Market Size of LiDAR Drones Industry
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| CAGR | 6.50 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia-Pacific |
| Largest Market | North America |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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LiDAR Drones Market Analysis
The LiDAR drones market is expected to register a CAGR of 6.5% over the forecast period. Over the next few years, the global market for LiDAR drones is expected to grow a lot. This is because drones are being used more and more in many different industries, such as aerospace and defense, agriculture, and forestry, among others.
- The US military is investing significantly in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) to ensure that there are no foreign threats. In recent years, drones have become an important part of government agencies because they are so useful in places where a person can't go or can't do the job well.
- Additionally, technological advancements in the drone market and the rising need for surveillance are anticipated to further drive market growth. For example, LiDAR laser UAV cameras and sensors have gotten better, which has led to a lot of growth in drone LiDAR.
- New developments have also led to better laser scanning technology and UAV scanning applications, such as high-altitude airborne LiDAR, which help the infrastructure industry make better use of the spectrum.
- Due to their expanding use in a variety of applications for precise data collection, LiDAR drones are becoming more and more popular on a global scale. Several nations have strict legislation governing the use of drones, despite the fact that several have lenient regulations on the subject. As a result, approval from several government agencies is needed in order to fly them. Additionally, drone operators must pay astronomical registration fees and get permission before each flight. Some nations have placed restrictions on the use of drones, including Algeria, Barbados, Brunei, Côte d'Ivoire, Cube, Iran, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Madagascar, Morocco, Nicaragua, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sri Lanka, Syria, and Uzbekistan. Such regulations serve as barriers to the expansion of the LiDAR drone business.
- In these unprecedented times of COVID-19, where businesses were adopting cost-cutting strategies to combat the COVID-19 economy, 88% of the respondents to a DroneDeploy survey stated that they were planning to increase investment in drones. The company surveyed professionals in key industries that include agriculture, construction, and energy. The survey results were found to be consistent with the company's last year's survey, suggesting that even when companies are cutting general and administrative costs amid the pandemic, enterprises are still wanting to invest in drone technology. Only 4% of respondents planned to cut their drone budget.
