UAE
3.7.17. Israel
3.7.18. South Africa
3.8. Technology & innovation landscape
3.8.1. AI in drones
3.8.2. Nano & Mini drones
3.8.3. Cloud computing-based services
3.8.4. High resolution HD 4K and advanced gimbal systems cameras
3.8.5. IoT drones
3.8.6. Hydrogen fuel cells
3.9. Industry impact forces
3.9.1. Growth drivers
3.9.1.1. Rising awareness and availability of the drones
3.9.1.2. Advancement in drone technology
3.9.1.3. High resolution video & image capturing
3.9.1.4. Administrative support & initiatives
3.9.1.5. Increasing investment activities in China & other developing economies
3.9.2. Industry pitfalls & challenges
3.9.2.1. Shortage of battery life & stringent government regulations
3.9.2.2. Privacy and safety issues
3.10. Growth potential analysis
3.11. Porter's analysis
3.12. PESTEL analysis
Chapter 4. Competitive Landscape
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Company analysis by major players, 2016
4.2.1. DJI
4.2.2. Parrot
4.2.3. 3D Robotics
4.2.4. Yuneec International
4.2.5. Cheerson Hobby
4.2.6. Walkera Technology
4.3. Company analysis by innovation leaders, 2016
4.3.1. EHang
4.3.2. Mota Group
4.3.3. Shenzhen Hubsan Technology
4.3.4. Autel Robotics
4.3.5. UDI RC
4.4. Other prominent vendors
Chapter 5. Global Consumer Drone Market, By Product
5.1. Global consumer drone market, by product, 2013 & 2024
5.2. Fixed wing drone
5.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 - 2024
5.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, by region, 2015 – 2024
5.3. Rotary blade drone
5.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 - 2024
5.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, by region, 2013 - 2024
5.4. Hybrid drone
5.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 - 2024
5.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by region, 2013 – 2024
Chapter 6. Global Consumer Drone Market, By Technology
6.1. Global consumer drone market share by technology, 2013 & 2024
6.2. Remotely operated drone
6.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 - 2024
6.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, by region, 2013 – 2024
6.3. Semi-autonomous drone
6.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 - 2024
6.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, by region, 2013 – 2024
6.4. Autonomous drone
6.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 - 2024
6.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by region, 2013 – 2024
Chapter 7. Global Consumer Drone Market, By Application
7.1. Global consumer drone market share by application, 2013 - 2024
7.2. Prosumer
7.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 - 2024
7.2.2. Market estimates and forecast by region 2013 - 2024
7.3. Hobbyist/Toys
7.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 - 2024
7.3.2. Market estimates and forecast by region 2013 - 2024
7.4. Photogrammetry
7.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 - 2024
7.4.2. Market estimates and forecast by region 2013 - 2024
Chapter 8. Global Consumer Drone Market, By Region
8.1. Global consumer drone market share by region, 2013 - 2024
8.2. North America
8.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 – 2024
8.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2013 - 2024
8.2.3. Market estimates and forecast, by technology, 2013 – 2024
8.2.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application 2013 - 2024
8.2.5. U.S.
8.2.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 – 2024
8.2.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2013 - 2024
8.2.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by technology, 2013 – 2024
8.2.5.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application 2013 - 2024
8.2.6. Canada
8.2.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 – 2024
8.2.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2013 - 2024
8.2.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by technology, 2013 – 2024
8.2.6.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application 2013 - 2024
8.3. Europe
8.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 – 2024
8.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2013 - 2024
8.3.3. Market estimates and forecast, by technology, 2013 – 2024
8.3.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application 2013 - 2024
8.3.5. Germany
8.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 – 2024
8.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2013 - 2024
8.3.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by technology, 2013 – 2024
8.3.5.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application 2013 - 2024
8.3.6. UK
8.3.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 – 2024
8.3.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2013 - 2024
8.3.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by technology, 2013 – 2024
8.3.6.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application 2013 - 2024
8.3.7. France
8.3.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 – 2024
8.3.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2013 - 2024
8.3.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by technology, 2013 – 2024
8.3.7.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application 2013 - 2024
8.3.8. Italy
8.3.8.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 – 2024
8.3.8.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2013 - 2024
8.3.8.3. Market estimates and forecast, by technology, 2013 – 2024
8.3.8.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application 2013 - 2024
8.3.9. Spain
8.3.9.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 – 2024
8.3.9.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2013 - 2024
8.3.9.3. Market estimates and forecast, by technology, 2013 – 2024
8.3.9.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application 2013 - 2024
8.3.10. Rest of Europe
8.3.10.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 – 2024
8.3.10.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2013 - 2024
8.3.10.3. Market estimates and forecast, by technology, 2013 – 2024
8.3.10.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application 2013 - 2024
8.4. Asia Pacific
8.4.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 – 2024
8.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2013 - 2024
8.4.3. Market estimates and forecast, by technology, 2013 – 2024
8.4.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application 2013 - 2024
8.4.5. Australia
8.4.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 – 2024
8.4.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2013 - 2024
8.4.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by technology, 2013 – 2024
8.4.5.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application 2013 - 2024
8.4.6. China
8.4.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 – 2024
8.4.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2013 - 2024
8.4.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by technology, 2013 – 2024
8.4.6.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application 2013 - 2024
8.4.7. India
8.4.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 – 2024
8.4.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2013 - 2024
8.4.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by technology, 2013 – 2024
8.4.7.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application 2013 - 2024
8.4.8. Japan
8.4.8.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 – 2024
8.4.8.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2013 - 2024
8.4.8.3. Market estimates and forecast, by technology, 2013 – 2024
8.4.8.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application 2013 - 2024
8.4.9. South Korea
8.4.9.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 – 2024
8.4.9.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2013 - 2024
8.4.9.3. Market estimates and forecast, by technology, 2013 – 2024
8.4.9.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application 2013 - 2024
8.4.10. Rest of Asia Pacific
8.4.10.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 – 2024
8.4.10.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2013 - 2024
8.4.10.3. Market estimates and forecast, by technology, 2013 – 2024
8.4.10.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application 2013 - 2024
8.5. Latin America
8.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 – 2024
8.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2013 - 2024
8.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by technology, 2013 – 2024
8.5.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application 2013 - 2024
8.5.5. Brazil
8.5.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 – 2024
8.5.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2013 - 2024
8.5.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by technology, 2013 – 2024
8.5.5.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application 2013 - 2024
8.5.6. Mexico
8.5.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 – 2024
8.5.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2013 - 2024
8.5.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by technology, 2013 – 2024
8.5.6.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application 2013 - 2024
8.5.7. Rest of Latin America
8.5.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 – 2024
8.5.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2013 - 2024
8.5.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by technology, 2013 – 2024
8.5.7.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application 2013 - 2024
8.6. MEA
8.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 – 2024
8.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2013 - 2024
8.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by technology, 2013 – 2024
8.6.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application 2013 - 2024
8.6.5. UAE
8.6.5.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 – 2024
8.6.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2013 - 2024
8.6.5.3. Market estimates and forecast, by technology, 2013 – 2024
8.6.5.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application 2013 - 2024
8.6.6. Israel
8.6.6.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 – 2024
8.6.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2013 - 2024
8.6.6.3. Market estimates and forecast, by technology, 2013 – 2024
8.6.6.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application 2013 - 2024
8.6.7. South Africa
8.6.7.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 – 2024
8.6.7.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2013 - 2024
8.6.7.3. Market estimates and forecast, by technology, 2013 – 2024
8.6.7.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application 2013 - 2024
8.6.8. Rest of MEA
8.6.8.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2013 – 2024
8.6.8.2. Market estimates and forecast, by product, 2013 - 2024
8.6.8.3. Market estimates and forecast, by technology, 2013 – 2024
8.6.8.4. Market estimates and forecast, by application 2013 - 2024
Chapter 9. Company Profiles
9.1. 3D Robotics
9.1.1. Business Overview
9.1.2. Financial Data
9.1.3. Product Landscape
9.1.4. Collaboration and Funding
9.1.5. Mergers and Acquisitions
9.1.6. Strategic Outlook
9.1.7. SWOT Analysis
9.1.8. Analyst View
9.2. Autel Robotics
9.2.1. Business Overview
9.2.2. Financial Data
9.2.3. Product Landscape
9.2.4. Collaboration and Funding
9.2.5. Mergers and Acquisitions
9.2.6. Strategic Outlook
9.2.7. SWOT Analysis
9.2.8. Analyst View
9.3. Delair Tech
9.3.1. Business Overview
9.3.2. Financial Data
9.3.3. Product Landscape
9.3.4. Collaboration and Funding
9.3.5. Mergers and Acquisitions
9.3.6. Strategic Outlook
9.3.7. SWOT Analysis
9.3.8. Analyst View
9.4. DJI
9.4.1. Business Overview
9.4.2. Financial Data
9.4.3. Product Landscape
9.4.4. Collaboration and Funding
9.4.5. Mergers and Acquisitions
9.4.6. Strategic Outlook
9.4.7. SWOT Analysis
9.4.8. Analyst View
9.5. Eachine
9.5.1. Business Overview
9.5.2. Financial Data
9.5.3. Product Landscape
9.5.4. Collaboration and Funding
9.5.5. Mergers and Acquisitions
9.5.6. Strategic Outlook
9.5.7. SWOT Analysis
9.5.8. Analyst View
9.6. Ehang Inc.
9.6.1. Business Overview
9.6.2. Financial Data
9.6.3. Product Landscape
9.6.4. Collaboration and Funding
9.6.5. Mergers and Acquisitions
9.6.6. Strategic Outlook
9.6.7. SWOT Analysis
9.6.8. Analyst View
9.7. Guangdong Cheerson Hobby Technology
9.7.1. Business Overview
9.7.2. Financial Data
9.7.3. Product Landscape
9.7.4. Collaboration and Funding
9.7.5. Mergers and Acquisitions
9.7.6. Strategic Outlook
9.7.7. SWOT Analysis
9.7.8. Analyst View
9.8. Hobbico Inc.
9.8.1. Business Overview
9.8.2. Financial Data
9.8.3. Product Landscape
9.8.4. Collaboration and Funding
9.8.5. Mergers and Acquisitions
9.8.6. Strategic Outlook
9.8.7. SWOT Analysis
9.8.8. Analyst View
9.9. Horizon Hobby
9.9.1. Business Overview
9.9.2. Financial Data
9.9.3. Product Landscape
9.9.4. Collaboration and Funding
9.9.5. Mergers and Acquisitions
9.9.6. Strategic Outlook
9.9.7. SWOT Analysis
9.9.8. Analyst View
9.10. JIANJIAN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
9.10.1. Business Overview
9.10.2. Financial Data
9.10.3. Product Landscape
9.10.4. Collaboration and Funding
9.10.5. Mergers and Acquisitions
9.10.6. Strategic Outlook
9.10.7. SWOT Analysis
9.10.8. Analyst View
9.11. Meijiaxin Innovative Technology Ltd
9.11.1. Business Overview
9.11.2. Financial Data
9.11.3. Product Landscape
9.11.4. Collaboration and Funding
9.11.5. Mergers and Acquisitions
9.11.6. Strategic Outlook
9.11.7. SWOT Analysis
9.11.8. Analyst View
9.12. Mota Group
9.12.1. Business Overview
9.12.2. Financial Data
9.12.3. Product Landscape
9.12.4. Collaboration and Funding
9.12.5. Mergers and Acquisitions
9.12.6. Strategic Outlook
9.12.7. SWOT Analysis
9.12.8. Analyst View
9.13. Parrot SA
9.13.1. Business Overview
9.13.2. Financial Data
9.13.3. Product Landscape
9.13.4. Collaboration and Funding
9.13.5. Mergers and Acquisitions
9.13.6. Strategic Outlook
9.13.7. SWOT Analysis
9.13.8. Analyst View
9.14. Shenzhen Hubsan Technology
9.14.1. Business Overview
9.14.2. Financial Data
9.14.3. Product Landscape
9.14.4. Collaboration and Funding
9.14.5. Mergers and Acquisitions
9.14.6. Strategic Outlook
9.14.7. SWOT Analysis
9.14.8. Analyst View
9.15. SkyTech Drones
9.15.1. Business Overview
9.15.2. Financial Data
9.15.3. Product Landscape
9.15.4. Collaboration and Funding
9.15.5. Mergers and Acquisitions
9.15.6. Strategic Outlook
9.15.7. SWOT Analysis
9.15.8. Analyst View
9.16. SYMA
9.16.1. Business Overview
9.16.2. Financial Data
9.16.3. Product Landscape
9.16.4. Collaboration and Funding
9.16.5. Mergers and Acquisitions
9.16.6. Strategic Outlook
9.16.7. SWOT Analysis
9.16.8. Analyst View
9.17. UDI RC
9.17.1. Business Overview
9.17.2. Financial Data
9.17.3. Product Landscape
9.17.4. Collaboration and Funding
9.17.5. Mergers and Acquisitions
9.17.6. Strategic Outlook
9.17.7. SWOT Analysis
9.17.8. Analyst View
9.18. Walkera Technology Co. Ltd.
9.18.1. Business Overview
9.18.2. Financial Data
9.18.3. Product Landscape
9.18.4. Collaboration and Funding
9.18.5. Mergers and Acquisitions
9.18.6. Strategic Outlook
9.18.7. SWOT Analysis
9.18.8. Analyst View
9.19. WL Toys
9.19.1. Business Overview
9.19.2. Financial Data
9.19.3. Product Landscape
9.19.4. Collaboration and Funding
9.19.5. Mergers and Acquisitions
9.19.6. Strategic Outlook
9.19.7. SWOT Analysis
9.19.8. Analyst View
9.20. Xiaomi Inc.
9.20.1. Business Overview
9.20.2. Financial Data
9.20.3. Product Landscape
9.20.4. Collaboration and Funding
9.20.5. Mergers and Acquisitions
9.20.6. Strategic Outlook
9.20.7. SWOT Analysis
9.20.8. Analyst View
9.21. Yuneec International
9.21.1. Business Overview
9.21.2. Financial Data
9.21.3. Product Landscape
9.21.4. Collaboration and Funding
9.21.5. Mergers and Acquisitions
9.21.6. Strategic Outlook
9.21.7. SWOT Analysis
9.21.8. Analyst View
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Consumer Drone Market Size
Consumer Drone Market size estimated at over 2 million units with an industry value of more than USD 1.5 billion in 2016 and is anticipated to grow at around 18% CAGR from 2017 to 2024.
The consumer drone market share is expected to increase significantly due to the rising usage of these drones for recreational and commercial purposes. Enterprises are using drone-acquired data in their business operations to speed up the delivery of their services. Advancements in-flight technology and controls along with innovations in portable photography & video technology have accelerated the demand for drones including helicopters, multi-copters, and tiltrotors.
The government agencies globally are laying groundwork for new consumer drones’ regulations to guide operations under certain circumstances. For instance, the Canadian government has set regulations regarding the use of UAVs, which require testing & certification under two classes of drone operations, basic and advanced. The basic drone operations cover hobbyists and commercial flights while advanced operations include licensed operators, who can fly in controlled airspace.
Consumer Drone Market Analysis
The demand for rotary blade drones will rise sharply over the forecast timeline due to their ability to take off and land vertically. These drones have long-lasting flight time & heavy payload capacity and are easy to control, making them popular among other types of drones including fixed-wing and hybrid drones. The rotary blade drone market will observe a profound growth rate as they are heavily used for aerial photography, surveillance, leisure, and filmmaking.
The autonomous consumer drone market will grow at a CAGR of over 20% between 2017 and 2024 as they are widely used for harnessing data in real-time from mountainous terrains, unmapped environments, and turbulent conditions. The use of machine learning and AI algorithms allows these drones to fly intelligently, reaching at locations when GPS is not available. The efficiency of the autonomous drone is dictated by the low-level control enabling them to operate independently based on high-level inputs. Various drone manufacturers are leveraging the power of AI to introduce the next-generation autonomous drones to cater to the customers’ needs.
The hobbyists application segment will hold a market share of above 45% by 2024 due to the increase in the number of people willing to fly drones for recreational purposes including photography, entertainment, and videography to capture delightful experiences This rise in the use of drones as toys for recreational applications has driven the consumer drone industry. The regulatory authorities are implementing rules for hobbyist drones to guide their operations. For instance, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given recreational drone pilots access to the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC) system. This enables pilots to get instant permission from the agency to fly drones in controlled airspace.
The Europe consumer drone market is projected to hold a market share of over 10% by 2024 due to EU’s capability and decision making in unleashing advanced technology in experimenting and testing the potential uses of drones. The countries in the region are expected to ease out rules & regulations of civilian drones and showcase a flexible approach in capitalizing on drone technology to its optimum. In the region, the UK had a major market share in 2016 and is expected to maintain its share by 2024 due to huge development and testing of recreational applications for entertainment & accessibility purposes. In 2016, the country with the authorization of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), relaxed some of its rules & regulations concerned with applications of the UK drones for trials after requests from Amazon to test its Prime Air delivery services.
Consumer Drone Market Share
The market comprises various established drone manufacturers including :
DJI, Yuneec, 3DR, Parrot, and GoPro and emerging startups that focus on product innovations to sustain in the market. Some drone manufacturers are developing innovative drones in collaboration with other players. In November 2017, DJI partnered with Kittyhawk and received a suite of advanced features for the DJI hardware such as real-time drone telemetry with audio & video streams.
The major players of the consumer drone market are:
Industry Background
In the past few years, the consumer drone industry has grown sharply due to the rising usage of drones for recreational purposes. These drones are produced for recreational purposes and for consumers to use in places such as beaches and parks for entertainment. With the rise in the implementation of AI technology to drones, the demand for autonomous consumer drones has increased, allowing remote control operations without being dependent on the operator. The companies present in the market are extending the limits of drones ranging from extended battery life to enhanced stability and GPS localization.