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Global Target Drones Market- By End-Use (Defense (Military, Homeland Security), Commercial)), By Platform (Aerial Targets, Ground Targets, Marine Targets (Underwater Targets, Sea Surface Targets)), By Application (Combat Training, Target & Decoy, Reconnaissance, Target Identification, Target Acquisition), By Mode of Operations (Autonomous, Remotely Piloted, Optionally Piloted), By payload Capacity (High (>40 kg), Medium (20 kg to 40 kg), Low (<20 kg)), By Build (Newbuild, Converted), By Target Type (Full-scale, Subscale, Free-flying, Towing, Sporting), By Engine Type(IC, Jet, Others), By Speed(High (> 250mps), Low (< 250mps)), By Type (Fixed Wing (Drones, Cruise Targets), Rotary Wing), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East, & Africa)- Global forecast from 2022-2030.
Global Target Drones Market Overview:
The global target drones market is expected to reach by USD 8.9 billion, growing at a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period from 2022-2030. It was valued at USD 4.8 billion in 2022.
Target drones, also known as unmanned aircraft. It is an unmanned aircraft operated by radio remote control equipment and its program control device. It is mainly used for training purposes with air to ground defense roles, combat training, and operational support for a new weapons system.
Global Target Drones Market Insights
The market demand for target drones’ is growing due to the use of drones for military training and stimulation, terrorism, and increasing civil unrest is driving the market.
Unmanned aerial vehicles have the characteristics of small and convenient, low cost and easy to operate. It is this low cost, low loss, high maneuverability, and easy concealment that has contributed to the asymmetric warfare that uses small drones to accurately strike high-value targets. The key is to reduce the casualties of combatants effectively.
As drones become more and more automated and intelligent, the tasks they perform are also more complicated such as simulated flight, intelligence surveillance, military strikes, information countermeasures, communication relay, and provide airborne early warning. As the army becomes smaller, the advantages of drones will further highlight under the troops’ development route towards skilled soldiers efficiently.
Growth Driver
Economic Development
As the development and production costs of unmanned aerial vehicles continue to decrease, their applications are becoming increasingly widespread. Strong market demand and broad development prospects and their increasingly prominent role in national economic construction will become an essential industry in supporting economic development.
Suitable for Inspection
Unmanned aerial vehicle inspection has the advantages of not being restricted by height, flexible control, convenient photography, and wide-angle. It is especially suitable for reviewing large-span high towers and makes up for the shortage of manual inspection.
By End-Use Segmental Analysis
Based on the end-use, the target drones market segmented into Defense (Military, Homeland Security), Commercial)). The defense segment estimated to dominates the maximum share of the global target drone market. The defense segment further distributed into military and homeland security. It is mainly due to the use of target drones in military agencies to help armed forces provide information, reduce the recruitment of defense personnel, and improve the procurement of the defense equipment.
By Platform Segmental Analysis
Based on the platform, the global target drones market classified into Aerial Targets, Ground Targets, Marine Targets (Underwater Targets, Sea Surface Targets). The aerial target segment contributes the largest share in the global target drones’ market. It is mainly due to the use of target drones specifically for aerial targets to get prior information about aircraft threats and monitor specific areas or places.
By Application Segmental Analysis
Based on the application, the global target drones market categorized into Combat Training, Target & Decoy, Reconnaissance, Target Identification, Target Acquisition. The combat training segment dominates the market share for the global target drones’ market. The unarmed vehicle used for combat training that carries missiles, bombs, and drone strikes.
By Mode of Operation Segmental Analysis
Based on the mode of operation, the global target drones market segmented into Autonomous, Remotely Piloted, Optionally Piloted. The remotely piloted segment dominated the global target drones’ market. The remotely piloted target drones are used mainly by military agencies for surveillance for data sensing, testing combat, and training of anti-craft crews.
By Payload Capacity Segmental Analysis
Based on the payload capacity, the global target drones market attributed to High (>40 kg), Medium (20 kg to 40 kg), Low (<20 kg). The medium (20kg to 40 kg) payload capacity is capturing the largest share in the global target drones’ market. It is mainly owing to each wingtip of the drone designed to hold a maximum weight of 9 kgs, whereas each wing station can carry up to 16kg payload.
By Build Segmental Analysis
Based on the build, the global target drones’ market bifurcated into Newbuild, Converted. The newbuild segment has captured the largest share for the global target drone market in the forecast period. It is mainly due to the use of target drones in emerging economies. They have budget constraints of defense equipment, and full-scale customization of flight aircraft is not feasible.
By Target Type Segmental Analysis
Based on the target type, the global target drones’ market Full-scale, Subscale, Free-flying, Towing, Sporting. The subscale segment is leading with the highest growth rate for the forecast period from 2022-2030. The subscale target drones are used by military forces across the globe, owing to its benefits. High-performance ranges from low subsonic to supersonic speed that help examine the performance of advanced air to air weapons.
By Engine Segmental Analysis
Based on the engine, the global target drones market classified into IC, Jet, Others. The jet engine segment is escalating with the largest share in the forecast period. It is mainly due to its condense design, low weight with a thrust of up to 1500N, and low fuel consumption.
By Speed Segmental Analysis
Based on the speed, the global target drones market categorized into High (> 250mps), Low (< 250mps)). The high (> 250mps) segment is capturing the largest share for the global target drones’ market. It is mainly owing to the use of a high-speed turbojet engine with the maximum speed 250 that helps in training purpose for air defense role.
By Type Segmental Analysis
Based on the Type, the global target drones market segmented into Fixed Wing (Drones, Cruise Targets), Rotary Wing. The rotary-wing is dominating the largest share in the global target drones’ market. The main advantage of the rotary-wing drone is that it can take off and land vertically, and the user can operate in smaller vicinity.
By Region Segmental Analysis
Based on geography, the global target drones market segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa. North America is the world’s fastest-growing global target drone market, accounting for the largest share. The increasing use of target drones in military practices and for other industries as well.
Competitor Analysis
Companies such as QinetiQ Group plc, The Boeing Company, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation Leonardo S.p.A., Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., Airbus Group, BSK Defense S.A., Air Affairs Australia Pty Ltd, Saab AB, AeroTargets International, LLC, L3 ASV, BAE Systems, Raytheon, General Dynamics Corporation, Almaz-Antey, Thales, Embention, Griffon Aerospace, Denel Dynamics and others are key players in the global target drones market.
Key Stakeholders
- Market research and consulting firms
- Industry associations
- Global target drones manufacturing companies
- Research organizations and consulting companies’ target drones
- Regulatory bodies
The objective of the Research
- Market modeling starts with identifying a target market where historical data exists. A Market can include prediction problems, economic factors, analyzing customer behavior, and identifying new patterns from past events, which helps our client to have deep dive into the market.
- Product analysis involves steps such as examining product features, costs, availability, quality, and other aspects. Product analysis is conducted to understand potential buyers and measure competition in the market.
- Market Trend and Economic Factors Analysis helps in assessing potential changes to an economy’s inflation rate, taxes, interest rates, exchange rates, trading regulations, and excise duties that can or have a major effect on the target market.
- Market Segmental Analysis defines in-depth scenario of the target market by the process of grouping consumers into naturally existing created segments of consumers who share similar product preferences or characteristics
- The geographical mapping approach helps our clients to understand national or international markets because different consumers in different regions have different needs wants, and cultural characteristics that can be specifically targeted.
Market Modelling
By End-Use
- Defense
- Military
- Homeland Security
- Commercial
By Platform
- Aerial Targets
- Ground Targets
- Marine Targets
- Underwater Targets
- Sea Surface Targets
By Application
- Combat Training
- Target & Decoy
- Reconnaissance
- Target Identification
- Target Acquisition
By Mode of Operation
- Autonomous
- Remotely Piloted
- Optionally Piloted
By Payload Capacity
- High (>40 kg)
- Medium (20 kg to 40 kg)
- Low (<20 kg)
By Build
- Newbuild
- Converted
By Target Type
- Full-scale
- Subscale
- Free-flying
- Towing
- Sporting
By Engine Type
- IC
- Jet
- Others
By Speed
- High (> 250mps)
- Low (< 250mps)
By Type
- Fixed Wing
- Drones
- Cruise Targets
- Rotary Wing
By Region
- Europe
- North America
- Asia Pacific
- South America
- Middle East & Africa
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Report Content
- Research Strategic Development
- Market Modelling
- Product Analysis
- Market Trend and Economic Factors Analysis
- Market Segmental Analysis
- Geographical Mapping
- Country Wise Segregation
- Research Methodology
- Identification of Target Market
- Data Acquisition
- Refining of Data/ Data Transformations
- Data Validation through Primary Techniques
- Exploratory Data Analysis
- Graphical Techniques/Analysis
- Quantitative Techniques/Analysis
- Visual Result/Presentation
- Executive Summary
- Market Insights
- Economic Factor Analysis
- Drivers
- Trends
- Opportunities
- Challenges
- Competitors & Product Analysis
- Regulatory Framework
- Company market share analysis, 2019
- Porter’s Five forces analysis
- New Investment Analysis
- PESTEL Analysis
- Economic Factor Analysis
- Global Target Drones Market Overview
- Market Size & Forecast, 2016-2027
- Demand
- By Value (USD Million)
- Market Share & Forecast, 2016-2027
- By End-Use
- Defense
- Military
- Homeland Security
- Commercial
- Defense
- By Platform
- Aerial Targets
- Ground Targets
- Marine Targets
- Underwater Targets
- Sea Surface Targets
- By Application
- Combat Training
- Target & Decoy
- Reconnaissance
- Target Identification
- Target Acquisition
- By Mode of Operation
- Autonomous
- Remotely Piloted
- Optionally Piloted
- By Payload Capacity
- High (>40 kg)
- Medium (20 kg to 40 kg)
- Low (<20 kg)
- By Build
- Newbuild
- Converted
- By Target Type
- Full-scale
- Subscale
- Free-flying
- Towing
- Sporting
- By Engine Type
- IC
- Jet
- Others
- By Speed
- High (> 250mps)
- Low (< 250mps)
- By Type
- Fixed Wing
- Drones
- Cruise Targets
- Rotary Wing
- Fixed Wing
- By Region
- Europe
- North America
- Asia Pacific
- South America
- Middle East & Africa
- By End-Use
- Demand
- Market Size & Forecast, 2016-2027
- Europe Target Drones Market Overview
- Europe Target Drones Market Size & Forecast, 2016-2027
- Demand
- By Value (USD Million)
- Europe Target Drones Market Share & Forecast, 2016-2027
- By End-Use
- Defense
- Military
- Homeland Security
- Commercial
- Defense
- By Platform
- Aerial Targets
- Ground Targets
- Marine Targets
- Underwater Targets
- Sea Surface Targets
- By Application
- Combat Training
- Target & Decoy
- Reconnaissance
- Target Identification
- Target Acquisition
- By Mode of Operation
- Autonomous
- Remotely Piloted
- Optionally Piloted
- By Payload Capacity
- High (>40 kg)
- Medium (20 kg to 40 kg)
- Low (<20 kg)
- By Build
- Newbuild
- Converted
- By Target Type
- Full-scale
- Subscale
- Free-flying
- Towing
- Sporting
- By Engine Type
- IC
- Jet
- Others
- By Speed
- High (> 250mps)
- Low (< 250mps)
- By Type
- Fixed Wing
- Drones
- Cruise Targets
- Rotary Wing
- Fixed Wing
- By Country
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Company Market Share (Top 3-5)
- Economic Impact Study on Europe Target Drones Market
- By End-Use
- Demand
- Europe Target Drones Market Size & Forecast, 2016-2027
- North America Target Drones Market Overview
- North America Target Drones Market Size & Forecast, 2016-2027
- Demand
- By Value (USD Million)
- North America Target Drones Market Share & Forecast, 2016-2027
- By End-Use
- Defense
- Military
- Homeland Security
- Commercial
- Defense
- By Platform
- Aerial Targets
- Ground Targets
- Marine Targets
- Underwater Targets
- Sea Surface Targets
- By Application
- Combat Training
- Target & Decoy
- Reconnaissance
- Target Identification
- Target Acquisition
- By Mode of Operation
- Autonomous
- Remotely Piloted
- Optionally Piloted
- By Payload Capacity
- High (>40 kg)
- Medium (20 kg to 40 kg)
- Low (<20 kg)
- By Build
- Newbuild
- Converted
- By Target Type
- Full-scale
- Subscale
- Free-flying
- Towing
- Sporting
- By Engine Type
- IC
- Jet
- Others
- By Speed
- High (> 250mps)
- Low (< 250mps)
- By Type
- Fixed Wing
- Drones
- Cruise Targets
- Rotary Wing
- Fixed Wing
- By Country
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Company Market Share (Top 3-5)
- Economic Impact Study on North America Target Drones Market
- By End-Use
- Demand
- North America Target Drones Market Size & Forecast, 2016-2027
- Asia Pacific Target Drones Market Overview
- Asia Pacific Target Drones Market Size & Forecast, 2016-2027
- Demand
- By Value (USD Million)
- Asia Pacific Target Drones Market Share & Forecast, 2016-2027
- By End-Use
- Defense
- Military
- Homeland Security
- Commercial
- Defense
- By Platform
- Aerial Targets
- Ground Targets
- Marine Targets
- Underwater Targets
- Sea Surface Targets
- By Application
- Combat Training
- Target & Decoy
- Reconnaissance
- Target Identification
- Target Acquisition
- By Mode of Operation
- Autonomous
- Remotely Piloted
- Optionally Piloted
- By Payload Capacity
- High (>40 kg)
- Medium (20 kg to 40 kg)
- Low (<20 kg)
- By Build
- Newbuild
- Converted
- By Target Type
- Full-scale
- Subscale
- Free-flying
- Towing
- Sporting
- By Engine Type
- IC
- Jet
- Others
- By Speed
- High (> 250mps)
- Low (< 250mps)
- By Type
- Fixed Wing
- Drones
- Cruise Targets
- Rotary Wing
- Fixed Wing
- By Country
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Company Market Share (Top 3-5)
- Economic Target Drones Market Overview
- South America Target Drones Market Size & Forecast, 2016-2027
- Demand
- By Value (USD Million)
- South America Target Drones Market Share & Forecast, 2016-2027
- By End-Use
- Defense
- Military
- Homeland Security
- Commercial
- Defense
- By Platform
- Aerial Targets
- Ground Targets
- Marine Targets
- Underwater Targets
- Sea Surface Targets
- By Application
- Combat Training
- Target & Decoy
- Reconnaissance
- Target Identification
- Target Acquisition
- By Mode of Operation
- Autonomous
- Remotely Piloted
- Optionally Piloted
- By Payload Capacity
- High (>40 kg)
- Medium (20 kg to 40 kg)
- Low (<20 kg)
- By Build
- Newbuild
- Converted
- By Target Type
- Full-scale
- Subscale
- Free-flying
- Towing
- Sporting
- By Engine Type
- IC
- Jet
- Others
- By Speed
- High (> 250mps)
- Low (< 250mps)
- By Type
- Fixed Wing
- Drones
- Cruise Targets
- Rotary Wing
- Fixed Wing
- By Country
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of South America
- Company Market Share (Top 3-5)
- Economic Impact Study on South America Target Drones Market
- By End-Use
- Demand
- By End-Use
- Demand
- Asia Pacific Target Drones Market Size & Forecast, 2016-2027
- Middle East & Africa Target Drones Market Overview
- Middle East & Africa Target Drones Market Size & Forecast, 2016-2027
- Demand
- By Value (USD Million)
- Middle East & Africa Target Drones Market Share & Forecast, 2016-2027
- By End-Use
- Defense
- Military
- Homeland Security
- Commercial
- Defense
- By Platform
- Aerial Targets
- Ground Targets
- Marine Targets
- Underwater Targets
- Sea Surface Targets
- By Application
- Combat Training
- Target & Decoy
- Reconnaissance
- Target Identification
- Target Acquisition
- By Mode of Operation
- Autonomous
- Remotely Piloted
- Optionally Piloted
- By Payload Capacity
- High (>40 kg)
- Medium (20 kg to 40 kg)
- Low (<20 kg)
- By Build
- Newbuild
- Converted
- By Target Type
- Full-scale
- Subscale
- Free-flying
- Towing
- Sporting
- By Engine Type
- IC
- Jet
- Others
- By Speed
- High (> 250mps)
- Low (< 250mps)
- By Type
- Fixed Wing
- Drones
- Cruise Targets
- Rotary Wing
- Fixed Wing
- By Country
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
- Company Market Share (Top 3-5)
- Economic Impact Study on Middle East & Africa Target Drones Market
- By End-Use
- Demand
- Middle East & Africa Target Drones Market Size & Forecast, 2016-2027
- Competitor Analysis
- Company Description
- Financial Analysis
- Key Products
- Key Management Personnel
- Contact Address
- SWOT Analysis
- Company Profile
- The Boeing Company
- QinetiQ Group plc
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
- Airbus Group
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Leonardo S.p.A.
- BSK Defense S.A.
- Air Affairs Australia Pty Ltd
- Saab AB
- AeroTargets International, LLC
- L3 ASV
- BAE Systems
- Raytheon
- General Dynamics Corporation
- Almaz-Antey
- Thales
- Embention
- Griffon Aerospace
- Denel Dynamics
- Other players
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The global target drones market is expected to reach by USD 8.9 billion, growing at a CAGR of 6.3% during the forecast period from 2022-2030. It was valued at USD 4.8 billion in 2022.
Target drones, also known as unmanned aircraft. It is an unmanned aircraft operated by radio remote control equipment and its program control device.
The market demand for target drones’ is growing due to the use of drones for military training and stimulation, terrorism, and increasing civil unrest is driving the market.
Companies such as QinetiQ Group plc, The Boeing Company, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation Leonardo S.p.A., Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., Airbus Group, BSK Defense S.A., Air Affairs Australia Pty Ltd, Saab AB, AeroTargets International, LLC, L3 ASV, BAE Systems, Raytheon, General Dynamics Corporation, Almaz-Antey, Thales, Embention, Griffon Aerospace, Denel Dynamics and others are key players in the global target drones market.
