Urban Air Mobility Uam Market
Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Forecasts to 2032 - Global Analysis By Component (Aircraft, Infrastructure, Platform, Software, Service and Other Components), Platform Type, Platform Operation, Mode of Operation, Propulsion Type, End User and By Geography
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market is accounted for $6.64 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $57.74 billion by 2032 growing at a CAGR of 36.2% during the forecast period. The term ""Urban Air Mobility"" (UAM) describes the practice of moving people or goods within urban and suburban regions using highly automated, sophisticated aircraft, usually electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles. UAM incorporates air travel into daily city life in an effort to alleviate ground traffic congestion, shorten travel times, and promote sustainable mobility. It includes cutting-edge air traffic control systems, vertiports, and smart city integration, among other revolutionary infrastructure. UAM seeks to revolutionise the movement of people and products across crowded areas by offering safe, effective, and environmentally friendly airborne transportation.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, an average passenger car emits 4.7 metric tonnes of CO2 each year.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Rising urban congestion and traffic delays
UAM provides a feasible substitute for rapid and effective urban transit as road infrastructure cannot keep up with expanding populations. By avoiding ground-level traffic, it shortens travel times, particularly in crowded cities. This change lessens the stress brought on by lengthy commutes and increases commuter productivity. Additionally, by facilitating quicker reaction times, UAM aids emergency and logistics services. Investment and innovation in the UAM ecosystem are being propelled by the need for quicker, more adaptable transit options.
Restraint:
Regulatory and airspace management challenges
Manufacturers and service providers face uncertainty as a result of the lack of uniform laws across regions. It is difficult and expensive to integrate UAM vehicles into current airspace systems without sacrificing safety. Frameworks for certification, operations, and pilot requirements are still being developed by regulatory agencies. UAM scalability is further limited by delays in modernising air traffic management. Investments, technology deployment, and the commercial acceptance of UAM solutions are all slowed down by these obstacles.
Opportunity:
Advancements in electric propulsion systems and battery technology
Modern electric propulsion technologies provide more sustainable and greener alternatives to conventional internal combustion engines. Longer flight lengths and higher payload capacities are made possible by advancements in battery technology, which raise energy density. Increased fleet utilisation and operational frequency are further supported by faster charging capabilities. These developments increase the viability and appeal of UAM by reducing operating expenses and carbon emissions. They thereby hasten the commercialisation and widespread adoption of UAM solutions.
Threat:
Cybersecurity and system hacking risks
Flight control software access without authorisation may result in operational problems and safety violations. Possible cyberattacks have the potential to erode public confidence and postpone regulatory approvals. The expense of creating and maintaining secure systems has gone up for airlines and service providers. Operational intelligence and passenger privacy may be jeopardised by data breaches. As a result, worries about online safety hinder the widespread use and implementation of UAM systems.
Covid-19 Impact
The Covid-19 pandemic significantly disrupted the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) market by delaying research, development, and regulatory approvals due to global lockdowns and travel restrictions. Supply chain interruptions and reduced investments slowed prototype testing and commercialization efforts. However, the crisis also highlighted the need for contactless and efficient transportation, spurring renewed interest in autonomous and electric air vehicles for cargo and emergency services. Post-pandemic, the market witnessed a gradual rebound with increased focus on resilient, smart mobility solutions.
The aircraft segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
The aircraft segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period, due to advancements in electric and hybrid-electric propulsion systems. Manufacturers are increasingly focusing on developing lightweight, efficient, and noise-reduced aircraft tailored for urban environments. The demand for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft supports rapid transit in congested cities, enhancing mobility. Continuous R&D investments in autonomous and semi-autonomous flight capabilities are further accelerating market growth. Additionally, prototype testing and pilot programs by key players are pushing the aircraft segment toward commercial viability.
The infrastructure inspection segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
Over the forecast period, the infrastructure inspection segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate by enabling faster and more efficient monitoring of critical assets like bridges, power lines, and pipelines. UAM vehicles reduce the need for manual inspections, minimizing risks to human workers and cutting operational costs. Their ability to access hard-to-reach areas enhances inspection accuracy and coverage. Integration of advanced sensors and AI-driven analytics in UAM systems streamlines data collection and decision-making. This growing demand for aerial inspection solutions accelerates the adoption of UAM technologies in urban infrastructure management.
Region with largest share:
During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is expected to hold the largest market share due to the increasing investments in smart city infrastructure and rising demand for traffic decongestion solutions. Countries like China, Japan, and South Korea are at the forefront of UAM development, supported by proactive government initiatives and large tech conglomerates. Strategic partnerships between aerospace firms and mobility startups are accelerating eVTOL deployment. The region also benefits from strong manufacturing capabilities and pilot testing in megacities, making it a critical hub for future UAM commercialization.
Region with highest CAGR:
Over the forecast period, the North America region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR, owing to regulatory progress, and prototype development. Strong support from NASA and the FAA, combined with the presence of key players like Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation, fuels industry momentum. Investment from venture capital and defense sectors has further accelerated progress. However, public acceptance and airspace integration remain significant challenges. Despite regulatory hurdles, North America maintains a leadership position due to its robust R&D ecosystem and first-mover advantage in UAM deployment.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players profiled in the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market include Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, Volocopter, Lilium, EHang, Vertical Aerospace, Beta Technologies, Wisk Aero, Eve Air Mobility (Embraer), Supernal (Hyundai), Bell Textron, Airbus, Jaunt Air Mobility, AutoFlight, SkyDrive, TCab Tech, Doroni Aerospace and Urban Aeronautics.
Key Developments:
In June 2025, Joby signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abdul Latif Jameel to explore opportunities for distributing Joby’s electric air taxis in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration aims to deliver up to 200 electric aircraft and related services valued at approximately $1 billion over the coming years.
In March 2025, Joby announced a partnership with Virgin Atlantic to launch electric air taxi services in the UK. The collaboration will offer zero-emission, short-range journeys, starting with regional and city connections from Virgin Atlantic’s hubs at Heathrow and Manchester Airport.
In December 2024, Archer Aviation entered into a multi-party collaboration agreement with key UAE and Abu Dhabi stakeholders, including the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, Abu Dhabi Airports, and the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility). The agreement aims to formalize cooperation for the launch of the first commercial eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) air taxi operations in Abu Dhabi, making Archer the first manufacturer to launch such services in the MENA region.
Components Covered:
• Aircraft
• Infrastructure
• Platform
• Software
• Service
• Other Components
Platform Types Covered:
• Air Taxis
• Air Shuttles & Air Metro
• Personal Aerial Vehicles
• Cargo Aerial Vehicles
• Last-Mile Delivery Drones
• Emergency Services
• Other Platform Types
Platform Operations Covered:
• Piloted
• Autonomous
Mode of Operations Covered:
• Manned
• Unmanned
• Optionally Piloted
Propulsion Types Covered:
• Fully Electric
• Hybrid Electric
• Hydrogen Electric
End Users Covered:
• Passenger Transportation
• Cargo Transportation
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
• Military & Defense
• Infrastructure Inspection
• Surveying & Mapping
• Law Enforcement
• 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
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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 End User Analysis
3. Emerging Markets
3.8 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 Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market, By Component
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Aircraft
5.3 Infrastructure
5.4 Platform
5.5 Software
5.6 Service
5.7 Other Components
6 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market, By Platform Type
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Air Taxis
6.3 Air Shuttles & Air Metro
6.4 Personal Aerial Vehicles
6.5 Cargo Aerial Vehicles
6.6 Last-Mile Delivery Drones
6.7 Emergency Services
6.8 Other Platform Types
7 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market, By Platform Operation
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Piloted
7.3 Autonomous
8 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market, By Mode of Operation
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Manned
8.3 Unmanned
8.4 Optionally Piloted
9 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market, By Propulsion Type
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Fully Electric
9.3 Hybrid Electric
9.4 Hydrogen Electric
10 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market, By End User
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Passenger Transportation
10.3 Cargo Transportation
10.4 Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
10.5 Military & Defense
10.6 Infrastructure Inspection
10.7 Surveying & Mapping
10.8 Law Enforcement
10.9 Other End Users
11 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market, By Geography
11.1 Introduction
11.2 North America
11.2.1 US
11.2.2 Canada
11.2.3 Mexico
11.3 Europe
11.3.1 Germany
11.3.2 UK
11.3.3 Italy
11.3.4 France
11.3.5 Spain
11.3.6 Rest of Europe
11.4 Asia Pacific
11.4.1 Japan
11.4.2 China
11.4.3 India
11.4.4 Australia
11.4.5 New Zealand
11.4.6 South Korea
11.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
11.5 South America
11.5.1 Argentina
11.5.2 Brazil
11.5.3 Chile
11.5.4 Rest of South America
11.6 Middle East & Africa
11.6.1 Saudi Arabia
11.6.2 UAE
11.6.3 Qatar
11.6.4 South Africa
11.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa
12 Key Developments
12.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
12.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
12.3 New Product Launch
12.4 Expansions
12.5 Other Key Strategies
13 Company Profiling
13.1 Joby Aviation
13.2 Archer Aviation
13.3 Volocopter
13.4 Lilium
13.5 EHang
13.6 Vertical Aerospace
13.7 Beta Technologies
13.8 Wisk Aero
13.9 Eve Air Mobility (Embraer)
13.10 Supernal (Hyundai)
13.11 Bell Textron
13.12 Airbus
13.13 Jaunt Air Mobility
13.14 AutoFlight
13.15 SkyDrive
13.16 TCab Tech
13.17 Doroni Aerospace
13.18 Urban Aeronautics
List of Tables
1 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Region (2024-2032) ($MN)
2 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Component (2024-2032) ($MN)
3 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Aircraft (2024-2032) ($MN)
4 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Infrastructure (2024-2032) ($MN)
5 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Platform (2024-2032) ($MN)
6 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Software (2024-2032) ($MN)
7 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Service (2024-2032) ($MN)
8 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Other Components (2024-2032) ($MN)
9 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Platform Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
10 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Air Taxis (2024-2032) ($MN)
11 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Air Shuttles & Air Metro (2024-2032) ($MN)
12 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Personal Aerial Vehicles (2024-2032) ($MN)
13 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Cargo Aerial Vehicles (2024-2032) ($MN)
14 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Last-Mile Delivery Drones (2024-2032) ($MN)
15 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Emergency Services (2024-2032) ($MN)
16 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Other Platform Types (2024-2032) ($MN)
17 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Platform Operation (2024-2032) ($MN)
18 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Piloted (2024-2032) ($MN)
19 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Autonomous (2024-2032) ($MN)
20 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Mode of Operation (2024-2032) ($MN)
21 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Manned (2024-2032) ($MN)
22 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Unmanned (2024-2032) ($MN)
23 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Optionally Piloted (2024-2032) ($MN)
24 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Propulsion Type (2024-2032) ($MN)
25 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Fully Electric (2024-2032) ($MN)
26 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Hybrid Electric (2024-2032) ($MN)
27 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Hydrogen Electric (2024-2032) ($MN)
28 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By End User (2024-2032) ($MN)
29 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Passenger Transportation (2024-2032) ($MN)
30 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Cargo Transportation (2024-2032) ($MN)
31 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Emergency Medical Services (EMS) (2024-2032) ($MN)
32 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Military & Defense (2024-2032) ($MN)
33 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Infrastructure Inspection (2024-2032) ($MN)
34 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Surveying & Mapping (2024-2032) ($MN)
35 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Law Enforcement (2024-2032) ($MN)
36 Global Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2024-2032) ($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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