LiDAR Drones Market is Estimated to Reach USD 1000.9 Million by 2034; Increased Efficiency and Accuracy to Drive Market Growth

Published Date: November 2024

A LiDAR drone is a special kind of drone fitted with LiDAR sensors. The science of LiDAR involves measuring distances by shooting a light laser and gaining exact precision, and can also develop drone can develop a 3D map when detailing the ground. These drones can be used in various environments, such as defense and security sites, underwater locations, and indoors. It is a versatile device in the field of inspection and surveys. The surging advancements in the LiDAR sensor technology is expected to fuel the LiDAR drones market growth.

LiDAR Drones Market Segmentation Analysis:

By Product

Rotary-Wing LiDAR Drones and Fixed-Wind LiDAR Drones

By Component

LiDAR Lasers, Navigation and Positioning Systems, UAV Camera

By Range

Short-Range, Medium-Range, and Long-Range

By Application

Construction, Environment, Defense & Security, and Others

Report Highlights:

  • LiDAR drones market size accounted for USD 183.3 million in 2024.
  • The Market estimated to reach USD 1000.9 million by 2034 at a CAGR of 20.5%.
  • Based on the product segment, the rotary-wing LiDAR drones is expected to be the dominating segment in the market.
  • On the basis of component, the LiDAR lasers segment is projected to hold the largest LiDAR drones market share during the forecast period.
  • Under the range insights, the market is being dominated by the long-range segment.
  • According to the application insights, it is expected that the defense & security segment is expected to lead the market during the projected period.
  • By Region, North America is expected to lead the market during the forecast period.

LiDAR Drones Market Dynamics:

Growing Factor

Challenge Factor

Market Trend

Rapidly Evolving Technology

High Cost of LiDAR Technology

Integration of AI and Machine Learning

LiDAR Drones Market Key Highlights:

  • In February 2024, Wingtra launched the Advanced LiDAR Drone Solution. Wingtra, a Zurich-based drone technology company, recently launched a new LiDAR drone mapping system that combines WingtraOne GEN II drones and a newly built LiDAR sensor. This integration intends to improve drone LiDAR efficiency, ease of use, and accuracy.
  • In February 2024, JOUAV Unveils JoLiDAR-1000, a Revolutionary Airborne LiDAR Sensor. JOUAV, a significant player in the industrial UAV market, launched the JoLiDAR-1000, its latest drone LiDAR sensor. JOUAV's new LiDAR sensor adds to their high-performance, cost-effective options, advancing civilian UAV applications, including GIS, surveying, and power line inspection.

LiDAR Drones Market Analysis

There is a Surge in Innovation & Partnership Opening Doors for Market Expansion

  • The newest addition to JOUAV's series of high-performance Lidar sensors for use in UAV applications like GIS, surveying and precise power line inspections is the “JoLiDAR-1000 Lidar sensor”, which was created especially for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs or "drones") and introduced in February 2024. The company aims that the JoLiDAR-1000 medium-range Lidar sensor exemplifies its commitment to quality and innovation by providing cutting-edge Lidar drone solutions that help customers achieve their goals more effectively and successfully. 
  • The Qube 640, a next-generation LiDAR scanner created exclusively in partnership with YellowScan for the Trinity Pro eVTOL fixed-wing drone, was released in February 2024 by Quantum-Systems GmbH, the top Munich-based innovator in drones using cutting-edge multi-sensor technology. Another example of how Quantum Systems, which has been recognised for its innovative approach and leading role in LiDAR adoption for eVTOL drones since 2016, is developing UAV mapping solutions is the Qube 640, which reduces costs while maintaining exceptional precision and brings airborne LiDAR productivity to a lightweight drone.

Browse 50 market data tables and 35 figures through 178 slides and in-depth TOC on LiDAR Drones Market Size, Share, By Product (Rotary-Wing Lidar Drones and Fixed-Wing Lidar Drones), By Component (LIDAR Lasers, Navigation and Positioning Systems, and UAV Camera), By Range (Short-Range, Medium-Range, and Long-Range), By Application (Construction, Environment, Defense & Security, and Others), and By Region - Trends, Analysis and Forecast till 2034

For more insights into the LiDAR Drones Market and its future trends, visit link: https://www.prophecymarketinsights.com/market_insight/lidar-drones-market-5526

Competitive Landscape of LiDAR Drones Market:

The key players operating the LiDAR Drones Market include Velodyne Lidar, Inc., Teledyne Optech Inc., RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems GmbH, Delair SAS, Phoenix LIDAR Systems, Leica Geosystems AG, Yellow Scan, LIDARUSA, SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd, Benewake Co., Ltd., RoboSense, Sick AG, and Microdrones.

Company Name

Velodyne Lidar, Inc.

Headquarter

California, U.S.

CEO

Ted Tewksbury

Employee Count (2021)

407

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