BVLOS Drone Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Autonomous BVLOS Drones Market is Segmented by Type (Small UAVs, Medium UAVs, and Large UAVs), Application (Military, and Civil & Commercial), and Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa). The Report Offers Market Size and Forecast for all the Above Segments in Value (USD).

BVLOS Drone Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Autonomous BVLOS Drones Market Size

Autonomous BVLOS Drones Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 1.31 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 3.72 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 23.26 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia Pacific
Largest Market North America
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

Autonomous BVLOS Drones Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Autonomous BVLOS Drones Market Analysis

The Autonomous BVLOS Drones Market size is estimated at USD 1.31 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 3.72 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 23.26% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

  • The autonomous BVLOS drone market witnessed unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The advancement of the pandemic led to the closing of borders by various countries as well as the implementation of lockdowns. This affected the supply chain and prevented manufacturers from receiving raw materials that were required for the production of autonomous BVLOS drone systems, which ultimately led to a decline in the production of BVLOS drone systems.
  • Moreover, with various companies laying off employees, the necessary manpower required for production was affected during the pandemic. On the other hand, the market showed a strong recovery post-COVID owing to increasing demand by various defense forces as well as commercial companies around the world who make use of autonomous BVLOS drone systems to carry out various operations, and this will lead to the autonomous BVLOS drones market witnessing a positive outlook and market growth during the forecast period.
  • Drones and unmanned aerial vehicles have experienced dynamic technological advancements over the last few decades. The technological advancement in operating range, capabilities, and size largely paves the way for various growth opportunities for the defense and commercial sectors. Moreover, as the drone operators robustly expand their BVLOS operations to cater to the demand of various end-users, such as commercial and military, a surge in revenues from contractual operations is envisioned to occur for the market players during the forecast period.

Autonomous BVLOS Drones Industry Overview

The autonomous BVLOS drone market is fragmented in nature, with various players holding significant shares in the market. Some prominent market players are Airbus SE, AeroVironment, Inc., Elbit Systems Ltd., General Atomics, and The Boeing Company, amongst others.

The key players in the market are focusing on the development of the advanced autonomous BVLOS market with advanced capabilities to further improve its beyond-line-of-sight capabilities. Growing expenditure on research and development towards manufacturing advanced autonomous BVLOS drone systems for both the military and commercial sectors will lead to creating better opportunities soon. Moreover, various manufacturers are now integrating technologies, like advanced Lidar sensors as well as terrain mapping, and this is expected to support the growth of the autonomous BVLOS drone market during the forecast period.

Autonomous BVLOS Drones Market Leaders

  1. Airbus SE

  2. Elbit Systems Ltd.

  3. The Boeing Company

  4. General Atomics

  5. AeroVironment, Inc.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Autonomous BVLOS Drones Market News

June 2023: Southern Company, in partnership with Skydio, announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted a conditions-based waiver enabling remote-based, autonomous BVLOS dock operations across its system. The waiver is one of the first of its kind and will integrate autonomous drone systems in support of remote-based monitoring and inspection. The BVLOS waiver will assist the Southern Company system with remote-based infrastructure monitoring and inspection at plant sites, substations, and other fixed site locations, allowing more efficient inspections, mapping, and monitoring.

May 2023: In a pioneering global initiative, a fleet of 8 autonomous drones commenced daily flights within the confines of the Antwerp port area. This groundbreaking endeavor stands as a testament to innovation, playing a pivotal role in fortifying the overall security measures of the expansive port complex. The recently inaugurated D-Hive drone-in-a-box network represents a collaborative effort involving the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, DroneMatrix, SkeyDrone, and Proximus. Covering an extensive expanse of over 120 square kilometers, the Antwerp port area is set to benefit immensely from the coordination facilitated by the D-hive drone network, streamlining operations with a focus on efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Notably, the operation of the 18 BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) drone flights will be meticulously overseen from a centralized Command-and-Control Centre, strategically situated at the heart of the bustling port.

Autonomous BVLOS Drones Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Type
    • 5.1.1 Small UAVs
    • 5.1.2 Medium UAVs
    • 5.1.3 Large UAVs
  • 5.2 Application
    • 5.2.1 Military
    • 5.2.2 Civil & Commercial
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 North America
    • 5.3.1.1 United States
    • 5.3.1.2 Canada
    • 5.3.2 Europe
    • 5.3.2.1 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.2.2 Germany
    • 5.3.2.3 France
    • 5.3.2.4 Rest of Europe
    • 5.3.3 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.3.1 China
    • 5.3.3.2 Japan
    • 5.3.3.3 India
    • 5.3.3.4 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.4 Latin America
    • 5.3.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.4.2 Mexico
    • 5.3.4.3 Rest of Latin America
    • 5.3.5 Middle East and Africa
    • 5.3.5.1 United Arab Emirates
    • 5.3.5.2 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.3.5.3 Qatar
    • 5.3.5.4 Rest of Middle East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Vendor Market Share
  • 6.2 Company Profiles
    • 6.2.1 Airbus SE
    • 6.2.2 AeroVironment, Inc.
    • 6.2.3 Elbit Systems Ltd.
    • 6.2.4 General Atomics
    • 6.2.5 The Boeing Company
    • 6.2.6 Northrop Grumman Corporation
    • 6.2.7 IAI
    • 6.2.8 Saab AB
    • 6.2.9 Textron Inc.
    • 6.2.10 Plymouth Rock Technologies Inc.
    • 6.2.11 DELAIR SAS
    • 6.2.12 Zipline International Inc.
    • 6.2.13 Drone Delivery Canada Corp.
    • 6.2.14 EHang Holdings Limited
    • 6.2.15 Wingcopter GmbH
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Autonomous BVLOS Drones Industry Segmentation

With the advancement of drone technologies, UAVs have become viable alternatives to manned aircraft and vehicles. Autonomous BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) drones are flown beyond the visual range of the operator, helping them cover greater distances. There Are several benefits to BVLOS drone operations over traditional line-of-sight flight.

The use of autonomous BVLOS drones for various purposes covers the civil and commercial segments of the industry, including package distribution, critical infrastructure inspection, aerial surveying and mapping, mining, construction, precision agriculture, firefighting, search, and rescue, amongst others.

The autonomous BVLOS drone market is segmented based on type, application, and geography. By type, the market is segmented into small UAVs, medium UAVs, and large UAVs. By application, the market is segmented into military, and civil & commercial. The report also covers the market sizes and forecasts for the autonomous BVLOS drones market in major countries across different regions. For each segment, the market size is provided in terms of value (USD).

Type Small UAVs
Medium UAVs
Large UAVs
Application Military
Civil & Commercial
Geography North America United States
Canada
Europe United Kingdom
Germany
France
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific China
Japan
India
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Latin America Brazil
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Middle East and Africa United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia
Qatar
Rest of Middle East and Africa
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Autonomous BVLOS Drones Market Research FAQs

How big is the Autonomous BVLOS Drones Market?

The Autonomous BVLOS Drones Market size is expected to reach USD 1.31 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 23.26% to reach USD 3.72 billion by 2030.

What is the current Autonomous BVLOS Drones Market size?

In 2025, the Autonomous BVLOS Drones Market size is expected to reach USD 1.31 billion.

Who are the key players in Autonomous BVLOS Drones Market?

Airbus SE, Elbit Systems Ltd., The Boeing Company, General Atomics and AeroVironment, Inc. are the major companies operating in the Autonomous BVLOS Drones Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Autonomous BVLOS Drones Market?

Asia Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Autonomous BVLOS Drones Market?

In 2025, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Autonomous BVLOS Drones Market.

What years does this Autonomous BVLOS Drones Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Autonomous BVLOS Drones Market size was estimated at USD 1.01 billion. The report covers the Autonomous BVLOS Drones Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Autonomous BVLOS Drones Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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