| Product Code: ETC7553835 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Nov 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
India`s small UAV import shipments in 2024 saw a significant increase, with top exporting countries being Metropolitan France, Germany, Italy, Canada, and the USA. The market concentration, as measured by the HHI, remained very high, indicating a competitive landscape dominated by a few key players. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2024 was an impressive 110.81%, showcasing the rapid expansion of the market. Furthermore, the growth rate from 2023 to 2024 stood at 41.08%, suggesting a continued upward trajectory in the demand for small UAVs in India.

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 UAV Market Overview |
3.1 India Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 India Small UAV Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 India Small UAV Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 India Small UAV Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 India Small UAV Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 India Small UAV Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Size, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 India Small UAV Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 India Small UAV Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing adoption of small UAVs for surveillance and reconnaissance purposes by defense and security agencies in India. |
4.2.2 Growing demand for small UAVs in agriculture sector for crop monitoring, precision farming, and pest control. |
4.2.3 Technological advancements leading to the development of lightweight, efficient, and cost-effective small UAVs. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Regulatory challenges and restrictions related to airspace control and UAV operations in India. |
4.3.2 Limited awareness and understanding of the benefits and applications of small UAVs among potential end-users. |
4.3.3 High initial investment and maintenance costs associated with small UAVs, hindering widespread adoption. |
5 India Small UAV Market Trends |
6 India Small UAV Market, By Types |
6.1 India Small UAV Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 India Small UAV Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 India Small UAV Market Revenues & Volume, By Fixed Wing, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 India Small UAV Market Revenues & Volume, By Rotary Wing, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 India Small UAV Market, By Size |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 India Small UAV Market Revenues & Volume, By Micro UAV, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 India Small UAV Market Revenues & Volume, By Mini UAV, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 India Small UAV Market Revenues & Volume, By Nano UAV, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 India Small UAV Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 India Small UAV Market Revenues & Volume, By Military and Law Enforcement, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 India Small UAV Market Revenues & Volume, By Civil and Commercial, 2021- 2031F |
7 India Small UAV Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 India Small UAV Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 India Small UAV Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 India Small UAV Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of government contracts awarded for small UAV procurement in India. |
8.2 Percentage increase in the use of small UAVs for agricultural applications. |
8.3 Research and development investment in small UAV technology by key players in the Indian market. |
9 India Small UAV Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 India Small UAV Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 India Small UAV Market Opportunity Assessment, By Size, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 India Small UAV Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 India Small UAV Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 India Small UAV Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 India Small UAV Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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