| Product Code: ETC10814094 | Publication Date: Apr 2025 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | No. of Pages: 65 | No. of Figures: 34 | No. of Tables: 19 | |
The small drones import market in India experienced substantial growth in 2024, with top exporting countries being Metropolitan France, Germany, Italy, Canada, and the USA. The high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicates a concentrated market, while the impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 110.81% from 2020 to 2024 highlights the increasing demand for small drones in India. The significant growth rate of 41.08% from 2023 to 2024 suggests a promising outlook for the industry, with potential for further expansion and innovation in the coming years.

1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 India Small Drones Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Small Drones Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 India Small Drones Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Small Drones Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Small Drones Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Drone Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 India Small Drones Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 India Small Drones Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Payload Capacity, 2021 & 2031F |
3.8 India Small Drones Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Connectivity, 2021 & 2031F |
3.9 India Small Drones Market Revenues & Volume Share, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
4 India Small Drones Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Technological advancements in drone technology leading to improved capabilities and features. |
4.2.2 Increasing adoption of drones for various applications such as surveillance, agriculture, and parcel delivery. |
4.2.3 Government initiatives promoting the use of drones for commercial and non-commercial purposes. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Stringent regulations and restrictions on the operation of drones in India. |
4.3.2 Concerns regarding privacy and security issues related to the use of drones. |
4.3.3 Limited infrastructure and airspace management capabilities for safe drone operations. |
5 India Small Drones Market Trends |
6 India Small Drones Market, By Types |
6.1 India Small Drones Market, By Drone Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Small Drones Market Revenues & Volume, By Drone Type, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.3 India Small Drones Market Revenues & Volume, By Fixed-Wing Drones, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.4 India Small Drones Market Revenues & Volume, By Rotary-Wing Drones, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.5 India Small Drones Market Revenues & Volume, By Hybrid Drones, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.6 India Small Drones Market Revenues & Volume, By Nano-Drones, 2021 - 2031F |
6.1.7 India Small Drones Market Revenues & Volume, By FPV Racing Drones, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2 India Small Drones Market, By Application |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India Small Drones Market Revenues & Volume, By Surveillance, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.3 India Small Drones Market Revenues & Volume, By Delivery Services, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.4 India Small Drones Market Revenues & Volume, By Agriculture, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.5 India Small Drones Market Revenues & Volume, By Photography, 2021 - 2031F |
6.2.6 India Small Drones Market Revenues & Volume, By Military Reconnaissance, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3 India Small Drones Market, By Payload Capacity |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 India Small Drones Market Revenues & Volume, By Lightweight, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.3 India Small Drones Market Revenues & Volume, By Medium Weight, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.4 India Small Drones Market Revenues & Volume, By Heavy Payload, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.5 India Small Drones Market Revenues & Volume, By Ultra-Light, 2021 - 2031F |
6.3.6 India Small Drones Market Revenues & Volume, By High-Speed, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4 India Small Drones Market, By Connectivity |
6.4.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.4.2 India Small Drones Market Revenues & Volume, By Satellite Communication, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.3 India Small Drones Market Revenues & Volume, By Wi-Fi Enabled, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.4 India Small Drones Market Revenues & Volume, By 4G/5G Enabled, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.5 India Small Drones Market Revenues & Volume, By GPS Enabled, 2021 - 2031F |
6.4.6 India Small Drones Market Revenues & Volume, By AI-Based Navigation, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5 India Small Drones Market, By End User |
6.5.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.5.2 India Small Drones Market Revenues & Volume, By Defense Sector, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.3 India Small Drones Market Revenues & Volume, By Commercial Businesses, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.4 India Small Drones Market Revenues & Volume, By Agriculture, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.5 India Small Drones Market Revenues & Volume, By Media & Entertainment, 2021 - 2031F |
6.5.6 India Small Drones Market Revenues & Volume, By Military Agencies, 2021 - 2031F |
7 India Small Drones Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Small Drones Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Small Drones Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Small Drones Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of drone pilot licenses issued by regulatory authorities. |
8.2 Growth in the number of drone service providers and manufacturers in India. |
8.3 Investments in research and development for drone technology advancements. |
8.4 Adoption rate of drones in key industries such as agriculture, construction, and logistics. |
9 India Small Drones Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Small Drones Market Opportunity Assessment, By Drone Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 India Small Drones Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 India Small Drones Market Opportunity Assessment, By Payload Capacity, 2021 & 2031F |
9.4 India Small Drones Market Opportunity Assessment, By Connectivity, 2021 & 2031F |
9.5 India Small Drones Market Opportunity Assessment, By End User, 2021 & 2031F |
10 India Small Drones Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Small Drones Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 India Small Drones Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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