Market Overview:
The global medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) UAV market is expected to grow from USD 2.5 billion in 2018 to USD 7.9 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 15.0% from 2018 to 2030. The growth of the MALE UAV market can be attributed to the increasing demand for unmanned aerial vehicles for military and commercial applications across the globe. Based on type, the MALE UAV market is segmented into less than 2000 kg, 2000-5000 kg, and more than 5000 kg weight categories. The less than 2000 kg category is projected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period as compared to other weight categories due its low cost and easy deployment features. Based on application, the MALE UAV market is segmented into military, commercial, government and law enforcement agencies, and others including homeland security & disaster management agencies).
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Product Definition:
A MALE UAV is a drone that flies at medium altitudes and can stay in the air for long periods of time. They are used for military purposes, such as reconnaissance or surveillance, as well as civilian purposes, such as mapping or disaster relief.
Less Than 2000 KG:
The weight below 2000 kg is referred to as the less than 2000 kg (L2000) category. It includes both heavy and light drones, which are used for various applications such as mapping, surveying, agriculture and construction among others. The L2000 drones can be used in all weather conditions at a higher level of accuracy compared to other drone categories.
2000-5000 KG:
The weight range for 2000-5000 KG is a new one in the UAV industry. It was introduced by the U.S defense department to cover the payloads above 5000 KG and below 8000 KG that are required for military applications. The payload capacity of any given UAV is directly proportional to its size and cost which varies accordingly across various types such as fixed wing, hybrid, unpowered etc.
Application Insights:
The military segment dominated the global medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) UAV market in terms of revenue in 2017. The growth can be attributed to the increasing defense investments by countries such as China and India. For instance, in 2016, DRDO signed a contract with Israel Aerospace Industries for the development of an advanced medium altitude long endurance UAV¢â‚¬â„¢s wings for carrying out missions including aerial surveillance, mapping and troop transportations.
Commercial application is expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period owing to rising demand from commercial organizations such as oil & gas companies that use these drones for land surveying purposes or monitor crops at night or during foggy weather conditions.
Regional Analysis:
North America dominated the global market in 2017. The U.S. is considered to be the major contributor to regional growth, owing to increasing defense expenditure coupled with a strong military-industrial complex and high adoption of drones for commercial as well as government applications.
The Asia Pacific region accounted for over 25% of global revenue in 2017.
The European region accounted second only after North America in terms of revenue share in 2017 due mainlyto Germany’s large-scale adoption coupled with other European countries such as France.
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand for unmanned aerial vehicles for military and commercial applications
- Rising R&D expenditure by defense organizations to develop new MALE UAV platforms
- Proliferation of low-cost small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) that are easy to operate and maintain
- Growing number of countries adopting MALE UAV technology for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions
- Emergence of autonomous flight capabilities in MALE UAV systems
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market Research Report
By Type
Less Than 2000 KG, 2000-5000 KG, More Than 5000 KG
By Application
Military, Commercial, Government and Law Enforcement, Others
By Companies
Israel Aerospace Industries, Raytheon, Northrop Grumman Corporation, General Atomics, 3D Robotics, Textron, DJI, Elbit Systems, Microdrones, Thales Group, SAAB, Lockheed Martin, Aerovironment, BAE Systems, Yuneec, Precisionhawk, Airbus, Boeing, ECA Group, Parrot, Turkish Aerospace Industries
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
173
Number of Tables & Figures
122
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market Report Segments:
The global Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Less Than 2000 KG, 2000-5000 KG, More Than 5000 KG
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Military, Commercial, Government and Law Enforcement, Others
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- Israel Aerospace Industries
- Raytheon
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- General Atomics
- 3D Robotics
- Textron
- DJI
- Elbit Systems
- Microdrones
- Thales Group
- SAAB
- Lockheed Martin
- Aerovironment
- BAE Systems
- Yuneec
- Precisionhawk
- Airbus
- Boeing
- ECA Group
- Parrot
- Turkish Aerospace Industries
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Highlights of The Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Less Than 2000 KG
- 2000-5000 KG
- More Than 5000 KG
- By Application:
- Military
- Commercial
- Government and Law Enforcement
- Others
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
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The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV is a type of unmanned aerial vehicle that can fly for more than 24 hours without needing to land.
Some of the major companies in the medium-altitude long-endurance (male) uav market are Israel Aerospace Industries, Raytheon, Northrop Grumman Corporation, General Atomics, 3D Robotics, Textron, DJI, Elbit Systems, Microdrones, Thales Group, SAAB, Lockheed Martin, Aerovironment, BAE Systems, Yuneec, Precisionhawk, Airbus, Boeing, ECA Group, Parrot, Turkish Aerospace Industries.
The medium-altitude long-endurance (male) uav market is expected to register a CAGR of 15%.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Market Taxonomy
4.1.2 Market Definition
4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth
4.2 Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market - Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers
4.3.2 List of Key Distributors
4.3.3 List of Key Consumers
4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of Substitution
4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.5 Global Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market Size & Forecast, 2018-2028
4.5.1 Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Less Than 2000 KG
5.2.2 2000-5000 KG
5.2.3 More Than 5000 KG
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Military
6.2.2 Commercial
6.2.3 Government and Law Enforcement
6.2.4 Others
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Less Than 2000 KG
9.6.2 2000-5000 KG
9.6.3 More Than 5000 KG
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Military
9.10.2 Commercial
9.10.3 Government and Law Enforcement
9.10.4 Others
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Less Than 2000 KG
10.6.2 2000-5000 KG
10.6.3 More Than 5000 KG
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Military
10.10.2 Commercial
10.10.3 Government and Law Enforcement
10.10.4 Others
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Less Than 2000 KG
11.6.2 2000-5000 KG
11.6.3 More Than 5000 KG
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Military
11.10.2 Commercial
11.10.3 Government and Law Enforcement
11.10.4 Others
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Less Than 2000 KG
12.6.2 2000-5000 KG
12.6.3 More Than 5000 KG
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Military
12.10.2 Commercial
12.10.3 Government and Law Enforcement
12.10.4 Others
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Less Than 2000 KG
13.6.2 2000-5000 KG
13.6.3 More Than 5000 KG
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Military
13.10.2 Commercial
13.10.3 Government and Law Enforcement
13.10.4 Others
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) UAV Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 Israel Aerospace Industries
14.3.2 Raytheon
14.3.3 Northrop Grumman Corporation
14.3.4 General Atomics
14.3.5 3D Robotics
14.3.6 Textron
14.3.7 DJI
14.3.8 Elbit Systems
14.3.9 Microdrones
14.3.10 Thales Group
14.3.11 SAAB
14.3.12 Lockheed Martin
14.3.13 Aerovironment
14.3.14 BAE Systems
14.3.15 Yuneec
14.3.16 Precisionhawk
14.3.17 Airbus
14.3.18 Boeing
14.3.19 ECA Group
14.3.20 Parrot
14.3.21 Turkish Aerospace Industries
