| Product Code: ETC7748505 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Summon Dutta | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
Despite the high Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) indicating market concentration, Japan's small UAV import shipments in 2024 saw a decline in growth rate compared to the previous year. The top countries exporting to Japan, including Italy, Canada, Metropolitan France, Germany, and the USA, maintained their positions. With a negative Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -10.89% from 2020 to 2024 and a significant decrease in growth rate from 2023 to 2024 at -54.94%, the small UAV market in Japan may be experiencing challenges or shifts in demand dynamics.

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 Japan Small UAV Market Overview |
3.1 Japan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Japan Small UAV Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Japan Small UAV Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Japan Small UAV Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Japan Small UAV Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Japan Small UAV Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Size, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Japan Small UAV Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Japan Small UAV Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing demand for small UAVs in various applications such as agriculture, infrastructure inspection, and surveillance. |
4.2.2 Technological advancements leading to the development of more efficient and cost-effective small UAVs. |
4.2.3 Government initiatives and regulations supporting the adoption and usage of small UAVs in Japan. |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Privacy concerns and regulatory challenges related to the use of small UAVs in densely populated areas. |
4.3.2 Limited awareness and understanding of the benefits of small UAV technology among potential users. |
4.3.3 Competition from other aerial imaging technologies like satellites and manned aircraft. |
5 Japan Small UAV Market Trends |
6 Japan Small UAV Market, By Types |
6.1 Japan Small UAV Market, By Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Japan Small UAV Market Revenues & Volume, By Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Japan Small UAV Market Revenues & Volume, By Fixed Wing, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Japan Small UAV Market Revenues & Volume, By Rotary Wing, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Japan Small UAV Market, By Size |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Japan Small UAV Market Revenues & Volume, By Micro UAV, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Japan Small UAV Market Revenues & Volume, By Mini UAV, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Japan Small UAV Market Revenues & Volume, By Nano UAV, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Japan Small UAV Market, By Application |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Japan Small UAV Market Revenues & Volume, By Military and Law Enforcement, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Japan Small UAV Market Revenues & Volume, By Civil and Commercial, 2021- 2031F |
7 Japan Small UAV Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Japan Small UAV Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Japan Small UAV Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Japan Small UAV Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Average flight time per small UAV to measure operational efficiency and effectiveness. |
8.2 Number of approved airspace zones for small UAV operations to gauge regulatory support and market accessibility. |
8.3 Percentage of small UAVs equipped with advanced sensors or imaging technology to assess technological advancement and market readiness. |
9 Japan Small UAV Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Japan Small UAV Market Opportunity Assessment, By Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Japan Small UAV Market Opportunity Assessment, By Size, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Japan Small UAV Market Opportunity Assessment, By Application, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Japan Small UAV Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Japan Small UAV Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Japan Small UAV Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |
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