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The U.S. Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS) market is expected to grow strongly in 2026, driven by AI, automation and rising demand from agriculture, construction and logistics. According to some reports, the market is projected to reach around $8.2 billion in 2026, up from $6.3 billion in 2024.

Key trends include increasing adoption to achieve cost savings, greater integration of BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) operations, and expansion in inspection, surveying and delivery services, with North America leading global market share.

A report from ResearchAndMarkets stated:

“The global drone services market reached a value of nearly $18.58 billion in 2024, having grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.38% since 2019. The market is expected to grow from $18.58 billion in 2024 to $64.96 billion in 2029 at a CAGR of 28.43%. It is then expected to grow at a CAGR of 28.21% from 2029, reaching $225.09 billion in 2034.”

ResearchAndMarkets continued:

“Growth during the historic period was driven by rising oil and gas exploration activities, a significant increase in smart city initiatives, the growth of drone laser shows, and rising demand for unmanned delivery services. Factors that negatively affected growth during this period included airspace regulations, flight restrictions, and certification and licensing requirements. Looking ahead, increasing focus on precision agriculture, growing use in cross-border security and surveillance, government support and policies favouring drone deployment, and strong demand from the entertainment industry will drive growth. Factors that could hinder future growth include payload capacity limitations, vulnerabilities to cyberattacks and hacking, and the impact of trade wars and tariffs.”

“North America was the largest region in the drone services market in 2024, accounting for 39.65% or $7.37 billion of the total market. It was followed by Western Europe and Asia Pacific. Looking ahead, the fastest-growing regions will be Asia Pacific and South America, with expected CAGRs of 32.64% and 30.70% respectively. These will be followed by the Middle East and Western Europe, with expected CAGRs of 30.47% and 27.84% respectively.”

SOURCE: Market News Updates