

The global Solar-powered UAV market size was valued at US$ million in 2023. With growing demand in downstream market, the Solar-powered UAV is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ million by 2030 with a CAGR of % during review period.
The research report highlights the growth potential of the global Solar-powered UAV market. Solar-powered UAV are expected to show stable growth in the future market. However, product differentiation, reducing costs, and supply chain optimization remain crucial for the widespread adoption of Solar-powered UAV. Market players need to invest in research and development, forge strategic partnerships, and align their offerings with evolving consumer preferences to capitalize on the immense opportunities presented by the Solar-powered UAV market.
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones are autonomous aircraft, which are remotely controlled from the ground or through onboard computers. Solar-powered UAV platforms use photovoltaic panels to absorb energy from the sun and convert it into electrical energy to thrust the engines.
Solar powered UAVs are primarily adopted by militaries, defense agencies, paramilitary forces, and other national security agencies for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions as they can perform activities beyond the scope of human ability. The increasing investments from government agencies in R&D activities will positively impact the growth of the solar-powered UAV market in the defense segment.
Key Features:
The report on Solar-powered UAV market reflects various aspects and provide valuable insights into the industry.
Market Size and Growth: The research report provide an overview of the current size and growth of the Solar-powered UAV market. It may include historical data, market segmentation by Type (e.g., Fixed-wing UAV, Multiple-rotor UAV), and regional breakdowns.
Market Drivers and Challenges: The report can identify and analyse the factors driving the growth of the Solar-powered UAV market, such as government regulations, environmental concerns, technological advancements, and changing consumer preferences. It can also highlight the challenges faced by the industry, including infrastructure limitations, range anxiety, and high upfront costs.
Competitive Landscape: The research report provides analysis of the competitive landscape within the Solar-powered UAV market. It includes profiles of key players, their market share, strategies, and product offerings. The report can also highlight emerging players and their potential impact on the market.
Technological Developments: The research report can delve into the latest technological developments in the Solar-powered UAV industry. This include advancements in Solar-powered UAV technology, Solar-powered UAV new entrants, Solar-powered UAV new investment, and other innovations that are shaping the future of Solar-powered UAV.
Downstream Procumbent Preference: The report can shed light on customer procumbent behaviour and adoption trends in the Solar-powered UAV market. It includes factors influencing customer ' purchasing decisions, preferences for Solar-powered UAV product.
Government Policies and Incentives: The research report analyse the impact of government policies and incentives on the Solar-powered UAV market. This may include an assessment of regulatory frameworks, subsidies, tax incentives, and other measures aimed at promoting Solar-powered UAV market. The report also evaluates the effectiveness of these policies in driving market growth.
Environmental Impact and Sustainability: The research report assess the environmental impact and sustainability aspects of the Solar-powered UAV market.
Market Forecasts and Future Outlook: Based on the analysis conducted, the research report provide market forecasts and outlook for the Solar-powered UAV industry. This includes projections of market size, growth rates, regional trends, and predictions on technological advancements and policy developments.
Recommendations and Opportunities: The report conclude with recommendations for industry stakeholders, policymakers, and investors. It highlights potential opportunities for market players to capitalize on emerging trends, overcome challenges, and contribute to the growth and development of the Solar-powered UAV market.
Market Segmentation:
Solar-powered UAV market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2019-2030, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value.
Segmentation by type
Fixed-wing UAV
Multiple-rotor UAV
Other
Segmentation by application
Commercial
Defense and Military
Other
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analyzing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Boeing
DJI
Lockheed Martin
Thales Group
Airbus
AeroVironment
Barnard Microsystems
Silent Falcon UAS
Sunlight Photonics
Key Questions Addressed in this Report
What is the 10-year outlook for the global Solar-powered UAV market?
What factors are driving Solar-powered UAV market growth, globally and by region?
Which technologies are poised for the fastest growth by market and region?
How do Solar-powered UAV market opportunities vary by end market size?
How does Solar-powered UAV break out type, application?
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1 Scope of the Report
1.1 Market Introduction
1.2 Years Considered
1.3 Research Objectives
1.4 Market Research Methodology
1.5 Research Process and Data Source
1.6 Economic Indicators
1.7 Currency Considered
1.8 Market Estimation Caveats
2 Executive Summary
2.1 World Market Overview
2.1.1 Global Solar-powered UAV Annual Sales 2019-2030
2.1.2 World Current & Future Analysis for Solar-powered UAV by Geographic Region, 2019, 2023 & 2030
2.1.3 World Current & Future Analysis for Solar-powered UAV by Country/Region, 2019, 2023 & 2030
2.2 Solar-powered UAV Segment by Type
2.2.1 Fixed-wing UAV
2.2.2 Multiple-rotor UAV
2.2.3 Other
2.3 Solar-powered UAV Sales by Type
2.3.1 Global Solar-powered UAV Sales Market Share by Type (2019-2024)
2.3.2 Global Solar-powered UAV Revenue and Market Share by Type (2019-2024)
2.3.3 Global Solar-powered UAV Sale Price by Type (2019-2024)
2.4 Solar-powered UAV Segment by Application
2.4.1 Commercial
2.4.2 Defense and Military
2.4.3 Other
2.5 Solar-powered UAV Sales by Application
2.5.1 Global Solar-powered UAV Sale Market Share by Application (2019-2024)
2.5.2 Global Solar-powered UAV Revenue and Market Share by Application (2019-2024)
2.5.3 Global Solar-powered UAV Sale Price by Application (2019-2024)
3 Global Solar-powered UAV by Company
3.1 Global Solar-powered UAV Breakdown Data by Company
3.1.1 Global Solar-powered UAV Annual Sales by Company (2019-2024)
3.1.2 Global Solar-powered UAV Sales Market Share by Company (2019-2024)
3.2 Global Solar-powered UAV Annual Revenue by Company (2019-2024)
3.2.1 Global Solar-powered UAV Revenue by Company (2019-2024)
3.2.2 Global Solar-powered UAV Revenue Market Share by Company (2019-2024)
3.3 Global Solar-powered UAV Sale Price by Company
3.4 Key Manufacturers Solar-powered UAV Producing Area Distribution, Sales Area, Product Type
3.4.1 Key Manufacturers Solar-powered UAV Product Location Distribution
3.4.2 Players Solar-powered UAV Products Offered
3.5 Market Concentration Rate Analysis
3.5.1 Competition Landscape Analysis
3.5.2 Concentration Ratio (CR3, CR5 and CR10) & (2019-2024)
3.6 New Products and Potential Entrants
3.7 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
4 World Historic Review for Solar-powered UAV by Geographic Region
4.1 World Historic Solar-powered UAV Market Size by Geographic Region (2019-2024)
4.1.1 Global Solar-powered UAV Annual Sales by Geographic Region (2019-2024)
4.1.2 Global Solar-powered UAV Annual Revenue by Geographic Region (2019-2024)
4.2 World Historic Solar-powered UAV Market Size by Country/Region (2019-2024)
4.2.1 Global Solar-powered UAV Annual Sales by Country/Region (2019-2024)
4.2.2 Global Solar-powered UAV Annual Revenue by Country/Region (2019-2024)
4.3 Americas Solar-powered UAV Sales Growth
4.4 APAC Solar-powered UAV Sales Growth
4.5 Europe Solar-powered UAV Sales Growth
4.6 Middle East & Africa Solar-powered UAV Sales Growth
5 Americas
5.1 Americas Solar-powered UAV Sales by Country
5.1.1 Americas Solar-powered UAV Sales by Country (2019-2024)
5.1.2 Americas Solar-powered UAV Revenue by Country (2019-2024)
5.2 Americas Solar-powered UAV Sales by Type
5.3 Americas Solar-powered UAV Sales by Application
5.4 United States
5.5 Canada
5.6 Mexico
5.7 Brazil
6 APAC
6.1 APAC Solar-powered UAV Sales by Region
6.1.1 APAC Solar-powered UAV Sales by Region (2019-2024)
6.1.2 APAC Solar-powered UAV Revenue by Region (2019-2024)
6.2 APAC Solar-powered UAV Sales by Type
6.3 APAC Solar-powered UAV Sales by Application
6.4 China
6.5 Japan
6.6 South Korea
6.7 Southeast Asia
6.8 India
6.9 Australia
6.10 China Taiwan
7 Europe
7.1 Europe Solar-powered UAV by Country
7.1.1 Europe Solar-powered UAV Sales by Country (2019-2024)
7.1.2 Europe Solar-powered UAV Revenue by Country (2019-2024)
7.2 Europe Solar-powered UAV Sales by Type
7.3 Europe Solar-powered UAV Sales by Application
7.4 Germany
7.5 France
7.6 UK
7.7 Italy
7.8 Russia
8 Middle East & Africa
8.1 Middle East & Africa Solar-powered UAV by Country
8.1.1 Middle East & Africa Solar-powered UAV Sales by Country (2019-2024)
8.1.2 Middle East & Africa Solar-powered UAV Revenue by Country (2019-2024)
8.2 Middle East & Africa Solar-powered UAV Sales by Type
8.3 Middle East & Africa Solar-powered UAV Sales by Application
8.4 Egypt
8.5 South Africa
8.6 Israel
8.7 Turkey
8.8 GCC Countries
9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
9.1 Market Drivers & Growth Opportunities
9.2 Market Challenges & Risks
9.3 Industry Trends
10 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis
10.1 Raw Material and Suppliers
10.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure Analysis of Solar-powered UAV
10.3 Manufacturing Process Analysis of Solar-powered UAV
10.4 Industry Chain Structure of Solar-powered UAV
11 Marketing, Distributors and Customer
11.1 Sales Channel
11.1.1 Direct Channels
11.1.2 Indirect Channels
11.2 Solar-powered UAV Distributors
11.3 Solar-powered UAV Customer
12 World Forecast Review for Solar-powered UAV by Geographic Region
12.1 Global Solar-powered UAV Market Size Forecast by Region
12.1.1 Global Solar-powered UAV Forecast by Region (2025-2030)
12.1.2 Global Solar-powered UAV Annual Revenue Forecast by Region (2025-2030)
12.2 Americas Forecast by Country
12.3 APAC Forecast by Region
12.4 Europe Forecast by Country
12.5 Middle East & Africa Forecast by Country
12.6 Global Solar-powered UAV Forecast by Type
12.7 Global Solar-powered UAV Forecast by Application
13 Key Players Analysis
13.1 Boeing
13.1.1 Boeing Company Information
13.1.2 Boeing Solar-powered UAV Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.1.3 Boeing Solar-powered UAV Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
13.1.4 Boeing Main Business Overview
13.1.5 Boeing Latest Developments
13.2 DJI
13.2.1 DJI Company Information
13.2.2 DJI Solar-powered UAV Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.2.3 DJI Solar-powered UAV Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
13.2.4 DJI Main Business Overview
13.2.5 DJI Latest Developments
13.3 Lockheed Martin
13.3.1 Lockheed Martin Company Information
13.3.2 Lockheed Martin Solar-powered UAV Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.3.3 Lockheed Martin Solar-powered UAV Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
13.3.4 Lockheed Martin Main Business Overview
13.3.5 Lockheed Martin Latest Developments
13.4 Thales Group
13.4.1 Thales Group Company Information
13.4.2 Thales Group Solar-powered UAV Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.4.3 Thales Group Solar-powered UAV Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
13.4.4 Thales Group Main Business Overview
13.4.5 Thales Group Latest Developments
13.5 Airbus
13.5.1 Airbus Company Information
13.5.2 Airbus Solar-powered UAV Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.5.3 Airbus Solar-powered UAV Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
13.5.4 Airbus Main Business Overview
13.5.5 Airbus Latest Developments
13.6 AeroVironment
13.6.1 AeroVironment Company Information
13.6.2 AeroVironment Solar-powered UAV Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.6.3 AeroVironment Solar-powered UAV Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
13.6.4 AeroVironment Main Business Overview
13.6.5 AeroVironment Latest Developments
13.7 Barnard Microsystems
13.7.1 Barnard Microsystems Company Information
13.7.2 Barnard Microsystems Solar-powered UAV Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.7.3 Barnard Microsystems Solar-powered UAV Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
13.7.4 Barnard Microsystems Main Business Overview
13.7.5 Barnard Microsystems Latest Developments
13.8 Silent Falcon UAS
13.8.1 Silent Falcon UAS Company Information
13.8.2 Silent Falcon UAS Solar-powered UAV Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.8.3 Silent Falcon UAS Solar-powered UAV Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
13.8.4 Silent Falcon UAS Main Business Overview
13.8.5 Silent Falcon UAS Latest Developments
13.9 Sunlight Photonics
13.9.1 Sunlight Photonics Company Information
13.9.2 Sunlight Photonics Solar-powered UAV Product Portfolios and Specifications
13.9.3 Sunlight Photonics Solar-powered UAV Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
13.9.4 Sunlight Photonics Main Business Overview
13.9.5 Sunlight Photonics Latest Developments
14 Research Findings and Conclusion
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