The global consumer drone market size reached USD 5.2 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 13.9 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate CAGR of 10.32%
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IMARC Group’s report titled “Consumer Drone Market Report by Product (Multi-rotor, Nano, and Others), Technology (Autonomous Drone, Semi-Autonomous Drone, Remotely Operated Drone), Distribution Channel (Online, Offline), Application (Toy/Hobbyist, Prosumer, Photogrammetry), and Region 2025-2033.” The global consumer drone market size reached USD 5.2 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 13.9 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 10.32% during 2025-2033.
Factors Affecting the Growth of the Consumer Drone Industry:
Reducing Costs of Drones:
Consumer drones have been growing in popularity because they are cheaper. This has led big firms to make drones available at different prices of the product. Now the ability is given to the people to pick the drones as per their budgets and requirements. Also, there is a broad variety of copycat and reused drones available that makes them even cheaper. As a result, the expanded markets impact the quantity of consumers also worldwide, which leads to increased growth of market.
Technological Innovations:
Consumer drones now come equipped with high quality cameras and offer better stabilization. It brings them to the right place for those interested in photography and videography. It is also benefits form better batteries, as these provide longer flight times, meaning more flying time and surveillance. In addition, drones possess features such as the ability to avoid obstacles, to use GPS, and even to fly autonomously. These features give market growth a boost. People are requesting more aerial photography and videography services.
Rising Preferences for Aerial Photography and Videography:
There is an increase in the consumption of consumer drones. This is because people are embracing the use of aerial photography and videography. There is another utilization of drones for home and business purposes. Drone take beautiful aerial shots and videos. They are particularly used at weddings and occasions for the special aesthetic value. In real estate, drones advertise real estate and stunning sites.
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Leading Companies Operating in the Global Consumer Drone Industry:
Autel Robotics
Guangdong Syma Model Aircraft Industrial Co. Ltd.
Guangzhou Walkera Technology Co. Ltd.
Horizon Hobby LLC
Hubsan
Jianjian Technology Co. Ltd.
Parrot SA
Skydio Inc.
SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd.
Yuneec International
Consumer Drone Market Report Segmentation:
By Product:
Multi-rotor
Nano
Others
Multi-rotor represented the largest segment as it can hover, take off, and land drones vertically.
By Technology:
Autonomous Drone
Semi-Autonomous Drone
Remotely Operated Drone
On the basis of technology, the market has been divided into autonomous drone, semi-autonomous drone, and remotely operated drone.
By Distribution Channel:
Online
Offline
Based on the distribution channel, the market has been bifurcated into online and offline.
By Application:
Toy/Hobbyist
Prosumer
Photogrammetry
Toy or hobbyist hold the biggest market share due to their user-friendly feature and affordable price range.
Regional Insights:
North America (United States, Canada)
Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, Others)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, Others)
Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, Others)
Middle East and Africa
North America dominates the consumer drone market on account of the presence of numerous key manufacturers.
Global Consumer Drone Market Trends:
Top manufacturers are promoting R&D to make drones easier to use. They are adding features like one-touch take-off and landing, simple apps, and beginner mode. These improvements are driving more people to buy drones, thereby growing the market.
People consider consumer drones to be more environmentally friendly than traditional cars. Many drones use electric systems that reduce emissions and minimize the carbon footprint. This appeal attracts environmentally conscious buyers.
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