Middle East & Africa Drone Market Research Report: Forecast (2021-2026)

By Type (Fixed Wings, Rotary Wings), By End Users (Defense Establishments, Construction, Agriculture, Law Enforcement, Energy, Others), By Range (Short Range, Medium Range, Long Ra......nge), By Country (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel, Iran, Egypt, South Africa, Turkey) , By Competitors (BAYKAR Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems, IAI, Kronshtadt Group, DJI, EHang, Shenzhen Damoda, China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics, Microdrones GmbH, FalconViz, Terra Drone Corporation, BlueBird Aero Systems Ltd., Airobotics Ltd., Integrated Aerial Systems, AeroVironment Inc., Parrot SA) Read more

  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Dec 2021
  • 178
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Market Definition

Drones, also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), are devices used for different applications, such as capturing the high definition aerial images, transporting goods, surveillance, etc. Across the Middle East & Africa, they are rapidly gaining traction across different verticals like construction, media & entertainment, agriculture, defense, etc.

Market Insights

The Middle East & Africa Drones Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of around 35.12% during the forecast period, i.e., 2021-26. Across the Middle East, there are several construction projects active throughout countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Israel, and Turkey, among others. These countries are contributing significantly to the increasing demand for drones for different applications, such as 2D & 3D modeling & mapping, site monitoring & surveillance, land surveying, waste minimization, etc., thereby driving the market.

Report Coverage Details
Study Period Historical Data: 2016-19
Base Year: 2020
Forecast Period: 2021-26
CAGR(2021-26) 35.12%
Countries Covered Middle East & Africa: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel, Iran, Egypt, South Africa, Turkey
Key Companies Profiled BAYKAR Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems, IAI, Kronshtadt Group, DJI, EHang, Shenzhen Damoda, China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics, Microdrones GmbH, FalconViz, Terra Drone Corporation, BlueBird Aero Systems Ltd., Airobotics Ltd., Integrated Aerial Systems, AeroVironment Inc., Parrot SA
Unit Denominations USD Million/Billion

 

On the other hand, across Africa, the demand for drones is rising primarily for applications like postal delivery & agricultural activities like soil scanning, crop monitoring, pesticide spraying, weed & disease detection, fish population, etc.

Besides, various companies are strategically funding new start-ups to suffice the demand for drone applications like surveying, air taxis, mapping, logistics, and surveillance. The innovations in drones in recent years have led to better battery backup & flying duration, lighter components, integrations of sensors, microprocessors, etc.

Furthermore, the market growth is also fueled by rapid technological advancements like Hybrid Propulsion in VTOL (Vertical Take-Off & Landing), Augmented Reality (AR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), etc., in drones.

Key Trends in the Market

Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Drones to Boost the Market through 2026

Rapid technological advancements in different electronics like cameras, smartphones, processors, micro-controllers, and modern computing have augmented the integration of Artificial intelligence (AI) in drone technology. These developments have enabled companies to develop drones with built-in capabilities to calculate volume, distance, range, area, & other aspects and manage massive data to extract accurate results and, in turn, allow them to perform better. Hence, with these factors, the drones market across the Middle East & Africa region shall witness a significant boost in the years to come.

Impact of Covid-19 on the Middle East & Africa Drones Market

The Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 had a dual impact on the Middle East & Africa Drones Market. Initially, governments of the different countries in the region imposed stringent movement restrictions & frequent lockdowns to combat the virus spread. It led to supply chain disruptions, shortage of labor & raw materials, project delays & cancellations, and shutdown of manufacturing units, which, as a result, introduced massive financial losses.

However, the leading players in the market figured out new ways to sustain themselves in the market. The demand for drones rose substantially across the region for applications like transporting & delivering medicines & essential goods, surveillance & monitoring across containment zones, etc. Hence, the market observed a temporary hike amidst the crisis.

Moreover, with gradual improvements in the pandemic situation, the governments began to uplift the limitations and allowed the recommencement of operations, which enabled the market to revive through 2021.

Nevertheless, in the coming years, the market is anticipated to undergo swift progress & rapid technological advancements, which shall further create remunerative growth opportunities for the leading market players over the forecast years.  

  1. Introduction
    1. Product Definition
    2. Research Process
    3. Assumptions
    4. Market Segmentation
  2. Preface
  3. Executive Summary
  4. Impact of COVID-19 on Middle East & Africa (MEA) Drones Market
  5. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Drones Market Trends & Insights
  6. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Drones Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers
    2. Challenges
    3. Impact Analysis
  7. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Drones Market- Business Cases By Key End Use Sectors
    1. Defense
    2. Energy
    3. Entertainment
    4. Construction
  8. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Drones Market Manufacturing Ecosystem
  9. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Drones Market Hotspots & Opportunities
  10. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Drones –Country wise Future Spending on Drones
  11. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Drones - Cross Country Partnerships & Ongoing Plans
  12. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Drones Market Regulations & Policy
  13. Middle East & Africa (MEA) Drones Market Outlook, 2016- 2026F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Type
        1. Fixed Wings
        2. Rotary Wings
      2. By End Users
        1. Defense Establishments
        2. Construction
        3. Agriculture
        4. Law Enforcement
        5. Energy
        6. Others
      3. By Range
        1. Short Range
        2. Medium Range
        3. Long Range
      4. By Region
        1. Saudi Arabia
        2. UAE
        3. Israel
        4. Iran
        5. Egypt
        6. South Africa
        7. Turkey
      5. By Competitors
        1. Key Strategic Alliances
        2. R&D Initiatives & Investments
        3. Order Book
        4. Top Customers
  14. Saudi Arabia Drones Market Outlook, 2016- 2026F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Type
      2. By End Users
      3. By Range
  15. UAE America Drones Market Outlook, 2016- 2026F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Type
      2. By End Users
      3. By Range
  16. Israel America Drones Market Outlook, 2016- 2026F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Type
      2. By End Users
      3. By Range
  17. Egypt America Drones Market Outlook, 2016- 2026F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Type
      2. By End Users
      3. By Range
  18. South Africa America Drones Market Outlook, 2016- 2026F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Type
      2. By End Users
      3. By Range
  19. Turkey America Drones Market Outlook, 2016- 2026F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Type
      2. By End Users
      3. By Range
  20. Company Profiles
    1. BAYKAR Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems
    2. IAI
    3. Kronshtadt Group
    4. DJI
    5. EHang
    6. Shenzhen Damoda
    7. China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics
    8. Microdrones GmbH
    9. FalconViz
    10. Terra Drone Corporation
    11. BlueBird Aero Systems Ltd.
    12.  Airobotics Ltd.
    13. Integrated Aerial Systems
    14.  AeroVironment Inc.
    15. Parrot SA
  21. Disclaimer


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