Europe Small UAV Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Report Covers Europe Small UAV Market Analysis and it is segmented by Wing Type (Fixed-wing and Rotary-wing), Size (Micro, Mini, and Nano), Application (Military and Law Enforcement, and Civil and Commercial), and Geography.

Europe Small UAV Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Europe Small UAV Market Size

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Europe Small UAV Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 2.17 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 3.31 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 8.75 %
Market Concentration Medium

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Europe Small UAV Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Europe Small UAV Market Analysis

The Europe Small UAV Market size is estimated at USD 2.17 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 3.31 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 8.75% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The small UAV market is slowly becoming one of the major game-changers in the modern technological era. With its wide range of applications, small UAVs are expected to have a high adoption rate in European countries, with enterprises across different industries investing in these products. The use of small UAVs in the commercial sector has increased over the years. The low-cost applications of small UAVs in forestry, precision agriculture, air traffic management, road traffic monitoring, mining, wildlife monitoring, etc., are some of the factors propelling the growth of the market in the European region.

However, regulations relating to the commercial use of small UAVs from CAA and other organizations are stricter. In countries like the UK, permission from the CAA is required for any commercial work with a drone. Such regulations may pose a challenge to market growth in the region.

Europe Small UAV Industry Overview

The Europe small UAV market is currently fragmented, with many players producing drones for civilian and commercial purposes. SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd, Parrot Drones SAS, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Teledyne FLIR LLC, and Lockheed Martin Corporation are some of the major players in the market. In Europe, the newly formulated drone regulations are to be strictly adhered to while operating a drone. As the small UAV market is still in its initial stage, players have the privilege of reaching out to untapped markets to gain significant revenues. Technological innovations may also help players attract new customers, thereby boosting their revenue growth. For instance, in May 2022, The UK MOD granted a contract to Marlborough Communications Limited (MCL) and Skydio as part of the Future Capabilities Group (FCG) nano unmanned aerial systems (nUAS) framework. The contract, worth USD 3.32 million, is for the supply of Skydio's autonomous X2D drones, as well as its artificial intelligence (AI) and 3D Scan capacity. Skydio drones can execute surveillance, security patrol, and incident response missions and have 360°obstacle avoidance and night operation capabilities.

Europe Small UAV Market Leaders

  1. Lockheed Martin Corporation

  2. Parrot Drones SAS

  3. Northrop Grumman Corporation

  4. SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd.

  5. Teledyne FLIR LLC

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Europe Small UAV Market Concentration
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Europe Small UAV Market News

  • In January 2023, Elbit Systems Ltd. announced a contract with the UK to equip the British Army with Magni-X drones. The Defence Ministry will receive the micro-unmanned aerial system as part of a transaction with the subordinate Defence Equipment and Support agency's Future Capability Group. The deal is part of the United Kingdom's efforts to expand the use of drones in the Army's Human Machine Teaming initiative.
  • In May 2022, the French defense innovation agency, L'Agence de l'Innovation de Défense (AID), has issued two proposals for concepts for low-cost small attack drones. The first call is for the Larinae project, which will develop a system to neutralize targets at a range of more than 50 kilometers, and the second is for the complementing Colibri project, which will develop a system to neutralize targets in the region of contact with the enemy at a range of more than 5 kilometers.

Europe Small UAV Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Wing Type
    • 5.1.1 Fixed-wing
    • 5.1.2 Rotary-wing
  • 5.2 Size
    • 5.2.1 Micro
    • 5.2.2 Mini
    • 5.2.3 Nano
  • 5.3 Application
    • 5.3.1 Military and Law Enforcement
    • 5.3.2 Civil and Commercial
  • 5.4 Geography
    • 5.4.1 Country
    • 5.4.1.1 United Kingdom
    • 5.4.1.2 Germany
    • 5.4.1.3 France
    • 5.4.1.4 Russia
    • 5.4.1.5 Rest of Europe

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Vendor Market Share
  • 6.2 Company Profiles
    • 6.2.1 SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd.
    • 6.2.2 Parrot Drones SAS
    • 6.2.3 Northrop Grumman Corporation
    • 6.2.4 Lockheed Martin Corporation
    • 6.2.5 Textron Inc.
    • 6.2.6 AeroVironment Inc.
    • 6.2.7 Yuneec
    • 6.2.8 Teledyne FLIR LLC
    • 6.2.9 Elbit Systems Ltd.
    • 6.2.10 UAS Europe AB
    • 6.2.11 THALES
    • 6.2.12 DELAIR SAS
    • 6.2.13 Shield AI
    • 6.2.14 Microdrones GmbH
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Europe Small UAV Industry Segmentation

The small UAV class of unmanned aerial vehicle is light enough to be man-portable and deployed from an unconventional launch platform. The maximum gross takeoff weight of small UAVs is less than 20 lbs. The market study includes the use of small UAVs in various industries like military, law enforcement, public safety agencies, infrastructure, and commercial applications, including firefighting and oil and gas, in the European region. These UAVs find applications in surveillance, aerial photography, agriculture, environmental monitoring, and disaster response.

The Europe small UAV market is segmented into wing type, application, size, and geography. By wing type, the market is segmented into fixed-wing and rotary-wing. By size, the market is segmented into micro, mini, and nano. By application, the market is segmented into military and law enforcement, and civil and commercial. The report also covers the market sizes and forecasts for the small UAV market in major countries across Europe. For each segment, the market size is provided in terms of value (USD).

Wing Type Fixed-wing
Rotary-wing
Size Micro
Mini
Nano
Application Military and Law Enforcement
Civil and Commercial
Geography Country United Kingdom
Germany
France
Russia
Rest of Europe
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Europe Small UAV Market Research FAQs

How big is the Europe Small UAV Market?

The Europe Small UAV Market size is expected to reach USD 2.17 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 8.75% to reach USD 3.31 billion by 2030.

What is the current Europe Small UAV Market size?

In 2025, the Europe Small UAV Market size is expected to reach USD 2.17 billion.

Who are the key players in Europe Small UAV Market?

Lockheed Martin Corporation, Parrot Drones SAS, Northrop Grumman Corporation, SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. and Teledyne FLIR LLC are the major companies operating in the Europe Small UAV Market.

What years does this Europe Small UAV Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Europe Small UAV Market size was estimated at USD 1.98 billion. The report covers the Europe Small UAV Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Europe Small UAV Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Europe Small UAV Industry Report

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