Summary

The United Kingdom UAV market has grown significantly as a result of technological improvements, increased demand for UAV capabilities, and a wider acceptance of UAVs in many industries. The defense and security sector is a major driver of the United Kingdom UAV market. The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MOD) uses UAVs for reconnaissance, surveillance, and intelligence gathering. Systems like the Reaper drone have been deployed in military operations, highlighting the military's reliance on UAV technology. In addition to the defense industry, UAVs are increasingly being employed for commercial and civil applications in the United Kingdom. Agriculture, construction, environmental monitoring, and infrastructure inspection all use UAVs for surveying, mapping, and data collection. UAVs' adaptability makes them useful tools for improving operational efficiency and data collection. The United Kingdom has built a regulatory framework for the operation of unmanned aerial vehicles. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is responsible for regulating UAV activities, guaranteeing safety, and mitigating risks connected with unmanned flight. The regulatory framework is intended to strike a balance between innovation and safety, with specific laws governing different types of UAV activities. The United Kingdom has experienced an increase in UAV-related training programs and educational efforts. UAV operation, piloting, and application courses are available through educational institutions and training centers. This shows the growing demand for competent workers in the UAV business. Research and development efforts in the UK contribute to innovation in UAV technology. These efforts focus on improving UAV capabilities, developing new applications, and addressing challenges related to integration into the national airspace. According to the research report "United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Overview, 2029," published by Bonafide Research, the United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) market is expected reach market size of more than USD 1.5 Billion by 2029. The United Kingdom is home to various UAV innovation hubs and clusters that stimulate collaboration between industry, academia, and government. The "National Beyond Visual Line of Sight Experimentation Corridor" in Scotland, for example, supports the testing and development of BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) operations. The DSTL, an executive agency of the UK Ministry of Defence, is critical to advancing UAV technologies for military use. It performs research and development to improve the capabilities of UAVs, which contribute to the country's defense and security goals. The United Kingdom has been at the forefront of developing urban air mobility (UAM) concepts. Several trials and projects have been carried out to assess the viability of integrating UAVs into urban airspace for applications such as air taxis and short-distance transportation. These trials help to shape the future landscape of urban transportation. The United Kingdom actively engages in worldwide UAV efforts and cooperation. This includes working with organizations like the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and participating in international conversations about UAV laws, standards, and best practices. Based on class segment market is bifurcated into small UAVs, tactical UAVs, strategic UAVs, combat UAV. Strategic UAVs class segment is gaining importance in United Kingdom UAV market. Strategic UAVs are frequently developed and deployed for crucial tasks in national security and the military. These UAVs can provide strategic information, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, which improves defense forces' situational awareness. As the UK prioritizes maintaining a strong defense infrastructure, the strategic UAV class becomes increasingly important in tackling growing security issues. Strategic UAVs are meant to be versatile and adaptable to a variety of mission scenarios. They transport a variety of payloads, such as high-resolution cameras, sensors, and communication devices. This adaptability enables them to perform a wide range of activities, including intelligence gathering, target acquisition, electronic warfare, and communications relay. Based on type segment market includes fixed wing, rotary wing and hybrid. Hybrid type is gaining popularity in United Kingdom UAV market. Hybrid UAVs offer the advantages of both electric and internal combustion power technologies. This hybrid arrangement frequently results in greater endurance and range than fully electric UAVs. This functionality is useful for applications that require long-duration flights, such as surveillance, monitoring, and data collection across wide geographical areas. The hybrid architecture enables UAV operators to use several power sources, giving them the choice between electric and fuel-based propulsion. This versatility is useful for missions that require a mix of electric-powered, low-noise flight and the longer range provided by traditional combustion engines. Based on applicator segment market is divided into military, commercial, government & law and consumer. Commercial application segment is growing at rapid pace in United Kingdom UAV market. UAVs are commonly used in precision agriculture activities. Farmers utilize UAVs with sensors and cameras to track crop health, evaluate field conditions, and optimize irrigation and fertilization. The capacity of UAVs to offer high-resolution airborne imagery enables more effective crop management and yield optimization. UAVs play an important role in surveying and mapping applications. Surveyors and cartographers employ UAVs to collect high-resolution imagery and create accurate 3D maps. This is especially useful in urban planning, land development, and environmental monitoring, where accurate spatial data is required. Based on range market includes visual line of sight (VLOS), extended visual line of sight (EVLOS), and beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). Visual line of sight (VLOS) range segment is expected to grow at rapid pace in United Kingdom UAV market. The present legislation in many regions, including the United Kingdom, frequently supports VLOS operations for drones. Regulatory organizations, such as the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in the United Kingdom, usually have created criteria and regulations that make VLOS flights easier to regulate and maintain safety. Compliance with existing restrictions is critical to widespread UAV use. Many commercial uses, including surveying, mapping, agricultural, and infrastructure inspections, do not necessitate long-range capability. VLOS operations are ideal for short-range applications where direct visual inspection of the UAV is possible while maintaining operational efficiency. Considered in this report: • Geography: United Kingdom • Historic year: 2018 • Base year: 2023 • Estimated year: 2024 • Forecast year: 2029 Aspects covered in this report: • United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) market with its value and forecast along with its segments • Various drivers and challenges • On-going trends and developments • Top profiled companies • Strategic recommendation By Class: • Small UAVs • Tactical UAVs • Strategic UAVs • Combat UAV By Type : • Fixed Wing • Rotary Wing • Hybrid By Application: • Military • Commercial • Government & Law • Consumer By Range: • Visual Line Of Sight (VLOS) • Extended Visual Line Of Sight (EVLOS) • Beyond Visual Line Of Sight (BVLOS) By Mode of Operation: • Remotely Piloted • Optionally Piloted • Fully Autonomous By Maximum Take-Off Weight: • <25 KG • 25-170 KG • >170 KG The approach of the report: This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, and annual reports of companies, analyzing the government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers into regional aspects, tier aspects, age groups, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources. Intended audience: This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.

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Table of Contents 1. Executive Summary 2. Market Structure 2.1. Market Considerate 2.2. Assumptions 2.3. Limitations 2.4. Abbreviations 2.5. Sources 2.6. Definitions 2.7. Geography 3. Research Methodology 3.1. Secondary Research 3.2. Primary Data Collection 3.3. Market Formation & Validation 3.4. Report Writing, Quality Check & Delivery 4. United Kingdom Macro Economic Indicators 5. Market Dynamics 5.1. Key Findings 5.2. Key Developments - 2021 5.3. Market Drivers & Opportunities 5.4. Market Restraints & Challenges 5.5. Market Trends 5.6. Covid-19 Effect 5.7. Supply chain Analysis 5.8. Policy & Regulatory Framework 5.9. Industry Experts Views 6. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Overview 6.1. Market Size By Value 6.2. Market Size and Forecast By Class 6.3. Market Size and Forecast By Type 6.4. Market Size and Forecast By Application 6.5. Market Size and Forecast By Range 6.6. Market Size and Forecast By Mode of Operation 6.7. Market Size and Forecast By MTOW (Maximum Take-Off Weight) 7. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Segmentations 7.1. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market, By Class 7.1.1. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Small UAVs, 2018-2029 7.1.2. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Tactical UAVs, 2018-2029 7.1.3. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Strategic UAVs, 2018-2029 7.1.4. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Combat UAVs, 2018-2029 7.2. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market, By Type 7.2.1. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Fixed Wing, 2018-2029 7.2.2. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Rotary Wing, 2018-2029 7.2.3. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Hybrid, 2018-2029 7.3. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market, By Application 7.3.1. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Military, 2018-2029 7.3.2. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Commercial, 2018-2029 7.3.3. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Government & Law, 2018-2029 7.3.4. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Consumer, 2018-2029 7.4. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market, By Range 7.4.1. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Visual Line Of Sight (VLOS), 2018-2029 7.4.2. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Extended Visual Line Of Sight (EVLOS), 2018-2029 7.4.3. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Beyond Visual Line Of Sight (BVLOS), 2018-2029 7.5. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market, By Mode of Operation 7.5.1. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Remotely Piloted, 2018-2029 7.5.2. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Optionally Piloted, 2018-2029 7.5.3. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By Fully Autonomous, 2018-2029 7.6. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market, By MTOW (Maximum Take-Off Weight) 7.6.1. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By <25 KG, 2018-2029 7.6.2. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By 25-170 KG, 2018-2029 7.6.3. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size, By >170 KG, 2018-2029 8. United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Opportunity Assessment 8.1. By Class, 2024 to 2029 8.2. By Type, 2024 to 2029 8.3. By Application, 2024 to 2029 8.4. By Range, 2024 to 2029 8.5. By Mode of Operation, 2024 to 2029 8.6. By MTOW (Maximum Take-Off Weight), 2024 to 2029 9. Competitive Landscape 9.1. Porter's Five Forces 9.2. Company Profile 9.2.1. Company 1 9.2.1.1. Company Snapshot 9.2.1.2. Company Overview 9.2.1.3. Financial Highlights 9.2.1.4. Geographic Insights 9.2.1.5. Business Segment & Performance 9.2.1.6. Product Portfolio 9.2.1.7. Key Executives 9.2.1.8. Strategic Moves & Developments 9.2.2. Company 2 9.2.3. Company 3 9.2.4. Company 4 9.2.5. Company 5 9.2.6. Company 6 9.2.7. Company 7 9.2.8. Company 8 10. Strategic Recommendations 11. Disclaimer List of Figures Figure 1: United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size By Value (2018, 2023 & 2029F) (in USD Billion) Figure 2: Market Attractiveness Index, By Class Figure 3: Market Attractiveness Index, By Type Figure 4: Market Attractiveness Index, By Application Figure 5: Market Attractiveness Index, By Range Figure 6: Market Attractiveness Index, By Mode of Operation Figure 7: Market Attractiveness Index, By MTOW (Maximum Take-Off Weight) Figure 8: Porter's Five Forces of United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market List of Table Table 1: Influencing Factors for United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market, 2023 Table 2: United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size and Forecast By Class (2018, 2023 & 2029F) Table 3: United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size and Forecast By Type (2018, 2023 & 2029F) Table 4: United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size and Forecast By Application (2018, 2023 & 2029F) Table 5: United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size and Forecast By Range (2018, 2023 & 2029F) Table 6: United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size and Forecast By Mode of Operation (2018, 2023 & 2029F) Table 7: United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size and Forecast By MTOW (Maximum Take-Off Weight) (2018, 2023 & 2029F) Table 8: United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Small UAVs (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion Table 9: United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Tactical UAVs (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion Table 10: United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Strategic UAVs (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion Table 11: United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Combat UAVs (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion Table 12: United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Fixed Wing (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion Table 13: United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Rotary Wing (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion Table 14: United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Hybrid (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion Table 15: United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Military (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion Table 16: United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Commercial (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion Table 17: United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Government & Law (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion Table 18: United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Consumer (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion Table 19: United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Visual Line Of Sight (VLOS) (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion Table 20: United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Extended Visual Line Of Sight (EVLOS) (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion Table 21: United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Beyond Visual Line Of Sight (BVLOS) (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion Table 22: United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Remotely Piloted (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion Table 23: United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Optionally Piloted (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion Table 24: United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of Fully Autonomous (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion Table 25: United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of <25 KG (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion Table 26: United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of 25-170 KG (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion Table 27: United Kingdom Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size of >170 KG (2018 to 2029) in USD Billion