Drone Logistics And Transportation Market
PUBLISHED: 2024 ID: SMRC26197
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Drone Logistics And Transportation Market

Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Platform (Passenger Drones and Freight Drones), Range, Solution, Application, End User and By Geography

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Published: 2024 ID: SMRC26197

This report covers the impact of COVID-19 on this global market
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According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market is accounted for $11.5 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $45.8 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 21.7% during the forecast period. Drone logistics and transportation employ unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for swift and efficient delivery, particularly in remote or congested areas. With advanced navigation and payload capabilities, drones streamline last-mile delivery, reducing response times and operational costs. They also minimize environmental impact by curbing carbon emissions. Innovative technologies such as automated routing and AI-driven navigation are driving progress. As regulations evolve and technology improves, drones are poised to transform global transportation, offering faster, safer, and more sustainable delivery solutions.

According to Valdani Vicari & Associati s.r.l. (Belgium), a consulting firm, that performed a cost analysis for the delivery of biomedical products through drone’s vs electric vans.

Market Dynamics: 

Driver: 

Growing demand for e-commerce

As consumers expect faster and more convenient delivery options, drones offer a solution for expedited last-mile delivery. E-commerce giants are increasingly investing in drone delivery technology to improve operational efficiency and meet customer expectations. Drones enable swift, contactless delivery of goods, particularly in urban areas with congested traffic. Thus, the soaring demand for e-commerce coupled with advancements in drone technology is driving significant growth in the drone logistics and transportation market, reshaping the future of logistics.

Restraint:

Limited range and payload capacity

Limited range and payload capacity restrict the distance drones can travel and the size of cargo they can carry, hindering their effectiveness for long-distance deliveries and large-scale transportation tasks. As a result, drones are primarily suited for short-range deliveries and lightweight payloads, limiting their applicability for certain industries and use cases. Overcoming these limitations requires advancements in battery technology, aerodynamics, and regulatory frameworks to enable drones to carry heavier payloads over longer distances, thus unlocking their full potential in the logistics and transportation sector.

Opportunity:

Deliver essential supplies and medical aids to remote areas

Delivering essential supplies and medical aids to remote areas using drones has a transformative effect on the logistics and transportation market. Drones provide a lifeline by overcoming infrastructure challenges and geographical barriers, ensuring timely delivery of critical supplies to isolated communities. This capability enhances access to healthcare and improves disaster response efforts in remote regions. Furthermore, it showcases the versatility and efficiency of drone technology in addressing humanitarian needs. As a result, there's a growing recognition of drones as invaluable tools for reaching underserved populations

Threat:

Security and privacy concerns 

Fear of unauthorized surveillance, data breaches, and misuse of drone technology raise public apprehension and regulatory scrutiny. Heightened security measures and privacy regulations may restrict drone operations, limiting their deployment in urban areas and sensitive environments. Additionally, concerns about the potential for drone-related accidents and malicious activities undermine public trust and confidence in drone delivery services hampers the markets growth.

Covid-19 Impact

With disruptions to traditional supply chains, drones have provided contactless delivery options, particularly for medical supplies and essential goods. Increased demand for remote monitoring and inspection services also boosted drone usage. However, logistical challenges such as airspace regulations and safety concerns persisted. The pandemic underscored the value of drone technology in resilient supply chains, spurring investment in drone infrastructure and regulatory frameworks. Post-pandemic, the drone logistics market is poised for sustained growth, driven by its proven capabilities in ensuring continuity and efficiency in supply chain operations.

The passenger drones segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The passenger drones segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth, the development of regulations for passenger drones can also benefit the drone logistics and transportation market. As regulatory agencies work to establish guidelines for safe and efficient passenger drone operations, they may also create frameworks that support the integration of cargo drones into the airspace. This could lead to clearer rules and standards for drone operations, benefiting both passenger and cargo drone operators.

The transportation segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The transportation segment is anticipated to witness the highest CAGR growth during the forecast period, traditional transportation methods, such as trucks and vans, often face challenges in efficiently delivering goods to the final destination due to congestion, infrastructure limitations, and urban density. Drones offer a solution for last-mile delivery, bypassing these challenges and enabling quicker and more precise delivery to customers' doorsteps. This cost-saving potential makes drones an attractive option for companies looking to streamline their supply chain operations.

Region with largest share:

Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to the several countries in the Asia Pacific, including China, Japan, Australia, and South Korea, are actively investing in the development and deployment of drone delivery systems. E-commerce giants and logistics companies are also testing and implementing drone delivery solutions to improve their operational efficiency and meet the growing expectations of consumers for quicker deliveries. The use cases for drones in logistics and transportation are diverse, ranging from delivering medical supplies to remote areas, transporting goods between warehouses, and facilitating urban air mobility propels the market growth.

Region with highest CAGR:

North America is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to several factors including advancements in drone technology, increasing demand for faster delivery services, and regulatory developments allowing for more widespread commercial drone usage. Applications of drones in this market range from last-mile delivery of packages to remote areas, medical supply delivery in emergencies, to inspection and monitoring of infrastructure such as pipelines and power lines.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in the Drone Logistics And Transportation Market include Zipline International Inc., Drone Delivery Canada, United Parcel Service of America, Inc., Matternet, Flirtey, Uber Technologies Inc., Workhorse Group Inc., Alphabet Inc., Flytrex Aviation Ltd, Amazon.com Inc., DHL, PINC Solutions, CANA Advisors, Infinium Robotics, Hardis Group, Wing Aviation, Amazon.com and Airbus SE 

Key Developments:

In April 2024, Analysts unveil Google parent Alphabet stock price targets after earnings, the company also approved its first-ever dividend and announced a $70 billion stock buyback.

In March 2024, UPS will host its investor and analyst conference at its Worldport air hub in Louisville, KY beginning at 9:15 a.m. ET. At the conference, the company will share details of its strategic growth and productivity initiatives and discuss its three-year financial targets.

In January 2024, Drone Delivery Canada Corp. announced, that with the assistance of its sales agent Air Canada it has entered into multiple commercial agreements. The medical clinic is wholly owned by Montana First Nation and provides health care services to indigenous and non-indigenous Canadians.

Platforms Covered:
• Passenger Drones
• Freight Drones
 
Ranges Covered:
• Close-Range (<50 Kilometers) 
• Short-Range (50 to 150 Kilometers) 
• Mid-Range (151 to 650 Kilometers) 
• Long-Range (>650 Kilometers) 

Solutions Covered:
• Software
• Hardware
• Infrastructure

Applications Covered:
• Transportation
• Logistics

End Users Covered:
• Retail 
• Food Delivery
• Medical Supply
• Other End Users

Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan        
o China        
o India        
o Australia  
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific    
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa 
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026, and 2030
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary          
            
2 Preface           
 2.1 Abstract          
 2.2 Stake Holders         
 2.3 Research Scope         
 2.4 Research Methodology        
  2.4.1 Data Mining        
  2.4.2 Data Analysis        
  2.4.3 Data Validation        
  2.4.4 Research Approach        
 2.5 Research Sources         
  2.5.1 Primary Research Sources       
  2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources       
  2.5.3 Assumptions        
            
3 Market Trend Analysis         
 3.1 Introduction         
 3.2 Drivers          
 3.3 Restraints         
 3.4 Opportunities         
 3.5 Threats          
 3.6 Application Analysis        
 3.7 End User Analysis         
 3.8 Emerging Markets         
 3.9 Impact of Covid-19         
            
4 Porters Five Force Analysis         
 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers        
 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers        
 4.3 Threat of substitutes        
 4.4 Threat of new entrants        
 4.5 Competitive rivalry         
            
5 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market, By Platform     
 5.1 Introduction         
 5.2 Passenger Drones         
  5.2.1 Personal Air Vehicle       
  5.2.2 Air Shuttle        
  5.2.3 Drone Taxi        
  5.2.4 Ambulance Drone        
 5.3 Freight Drones         
  5.3.1 Cargo Air Vehicle (>10 kg)       
  5.3.2 Delivery Drone(<10 kg)       
            
6 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market, By Range      
 6.1 Introduction         
 6.2 Close-Range (<50 Kilometers)        
 6.3 Short-Range (50 to 150 Kilometers)       
 6.4 Mid-Range (151 to 650 Kilometers)       
 6.5 Long-Range (>650 Kilometers)        
            
7 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market, By Solution     
 7.1 Introduction         
 7.2 Software          
  7.2.1 Live Tracking        
  7.2.2 Inventory Management       
  7.2.3 Route Planning & Optimization       
  7.2.4 Fleet Management        
  7.2.5 Computer Vision        
 7.3 Hardware          
  7.3.1 Avionics & Sensory Payloads       
  7.3.2 Airframe         
  7.3.3 Software         
  7.3.4 Propulsion        
 7.4 Infrastructure         
  7.4.1 Charging Stations        
  7.4.2 Ground Control Stations       
  7.4.3 Vertiports / Landing Pads       
  7.4.4 Micro-fulfillment Centers       
            
8 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market, By Application     
 8.1 Introduction         
 8.2 Transportation         
 8.3 Logistics          
            
9 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market, By End User     
 9.1 Introduction         
 9.2 Retail         
 9.3 Food Delivery         
 9.4 Medical Supply         
 9.5 Other End Users         
            
10 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market, By Geography     
 10.1 Introduction         
 10.2 North America         
  10.2.1 US         
  10.2.2 Canada         
  10.2.3 Mexico         
 10.3 Europe          
  10.3.1 Germany         
  10.3.2 UK         
  10.3.3 Italy         
  10.3.4 France         
  10.3.5 Spain         
  10.3.6 Rest of Europe        
 10.4 Asia Pacific         
  10.4.1 Japan         
  10.4.2 China         
  10.4.3 India         
  10.4.4 Australia         
  10.4.5 New Zealand        
  10.4.6 South Korea        
  10.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific        
 10.5 South America         
  10.5.1 Argentina        
  10.5.2 Brazil         
  10.5.3 Chile         
  10.5.4 Rest of South America       
 10.6 Middle East & Africa        
  10.6.1 Saudi Arabia        
  10.6.2 UAE         
  10.6.3 Qatar         
  10.6.4 South Africa        
  10.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa       
            
11 Key Developments          
 11.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures     
 11.2 Acquisitions & Mergers        
 11.3 New Product Launch        
 11.4 Expansions         
 11.5 Other Key Strategies        
            
12 Company Profiling          
 12.1 Zipline International Inc.        
 12.2 Drone Delivery Canada        
 12.3 United Parcel Service of America, Inc.       
 12.4 Matternet         
 12.5 Flirtey          
 12.6 Uber Technologies Inc.        
 12.7 Workhorse Group Inc.        
 12.8 Alphabet Inc.         
 12.9 Flytrex Aviation Ltd         
 12.10 Amazon.com Inc.         
 12.11 DHL          
 12.12 PINC Solutions         
 12.13 CANA Advisors         
 12.14 Infinium Robotics         
 12.15 Hardis Group         
 12.16 Wing Aviation         
 12.17 Amazon.com         
 12.18 Airbus SE          
            
List of Tables           
1 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Region (2021-2030) ($MN)   
2 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Platform (2021-2030) ($MN)   
3 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Passenger Drones (2021-2030) ($MN)  
4 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Personal Air Vehicle (2021-2030) ($MN)  
5 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Air Shuttle (2021-2030) ($MN)   
6 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Drone Taxi (2021-2030) ($MN)   
7 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Ambulance Drone (2021-2030) ($MN)  
8 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Freight Drones (2021-2030) ($MN)  
9 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Cargo Air Vehicle (>10 kg) (2021-2030) ($MN) 
10 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Delivery Drone(<10 kg) (2021-2030) ($MN) 
11 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Range (2021-2030) ($MN)   
12 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Close-Range (<50 Kilometers) (2021-2030) ($MN) 
13 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Short-Range (50 to 150 Kilometers) (2021-2030) ($MN)
14 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Mid-Range (151 to 650 Kilometers) (2021-2030) ($MN)
15 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Long-Range (>650 Kilometers) (2021-2030) ($MN) 
16 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Solution (2021-2030) ($MN)   
17 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Software (2021-2030) ($MN)   
18 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Live Tracking (2021-2030) ($MN)  
19 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Inventory Management (2021-2030) ($MN) 
20 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Route Planning & Optimization  (2021-2030) ($MN) 
21 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Fleet Management (2021-2030) ($MN)  
22 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Computer Vision (2021-2030) ($MN)  
23 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Hardware (2021-2030) ($MN)   
24 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Avionics & Sensory Payloads (2021-2030) ($MN) 
25 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Airframe (2021-2030) ($MN)   
26 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Software (2021-2030) ($MN)   
27 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Propulsion (2021-2030) ($MN)   
28 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Infrastructure (2021-2030) ($MN)  
29 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Charging Stations (2021-2030) ($MN)  
30 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Ground Control Stations (2021-2030) ($MN) 
31 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Vertiports / Landing Pads (2021-2030) ($MN) 
32 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Micro-fulfillment Centers (2021-2030) ($MN) 
33 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Application (2021-2030) ($MN)   
34 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Transportation (2021-2030) ($MN)  
35 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Logistics (2021-2030) ($MN)   
36 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By End User (2021-2030) ($MN)   
37 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Retail (2021-2030) ($MN)  
38 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Food Delivery (2021-2030) ($MN)  
39 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Medical Supply (2021-2030) ($MN)  
40 Global Drone Logistics And Transportation Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2021-2030) ($MN)  
            
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.

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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY


Research Methodology

We at Stratistics opt for an extensive research approach which involves data mining, data validation, and data analysis. The various research sources include in-house repository, secondary research, competitor’s sources, social media research, client internal data, and primary research.

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Market trends such as technological advancements, regulatory affairs, market dynamics (Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities and Challenges) are obtained from scientific journals, market related national & international associations and organizations.

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The data engineering is performed by the core industry experts considering both the Marketing Mix Modeling and the Demand Forecasting. The marketing mix modeling makes use of multiple-regression techniques to predict the optimal mix of marketing variables. Regression factor is based on a number of variables and how they relate to an outcome such as sales or profits.


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