Global Multirotor UAV Market Assessment, By Rotor Count [Quadcopters, Hexacopters, Octocopters, Others], By Application [Aerial Imaging and Filming, Survey and Mapping, Agricultural Spraying, Others], By Payload Capacity [Lightweight (< 5 kg), Medium (5–20 kg), Heavy‑Lift (> 20 kg)], By Region, Opportunities and Forecast, 2018-2032F

Global multirotor UAV market is projected to witness a CAGR of 14.12% during the forecast period 2025-2032, growing from USD 4.87 billion in 2024 to USD 14.01 billion in 2032. The multirotor UAV market is witnessing phenomenal growth due to increasing demand, particularly in the agricultural, surveillance, logistics, and infrastructure inspection sectors. The superior maneuverability, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) features and modular payload capabilities of UAVs allow for handling various applications. Increased use of software applications designed to optimize task execution, advancements in artificial intelligence, battery performance and efficiency, autonomous navigation, etc. are enhancing operational range, precision and safety. The ability of multirotor UAVs to operate efficiently in complex environments and their potential deployment cost will further support their uptake. The regulatory environment and growing acceptance of the use of drones as a valid tool are also driving development. Many sectors recognize that they want to utilize cost savings and enhanced information via aerial platforms, and multirotor UAVs are generally the most acceptable solution for geospatial data collection, monitoring and delivery processes. As the development of autonomous drones, UAVs and UAV applications continues, we expect continued growth and further commercial vitality in this rapidly evolving segment.

Report Attribute	Details
Base Year	2024
Forecast Period	2025-2032F
Historical Period	2018-2023
Projected Growth Rate	CAGR of 14.12% between 2024 and 2032
Revenue Forecast in 2032	USD 14.01 billion

For instance, in February 2025, GeoCue Group Inc. and Clogworks Technologies Limited announced a strategic partnership to enhance LiDAR drone mapping capabilities. The collaboration integrates GeoCue’s TrueView sensors and LP360 software with Clogworks’ modular Dark Matter UAVs for high-precision aerial surveying.

Cutting-Edge Technologies Drive Growth in Multirotor UAV Market

Developing technology is driving growth in the multirotor UAV market and giving it new capabilities to affect a range of industries. Lightweight construction technologies, electric propulsion enhancements, and high-performance sensor improvements increased stamina, space, and accuracy in flight. Artificial intelligence and machine learning support multi-rotor UAVs with autonomous navigation and real-time data analysis, and adaptive mission planning features. These drones are flexible in complex environments to support better information collection and delivery features and missions from traditional agriculture, infrastructure inspections, surveillance, and logistics. Improved battery life and modular designs help keep operational costs low. The use of multirotor UAVs is accelerating for industries with scalable aerial solutions, and continuing hybridization of smart features presents them as the most likely next-generation aerial systems.

For instance, in July 2025, DJI Agriculture launched its new Agras T100, T70P, and T25P multirotor drones to enhance precision farming and aerial spraying capabilities. The T100 supports up to 100 L of spraying payload or 150 kg for granular spreading, while the T70P and T25P cater to midrange use cases with smaller payloads.

Strategic Partnerships Accelerate Growth in Multirotor UAV Market

The multirotor UAV sector is rapidly accelerating based on partnerships that strengthen technological abilities and broaden areas of application. The use of partnerships between radar companies, UAV aircraft manufacturers, and defense integrators creates effective modular designs and flexible payloads and autonomous navigation systems that will give a competitive market advantage while allowing easy integration into national airspace systems, public safety systems, and precision agricultural systems. The strategic partnerships will connect all aspects of hardware, software, and compliance, and create competitive advantages for easy development, operational delivery, and scalability. The cooperative focus will generate valuable opportunities that establish multirotor UAVs as essential missions in both the commercial and tactical spaces while consolidating the innovative context within next-generation aerial ecosystems.

For instance, in September 2024, Skyports Drone Services Ltd. and Royal Mail Group Ltd. extended their commercial drone delivery partnership in Orkney, Scotland, until February 2026. The initiative, known as the Orkney I-Port project, enables daily inter-island mail distribution using fully electric drones under existing UK regulatory frameworks. This extension, funded by the UK Space Agency’s CROFT program, aims to improve rural connectivity, reduce delivery times by up to 24 hours, and explore 5G-enabled drone operations.

Aerial Imaging and Filming Application Drive Growth in Multirotor UAV Market

Aerial imaging and filming applications are a key factor driving growth in the multirotor UAV market, fully transitioning aerial imaging beyond industry use. Unrivaled stability and control allow multirotor UAVs to dominate high-resolution photography, armored vehicle cinematography, and even mapping applications. Improved camera systems, coupled with AI-based image processing, access to data in real-time, and the ability to reach constrained spaces, provide enhanced precision in media production, inspection of infrastructure, and environmental monitoring. Drones excel at options that can't access space any other way, and the need for dynamic perspectives across real estate, agriculture, public safety, and other large growth industries keeps the demand for all things aerial alive. As creative and commercial demands evolve, multirotor UAVs will continue to redefine the visual workflow, making significant turns in developing visual workflow ecosystems for next-generation available goods and services.

For instance, in April 2024, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. and Aerotor Unmanned Systems Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding to co-develop tactical drone systems. The partnership centers on Aerotor’s Apus multicopter, featuring a central heavy-fuel propulsion system and variable-pitch mechanism for enhanced payload, endurance, and maneuverability. This collaboration aims to deliver advanced unmanned solutions for land, sea, and air missions, expanding global market reach and operational capabilities.

Asia-Pacific is Expected to Register Significant Growth in the Multirotor UAV Market

The Asia-Pacific region is expected to register significant growth in the multirotor UAV market due to the continued growth of urban areas and efficient manufacturing environments, and the recent increase in the proliferation of commercial usages. Countries in the region are investing in drone technology for various use cases such as agriculture monitoring, infrastructure inspection, last-mile logistics, and possibly public safety etc. The regulatory environment within each of these regions is vastly favorable, allowing for increased drone adoption. On top of pre-existing frameworks, countries in the region have backed innovation using drones to assist with smart cities. Regionally, the growth has been very favorable with continued updates to AI, imaging, and sensor systems, and autonomous navigation. Many local manufacturers with strategic partnerships for scalability and affordability are even more trend towards multirotor UAV accessibility in most industries. UAV technology will only increase demand or usage during growth usages, so the Asia-Pacific region will serve as a continually important market(s) for investing, development, deployment, and exportation of next-generation unmanned systems.

For instance, in September 2024, NITTTR Chennai and RFLY Innovations Pvt. Ltd. signed a memorandum of understanding to advance UAV innovation and skill development in India. The collaboration focuses on joint research, training programs, and technology transfer, leveraging RFLY’s drone expertise and NITTTR’s academic strengths. This strategic alliance aims to foster industry-ready talent and accelerate the deployment of autonomous UAV technologies across commercial and defense sectors.

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Impact of U.S. Tariffs on the Global Multirotor UAV Market

• S. tariffs on drone components, especially from China, have disrupted the global supply chain, increased production costs, and impacted the affordability of multirotor UAVs.
• S. drone manufacturers are moving supply chains to non-tariffed areas and investing to bring drone components and drones domestically to lessen risk globally.
• Further, U.S. is experiencing pricing pressures while Asia-Pacific remains virtually unaffected and continues to progress competitively.

Report Scope

“Global Multirotor UAV Market Assessment, Opportunities and Forecast, 2018-2032F”, is a comprehensive report by Markets and Data, providing in-depth analysis and qualitative and quantitative assessment of the current state of global multirotor UAV market, industry dynamics, and challenges. The report includes market size, segmental shares, growth trends, opportunities, and forecasts between 2025 and 2032. Additionally, the report profiles the leading players in the industry, mentioning their respective market share, business models, competitive intelligence, etc.

Report Attribute	Details
Segments Covered	Rotor Count, Application, Payload Capacity
Regions Covered	North America, Europe, South America, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa
Key Companies Profiled	SZ DJI Technology Co., AeroVironment Inc., Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, Guangzhou Walkera Technology Co., Ltd., Autel Robotics Co., Ltd., Skydio, Inc., XAG Co., Ltd., Parrot Drones SAS, 3DR Inc., Draganfly Innovations Inc.
Customization Scope	15% free report customization with purchase
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In the report, global multirotor UAV market has been segmented into the following categories: 

• By Rotor Count
  • Quadcopters
  • Hexacopters
  • Octocopters
  • Others
• By Application
  • Aerial Imaging and Filming
  • Survey and Mapping
  • Agricultural Spraying
• By Payload Capacity
  • Lightweight (< 5 kg)
  • Medium (5–20 kg)
  • Heavy‑Lift (> 20 kg)
• By Region
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • South America
  • Middle East and Africa

Key Players Landscape and Outlook

The multirotor UAV market is constantly evolving due to innovation, partnerships, and new uses. The current key players are advancing research into modular designs, autonomous navigation, and environmentally friendly imaging systems using artificial Intelligence to improve UAV operations. Competition has resulted in key players looking to build out vertical integrations in UAV production while ensuring regulatory compliance. Additionally, the trend has been for organizations to collaborate across sectors with UAVs to further enhance scale and efficiency. The positive prospects of the UAV occasioned through an increasing number of applications in focused sectors like agriculture, logistics, defense, and infrastructure maintenance. It would also seem that the market borders are increasingly blurred between commercial and future tactical applications. The key to moving forward is to remain flexible and work towards developing an integrated system.

For instance, in May 2024, Skyfire Consulting Inc. and Thales USA Inc. partnered to integrate the Skyfire SF2 drone into North Dakota’s Vantis UAS operations network. SF2’s modular, payload-agnostic design supports advanced testing of airspace management and traffic systems under extreme conditions. This collaboration enhances public safety and critical infrastructure capabilities, reinforcing Thales’ role as a systems integrator in next-gen drone ecosystems.

Key Players Operating in Global Multirotor UAV Market are:

• SZ DJI Technology Co.
• AeroVironment Inc.
• Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
• Guangzhou Walkera Technology Co., Ltd.
• Autel Robotics Co., Ltd.
• Skydio, Inc
• XAG Co., Ltd.
• Parrot Drones SAS
• 3DR Inc.
• Draganfly Innovations Inc.

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