The United Kingdom unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market reached approximately USD 1.05 Billion in 2025. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.20% between 2026 and 2035, reaching a value of around USD 1.44 Billion by 2035.
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The Department for Transport announced the Flight action plan which outlines a strategy for innovative electric aircraft and drones to revolutionise transportation in Britain and provide an economic boost of £45 billion by 2030.
As of 2024, the United Kingdom is allocating an extra £4.5 billion for the procurement of new military drones in the next ten years to strengthen its armed forces with high-end unmanned systems across air, land, and sea.
A substantial investment of £230 million is made for the usage of drones in emergency response situations as first responders in the UK.
Compound Annual Growth Rate
3.2%
Value in USD Billion
2026-2035
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| United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Report Summary | Description | Value |
| Base Year | USD Billion | 2025 |
| Historical period | USD Billion | 2019-2025 |
| Forecast Period | USD Billion | 2026-2035 |
| Market Size 2025 | USD Billion | 1.05 |
| Market Size 2035 | USD Billion | 1.44 |
| CAGR 2019-2025 | Percentage | XX% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 | Percentage | 3.20% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Region | Scotland | 3.5% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Region | Wales | 3.4% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by Class | Small and Medium UAV | 3.5% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by End Use | Energy and Power | 3.7% |
| Market Share by Region | England | 59.0% |
Growing adoption of UAVs for commercial purposes such as mapping and surveying the area, rising advancements in drone technology, and increased utilisation in the military sector are some of the major market drivers. Increased advancements in drone technology such as long battery life, enhanced imaging capabilities, and better data processing, are making UAVs more appealing for a wide range of applications in the region.
UAVs are also frequently used in public safety tasks such as police surveillance, fire monitoring, and search and rescue missions to quickly and effectively survey large areas in case of emergency situations. Thus, the civil and commercial segment sis expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.3% over the forecast period of 2026-2035. Moreover, efforts are being made for the development of fully autonomous drones that can function without any human involvement, with the assistance of AI, for the completion of more complex tasks.
“United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Report and Forecast 2026-2035” offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
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| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by | Class |
| Small and Medium UAV | 3.5% |
| Large UAV | 2.9% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by | End Use |
| Energy and Power | 3.7% |
| Military and Defense | 3.4% |
| Civil and Commercial | 3.3% |
| Logistics and Transportations | 3.1% |
| Construction and Mining | 2.9% |
| Others | 2.6% |
| CAGR 2026-2035 - Market by | Region |
| Scotland | 3.5% |
| Wales | 3.4% |
| England | 3.1% |
| Northern Ireland | 2.9% |
Based on end use, the market is divided into military and defense, civil and commercial, energy and power, logistics and transportation, and construction and mining, among others. The military and defense sector is expected to witness significant growth, growing at a CAGR of 3.4% as the UK government invests heavily in the usage of UAVs in this sector due to its crucial role in modern warfare, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. These investments can aid in the advancement of UAV capabilities, leading to increased operational effectiveness.
| Market Share by | Region |
| England | 59.0% |
| Wales | XX% |
| Scotland | XX% |
| Northern Ireland | XX% |
The market players are readily developing UAVs with advanced capabilities such as better payloads to meet the evolving regulatory landscape.
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In 2025, the market reached an approximate value of USD 1.05 Billion.
The United Kingdom unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.20% between 2026 and 2035.
The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth during 2026-2035 to reach around USD 1.44 Billion by 2035.
The market is being driven due to growing adoption of UAVs for commercial purposes such as mapping and surveying the area, rising advancements in drone technology, and increased utilisation in the military sector.
The key trends aiding the market include high usage of UAVs in public safety tasks, efforts to develop fully autonomous drones, and eco-friendly UAV designs.
Regions considered in the market are England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Based on class, market segmentations include small and medium UAV and large UAV.
Different end uses are military and defense, civil and commercial, energy and power, logistics and transportation, and construction and mining, among others.
The major players in the market are Northrop Grumman Corp., BAE Systems Plc, Lockheed Martin Corp., RTX Corp., Boeing Co., Elbit Systems Ltd., Airbus SE, Thales S.A., Safran S.A., and Zeus UAV Ltd., among others.
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| REPORT FEATURES | DETAILS |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Historical Period | 2019-2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2035 |
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