India Drone (UAV) Market – Forecast to 2030
인도의 드론(UAV) 시장 – 플랫폼(민간·상용, 방위·정부), 타입(고정 날개, 회전익, 하이브리드), 용도(ISR, 배송, 전투 작전, 감시, 측량, 지도 작성), 판매 시점 정보 관리, 산업·시스템 – 2030년까지 예측
India Drone (UAV) Market by Platform (Civil & Commercial, Defense & Government), Type (Fixed Wing, Rotary, Hybrid), Application (ISR, Delivery, Combat Operations, Monitoring, Surveying, Mapping), Point of Sale, Industry and Systems – Forecast to 2030
Network API Market by API Type (Device Status, Identity, Location, Network Performance), Application (IoT, Priority Communication, Anti-fraud, Entertainment & Content Distribution, Enterprise IT, Autonomous Vehicles), Vertical – Global Forecast to 2030
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| 출판년월 | 2025년8월 |
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본 연구는 다양한 부문 및 하위 부문에 걸쳐 인도의 드론(UAV) 시장을 다룹니다. 유형, 애플리케이션, 산업, 플랫폼, 판매 시점(POS), 시스템 등을 기준으로 각 부문별 시장 규모와 성장 잠재력을 추정하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 또한, 시장 주요 기업에 대한 심층적인 경쟁 분석과 함께 각 기업 프로필, 솔루션 및 사업 제안과 관련된 주요 분석 결과, 최근 개발 동향, 그리고 각 기업이 채택한 주요 시장 전략을 포함합니다.
본 보고서는 시장 선도 기업/신규 진입 기업이 인도의 드론(UAV) 시장 및 그 하위 부문의 매출 규모를 근사치로 추정하여 정보를 제공하는 데 도움이 될 것입니다. 이해관계자들이 경쟁 환경을 이해하고, 사업 입지를 강화하고 적절한 시장 진출 전략을 수립하는 데 필요한 통찰력을 얻는 데 도움이 될 것입니다. 또한, 이해관계자들이 시장의 흐름을 파악하고 주요 시장 동인, 제약, 과제, 기회에 대한 정보를 제공하는 데에도 도움이 될 것입니다.
인도의 드론(UAV) 시장은 2025년 4억 7천만 달러 규모로 추산됩니다. 2030년까지 13억 9천만 달러에 도달할 것으로 예상되며, 이는 예측 기간 동안 연평균 24.4% 성장한 수치입니다. 농업, 국방, 전자상거래 등 다양한 분야에서 드론에 대한 수요가 증가함에 따라 시장의 빠른 성장이 가속화되고 있습니다. 또한, 드론 샤크티(Drone Shakti) 제도와 같은 정부 지원 및 정책 또한 시장 성장에 중요한 역할을 하고 있습니다.
The India drone (UAV) market is estimated to be USD 0.47 billion in 2025. It is projected to reach USD 1.39 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 24.4% during the forecast period. The growing need for drones in various sectors, such as agriculture, defense, and e-commerce, fuels the market’s rapid growth. Additionally, government support and initiatives like the Drone Shakti scheme are also playing a crucial role in boosting market growth.
“By platform, the defense & government segment is projected to lead the India drone (UAV) market during the forecast period in terms of value.”
The defense & government segment is projected to lead the India drone (UAV) market in terms of value during the forecast period. The growth of the segment is due to the wide use of drones for military, border security, and law enforcement missions. These drones are equipped with advanced payloads, encrypted communications, and rugged designs, which make them essential for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), disaster response, and strategic deterrence. The defense & government segment covers a full spectrum of platforms, including small UAVs for tactical edge missions, tactical UAVs for extended battlefield intelligence and target tracking, and strategic MALE/HALE systems for persistent, long-duration surveillance and reconnaissance. With rapid defense modernization, indigenization under Atmanirbhar Bharat, and growing security needs, the defense & government segment is projected to command a larger share than the civil & commercial segment, reinforcing its dominance in India’s drone ecosystem.
“By point of sale, the aftermarket segment is projected to achieve significant growth during the forecast period.”
By point of sale, the aftermarket segment is projected to achieve significant growth during the forecast period. This growth is due to the rising demand for maintenance, repair, upgrades, and component replacement as drone adoption scales across defense, commercial, and industrial applications. With drones deployed for longer and more complex missions, operators require continuous support to ensure performance, compliance, and safety. The growth of indigenous startups and component suppliers fuels demand for spare parts, batteries, sensors, and software upgrades, further propelling the segment’s growth. Government regulations mandating periodic certification and airworthiness checks also increase aftermarket activity. As drone fleets expand across agriculture, logistics, surveillance, and defense, the need for lifecycle management services positions the aftermarket segment as the most rapidly growing part of India’s drone ecosystem.
Breakdown of primaries
The study contains insights from various industry experts, from component suppliers to tier 1 companies and OEMs. The break-up of the primaries is as follows:
- By Company Type: Tier 1 – 35%, Tier 2 – 45%, and Tier 3 – 20%
- By Designation: C Level – 35%, Director Level – 25%, Others – 40%
Paras Aerospace Pvt. Ltd., ideaforge Technology Ltd., Throttle Aerospace Systems Pvt. Ltd., Garuda Aerospace Private Limited, Asteria Aerospace Limited, General Aeronautics Pvt. Ltd., Newspace Research Technologies Pvt. Ltd., IoTechWorld Avigation Pvt Ltd, Adani Defense and Aerospace, Tata Advanced Systems Limited, CDSpace, THANOS, Dhaksha Unmanned Systems Private Limited, Marut Dronetech Pvt Ltd, Hubblefly, and Raphe are some of the leading players operating in the India drone (UAV) market.
Research Coverage
The study covers the India drone (UAV) market across various segments and subsegments. It aims to estimate this market’s size and growth potential across different segments based on type, application, industry, platform, point of sale, and system. This study also includes an in-depth competitive analysis of the key players in the market, along with their company profiles, key observations related to their solutions and business offerings, recent developments undertaken by them, and key market strategies adopted by them.
Key Benefits of Buying this Report
This report will help the market leaders/new entrants with information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the India drone (UAV) market and its subsegments. It will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to position their businesses better and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report will also help stakeholders understand the market’s pulse and provide them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
The report provides insights into the following pointers:
- Analysis of key drivers and factors, such as favorable regulatory frameworks and government initiatives, growing emphasis on precision farming, and surging demand for surveillance and border security drones
- Product Development: In-depth analysis of product innovation/development by companies across country
- Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets in India
- Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new solutions, recent developments, and investments in India drone (UAV) market
- Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market share, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players in the India drone (UAV) market
Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION 27
1.1 INTRODUCTION 27
1.2 STUDY OBJECTIVES 27
1.3 MARKET DEFINITION 28
1.4 STUDY SCOPE 29
1.4.1 MARKET SEGMENTATION 29
1.4.2 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS 30
1.5 YEARS CONSIDERED 32
1.6 CURRENCY CONSIDERED 32
1.7 STAKEHOLDERS 33
1.8 SUMMARY OF CHANGES 33
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 34
2.1 RESEARCH DATA 34
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA 35
2.1.1.1 Key data from secondary sources 36
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA 36
2.1.2.1 Key primary insights 37
2.1.2.2 Key data from primary sources 37
2.2 FACTOR ANALYSIS 38
2.2.1 INTRODUCTION 38
2.2.2 DEMAND-SIDE INDICATORS 38
2.2.3 SUPPLY-SIDE INDICATORS 39
2.3 RESEARCH APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY 40
2.3.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH 40
2.3.1.1 Market size estimation and methodology 41
2.3.1.2 Pricing analysis of drones 42
2.3.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH 42
2.4 DATA TRIANGULATION AND VALIDATION 43
2.4.1 TRIANGULATION THROUGH PRIMARY AND SECONDARY RESEARCH 43
2.5 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS 44
2.6 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS 45
2.7 RISK ASSESSMENT 45
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 46
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS 49
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET 49
4.2 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY SYSTEM 49
4.3 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY PLATFORM 50
4.4 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY POINT OF SALE 51
4.5 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY INDUSTRY 51
4.6 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY APPLICATION 52
5 MARKET OVERVIEW 53
5.1 INTRODUCTION 53
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS 54
5.2.1 DRIVERS 55
5.2.1.1 Favorable regulatory frameworks and government initiatives 55
5.2.1.2 Growing emphasis on precision farming 58
5.2.1.3 Increasing adoption of drones for commercial applications 63
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS 66
5.2.2.1 High dependence on foreign suppliers 66
5.2.2.2 Data privacy and security concerns 67
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES 68
5.2.3.1 Rising use of drones in logistics industry 68
5.2.3.2 Need for real-time traffic monitoring and management 71
5.2.4 CHALLENGES 72
5.2.4.1 Limited payload capacity 72
5.2.4.2 Complex integration of advanced technologies in drones 74
5.3 TRENDS AND DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS 75
5.4 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS 76
5.4.1 PLANNING & REVISED FUNDING 76
5.4.2 RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT 76
5.4.3 RAW MATERIAL PROCUREMENT & MANUFACTURING 77
5.4.4 ASSEMBLY, TESTING, AND APPROVALS 77
5.4.5 DISTRIBUTION & AFTER-SALE SERVICES 77
5.5 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS 77
5.5.1 COMPONENT MANUFACTURERS 77
5.5.2 SYSTEM INTEGRATORS 77
5.5.3 SERVICE PROVIDERS 77
5.5.4 COMPONENT IMPORTERS 77
5.6 OPERATIONAL DATA 79
5.7 VOLUME DATA 82
5.7.1 PROCUREMENT OF DRONES, BY PLATFORM 82
5.8 BILL OF MATERIALS 82
5.9 CASE STUDIES 84
5.9.1 AERIAL INSPECTION OF 10 MW SOLAR INSTALLATION IN SOUTHERN INDIA 84
5.9.2 INTEGRATION OF DRONE TECHNOLOGY IN TRANSMISSION PROJECT CONSTRUCTION 85
5.9.3 USE OF DRONE-AS-A-SERVICE TECHNOLOGY FOR AGRICULTURAL MONITORING 86
5.10 TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP 87
5.11 PRICING ANALYSIS 90
5.11.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE OF CIVIL & COMMERCIAL DRONE (UAV) PLATFORMS, BY KEY PLAYER 90
5.12 TRADE ANALYSIS 93
5.12.1 EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE: 8806) 93
5.12.2 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE: 8806) 94
5.13 BUSINESS MODELS 96
5.14 INVESTMENT & FUNDING SCENARIO 97
5.14.1 FUNDING, BY USE CASE/APPLICATION 98
5.15 MARKET SCENARIO ANALYSIS 100
5.15.1 MOST LIKELY SCENARIO 102
5.16 KEY CONFERENCES & EVENTS 102
5.17 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS 103
5.18 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA 105
5.18.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS 105
5.18.2 BUYING CRITERIA 105
5.19 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE 106
5.19.1 INTRODUCTION 106
5.19.2 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES,
AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 107
5.19.3 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK 107
5.19.3.1 Drone Rule, 2021 107
5.19.3.2 State policy and regulatory framework for drones 109
5.20 TECHNOLOGY TRENDS 111
5.20.1 HIGH-ALTITUDE PSEUDO-SATELLITES 111
5.20.2 AERIAL TARGET DRONES 111
5.20.3 DRONE MANUFACTURING USING ADVANCED MATERIALS 112
5.20.4 INTEGRATION OF NAVIC INTO DRONES 113
5.20.5 STEALTH COMBAT DRONES 113
5.21 IMPACT OF MEGATRENDS 114
5.21.1 3D PRINTING 114
5.21.2 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 114
5.21.3 INTERNET OF THINGS 115
5.22 TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP 116
5.23 PATENT ANALYSIS 118
5.24 IMPACT OF AI/GENERATIVE AI ON INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET 123
5.24.1 ENHANCED AUTONOMY AND NAVIGATION 124
5.24.2 REAL-TIME DATA ANALYSIS AND OBJECT DETECTION 124
5.24.3 SWARM INTELLIGENCE AND MULTI-UAV COORDINATION 124
5.24.4 GENERATIVE AI FOR MISSION SIMULATION AND TRAINING 124
5.24.5 PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE AND SYSTEM HEALTH MONITORING 125
5.25 US 2025 TARIFF 125
5.25.1 INTRODUCTION 125
5.25.2 KEY TARIFF RATES 126
5.25.3 PRICE IMPACT ANALYSIS 127
5.25.4 IMPACT ON COUNTRY 128
5.25.4.1 US 128
5.25.4.2 India 128
5.25.5 IMPACT ON END-USE INDUSTRIES 129
5.25.5.1 Civil & commercial 129
5.25.5.2 Defense 129
5.25.6 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK 129
5.25.7 DRONE-AS-A-SERVICE (DAAS) MARKET TRENDS 129
6 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY APPLICATION 132
6.1 INTRODUCTION 133
6.2 MILITARY 134
6.2.1 INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, AND RECONNAISSANCE 135
6.2.1.1 Rising need for improved battlefield intelligence gathering to drive market 135
6.2.2 COMBAT OPERATIONS 135
6.2.2.1 Growing deployment of UAVs in combat operations to drive market 135
6.2.3 DELIVERY 136
6.2.3.1 Drone delivery systems to support defense medical logistics 136
6.3 COMMERCIAL 136
6.3.1 REMOTE SENSING 137
6.3.1.1 Growing demand for drone-enabled remote sensing to support geospatial planning 137
6.3.2 INSPECTION & MONITORING 137
6.3.2.1 Increased use of drones for infrastructure inspection and asset monitoring to drive market 137
6.3.3 PRODUCT DELIVERY 138
6.3.3.1 Rapid expansion of e-commerce and demand for efficient last-mile delivery solutions to drive market 138
6.3.4 SURVEYING & MAPPING 138
6.3.4.1 Rising adoption of drones for geospatial surveying and terrain mapping to drive growth 138
6.3.5 AERIAL IMAGING 138
6.3.5.1 Increased drone usage for high-resolution aerial imaging and visual documentation to boost market 138
6.3.6 INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSING 139
6.3.6.1 Adoption of drones in Indian warehouses to improve inventory control and logistics operations 139
6.3.7 PASSENGER & PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 139
6.3.7.1 Emerging role of eVTOL drones in India’s urban mobility and transport planning 139
6.3.8 OTHERS 139
6.4 GOVERNMENT & LAW ENFORCEMENT 140
6.4.1 BORDER MANAGEMENT 141
6.4.1.1 Expanded drone deployment for integrated border surveillance and infiltration detection to boost growth 141
6.4.2 TRAFFIC MONITORING 141
6.4.2.1 Adoption of aerial traffic intelligence systems to enhance urban mobility and enforcement 141
6.4.3 FIREFIGHTING & DISASTER MANAGEMENT 141
6.4.3.1 Strategic deployment of drone technology in firefighting and disaster management to drive market 141
6.4.4 POLICE OPERATIONS & INVESTIGATIONS 142
6.4.4.1 Increasing use of drones for crime scene analysis to drive market 142
6.4.5 MARITIME SECURITY 142
6.4.5.1 Drone integration to drive maritime security and anti-piracy operations 142
6.5 CONSUMER 143
6.5.1 PROSUMERS 143
6.5.1.1 Increased use of drones for weddings and other events to drive market 143
6.5.2 HOBBYISTS 143
6.5.2.1 Expanding use of drones for vlogging to drive market 143
7 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY INDUSTRY 144
7.1 INTRODUCTION 145
7.2 DEFENSE & SECURITY 146
7.2.1 INDIGENIZATION TO DRIVE DRONE INTEGRATION IN INDIA’S DEFENSE AND SECURITY MARKETS 146
7.3 AGRICULTURE 147
7.3.1 GOVERNMENT SUPPORT TO DRIVE DRONE ADOPTION IN INDIA’S AGRICULTURAL MARKETS 147
7.4 LOGISTICS & TRANSPORTATION 147
7.4.1 NEED FOR TRANSFORMATION IN LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT TO DRIVE MARKET 147
7.5 ENERGY & POWER 148
7.5.1 NEED FOR EFFICIENCY AND SECURITY IN INDIA’S POWER INFRASTRUCTURE MARKETS TO DRIVE GROWTH 148
7.6 CONSTRUCTION & MINING 148
7.6.1 DRONE ANALYTICS TO DRIVE EFFICIENCY IN CONSTRUCTION AND MINING INDUSTRY 148
7.7 MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT 148
7.7.1 NEED FOR DRONES FOR MEDIA PRODUCTION TO DRIVE MARKET 148
7.8 INSURANCE 149
7.8.1 FOCUS ON DRONE INTEGRATION TO TRANSFORM INSURANCE RISK AND CLAIMS MARKET TO BOOST DEMAND 149
7.9 WILDLIFE & FORESTRY 149
7.9.1 INCREASING NEED FOR CONSERVATION TO DRIVE INTEGRATION OF DRONES IN INDIA’S WILDLIFE AND FORESTRY MARKETS 149
7.10 ACADEMICS 150
7.10.1 DEMAND FOR DRONES FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA’S ACADEMIC SECTOR TO BOOST GROWTH 150
8 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY PLATFORM 151
8.1 INTRODUCTION 152
8.2 CIVIL & COMMERCIAL 153
8.2.1 USE CASE: DEPLOYMENT OF Q6 UAV BY IDEAFORGE TECHNOLOGY LTD. 153
8.2.2 MICRO 155
8.2.2.1 Need for cost-effective and lightweight drones to drive market 155
8.2.3 SMALL 155
8.2.3.1 Rising use of drones in crop monitoring, wildlife conservation,
and cinematography to drive market 155
8.2.4 MEDIUM 155
8.2.4.1 Growing adoption of drones in package delivery, meteorological research, and intelligence collection to drive market 155
8.2.5 LARGE 155
8.2.5.1 Increasing demand for passenger drones to drive market 155
8.3 DEFENSE 156
8.3.1 USE CASE: DEPLOYMENT OF RUSTOM-1 BY DRDO 156
8.3.2 SMALL 158
8.3.2.1 Nano 158
8.3.2.1.1 Close-quarter intelligence needs to drive nano UAV adoption in defense sector 158
8.3.2.2 Micro 158
8.3.2.2.1 Tactical mobility needs to drive micro UAV adoption in defense sector 158
8.3.2.3 Mini 158
8.3.2.3.1 Persistent surveillance needs to drive mini UAV adoption in defense sector 158
8.3.3 TACTICAL 159
8.3.3.1 Close-range UAVs 159
8.3.3.1.1 Stealth reconnaissance needs to drive adoption of close-range UAVs in defense sector 159
8.3.3.2 Short-range UAVs 159
8.3.3.2.1 Border surveillance needs to drive adoption of short-range UAVs in defense sector 159
8.3.3.3 Medium-range Medium Endurance (MRME) 159
8.3.3.3.1 Brigade-level ISR needs to drive adoption of MRME UAVs 159
8.3.3.4 Long-range medium endurance (LRME) 160
8.3.3.4.1 Corp-level coordination needs to drive adoption of LRME UAVs in defense sector 160
8.3.4 STRATEGIC 160
8.3.4.1 Persistent intelligence needs to drive adoption of strategic UAVs in defense sector 160
8.3.4.2 Medium-altitude long endurance (MALE) UAVS 160
8.3.4.2.1 Sustained ISR needs to drive adoption of MALE UAVs in defense sector 160
8.3.4.3 High-altitude long endurance (HALE) UAVS 160
8.3.4.3.1 Strategic deterrence needs to drive adoption of HALE UAVs in defense sector 160
9 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY POINT OF SALE 161
9.1 INTRODUCTION 162
9.2 OEM 163
9.2.1 INDIGENOUS DESIGN, DEVELOPED & MANUFACTURED (IDDM) 163
9.2.1.1 Need for drones with indigenous design and domestic integration to drive market 163
9.2.2 NON-INDIGENOUS 164
9.2.2.1 High-performance or specialized use cases to drive market 164
9.3 AFTERMARKET 164
9.3.1 MRO 165
9.3.1.1 Need for expanding drone MRO support for compliance and lifecycle management to drive market 165
9.3.1.2 Scheduled maintenance 165
9.3.1.2.1 Stringent compliance norms to drive demand for scheduled maintenance drones 165
9.3.1.3 Unscheduled repairs 165
9.3.1.3.1 Fault response and usage frequency to drive need for drones for repair services 165
9.3.1.4 Calibration/diagnostics 165
9.3.1.4.1 Operational accuracy needs to drive use of drones for maintenance services 165
9.3.1.5 Upgrades/retrofits 166
9.3.1.5.1 Need for modular enhancements to drive adoption of retrofit drones 166
9.3.2 REPLACEMENT 166
9.3.2.1 Vehicle 166
9.3.2.1.1 Increased wear and terrain due to stress to drive market 166
9.3.2.2 Payload 166
9.3.2.2.1 Sensor upgrades and mission shifts to drive payload replacement 166
9.3.2.3 Ground control station 167
9.3.2.3.1 System compatibility and field stress to drive ground control station replacements 167
9.3.2.4 Launch & recovery system 167
9.3.2.4.1 Field conditions to drive demand for launch & recovery solutions 167
9.3.3 SIMULATION & TRAINING 167
9.3.3.1 OEM onboarding training 167
9.3.3.1.1 Need to ensure standardized operational readiness among users to boost demand 167
9.3.3.2 Simulator-based training 168
9.3.3.2.1 Focus on maintaining safety standards to drive adoption of drones for simulator-based training 168
9.3.3.3 Certification-as-a-service 168
9.3.3.3.1 Compliance needs to drive adoption of certification-as-a-service 168
10 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY SYSTEM 169
10.1 INTRODUCTION 170
10.2 VEHICLE 171
10.2.1 AIRFRAME 171
10.2.1.1 Focus on design innovation to drive market 171
10.2.2 AVIONICS 171
10.2.2.1 Advancements in sensor technology for enhanced navigation and data collection capabilities to drive market 171
10.2.3 PROPULSION SYSTEMS 172
10.2.3.1 Emphasis on indigenous innovation to drive advancements in propulsion systems 172
10.2.4 SOFTWARE 172
10.2.4.1 Development of AI-powered analytics for efficient data processing and actionable insights to drive market 172
10.3 PAYLOAD 172
10.3.1 CAMERAS 173
10.3.1.1 Increasing adoption of drones for aerial photography, infrastructure inspection, and urban planning to drive market 173
10.3.2 INTELLIGENCE PAYLOADS 173
10.3.2.1 Growing need for enhanced situational awareness to drive market 173
10.3.3 RADARS 174
10.3.3.1 Demand for indigenous radar technologies to drive growth 174
10.3.4 LIDAR 174
10.3.4.1 Booming demand for high-precision mapping and surveying to drive market 174
10.3.5 GIMBALS 175
10.3.5.1 Growing inclination toward drone photography to drive market 175
10.4 GROUND CONTROL STATION 175
10.4.1 REMOTE MONITORING, MISSION PLANNING, AND ALTITUDE CONTROLLING APPLICATIONS OF UAVS TO DRIVE MARKET 175
10.5 LAUNCH & RECOVERY SYSTEM 175
10.5.1 FOCUS ON MILITARY UAV DEVELOPMENT TO DRIVE NEED FOR LAUNCH & RECOVERY SYSTEMS 175
11 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY TYPE 176
11.1 INTRODUCTION 177
11.2 FIXED WING 178
11.2.1 CTOL 178
11.2.1.1 Demand for long-range drones to drive adoption of CTOL 178
11.2.2 VTOL 179
11.2.2.1 Need for operational flexibility to drive adoption of VTOL 179
11.2.3 STOL 179
11.2.3.1 Terrain challenges to drive advancements in STOL 179
11.3 ROTARY WING 179
11.3.1 SINGLE ROTOR 179
11.3.1.1 Need for operational efficiency in defense and industrial markets to drive market 179
11.3.2 MULTI-ROTOR 180
11.3.2.1 Bicopter 180
11.3.2.1.1 Academic innovation to drive adoption of bicopters 180
11.3.2.2 Tricopter 180
11.3.2.2.1 Experimental needs to drive adoption of tricopter drones 180
11.3.2.3 Quadcopter 180
11.3.2.3.1 Need for large-scale deployment of drones to drive market 180
11.3.2.4 Hexacopter 181
11.3.2.4.1 Demand for increased reliability to drive market 181
11.3.2.5 Octocopter 181
11.3.2.5.1 Heavy-lift requirements to drive adoption of octocopters 181
11.4 HYBRID WING VTOL 181
11.4.1 INCREASED MISSION VERSATILITY TO DRIVE ADOPTION OF HYBRID WING VTOL 181
12 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 182
12.1 INTRODUCTION 182
12.2 OVERVIEW OF STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY KEY PLAYERS 182
12.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS 183
12.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS 184
12.5 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2024 186
12.5.1 STARS 186
12.5.2 EMERGING LEADERS 186
12.5.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS 186
12.5.4 PARTICIPANTS 187
12.5.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS 188
12.5.5.1 Company footprint 188
12.5.5.2 Platform footprint 189
12.5.5.3 Industry footprint 190
12.5.5.4 Application footprint 191
12.5.5.5 Point of sale footprint 192
12.6 COMPANY EVALUATION MARKET: STARTUPS/SMES, 2024 192
12.6.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES 192
12.6.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES 192
12.6.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES 193
12.6.4 STARTING BLOCKS 193
12.6.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: STARTUPS/SMES 194
12.7 BRAND AND PRODUCT COMPARISON 196
12.7.1 BRAND COMPARISON 196
12.7.2 PRODUCT COMPARISON 197
12.8 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS 199
12.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO 200
12.9.1 PRODUCT LAUNCHES 200
12.9.2 DEALS 202
12.9.3 EXPANSION 213
12.9.4 OTHER DEVELOPMENTS 214
13 COMPANY PROFILES 217
13.1 KEY PLAYERS 217
13.1.1 IDEAFORGE TECHNOLOGY LTD. 217
13.1.1.1 Business overview 217
13.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 218
13.1.1.3 Recent developments 221
13.1.1.3.1 Product launches 221
13.1.1.3.2 Deals 221
13.1.1.3.3 Other developments 222
13.1.1.4 MnM view 222
13.1.1.4.1 Right to win 222
13.1.1.4.2 Strategic choices 222
13.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 223
13.1.2 BHARAT ELECTRONICS LIMITED (BEL) 224
13.1.2.1 Business overview 224
13.1.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 225
13.1.2.3 Recent developments 226
13.1.2.3.1 Deals 226
13.1.2.4 MnM view 226
13.1.2.4.1 Right to win 226
13.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices 226
13.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 226
13.1.3 IOTECHWORLD 227
13.1.3.1 Business overview 227
13.1.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 227
13.1.3.3 Recent developments 229
13.1.3.3.1 Deals 229
13.1.3.3.2 Other developments 230
13.1.3.4 MnM view 230
13.1.3.4.1 Right to win 230
13.1.3.4.2 Strategic choices 230
13.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 230
13.1.4 GARUDA AEROSPACE PRIVATE LIMITED 231
13.1.4.1 Business overview 231
13.1.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 232
13.1.4.3 Recent developments 234
13.1.4.3.1 Product launches 234
13.1.4.3.2 Deals 234
13.1.4.3.3 Other developments 238
13.1.4.4 MnM view 239
13.1.4.4.1 Right to win 239
13.1.4.4.2 Strategic choices 239
13.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 239
13.1.5 RAPHE 240
13.1.5.1 Business overview 240
13.1.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 240
13.1.5.3 Recent developments 240
13.1.5.3.1 Product launches 240
13.1.5.3.2 Deals 241
13.1.5.4 MnM view 241
13.1.5.4.1 Right to win 241
13.1.5.4.2 Strategic choices 241
13.1.5.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 241
13.1.6 ASTERIA AEROSPACE LIMITED 242
13.1.6.1 Business overview 242
13.1.6.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 243
13.1.6.3 Recent developments 244
13.1.6.3.1 Deals 244
13.1.6.3.2 Other developments 244
13.1.7 NEWSPACE RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD. 245
13.1.7.1 Business overview 245
13.1.7.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 245
13.1.7.3 Recent developments 246
13.1.7.3.1 Deals 246
13.1.7.3.2 Other developments 247
13.1.8 PARAS AEROSPACE PVT. LTD 248
13.1.8.1 Business overview 248
13.1.8.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 248
13.1.8.3 Recent developments 249
13.1.8.3.1 Product launches 249
13.1.8.3.2 Deals 249
13.1.8.3.3 Other developments 250
13.1.9 ADANI DEFENCE AND AEROSPACE 251
13.1.9.1 Business overview 251
13.1.9.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 251
13.1.9.3 Recent developments 254
13.1.9.3.1 Product launches 254
13.1.9.3.2 Deals 255
13.1.10 DRONIX TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED 256
13.1.10.1 Business overview 256
13.1.10.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 256
13.1.10.3 Recent developments 259
13.1.10.3.1 Deals 259
13.1.10.3.2 Other developments 259
13.1.11 JOHNNETTE GROUP 260
13.1.11.1 Business overview 260
13.1.11.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 260
13.1.11.3 Recent developments 261
13.1.11.3.1 Deals 261
13.1.11.3.2 Other developments 261
13.1.12 TATA ADVANCED SYSTEMS LIMITED 262
13.1.12.1 Business overview 262
13.1.12.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 263
13.1.13 CDSPACE 264
13.1.13.1 Business overview 264
13.1.13.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 264
13.1.13.3 Recent developments 264
13.1.13.3.1 Deals 264
13.1.14 THANOS 265
13.1.14.1 Business overview 265
13.1.14.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 265
13.1.14.3 Recent developments 266
13.1.14.3.1 Deals 266
13.1.15 DROGO DRONES 267
13.1.15.1 Business overview 267
13.1.15.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 267
13.1.15.3 Recent developments 268
13.1.15.3.1 Product launches 268
13.1.16 SCANDRON PVT. LTD. 269
13.1.16.1 Business overview 269
13.1.16.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 269
13.1.16.3 Recent developments 270
13.1.16.3.1 Product launches 270
13.1.16.3.2 Deals 270
13.1.17 DHAKSHA UNMANNED SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED 271
13.1.17.1 Business overview 271
13.1.17.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 271
13.1.17.2.1 Other developments 272
13.1.18 MULTIPLEX DRONE PRIVATE LIMITED 273
13.1.18.1 Business overview 273
13.1.18.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 273
13.1.19 CHATAK 276
13.1.19.1 Business overview 276
13.1.19.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 276
13.1.20 AEROSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES 277
13.1.20.1 Business overview 277
13.1.20.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 277
13.1.21 MARUT DRONETECH PVT LTD 278
13.1.21.1 Business overview 278
13.1.21.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 278
13.1.21.3 Recent developments 279
13.1.21.3.1 Product launches 279
13.1.21.3.2 Deals 280
13.1.21.3.3 Expansion 280
13.1.21.3.4 Other developments 281
13.1.22 URBANMATRIX TECHNOLOGIES 282
13.1.22.1 Business overview 282
13.1.22.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 282
13.1.22.3 Recent developments 283
13.1.22.3.1 Deals 283
13.1.23 TECHEAGLE 284
13.1.23.1 Business overview 284
13.1.23.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 284
13.1.23.3 Recent developments 285
13.1.23.3.1 Deals 285
13.1.24 SAGAR DEFENCE ENGINEERING 286
13.1.24.1 Business overview 286
13.1.24.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 286
13.1.24.3 Recent developments 287
13.1.24.3.1 Deals 287
13.1.24.3.2 Other developments 287
13.1.25 THROTTLE AEROSPACE SYSTEMS PVT. LTD. 288
13.1.25.1 Business overview 288
13.1.25.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 288
13.1.25.3 Recent developments 290
13.1.25.3.1 Product launches 290
13.1.25.3.2 Deals 290
13.1.26 DCM SHRIRAM 291
13.1.26.1 Business overview 291
13.1.26.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 292
13.1.26.3 Recent developments 292
13.1.26.3.1 Deals 292
13.1.27 RCHOBBYTECH SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED 293
13.1.27.1 Business overview 293
13.1.27.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 293
13.1.28 HUBBLEFLY TECHNOLOGIES 295
13.1.28.1 Business overview 295
13.1.28.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 295
13.1.28.3 Recent developments 296
13.1.28.3.1 Other developments 296
13.1.29 INDRONES SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD. 297
13.1.29.1 Business overview 297
13.1.29.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 297
13.1.29.3 Recent developments 298
13.1.29.3.1 Deals 298
13.1.30 D’AVIATORS 299
13.1.30.1 Business overview 299
13.1.30.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 299
13.1.31 SOLAR GROUP 300
13.1.31.1 Business overview 300
13.1.31.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 301
13.1.31.3 Recent developments 302
13.1.31.3.1 Other developments 302
13.1.32 SKYLARK DRONES 303
13.1.32.1 Business overview 303
13.1.32.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 303
13.1.32.3 Recent developments 304
13.1.32.3.1 Product launches 304
13.1.32.3.2 Other developments 304
14 APPENDIX 305
14.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE 305
14.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL 309
14.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS 311
14.4 RELATED REPORTS 311
14.5 AUTHOR DETAILS 312
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 1 USD EXCHANGE RATES, 2020–2024 32
TABLE 2 IMPACT OF DEMAND-SIDE INDICATORS 38
TABLE 3 IMPACT OF SUPPLY-SIDE INDICATORS 39
TABLE 4 AGRICULTURE DRONE USAGE, BY APPLICATION, 2023–2030 59
TABLE 5 DRONE INTRUSION CASES, 2021–2022 61
TABLE 6 SMALL MILITARY DRONES USED BY INDIAN ARMED FORCES 62
TABLE 7 DRONE USAGE BY INDIAN COMPANIES 65
TABLE 8 ENDURANCE-BASED MAPPING OF POWER SOURCES 74
TABLE 9 ROLE OF COMPANIES IN ECOSYSTEM 78
TABLE 10 PROCUREMENT OF DRONES, BY PLATFORM, 2021–2024 (UNITS) 82
TABLE 11 OTHER USE CASES OF DRONES IN INDIA 86
TABLE 12 TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP FOR AGRICULTURE DRONES (USD) 89
TABLE 13 PRICE COMPARISON BETWEEN DRONES, BY COUNTRY 92
TABLE 14 EXPORT DATA FOR HS CODE 8806-COMPLIANT PRODUCTS,
BY COUNTRY, 2020–2024 (USD THOUSAND) 94
TABLE 15 IMPORT DATA FOR HS CODE 8806 -COMPLIANT PRODUCTS,
BY COUNTRY, 2020–2024 (USD THOUSAND) 95
TABLE 16 FUNDING, BY USE CASE/APPLICATION 98
TABLE 17 KEY CONFERENCES & EVENTS, 2025–2026 102
TABLE 18 KEY TECHNOLOGIES 103
TABLE 19 INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDERS ON BUYING PROCESS FOR KEY APPLICATIONS (%) 105
TABLE 20 KEY BUYING CRITERIA FOR KEY APPLICATIONS 106
TABLE 21 INDIA: REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES,
AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 107
TABLE 22 KEY PROVISIONS UNDER DRONE RULES, 2021 107
TABLE 23 COMPARISON BETWEEN REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS OF 16 COUNTRIES 110
TABLE 24 PATENT ANALYSIS 118
TABLE 25 RECIPROCAL TARIFF RATES ADJUSTED BY US 126
TABLE 26 KEY PRODUCT-RELATED TARIFF APPLICABLE FOR INDIAN DRONES (UAVS) 127
TABLE 27 EXPECTED CHANGE IN PRICES AND LIKELY IMPACT ON END-USE MARKET
DUE TO TARIFF IMPACT 127
TABLE 28 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE FOR DRONE-AS-A-SERVICE MARKET 131
TABLE 29 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION) 133
TABLE 30 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 134
TABLE 31 MILITARY: INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2021–2024 (USD MILLION) 135
TABLE 32 MILITARY: INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 135
TABLE 33 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY COMMERCIAL APPLICATION,
2021–2024 (USD MILLION) 136
TABLE 34 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY COMMERCIAL APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 137
TABLE 35 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY GOVERNMENT & LAW ENFORCEMENT APPLICATION, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION) 140
TABLE 36 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY GOVERNMENT & LAW ENFORCEMENT APPLICATION, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 140
TABLE 37 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY CONSUMER APPLICATION,
2021–2024 (USD MILLION) 143
TABLE 38 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY CONSUMER APPLICATION,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 143
TABLE 39 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY INDUSTRY, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION) 146
TABLE 40 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY INDUSTRY, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 146
TABLE 41 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY PLATFORM, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION) 152
TABLE 42 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY PLATFORM, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 152
TABLE 43 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY CIVIL & COMMERCIAL PLATFORM,
2021–2024 (UNITS) 153
TABLE 44 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY CIVIL & COMMERCIAL PLATFORM,
2025–2030 (UNITS) 153
TABLE 45 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY CIVIL & COMMERCIAL PLATFORM,
2021–2024 (USD MILLION) 154
TABLE 46 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY CIVIL & COMMERCIAL PLATFORM,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 154
TABLE 47 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY DEFENSE PLATFORM, 2021–2024 (UNITS) 156
TABLE 48 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY DEFENSE PLATFORM, 2025–2030 (UNITS) 157
TABLE 49 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY DEFENSE PLATFORM,
2021–2024 (USD MILLION) 157
TABLE 50 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY DEFENSE PLATFORM,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 157
TABLE 51 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY POINT OF SALE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION) 162
TABLE 52 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY POINT OF SALE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 162
TABLE 53 OEM: INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY POINT OF SALE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION) 163
TABLE 54 OEM: INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY POINT OF SALE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 163
TABLE 55 AFTERMARKET: INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY POINT OF SALE,
2021–2024 (USD MILLION) 164
TABLE 56 AFTERMARKET: INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY POINT OF SALE,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 164
TABLE 57 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY SYSTEM, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION) 170
TABLE 58 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY SYSTEM, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 171
TABLE 59 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY TYPE, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION) 177
TABLE 60 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY TYPE, 2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 178
TABLE 61 OVERVIEW OF STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY KEY PLAYERS 182
TABLE 62 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET: DEGREE OF COMPETITION 184
TABLE 63 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET: PLATFORM FOOTPRINT 189
TABLE 64 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET: INDUSTRY FOOTPRINT 190
TABLE 65 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET: APPLICATION FOOTPRINT 191
TABLE 66 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET: POINT OF SALE FOOTPRINT 192
TABLE 67 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET: KEY STARTUPS/SMES 194
TABLE 68 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET: COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING OF
KEY STARTUPS/SMES 195
TABLE 69 COMPARISON BETWEEN COMMERCIAL DRONE PRODUCTS, 2024 197
TABLE 70 COMPARISON BETWEEN MILITARY DRONE PRODUCTS, 2024 198
TABLE 71 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET: PRODUCT LAUNCHES, JANUARY 2021–JUNE 2025 200
TABLE 72 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET: DEALS, JANUARY 2021–JUNE 2025 202
TABLE 73 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET: EXPANSION, JANUARY 2021–JUNE 2025 213
TABLE 74 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS,
JANUARY 2021–JUNE 2025 214
TABLE 75 IDEAFORGE TECHNOLOGY LTD.: COMPANY OVERVIEW 217
TABLE 76 IDEAFORGE TECHNOLOGY LTD.: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 218
TABLE 77 IDEAFORGE TECHNOLOGY LTD.: PRODUCT LAUNCHES 221
TABLE 78 IDEAFORGE TECHNOLOGY LTD.: DEALS 221
TABLE 79 IDEAFORGE TECHNOLOGY LTD.: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS 222
TABLE 80 BHARAT ELECTRONICS LIMITED (BEL): COMPANY OVERVIEW 224
TABLE 81 BHARAT ELECTRONICS LIMITED (BEL): PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/
SERVICES OFFERED 225
TABLE 82 BHARAT ELECTRONICS LIMITED (BEL): DEALS 226
TABLE 83 IOTECHWORLD: COMPANY OVERVIEW 227
TABLE 84 IOTECHWORLD: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 227
TABLE 85 IOTECHWORLD: DEALS 229
TABLE 86 IOTECHWORLD: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS 230
TABLE 87 GARUDA AEROSPACE PRIVATE LIMITED: COMPANY OVERVIEW 231
TABLE 88 GARUDA AEROSPACE PRIVATE LIMITED: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/
SERVICES OFFERED 232
TABLE 89 GARUDA AEROSPACE PRIVATE LIMITED: PRODUCT LAUNCHES 234
TABLE 90 GARUDA AEROSPACE PRIVATE LIMITED: DEALS 234
TABLE 91 GARUDA AEROSPACE PRIVATE LIMITED: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS 238
TABLE 92 RAPHE: COMPANY OVERVIEW 240
TABLE 93 RAPHE: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 240
TABLE 94 RAPHE: PRODUCT LAUNCHES 240
TABLE 95 RAPHE: DEALS 241
TABLE 96 ASTERIA AEROSPACE LIMITED: COMPANY OVERVIEW 242
TABLE 97 ASTERIA AEROSPACE LIMITED: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 243
TABLE 98 ASTERIA AEROSPACE LIMITED: DEALS 244
TABLE 99 ASTERIA AEROSPACE LIMITED: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS 244
TABLE 100 NEWSPACE RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.: COMPANY OVERVIEW 245
TABLE 101 NEWSPACE RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/ SERVICES OFFERED 245
TABLE 102 NEWSPACE RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.: DEALS 246
TABLE 103 NEWSPACE RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGIES PVT. LTD.: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS 247
TABLE 104 PARAS AEROSPACE PVT. LTD: COMPANY OVERVIEW 248
TABLE 105 PARAS AEROSPACE PVT. LTD: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 248
TABLE 106 PARAS DEFENSE & SPACE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED: PRODUCT LAUNCHES 249
TABLE 107 PARAS DEFENSE & SPACE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED: DEALS 249
TABLE 108 PARAS DEFENSE & SPACE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS 250
TABLE 109 ADANI DEFENCE AND AEROSPACE: COMPANY OVERVIEW 251
TABLE 110 ADANI DEFENCE AND AEROSPACE: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 251
TABLE 111 ADANI DEFENCE AND AEROSPACE: PRODUCT LAUNCHES 254
TABLE 112 ADANI DEFENCE AND AEROSPACE: DEALS 255
TABLE 113 DRONIX TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED: COMPANY OVERVIEW 256
TABLE 114 DRONIX TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/
SERVICES OFFERED 256
TABLE 115 DRONIX TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED: DEALS 259
TABLE 116 DRONIX TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS 259
TABLE 117 JOHNNETTE GROUP: COMPANY OVERVIEW 260
TABLE 118 JOHNNETTE GROUP: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 260
TABLE 119 JOHNNETTE GROUP: DEALS 261
TABLE 120 JOHNNETTE GROUP: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS 261
TABLE 121 TATA ADVANCED SYSTEMS LIMITED: COMPANY OVERVIEW 262
TABLE 122 TATA ADVANCED SYSTEMS LIMITED: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 263
TABLE 123 CDSPACE: COMPANY OVERVIEW 264
TABLE 124 CDSPACE: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 264
TABLE 125 CDSPACE: DEALS 264
TABLE 126 THANOS: COMPANY OVERVIEW 265
TABLE 127 THANOS: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 265
TABLE 128 THANOS: DEALS 266
TABLE 129 DROGO DRONES: COMPANY OVERVIEW 267
TABLE 130 DROGO DRONES: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 267
TABLE 131 DROGO DRONES: PRODUCT LAUNCHES 268
TABLE 132 SCANDRON PVT. LTD.: COMPANY OVERVIEW 269
TABLE 133 SCANDRON PVT. LTD.: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 269
TABLE 134 SCANDRON PVT. LTD.: PRODUCT LAUNCHES 270
TABLE 135 SCANDRON PVT. LTD.: DEALS 270
TABLE 136 DHAKSHA UNMANNED SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED: COMPANY OVERVIEW 271
TABLE 137 DHAKSHA UNMANNED SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/ SERVICES OFFERED 271
TABLE 138 DHAKSHA UNMANNED SYSTEMS PRIVATE LIMITED: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS 272
TABLE 139 MULTIPLEX DRONE PRIVATE LIMITED: COMPANY OVERVIEW 273
TABLE 140 MULTIPLEX DRONE PRIVATE LIMITED: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/
SERVICES OFFERED 273
TABLE 141 CHATAK: COMPANY OVERVIEW 276
TABLE 142 CHATAK: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 276
TABLE 143 AEROSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES: COMPANY OVERVIEW 277
TABLE 144 AEROSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 277
TABLE 145 MARUT DRONETECH PVT LTD: COMPANY OVERVIEW 278
TABLE 146 MARUT DRONETECH PVT LTD: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 278
TABLE 147 MARUT DRONETECH PVT LTD: PRODUCT LAUNCHES 279
TABLE 148 MARUT DRONETECH PVT LTD: DEALS 280
TABLE 149 MARUT DRONETECH PVT LTD: EXPANSION 280
TABLE 150 MARUT DRONETECH PVT LTD: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS 281
TABLE 151 URBANMATRIX TECHNOLOGIES: COMPANY OVERVIEW 282
TABLE 152 URBANMATRIX TECHNOLOGIES: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 282
TABLE 153 URBANMATRIX TECHNOLOGIES: DEALS 283
TABLE 154 TECHEAGLE: COMPANY OVERVIEW 284
TABLE 155 TECHEAGLE: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 284
TABLE 156 TECHEAGLE: DEALS 285
TABLE 157 SAGAR DEFENCE ENGINEERING: COMPANY OVERVIEW 286
TABLE 158 SAGAR DEFENCE ENGINEERING: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 286
TABLE 159 SAGAR DEFENCE ENGINEERING: DEALS 287
TABLE 160 SAGAR DEFENCE ENGINEERING: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS 287
TABLE 161 THROTTLE AEROSPACE SYSTEMS PVT. LTD.: COMPANY OVERVIEW 288
TABLE 162 THROTTLE AEROSPACE SYSTEMS PVT. LTD.: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/
SERVICES OFFERED 288
TABLE 163 THROTTLE AEROSPACE SYSTEMS PVT. LTD.: PRODUCT LAUNCHES 290
TABLE 164 THROTTLE AEROSPACE SYSTEMS PVT. LTD: DEALS 290
TABLE 165 DCM SHRIRAM: COMPANY OVERVIEW 291
TABLE 166 DCM SHRIRAM: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 292
TABLE 167 DCM SHRIRAM: DEALS 292
TABLE 168 RCHOBBYTECH SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED: COMPANY OVERVIEW 293
TABLE 169 RCHOBBYTECH SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/
SERVICES OFFERED 293
TABLE 170 HUBBLEFLY TECHNOLOGIES: COMPANY OVERVIEW 295
TABLE 171 HUBBLEFLY TECHNOLOGIES: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 295
TABLE 172 HUBBLEFLY TECHNOLOGIES: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS 296
TABLE 173 INDRONES SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD.: COMPANY OVERVIEW 297
TABLE 174 INDRONES SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD.: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 297
TABLE 175 INDRONES SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD.: DEALS 298
TABLE 176 D’AVIATORS: COMPANY OVERVIEW 299
TABLE 177 D’AVIATORS: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 299
TABLE 178 SOLAR GROUP: COMPANY OVERVIEW 300
TABLE 179 SOLAR GROUP: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 301
TABLE 180 SOLAR GROUP: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS 302
TABLE 181 SKYLARK DRONES: COMPANY OVERVIEW 303
TABLE 182 SKYLARK DRONES: PRODUCTS/SOLUTIONS/SERVICES OFFERED 303
TABLE 183 SKYLARK DRONES: PRODUCT LAUNCHES 304
TABLE 184 SKYLARK DRONES: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS 304
LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE 1 RESEARCH PROCESS FLOW 34
FIGURE 2 RESEARCH DESIGN 35
FIGURE 3 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH 42
FIGURE 4 TOP-DOWN APPROACH 42
FIGURE 5 DATA TRIANGULATION 43
FIGURE 6 PAYLOAD SEGMENT TO ACHIEVE HIGHEST GROWTH DURING FORECAST PERIOD 46
FIGURE 7 DEFENSE & SECURITY SEGMENT TO LEAD MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD 47
FIGURE 8 FIXED WING SEGMENT TO LEAD MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD 47
FIGURE 9 MILITARY SEGMENT TO REGISTER HIGHEST CAGR DURING FORECAST PERIOD 48
FIGURE 10 OEM SEGMENT TO LEAD MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD 48
FIGURE 11 FLOURISHING STARTUP SCENARIO AND STRONG GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
TO DRIVE MARKET 49
FIGURE 12 VEHICLE SEGMENT TO ACCOUNT FOR LARGEST MARKET SHARE DURING FORECAST PERIOD 49
FIGURE 13 DEFENSE SEGMENT TO LEAD MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD 50
FIGURE 14 SMALL SEGMENT TO LEAD MARKET DURING FORECAST PERIOD 50
FIGURE 15 OEM SEGMENT TO ACCOUNT FOR LARGEST SHARE DURING FORECAST PERIOD 51
FIGURE 16 DEFENSE & SECURITY SEGMENT TO ACCOUNT FOR LARGEST SHARE
FROM 2024 TO 2029 51
FIGURE 17 MILITARY SEGMENT TO ACCOUNT FOR LARGEST SHARE DURING
FORECAST PERIOD 52
FIGURE 18 EVOLUTION OF INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET 53
FIGURE 19 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET: DRIVERS, RESTRAINTS, OPPORTUNITIES,
AND CHALLENGES 54
FIGURE 20 ROADMAP OF GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORKS 55
FIGURE 21 GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES TO PROMOTE DRONE APPLICATIONS 56
FIGURE 22 AGRICULTURE DRONES AND THEIR BENEFITS 58
FIGURE 23 AGRICULTURE DRONE USAGE, BY DRONE TYPE, 2023–2030 59
FIGURE 24 ADVANTAGES OF DRONES 64
FIGURE 25 APPLICATION-BASED BARRIERS TO DRONE MANUFACTURING 65
FIGURE 26 IMPORT OF DRONE COMPONENTS, 2023 (%) 66
FIGURE 27 CYBER ATTACKS TARGETING FLIGHT CONTROLLERS, STATIONS,
DATA LINKS, AND GROUND CONTROLS 68
FIGURE 28 FUTURE OF DRONES IN LOGISTICS INDUSTRY 69
FIGURE 29 BENEFITS OF DEPLOYING DRONES IN LOGISTICS INDUSTRY 70
FIGURE 30 BENEFITS OF DEPLOYING DRONES FOR TRAFFIC MONITORING AND MANAGEMENT 71
FIGURE 31 FLIGHT TIME VS. BATTERY CAPACITY 72
FIGURE 32 MASS VS. FLIGHT TIME 73
FIGURE 33 REVENUE SHIFT AND NEW REVENUE POCKETS FOR INDIA DRONE (UAV)
MARKET PLAYERS 75
FIGURE 34 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS 76
FIGURE 35 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS 78
FIGURE 36 COMMERCIAL DRONE REGISTRATIONS IN INDIA, 2019–2024 79
FIGURE 37 DRONE REGISTRATIONS, BY CIVIL & COMMERCIAL PLATFORM, 2019–2024 80
FIGURE 38 TOP 20 DRONE MODELS REGISTERED IN INDIA, 2019–2024 80
FIGURE 39 DRONE REGISTRATION BY TOP 30 COMPANIES, 2019–2024 (UNITS) 81
FIGURE 40 DISTRIBUTION OF KEY COMPONENTS OF COMMERCIAL DRONES 82
FIGURE 41 DISTRIBUTION OF KEY COMPONENTS OF MILITARY DRONES 83
FIGURE 42 IMPORT AND INDIGENOUS DISTRIBUTION OF DRONE COMPONENTS 83
FIGURE 43 TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP ASSOCIATED WITH DRONE ACQUISITION 87
FIGURE 44 AVERAGE BREAKDOWN OF MAJOR COST CATEGORIES RELATED
TO AGRICULTURE DRONES (%) 88
FIGURE 45 AVERAGE BREAKDOWN OF COST CATEGORIES FOR HIGHEST-SELLING AGRICULTURE DRONES (%) 88
FIGURE 46 AVERAGE BREAKDOWN OF MAJOR COST CATEGORIES FOR
STRATEGIC DRONES (%) 89
FIGURE 47 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF CIVIL & COMMERCIAL DRONE (UAV) PLATFORMS, BY KEY PLAYER, 2024 91
FIGURE 48 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY DEFENSE PLATFORM, 2024 (USD MILLION) 92
FIGURE 49 EXPORT DATA FOR HS CODE 8806-COMPLIANT PRODUCTS,
BY COUNTRY, 2020–2024 (USD THOUSAND) 93
FIGURE 50 IMPORT DATA FOR HS CODE 89-COMPLIANT PRODUCTS,
BY COUNTRY, 2020–2024 (USD THOUSAND) 95
FIGURE 51 BUSINESS MODELS ADOPTED BY KEY PLAYERS 96
FIGURE 52 FUNDING BREAKUP OF DRONE TECH STARTUPS, 2025 97
FIGURE 53 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO, 2019–2025 98
FIGURE 54 MARKET SCENARIO ANALYSIS, 2024–2030 101
FIGURE 55 INFLUENCE OF STAKEHOLDERS ON BUYING PROCESS FOR KEY APPLICATIONS 105
FIGURE 56 KEY BUYING CRITERIA FOR KEY APPLICATIONS 105
FIGURE 57 STATE POLICY AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK STATUS 109
FIGURE 58 TECHNOLOGY TRENDS 111
FIGURE 59 MULTI-FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS USED IN MANUFACTURING DRONES 112
FIGURE 60 EVOLUTION OF DRONE TECHNOLOGY 116
FIGURE 61 TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP 117
FIGURE 62 EMERGING TRENDS 117
FIGURE 63 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET: IMPACT OF AI/GEN AI 123
FIGURE 64 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY APPLICATION, 2025 VS. 2030 (USD MILLION) 133
FIGURE 65 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY INDUSTRY, 2025 VS. 2030 (USD MILLION) 145
FIGURE 66 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY PLATFORM, 2025 VS. 2030 (USD MILLION) 152
FIGURE 67 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY CIVIL & COMMERCIAL PLATFORM,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 154
FIGURE 68 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY DEFENSE PLATFORM,
2025–2030 (USD MILLION) 157
FIGURE 69 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY POINT OF SALE, 2025 VS. 2030 (USD MILLION) 162
FIGURE 70 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY SYSTEM, 2025 VS. 2030 (USD MILLION) 170
FIGURE 71 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET, BY TYPE, 2025 VS. 2030 (USD MILLION) 177
FIGURE 72 REVENUE ANALYSIS OF KEY PLAYERS, 2021–2024 (USD MILLION) 183
FIGURE 73 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS OF KEY PLAYERS, 2024 184
FIGURE 74 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET: COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX
(KEY PLAYERS), 2024 187
FIGURE 75 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET: COMPANY FOOTPRINT 188
FIGURE 76 INDIA DRONE (UAV) MARKET: COMPANY EVALUATION MARKET
(STARTUPS/SMES), 2024 193
FIGURE 77 BRAND COMPARISON, 2024 196
FIGURE 78 COMPANY VALUATION, 2024 199
FIGURE 79 FINANCIAL METRICS, 2024 200
FIGURE 80 IDEAFORGE TECHNOLOGY LTD.: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 218
FIGURE 81 BHARAT ELECTRONICS LIMITED (BEL): COMPANY SNAPSHOT 225
FIGURE 82 ASTERIA AEROSPACE LIMITED: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 243
FIGURE 83 DCM SHRIRAM: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 291
FIGURE 84 SOLAR GROUP: COMPANY SNAPSHOT 301
