Global Autonomous Aircrafts Market Analysis & Forecast 2019-2030
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Cargo planes driving the sales of autonomous aircraft
According to RationalStat analysis, the market value of the global autonomous aircraft market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.2% during the forecast period 2023-2028.
Cargo planes are expected to be the major segment driving the growth of the market as the e-commerce industry flourishes, it is driving the air cargo demand, which may increase the demand for air cargo pilots in the near future. Hence, most of the developments in the autonomous aircraft market are aimed at bringing autonomous cargo aircraft into commercial use, to fill in the gap due to the pilot shortage.
Upsurging investments and fundings from the government, to drive aircraft production
The growth of the autonomous aircraft market can be attributed to several factors, including the increasing demand for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in military and defense applications, the need for efficient and cost-effective transportation systems, and advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. Additionally, governments around the world have been investing in the development of autonomous aircraft, as seen in the United States, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions
- In 2019, the FAA announced US$6 million in funding for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot Program, which aims to accelerate the integration of unmanned aircraft into the national airspace system.
- For instance, in 2020, the U.S. Air Force awarded a US$400 million contract to Skyborg, a program aimed at developing autonomous aircraft for combat missions.
- In Japan, the government has been investing in the research and development of autonomous aircraft through its New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). In 2020, NEDO announced a project to develop autonomous aircraft for emergency medical services.
Despite the growth potential of the autonomous aircraft market, there are still some challenges that need to be addressed. One major challenge is the regulatory environment, as the regulations for autonomous aircraft are still in the development stage and may vary between countries. Another challenge is the development of reliable and secure communication systems for autonomous aircraft, as they require real-time communication with ground stations and other aircraft.
North America to dominate the global market
North America is expected to dominate the global autonomous aircraft market owing to the upsurging procurement of autonomous UAVs coupled with the penetration of the latest technologies in the region. In Europe, the market is anticipated to grow at a significant rate as the region is divulged into frequent combat operations and surveillance, which will drive the market in forthcoming years.
In the Asia Pacific region, developing economies like China, and India, among others are increasing their expenditure and parking their money in the production of autonomous aircraft and UAVs to strengthen commercial as well as defense needs.
Moreover, the advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies across the globe, are also contributing to the growth of the autonomous aircraft market. These technologies enable autonomous aircraft to operate safely and efficiently, without the need for human intervention. Machine learning algorithms can be used to analyze data from sensors and cameras on the aircraft, enabling them to make decisions in real-time.
Besides, advancements in sensor technology, such as LiDAR and radar, are improving the accuracy and reliability of autonomous aircraft, further driving market growth.
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Market Structure and competition landscape
The global autonomous aircraft market is fragmented, with several players offering a wide range of product portfolios. Some of the key market players include The Boeing Company, Airbus SE, AeroVironment, Inc., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Bell Textron Inc., BAE Systems Inc., Raytheon Technologies, Saab AB, Volocopter GmbH, Elbit Systems, Kitty Hawk, and Aston Martin among others.
These players are adopting various strategies like partnering up with their peers and launching new products in the market, to acquire a significant market share and gain first-mover advantages in the global market. Following are instances of such strategies:
- In April 2023, Volocopter announced the launch of its VoloCity, a two-seat eVTOL aircraft.
- In February 2023, Airbus announced the launch of its CityAirbus NextGen, a fully electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
- In January 2023, Boeing and Saab announced a partnership to develop an autonomous refueling aircraft.
- In October 2021, Textron Aviation entered an exclusive partnership with Xwing to develop autonomous flight capability for its current and future aircraft. The companies are currently developing a remote piloting technology for Textron’s Cessna Grand Caravan utility aircraft.
- In September 2021, Northrop Grumman unveiled the design of a new autonomous aircraft named Model 437, with a 3,000-mile range. The company has partnered with Scaled Composites to design the aircraft as a potential force multiplier for the US Air Force.
Key market segmentation
RationalStat has segmented the global autonomous aircraft market based on component, aircraft type, technology, takeoff weight, end user, and region.
- By Component
- Hardware
- Flight Management Computers
- Air Data Inertial Reference Units (ADIRU)
- Sensors
- Actuation Systems
- Cameras
- Radars & Transponders
- Propulsion Systems
- Software
- Hardware
- By Aircraft Type
- Fixed-wing
- Rotary-wing
- By Technology
- Increasingly Autonomous (IA)
- Fully Autonomous
- By Takeoff Weight
- Less than 1000 Kg
- 1000-2500 Kg
- More than 2500 Kg
- By End User
- Commercial Aircraft
- Air Medical Service
- Passenger Air Vehicle
- Cargo & Delivery Service
- Combat & ISR
- Personal Air Vehicle
- Defense Aircraft
- By Region
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Western Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Spain
- Italy
- Benelux
- Nordic
- Rest of Western Europe
- Eastern Europe
- Russia
- Poland
- Rest of Eastern Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- ASEAN (Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, etc.)
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- GCC
- South Africa
- Turkey
- Rest of the Middle East & Africa
- North America
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Key Questions Answered in the Autonomous Aircrafts Report:
- What will be the market value of the global autonomous aircrafts market by 2030?
- What is the market size of the global autonomous aircrafts market?
- What are the market drivers of the global autonomous aircrafts market?
- What are the key trends in the global autonomous aircrafts market?
- Which is the leading region in the global autonomous aircrafts market?
- What are the major companies operating in the global autonomous aircrafts market?
- What are the market shares by key segments in the global autonomous aircrafts market?
| REGION | Global |
|---|---|
| RELEASE YEAR | 2023 |
| RESEARCH CODE | RST-SAR-2071 |
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Table of Contents
1. Market Introduction
1.1. Scope of Study
1.2. Problem Statement
1.3. Market Segmentation
2. Assumptions and Acronyms
3. Executive Summary
3.1. Global Market in 2022 & 2028
3.2. Analyst Insights & Recommendations
3.3. Growth Opportunities and Key Strategies
3.4. Supply-side and Demand-side Trends
4. Research Methodology
5. Analysis of COVID-19 Impact and Road Ahead
6. Market Indicators and Background
6.1. Macro-Economic Factors
6.1.1. Global Population Overview and Forecast
6.1.2. Per Capita Income by Select Countries
6.1.3. Spending on Autonomous Aircraft by Region
6.2. Forecasting Factors
6.2.1. Supply-side
6.2.2. Demand-side
6.2.3. Market Environment
6.2.4. Economic Overview
6.2.5. Income Assessment
6.2.6. PESTLE
6.3. E-Bikes Architecture and Technology Overview by Region
Robust assessment of various factors including industrial performance, industry players’ expenditures, and economic conditions, among others
6.4. Supply Chain & Value Chain Analysis
6.4.1. Service Providers
6.4.2. Autonomous Aircraft Hardware Manufacturers
6.4.3. Network Infrastructure and Platform Providers
6.4.4. Key End Users
6.5. Industry SWOT Analysis
6.6. PESTLE Analysis
6.7. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
7. Government Laws and Industry Regulations
8. Global and Regional Market Dynamics
8.1. Drivers
8.2. Restraints
8.3. Trends
8.3.1. Smart Drones
8.3.2. Increasingly Autonomous (IA) Systems
8.3.3. Electric Propulsion
8.4. Opportunities
9. Technology Analysis
10. Global Autonomous Aircraft Market: Key Investment Analysis
10.1.By Autonomous Aircraft Hardware Manufacturers
10.2.By Region
10.3.By Battery Type
10.4.M&A Activities
Robust assessment of major investments made by various industry players in the areas ranging from application, technology, key offerings, etc.
11. Regional Penetration of Autonomous Aircraft
11.1.North America
11.2.Latin America
11.3.Western Europe
11.4.Eastern Europe
11.5.Asia Pacific
11.6.Middle East & Africa
12. Pricing Analysis (US$/unit)
12.1.By Aircraft Type
12.1.1. Fixed-wing
12.1.2. Rotary-wing
12.2.By Technology
12.2.1. Increasingly Autonomous (IA)
12.2.2. Fully Autonomous
12.3.By Takeoff Weight
12.3.1. Less than 1000 Kg
12.3.2. 1000-2500 Kg
12.3.3. More than 2500 Kg
12.4.By Component
12.4.1. Hardware
12.4.2. Software
12.5.By Region
12.5.1. North America
12.5.2. Western Europe
12.5.3. Eastern Europe
12.5.4. Asia Pacific
12.5.5. Latin America
12.5.6. Middle East & Africa
13. Parent Market Overview
13.1.Global Aircraft Market by Value (US$ million) and Volume (‘000 Units)
13.2.Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market by Value (US$ million) and Volume (‘000 Units)
14. Segmental Analysis
14.1.Global Autonomous Aircraft Market Value (US$ Million), Volume (‘000 Units), and Market Share (2019-2028) Analysis by Component
14.1.1. Segment Overview
14.1.1.1. Hardware
14.1.1.1.1. Flight Management Computers
14.1.1.1.2. Air Data Inertial Reference Units (ADIRU)
14.1.1.1.3. Sensors
14.1.1.1.4. Actuation Systems
14.1.1.1.5. Cameras
14.1.1.1.6. Radars & Transponders
14.1.1.1.7. Propulsion Systems
14.1.1.2. Software
14.2.Global Autonomous Aircraft Market Value (US$ Million), Volume (‘000 Units), and Market Share (2019-2028) Analysis by Aircraft Type
14.2.1. Segment Overview
14.2.1.1. Fixed-wing
14.2.1.2. Rotary-wing
14.3.Global Autonomous Aircraft Market Value (US$ Million), Volume (‘000 Units), and Market Share (2019-2028) Analysis by Technology
14.3.1. Segment Overview
14.3.1.1. Increasingly Autonomous (IA)
14.3.1.2. Fully Autonomous
14.4.Global Autonomous Aircraft Market Value (US$ Million), Volume (‘000 Units), and Market Share (2019-2028) Analysis by Takeoff Weight
14.4.1. Segment Overview
14.4.1.1. Less than 1000 Kg
14.4.1.2. 1000-2500 Kg
14.4.1.3. More than 2500 Kg
14.5.Global Autonomous Aircraft Market Value (US$ Million), Volume (‘000 Units), and Market Share (2019-2028) Analysis by End User
14.5.1. Segment Overview
14.5.1.1. Commercial Aircraft
14.5.1.2. Air Medical Service
14.5.1.3. Passenger Air Vehicle
14.5.1.4. Cargo & Delivery Service
14.5.1.5. Combat & ISR
14.5.1.6. Personal Air Vehicle
14.5.1.7. Defense Aircraft
14.6.Global Autonomous Aircraft Market Value (US$ Million), Volume (‘000 Units), and Market Share (2019-2028) Analysis by Region
14.6.1. North America
14.6.2. Latin America
14.6.3. Western Europe
14.6.4. Eastern Europe
14.6.5. Asia Pacific
14.6.6. Middle East & Africa
15. Regional Analysis
15.1.North America Autonomous Aircraft Market Analysis and Forecast 2019-2028
15.1.1. Regional Market Overview and Key Takeaways
15.1.2. North America Autonomous Aircraft Market by Component
15.1.3. North America Autonomous Aircraft Market by Aircraft Type
15.1.4. North America Autonomous Aircraft Market by Technology
15.1.5. North America Autonomous Aircraft Market by Takeoff Weight
15.1.6. North America Autonomous Aircraft Market by End User
15.1.7. North America Autonomous Aircraft Market by Country
15.1.7.1.US
15.2.Latin America Autonomous Aircraft Market Analysis and Forecast 2019-2028
15.2.1. Regional Market Overview and Key Takeaways
15.2.2. Latin America Autonomous Aircraft Market by Component
15.2.3. Latin America Autonomous Aircraft Market by Aircraft Type
15.2.4. Latin America Autonomous Aircraft Market by Topology
15.2.5. Latin America Autonomous Aircraft Market by Takeoff Weight
15.2.6. Latin America Autonomous Aircraft Market by End User
15.2.7. Latin America Autonomous Aircraft Market by Country
15.2.7.1. Brazil
15.2.7.2. Mexico
15.2.7.3. Rest of Latin America
15.3.Western Europe Autonomous Aircraft Market Analysis and Forecast 2019-2028
15.3.1. Regional Market Overview and Key Takeaways
15.3.2. Western Europe Autonomous Aircraft Market by Component
15.3.3. Western Europe Autonomous Aircraft Market by Aircraft Type
15.3.4. Western Europe Autonomous Aircraft Market by Topology
15.3.5. Western Europe Autonomous Aircraft Market by Takeoff Weight
15.3.6. Western Europe Autonomous Aircraft Market by End User
15.3.7. Western Europe Autonomous Aircraft Market by Country
15.3.7.1. Germany
15.3.7.2. UK
15.3.7.3. France
15.3.7.4. Spain
15.3.7.5. Italy
15.3.7.6. Benelux
15.3.7.7. Nordic
15.3.7.8. Rest of Western Europe
15.4.Eastern Europe Autonomous Aircraft Market Analysis and Forecast 2019-2028
15.4.1. Regional Market Overview and Key Takeaways
15.4.2. Eastern Europe Autonomous Aircraft Market by Component
15.4.3. Eastern Europe Autonomous Aircraft Market by Aircraft Type
15.4.4. Eastern Europe Autonomous Aircraft Market by Topology
15.4.5. Eastern Europe Autonomous Aircraft Market by Takeoff Weight
15.4.6. Eastern Europe Autonomous Aircraft Market by End User
15.4.7. Eastern Europe Autonomous Aircraft Market by Country
15.4.7.1. Russia
15.4.7.2. Poland
15.4.7.3. Rest of Eastern Europe
15.5.Asia Pacific Autonomous Aircraft Market Analysis and Forecast 2019-2028
15.5.1. Regional Market Overview and Key Takeaways
15.5.2. Asia Pacific Autonomous Aircraft Market by Component
15.5.3. Asia Pacific Autonomous Aircraft Market by Aircraft Type
15.5.4. Asia Pacific Autonomous Aircraft Market by Technology
15.5.5. Asia Pacific Autonomous Aircraft Market by Takeoff Weight
15.5.6. Asia Pacific Autonomous Aircraft Market by End User
15.5.7. Asia Pacific Autonomous Aircraft Market by Country
15.5.7.1. China
15.5.7.2. Japan
15.5.7.3. India
15.5.7.4. South Korea
15.5.7.5. Australia
15.5.7.6. ASEAN
15.5.7.7. Rest of Asia-Pacific
15.6.Middle East & Africa Autonomous Aircraft Market Analysis and Forecast 2019-2028
15.6.1. Regional Market Overview and Key Takeaways
15.6.2. Middle East & Africa Autonomous Aircraft Market by Component
15.6.3. Middle East & Africa Autonomous Aircraft Market by Aircraft Type
15.6.4. Middle East & Africa Autonomous Aircraft Market by Technology
15.6.5. Middle East & Africa Autonomous Aircraft Market by Takeoff Weight
15.6.6. Middle East & Africa Autonomous Aircraft Market by End User
15.6.7. Middle East & Africa Autonomous Aircraft Market by Country
15.6.7.1. GCC
15.6.7.2. South Africa
15.6.7.3. Turkey
15.6.7.4. Rest of the Middle East & Africa
16. Competitive Landscape
16.1. Competition Dashboard
16.1.1. Market Share Analysis by Brands
16.1.1.1. Regional
16.1.1.2. Global
16.1.2. Market Structure by Geography
16.2.Competitive Benchmarking
16.3.Annual Sales Figures and Leading Brands
16.4.Key Strategy Analysis
16.5.Company Profiles
16.5.1. The Boeing Company
16.5.1.1. Company Overview
16.5.1.2. Product/Service Type
16.5.1.3. Key Financials
16.5.1.4. Recent Developments
16.5.2. Airbus SE
16.5.2.1. Company Overview
16.5.2.2. Product/Service Type
16.5.2.3. Financials
16.5.2.4. Recent Developments
16.5.3. AeroVironment, Inc.
16.5.3.1. Company Overview
16.5.3.2. Product/Service Type
16.5.3.3. Financials
16.5.3.4. Recent Developments
16.5.4. Lockheed Martin Corporation
16.5.4.1. Company Overview
16.5.4.2. Product/Service Type
16.5.4.3. Financials
16.5.4.4. Recent Developments
16.5.5. Northrop Grumman Corporation
16.5.5.1. Company Overview
16.5.5.2. Product/Service Type
16.5.5.3. Financials
16.5.5.4. Recent Developments
16.5.6. Bell Textron Inc.
16.5.6.1. Company Overview
16.5.6.2. Product/Service Type
16.5.6.3. Financials
16.5.6.4. Recent Developments
16.5.7. BAE Systems Inc.
16.5.7.1. Company Overview
16.5.7.2. Product/Service Type
16.5.7.3. Financials
16.5.7.4. Recent Developments
16.5.8. Raytheon Technologies
16.5.8.1. Company Overview
16.5.8.2. Product/Service Type
16.5.8.3. Financials
16.5.8.4. Recent Developments
16.5.9. Saab AB
16.5.9.1. Company Overview
16.5.9.2. Product/Service Type
16.5.9.3. Financials
16.5.9.4. Recent Developments
16.5.10. Volocopter GmbH
16.5.10.1. Company Overview
16.5.10.2. Product/Service Type
16.5.10.3. Financials
16.5.10.4. Recent Developments
16.5.11. Elbit Systems
16.5.11.1. Company Overview
16.5.11.2. Product/Service Type
16.5.11.3. Financials
16.5.11.4. Recent Developments
16.5.12. Kitty Hawk
16.5.12.1. Company Overview
16.5.12.2. Product/Service Type
16.5.12.3. Financials
16.5.12.4. Recent Developments
16.5.13. Aston Martin
16.5.13.1. Company Overview
16.5.13.2. Product/Service Type
16.5.13.3. Financials
16.5.13.4. Recent Developments
A comprehensive list of Autonomous Aircraft manufacturers will be provided along with geographical reach, employee count, revenue, product capacities, and capabilities
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