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UAV Propulsion System Market

UAV Propulsion System Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By UAV Type (UAVs (mini-UAVs and micro UAVs), Tactical UAVs, Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE), High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE), and Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL)), End User (Commercial, Military, And Civil Government), Engine Horsepower, And Engine Type, Region And Segment Forecasts, 2023-2031

Report ID : 1806 | Published : 2023-05-12 | Pages: 180 | Format: PDF/EXCEL

The UAV Propulsion System Market Size is valued at 8.29 billion in 2022 and is predicted to reach 10.31 billion by the year 2031 at a 2.56% CAGR during the forecast period for 2023-2031.

Unmanned aerial vehicle propulsion systems are used to supply power to unmanned aerial vehicles. They usually have one or more engines, propellers, and/or rotors. These devices provide the propulsion required by UAVs for lift and flight. The expansion of the global UAV propulsion systems market has also been aided by expanding commercial applications and private enterprises' interest in expanding their UAV services portfolio by using the most innovative and efficient propulsion systems to expand their client base.

UAV Propulsion System Market

Furthermore, research institutes are key end consumers of propulsion systems since government agencies are actively involved in the development, design, and testing of the most recent UAVs and associated propulsion systems.

However, COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine war have had a substantial impact on the global supply chain relationship and raw material price system, these factors into account throughout the research of the war on the UAV Propulsion System Industry. 

Competitive Landscape:

Some of the UAV Propulsion System Market Players are:

  • 3W International GmbH
  • BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG
  • Diamond Aircraft Industries (Austro Engine)
  • Gemini Diesel (Superior Aviation Group)
  • HIRTH ENGINES GMBH
  • Rotron Power Ltd.
  • Suter Industries AG
  • UAV Engines Ltd.
  • Advanced Innovative Engineering Ltd.
  • Pratt & Whitney Inc. (Part of Raytheon Technologies)
  • Avio Aero (GE Aviation)
  • Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC
  • PBS India (Part of PBS Aerospace)
  • UAV Turbines Inc. (Subsidiary of Locust USA Inc.) 

Market Segmentation:

The UAV propulsion system market is segmented on the basis of UAV type, end user, engine horsepower, and engine type. Based on type, the market is segmented as Small UAVs (mini-UAVs and micro-UAVs), Tactical UAVs, Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE), High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE), and Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL). The end-user segment includes commercial, military, and civil government. By engine horsepower, the market is segmented into 10-50 HP, 51-100 HP, 101-150 HP, 151-200 HP, and Above 200 HP. The engine type segment includes piston engines, turbine engines, turbofan engines, electrically powered engines, Wankel engines, and solar-powered engines.

Based On End-User, The Commercial Segment Is Accounted As A Major Contributor In The UAV Propulsion System Market

The commercial category is expected to hold a major share of the global UAV propulsion system market in 2022. Due to commercial UAV customization being relatively inexpensive, it opens the door to new functionality across a wide range of niche markets. Sophisticated UAVs have begun to do routine activities such as automatic agricultural fertilization, traffic incident monitoring, and surveying difficult-to-reach areas. Drones have been used in various commercial applications over the years, including aerial photography, express shipping and delivery, disaster management, gathering information or supplying essentials, geographical mapping of inaccessible terrain and locations, building safety inspections, unmanned cargo transport, precision crop monitoring, border control surveillance and law enforcement, storm tracking, and forecasting hurricanes and tornadoes.

The Electrically Powered Engine Segment Witnessed Growth At A Rapid Rate

The electrically powered engine segment is projected to grow at a rapid rate in the global UAV propulsion system market. Electrical propulsion systems offer greater flexibility in machinery installation because they are compact in nature, and because they lack several moving components of the drivetrain, they weigh less and thus contribute to weight savings and endurance enhancement of a specific UAV model. Furthermore, the rise of global green emission programs has aided in the adoption of environmentally friendly propulsion technology such as electric propulsion.

Asia Pacific UAV Propulsion System Market Holds A Significant Revenue Share In The Region

Asia Pacific UAV Propulsion System Market is expected to register the highest market share in terms of revenue in the near future. This rising demand is mostly due to increased orders for various UAV designs for various military and commercial purposes. Drone start-up investments are expected to expand in multiple nations across the region, necessitating the establishment of well-defined regulatory rules. The increased demand is mostly due to a rise in orders for various UAV designs in North America for a variety of military and commercial uses. Drone start-up investments are likely to grow across the region, necessitating the development of well-defined regulatory norms. 

UAV Propulsion System Market Report Scope:

Report Attribute

Specifications

Market size value in 2022

USD 8.29 Bn

Revenue forecast in 2031

USD 10.31 Bn

Growth rate CAGR

CAGR of 2.56 % from 2023 to 2031

Quantitative units

Representation of revenue in US$ Billion, Volume (Unit) and CAGR from 2023 to 2031

Historic Year

2019 to 2022

Forecast Year

2023-2031

Report coverage

The forecast of revenue, the position of the company, the competitive market statistics, growth prospects, and trends

Segments covered

UAV Type, End User, Engine Horsepower, And Engine Type

Regional scope

North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa

Country scope

U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; China; India; Japan; Brazil; Mexico; The UK; France; Italy; Spain; China; Japan; India; South Korea; Southeast Asia; South Korea; Southeast Asia

Competitive Landscape

3W International GmbH, BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG, Diamond Aircraft Industries (Austro Engine), Gemini Diesel (Superior Aviation Group), HIRTH ENGINES GMBH, Rotron Power Ltd., Suter Industries AG, UAV Engines Ltd., Advanced Innovative Engineering Ltd., Pratt & Whitney Inc. (Part of Raytheon Technologies), Avio Aero (GE Aviation), Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC, PBS India (Part of PBS Aerospace), and UAV Turbines Inc. (Subsidiary of Locust USA Inc.)

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Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Research Methodology
1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

Chapter 3. Global UAV Propulsion System Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Global UAV Propulsion System Market Variables, Trends & Scope
4.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
4.2. Drivers
4.3. Challenges
4.4. Trends
4.5. Investment and Funding Analysis
4.6. Industry Analysis – Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.7. Competitive Landscape & Market Share Analysis
4.8. Impact of Covid-19 Analysis

Chapter 5. Market Segmentation 1: by UAV Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. by UAV Type & Market Share, 2019 & 2031
5.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Unit)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by UAV Type:

5.2.1. Small UAVs

5.2.1.1. Mini UAVs
5.2.1.2. Micro UAVs

5.2.2. Tactical UAVs

5.2.3. Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE)
5.2.4. High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE)
5.2.5. Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL)

Chapter 6. Market Segmentation 2: by Engine Horsepower Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. by Engine Horsepower & Market Share, 2019 & 2031
6.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Unit)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by Engine Horsepower:

6.2.1. 10-50 HP
6.2.2. 51-100 HP
6.2.3. 101-150 HP
6.2.4. 151-200 HP
6.2.5. Above 200 HP

Chapter 7. Market Segmentation 3: by Engine Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
7.1. by Engine Type & Market Share, 2019 & 2031
7.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Unit)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by Engine Type:

7.2.1. Piston Engine
7.2.2. Turbine Engine
7.2.3. Turbofan Engine
7.2.4. Electrically Powered Engine
7.2.5. Wankel Engine
7.2.6. Solar-Powered Engine

Chapter 8. Market Segmentation 4: by End User Estimates & Trend Analysis
8.1. by End User & Market Share, 2019 & 2031
8.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn) & Volume (Unit)) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by End User:

8.2.1. Commercial

8.2.1.1. Precision Agriculture
8.2.1.2. Inspection and Monitoring
8.2.1.3. Surveying and Mapping
8.2.1.4. Product Delivery
8.2.1.5. Others

8.2.2. Military

8.2.2.1. Combat Operations
8.2.2.2. Search and Rescue
8.2.2.3. Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR)

8.2.3. Civil Government

8.2.3.1. Transportation
8.2.3.2. Border Patrol
8.2.3.3. Conservation and Environment Monitoring
8.2.3.4. Firefighting
8.2.3.5. Others

Chapter 9. UAV Propulsion System Market Segmentation 5: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

9.1. North America

9.1.1. North America UAV Propulsion System Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Unit) Estimates and Forecasts by UAV Type, 2023-2031
9.1.2. North America UAV Propulsion System Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Unit) Estimates and Forecasts by Engine Horsepower, 2023-2031
9.1.3. North America UAV Propulsion System Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Unit) Estimates and Forecasts by Engine Type, 2023-2031
9.1.4. North America UAV Propulsion System Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Unit) Estimates and Forecasts by End User, 2023-2031
9.1.5. North America UAV Propulsion System Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Unit) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2023-2031

9.2. Europe

9.2.1. Europe UAV Propulsion System Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Unit) Estimates and Forecasts by UAV Type, 2023-2031
9.2.2. Europe UAV Propulsion System Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Unit) Estimates and Forecasts by Engine Horsepower, 2023-2031
9.2.3. Europe UAV Propulsion System Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Unit) Estimates and Forecasts by Engine Type, 2023-2031
9.2.4. Europe UAV Propulsion System Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Unit) Estimates and Forecasts by End User, 2023-2031
9.2.5. Europe UAV Propulsion System Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Unit) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2023-2031

9.3. Asia Pacific

9.3.1. Asia Pacific UAV Propulsion System Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Unit) Estimates and Forecasts by UAV Type, 2023-2031
9.3.2. Asia Pacific UAV Propulsion System Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Unit) Estimates and Forecasts by Engine Horsepower, 2023-2031
9.3.3. Asia-Pacific UAV Propulsion System Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Unit) Estimates and Forecasts by Engine Type, 2023-2031
9.3.4. Asia-Pacific UAV Propulsion System Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Unit) Estimates and Forecasts by End User, 2023-2031
9.3.5. Asia Pacific UAV Propulsion System Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Unit) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2023-2031

9.4. Latin America

9.4.1. Latin America UAV Propulsion System Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Unit) Estimates and Forecasts by UAV Type, 2023-2031
9.4.2. Latin America UAV Propulsion System Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Unit) Estimates and Forecasts by Engine Horsepower, 2023-2031
9.4.3. Latin America UAV Propulsion System Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Unit) Estimates and Forecasts by Engine Type, 2023-2031
9.4.4. Latin America UAV Propulsion System Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Unit) Estimates and Forecasts by End User, 2023-2031
9.4.5. Latin America UAV Propulsion System Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Unit) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2023-2031

9.5. Middle East & Africa

9.5.1. Middle East & Africa UAV Propulsion System Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Unit) Estimates and Forecasts by UAV Type, 2023-2031
9.5.2. Middle East & Africa UAV Propulsion System Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Unit) Estimates and Forecasts by Engine Horsepower, 2023-2031
9.5.3. Middle East & Africa UAV Propulsion System Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Unit) Estimates and Forecasts by Engine Type, 2023-2031
9.5.4. Middle East & Africa UAV Propulsion System Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Unit) Estimates and Forecasts by End User, 2023-2031
9.5.5. Middle East & Africa UAV Propulsion System Market Revenue (US$ Million) & Volume (Unit) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2023-2031

Chapter 10. Competitive Landscape

10.1. Major Mergers and Acquisitions/Strategic Alliances

10.2. Company Profiles


10.2.1. 3W International GmbH
10.2.2. BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG
10.2.3. Diamond Aircraft Industries (Austro Engine)
10.2.4. Gemini Diesel (Superior Aviation Group)
10.2.5. HIRTH ENGINES GMBH
10.2.6. Rotron Power Ltd.
10.2.7. Suter Industries AG
10.2.8. UAV Engines Ltd.
10.2.9. Advanced Innovative Engineering Ltd.
10.2.10. Pratt & Whitney Inc. (Part of Raytheon Technologies)
10.2.11. Avio Aero (GE Aviation)
10.2.12. Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC
10.2.13. PBS India (Part of PBS Aerospace)
10.2.14. UAV Turbines Inc. (Subsidiary of Locust USA Inc.)
10.2.15. Other Prominent Players

Segmentation of UAV Propulsion System Market-

UAV Propulsion System Market By UAV Type-

  • Small UAVs
    • Mini UAVs
    • Micro UAVs
  • Tactical UAVs
  • Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE)
  • High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE)
  • Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL)

UAV Propulsion System Market

UAV Propulsion System Market By End User -

  • Commercial
    • Precision Agriculture
    • Inspection and Monitoring
    • Surveying and Mapping
    • Product Delivery
    • Others
  • Military
    • Combat Operations
    • Search and Rescue
    • Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR)
  • Civil Government
    • Transportation
    • Border Patrol
    • Conservation and Environment Monitoring
    • Firefighting
    • Others

UAV Propulsion System Market By Engine Horsepower-

  • 10-50 HP
  • 51-100 HP
  • 101-150 HP
  • 151-200 HP
  • Above 200 HP

UAV Propulsion System Market By Engine Type-

  • Piston Engine
  • Turbine Engine
  • Turbofan Engine
  • Electrically Powered Engine
  • Wankel Engine
  • Solar-Powered Engine

UAV Propulsion System Market By Region-

North America-

  • The US
  • Canada
  • Mexico

Europe-

  • Germany
  • The UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific-

  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Southeast Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America-

  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America

 Middle East & Africa-

  • GCC Countries
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East and Africa

 InsightAce Analytic follows a standard and comprehensive market research methodology focused on offering the most accurate and precise market insights. The methods followed for all our market research studies include three significant steps – primary research, secondary research, and data modeling and analysis - to derive the current market size and forecast it over the forecast period. In this study, these three steps were used iteratively to generate valid data points (minimum deviation), which were cross-validated through multiple approaches mentioned below in the data modeling section.

Through secondary research methods, information on the market under study, its peer, and the parent market was collected. This information was then entered into data models. The resulted data points and insights were then validated by primary participants.

Based on additional insights from these primary participants, more directional efforts were put into doing secondary research and optimize data models. This process was repeated till all data models used in the study produced similar results (with minimum deviation). This way, this iterative process was able to generate the most accurate market numbers and qualitative insights.

Secondary research

The secondary research sources that are typically mentioned to include, but are not limited to:

  • Company websites, financial reports, annual reports, investor presentations, broker reports, and SEC filings.
  • External and internal proprietary databases, regulatory databases, and relevant patent analysis
  • Statistical databases, National government documents, and market reports
  • Press releases, news articles, and webcasts specific to the companies operating in the market

The paid sources for secondary research like Factiva, OneSource, Hoovers, and Statista

Primary Research:

Primary research involves telephonic interviews, e-mail interactions, as well as face-to-face interviews for each market, category, segment, and subsegment across geographies

The contributors who typically take part in such a course include, but are not limited to: 

  • Industry participants: CEOs, CBO, CMO, VPs, marketing/ type managers, corporate strategy managers, and national sales managers, technical personnel, purchasing managers, resellers, and distributors.
  • Outside experts: Valuation experts, Investment bankers, research analysts specializing in specific markets
  • Key opinion leaders (KOLs) specializing in unique areas corresponding to various industry verticals
  • End-users: Vary mainly depending upon the market

Data Modeling and Analysis:

In the iterative process (mentioned above), data models received inputs from primary as well as secondary sources. But analysts working on these models were the key. They used their extensive knowledge and experience about industry and topic to make changes and fine-tuning these models as per the product/service under study.

The standard data models used while studying this market were the top-down and bottom-up approaches and the company shares analysis model. However, other methods were also used along with these – which were specific to the industry and product/service under study.

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3W International GmbH, BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG, Diamond Aircraft Industries (Austro Engine), Gemini Diesel (Superior Aviation Group), HIRTH ENGINES GMB

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