US UAV (Drone) Market worth $15.78 billion by 2030
The report "US UAV (Drone) Market by Type (Fixed Wing, Rotary Wing, Hybrid), Platform (Civil & Commercial, and Defense & Government), End Use, Technology, Function, Application, Mode of Operation, MTOW, and Range - Forecast to 2030" The US unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) (Drone) market is projected to grow from USD 10.75 billion in 2025 to USD 15.78 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 8.0%. The demand for UAVs in the US is increasing due to the expansion of defense ISR and the growing requirements for long-endurance missions. Additionally, the burgeoning adoption of drones among commercial applications such as inspection, mapping, and infrastructure monitoring is further bolstering the market.
The US UAV (drone) market is driven by growing military requirements for operations such as constant aerial surveillance, border monitoring, and combat support. Commercial demand continues to scale among industries, including construction, agriculture, utilities, energy, and infrastructure. Moreover, the use of drones by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies for operations such as public safety, disaster management, firefighting support, and traffic situational awareness is driving the adoption of drones in the commercial sector.
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By mode of operation, the optionally piloted segment is projected to account for the largest market share in the US during the forecast period.
The growth of the optionally piloted segment is driven by the increasing use of optionally piloted UAVs for long-endurance surveillance, tactical reconnaissance, and multi-mission defense operations across US military and homeland security agencies. The growth is further driven by the expanding deployment in commercial sectors where operators command high accuracy, controlled autonomy, and reliable mission execution. Moreover, the demand for advancements in secure communications and onboard processing is boosting the adoption of optionally piloted systems for both defense and commercial applications.
By function, the special-purpose drone segment is projected to register the largest market share during the forecast period in the US.
The demand for special-purpose UAVs is growing due to mission requirements that continue to shift toward high-precision surveillance, long-endurance performance, and reliable operations. Defense agencies and law enforcement units are demanding investment in advanced sensors, rugged airframes, and autonomous mission systems to support critical tasks such as border monitoring, disaster response, and environmental assessment. Innovations in autonomous control and multi-mission payload integration are further driving the adoption of special-purpose UAVs in military and commercial sectors in the US.
Boeing , General Dynamics Corporation , Northrop Grumman, and Textron Inc. are the key players in the US UAV (Drone) market.
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