Report Overview

2023

Base Year

2018-2023

Historical Year

2024-2032

Forecast Year

Global Tethered Drone Market Outlook

The global tethered drone market size reached nearly USD 140.35 million in 2023. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 38.4%  between 2024 and 2032 to reach a value of around USD 2614.62 million by 2032.

Key Trends in the Market

A tethered drone refers to a type of unmanned aerial vehicle which is tied up to the ground, known as the base station. Through these drones, a secure communication connection between the ground station and the aircraft is established without using a GPS navigation system.

  • Tethered drones are widely used in the military sector for border protection, tactical communication, extended surveillance, and security overwatch missions, among others. Hence, increasing investments by developing and developed countries to boost preparedness for geopolitical disputes are fuelling the incorporation of tethered drones in this sector.
  • Some tethered drone market trends include growing research and development activities by leading market players aimed towards introducing new and advanced versions of tethered drones. These innovations are likely to expand the applicability of tethered drones across various sectors such as forestry and agriculture, energy and utilities, and public safety, among others.
  • The heightened application of tethered drones in sectors where traditional drones pose a safety risk is another key trend boosting the tethered drone market growth. A transition from traditional to tethered drones is expected to be witnessed in sectors such as airports, military bases, and various high-security areas.

Market Analysis

Based on solution, the tethered drone market segmentations include tethered drone and tethered stations. On the basis of application, the market is classified into search and rescue, telemetry and communication, surveillance and protection, and commercial and recreational.

By end use, the market is categorised into commercial and military. The major regional markets for tethered drone include North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the key players in the global tethered drone market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments and expansion plans.

  • Hoverfly Technologies, Inc. 
  • Teledyne FLIR LLC 
  • Sky-Drones Technologies Ltd. 
  • Acecore Technologies JL B.V. 
  • Novadem SAS 
  • Elistair Inc 
  • Fotokite AG 
  • Advanced Technology Labs AG (Yuneec) 
  • ECA Group 
  • Drone Aviation Corp.
  • Others

Market Share by End Use

The commercial segment accounts for a significant portion of the tethered drone market share. The high applicability of tethered drones in various commercial sectors, such as civil protection, traffic monitoring, inspection, and event management, among others, is fuelling the segment’s growth. Tethered drones also play a crucial role in infrastructure development by improving audit results and transporting heavy equipment and components, owing to their high payload capacity.

Market Share by Region

As per the tethered drone market analysis, North America holds a significant share of the market for tethered drone. Drones are gaining traction in the military sector as they offer stable platforms for aerial surveillance, rescue, and data gathering, among others. Hence, the high military expenditure of the United States of America is bolstering the market demand in the region.

Additionally, progressive product innovations by U.S-based tethered drone manufacturers aimed towards improving the productivity of the end users are likely to advance the market expansion in the forecast period.

Competitive Landscape

Hoverfly Technologies, Inc. is one of the leading providers of federal defence drones, security drones, and public safety drones, among others. The security solutions offered by this company provide maximised protection to various end-use sectors.

Teledyne FLIR LLC was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Oregon, the United States. The company offers products such as continuous monitoring systems, UAVs, tethered drones, infrared optical assemblies, and optical gas imaging systems, among others.

Sky-Drones Technologies Ltd. is a company which manufactures drones, along with hardware and software solutions. The product portfolio of the company includes smartlink, SkyLane VTOL, and ATLAS, among others.

Other tethered drone market players include Acecore Technologies JL B.V., Novadem SAS, Elistair Inc, Fotokite AG, Advanced Technology Labs AG (Yuneec), ECA Group, and Drone Aviation Corp., among others.

Key Highlights of the Report

REPORT FEATURES DETAILS
Base Year 2023
Historical Period 2018-2023
Forecast Period 2024-2032
Scope of the Report

Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:

  • Solution
  • Application
  • End Use
  • Region
Breakup by Solution
  • Tethered Drone
  • Tethered Stations
Breakup by Application
  • Search and Rescue
  • Telemetry and communication
  • Surveillance and Protection
  • Commercial and Recreational
Breakup by End Use
  • Commercial
  • Military
Breakup by Region
  • North America
    • United States of America 
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • United Kingdom
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • ASEAN
    • Australia
    • Others
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Mexico
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Nigeria
    • South Africa
    • Others
Market Dynamics
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • Key Indicators for Demand
  • Key Indicators for Price
Competitive Landscape
  • Market Structure
  • Company Profiles
    • Company Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Demographic Reach and Achievements
    • Certifications
Companies Covered
  • Hoverfly Technologies, Inc. 
  • Teledyne FLIR LLC 
  • Sky-Drones Technologies Ltd. 
  • Acecore Technologies JL B.V. 
  • Novadem SAS 
  • Elistair Inc 
  • Fotokite AG 
  • Advanced Technology Labs AG (Yuneec) 
  • ECA Group 
  • Drone Aviation Corp.
  • Others

*While we strive to always give you current and accurate information, the numbers depicted on the website are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the main report. At Expert Market Research, we aim to bring you the latest insights and trends in the market. Using our analyses and forecasts, stakeholders can understand the market dynamics, navigate challenges, and capitalize on opportunities to make data-driven strategic decisions.*

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Key Questions Answered in the Report

The market reached a value of nearly USD 140.35 million in 2023.

The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 38.4%  between 2024 and 2032.

The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2024-2032 to reach a value of around USD 2614.62 million by 2032.

The increasing demand from the military sector, the transition from traditional to tethered drones in some sectors, and the high applicability of drones in the commercial sector are the major drivers of the market.

The key trends in the market include the growing research and development activities by the leading market players aimed towards introducing new and advanced versions of tethered drones.

Search and rescue, telemetry and communication, surveillance and protection, and commercial and recreational are the major applications of tethered drones.

Commercial and military are the significant end uses of tethered drone.

A tethered drone can reach up to 120 metres. Moreover, this drone uses a generator to supply power to its payloads.

Hoverfly Technologies, Inc., Teledyne FLIR LLC, Sky-Drones Technologies Ltd., Acecore Technologies JL B.V., Novadem SAS, Elistair Inc, Fotokite AG, Advanced Technology Labs AG (Yuneec), ECA Group, and Drone Aviation Corp., among others, are the key market players.

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