Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Drones Market

The artificial intelligence (AI) in drones market is estimated to be USD 821.3 million in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 2751.9 million by 2030, at a CAGR of 27.4% during the forecast period. The market is driven by the increasing need for autonomous operations in complex environments, rising defense & security investments , rapid expansion of commercial use of drones, and increasing demand for real-time data analytics.

Some of the major market players in the market are DJI (China), DroneDeploy (US), Teledyne FLIR LLC (US), Skydio Inc. (US), and ShieldAI (US). These players have incorporated various organic and inorganic growth strategies, including collaborations, acquisitions, product launches, partnerships, agreements, and expansions, to strengthen their international footprint and capture a large share in the drones market. These organic and inorganic strategies have allowed market players to expand across geographies by offering various AI-based solutions.

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Major Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Drones Companies Include:

• JI (China)
• DroneDeploy (US)
• Teledyne FLIR LLC (US)
• Skydio Inc. (US)
• ShieldAI (US)
• ideaForge Technology Ltd. (India)
• DAC.digital (Poland)
• Aerovironment, Inc (US)
• Pix4D SA (Switzerland)
• Draganfly (Canada)
• Dedrone (US)
• Percepto Ltd. (US)
• Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (US)
• Honeywell International Inc. (US)
• 3DSurvey (Slovenia)

In May 2022, DJI (China) made a partnership with Taranis (US) to bring together the latest drone components, large-scale operational efficiencies, and disruptive AI technologies to generate precise and actionable insights for agriculture retailers, co-ops, and farmers.

In January 2025, Teledyne FLIR (US) launched Prism Supervisor, a new software solution designed to enhance the autonomous capabilities of unmanned aerial systems (UASs) and other robotic platforms. The software provides centralized control, monitoring, and coordination of multiple FLIR perception sensors, including thermal and visible-light camera cores.

In December 2024, Shield AI (US) and Palantir Technologies (US) signed a strategic partnership to leverage Shield AI’s advanced Hivemind software development kit, along with Palantir’s suite of powerful software solutions—including enterprise resource planning, geospatial intelligence, and operational decision-making tools. The partnership combined the strengths of companies to address the most critical defense challenges.

DJI is a leading global solutions company headquartered in Shenzhen, China. It specializes in the development of innovative products and solutions in the field of aerial imaging and unmanned systems. The company operates through several divisions: consumer drones, professional aerial components, and industrial components. The company’s drones are equipped with high-resolution cameras, advanced stabilization systems, and intelligent flight modes, which enable users to capture stunning visuals and gather critical data from the sky. DJI is expanding its leadership in the drone industry into the artificial intelligence space through its DJI AI Developer Program. The initiative provides developers access to advanced drone hardware, SDKs, and AI development tools to build perception, autonomy, and edge intelligence solutions. With support for AI model deployment, real-time computer vision, and embedded edge processing, DJI enables the creation of smart drone applications in sectors, such as inspection, agriculture, and public safety. DJI has its presence across the US, Germany, the Netherlands, Japan, China, and Hong Kong, and generates most of its revenue from the US and China.

DroneDeploy is a leading US-based provider of cloud-based drone software solutions specializing in aerial and ground data capture, analysis, and visualization. The company empowers enterprises across the construction, energy, agriculture, and infrastructure industries to digitize their physical environments using drones, robots, and 360° cameras. Users can automate flight planning, generate real-time maps and 3D models, and gain actionable insights for progress tracking, inspections, and asset management through its intuitive platform. DroneDeploy’s product portfolio includes DroneDeploy Aerial, its flagship autonomous drone-based mapping and modelling solution.

Market Ranking

The artificial intelligence (AI) in drones market is highly competitive, with the presence of five main players. DJI (China) stands out in the artificial intelligence (AI) in drones industry, leveraging advanced artificial intelligence (AI) in drone technologies. DroneDeploy (US) follows with a competitive share, maintaining a strong position in the market and providing artificial intelligence (AI) in drone technologies globally. Teledyne FLIR LLC (US) contributes significantly to the market share. Skydio (US) and ShieldAI (US) have solidified their performance by offering a good amount of artificial intelligence (AI) in drone technology to the market. The rest of the market is shared among other regional and emerging vendors, contributing to extensive fragmentation and offering opportunities for smaller players to establish a footprint. Additionally, market competition is driven by increasing technological advancements.

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