Anti-Drone Market Size

Global Anti-Drone Market Overview

Anti-Drone Market Size was valued at USD 0.55 billion in 2022. The Anti-Drone market industry is projected to grow from USD 0.6875 Billion in 2023 to USD 2.62260 billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.00% during the forecast period (2023 - 2030). Increased demand for equipped with radar, RF scanners, and electro-optical infrared for payload detection and Rapid use of anti-drone technology for professional and recreational purposes are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth.

Source Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Anti-Drone Market Trends

The military sector is rapidly growing which attributes for a major share of the Market CAGR in 2022. This is due to the increased use of drones by adversaries and insurgent groups for spying and attacking military infrastructure across borders. Such incidents have necessitated the R&D of sophisticated C-UASs that can identify, track, and disable the drone and locate its operator simultaneously. To facilitate the R&D efforts a significant part of the defense budget is allocated toward such systems to facilitate R&D efforts. Also, several armed forces are focusing on enhancing their counter-drone capabilities. In this regard, during FY 2021, the Japanese MoD allocated a USD 20 million budget toward the R&D of C-UAS technology. 

The MoD made provisions worth USD 4.8 million to research microwaves that can be used in a C-UAV system. Likewise, with the growing threats to naval vessels, as of July 2021, the French Navy announced its plan to test the HELMA-P laser effector, the anti-drone system developed by CILAS for naval vessels. The Navy plans to begin an assessment for their use in the maritime environment in 2022, and following the assessment, the armed force will test then onboard surface vessels in the coming years. Such developments are expected to drive market growth during the forecast period.

Additionally, The increased use of these unauthorized flying test devices in the backyard and windows has increased threats to national security worldwide. These aircraft systems have a variety of sensors that can record video and audio regardless of time and place. To combat them, manufacturers are increasingly developing new UAV reduction technology limiting drones in aviation. Governments and companies worldwide increasingly invest in developing and marketing counter-drone technology to address such threats. Manufacturers incorporate different types of techniques for drone detection into their anti-drone systems to improve their overall performance, which drives the Anti-Drone market revenue.

Anti-Drone Market Segment Insights

Based on application, the Anti-Drone market segmentation includes detection radar, EO/IR, acoustic, and others. The detection radar segment dominated the market, due to the unauthorized; drones can be neutralized with the help of this machine after the detection, classification, and identification of the particular device. The defense forces mainly use these machines and technologies, which help them, provide maximum security against the unauthorized entry of drones in restricted areas and bases. The potential attacks can be avoided with the help of these systems as it monitors the entry and exit of every drone spotted on the premises.

The Anti-Drone market segmentation is based on interdiction, Jammer, Lasers, and Others. The Jammer category dominated the market. Rising government support and deployment of anti-drone technologies worldwide also fuel the sector. Airborne threats have heavily impacted the design of anti-drone systems.

For instance, February 2023 Drones pose a significant threat to the aviation sector, causing aircraft delays, cancellations, stranded passengers, and severe economic hardship for airlines worldwide. Anti-drone technology has evolved into a valuable asset for airport security. Dedrone, a specialist in anti-drone technologies, predicts the forthcoming drone landscape this year and how it will affect airports and airlines worldwide. Dedrone, a US anti-drone security startup, provides the aviation industry with technologies to detect and categorize drones and identify operators. In addition, the organization offers real-time alerts and identifying information to the aviation industry.

For instance, May 2022 DroneShield, a leading manufacturer of RF sensing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning (AI/ML) systems, announced that it had deployed its DroneSentry solution for city-wide coverage of the 2022 IRONMAN Texas triathlon event held in April 2022.

Based on the platform, the Anti-Drone market data includes Ground-based, Handheld, and UAV based. The Ground-based segment dominated the market. The various terrorist activities and illegal operations have recently increased, which can be curtailed with advanced technologies such as anti-drone systems. Unlawful smuggling and border crossing can also be detected using these technologies that help identify and distinguish between the various objects crossing the border.

Based on End Users, the anti-drone industry includes Defense and commercial. Defense has emerged as the leading segment due to the huge consumption and utilization of such technologies in this field. The usage of anti-drone systems has been rapidly absorbed in this particular sector which deals with a country's national security. The various terrorist activities and illegal operations have recently increased, which can be curtailed with advanced technologies such as anti-drone systems. Unlawful smuggling and crossing of the border can also be detected using these technologies that help to identify and distinguish between the various objects crossing the border.

Figure 1:  Anti-Drone Market, by End User, 2022& 2030 (USD billion)

Source Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

Anti-Drone Regional Insights

By Region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. The North American anti-drone market area will dominate this market, owing to the huge demand for such advanced technologies in this particular sector from the defense and aviation department, which are highly developed and will boost the market growth in this Region.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The U.S., Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 2: ANTI-DRONE MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%)

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Europe's anti-drone market accounts for the second-largest market share due to the rapid acceptance and adoption of advanced technologies. further, the German anti-drone market held the largest market share, and the UK anti-drone market was the fastest-growing market in the European Region

The Asia-Pacific anti-drone market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2030. This is due to the development in the aviation and defense industry. Moreover, China’s anti-drone market held the largest market share, and the Indian anti-drone market was the fastest-growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Anti-Drone Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development to expand their product lines, which will help the Anti-Drone Market grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking various strategic activities to expand their footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. The Anti-Drone industry must offer cost-effective items to expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate.

Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics manufacturers use in the Anti-Drone industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the Anti-Drone industry has offered Defense some of the most significant advantages. Major players in the anti-drone market, including SRC, Inc. (US), Liteye Systems, Inc. (US), Raytheon Technologies Corp. (US), DroneShield Ltd. (Australia), Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.(Israel), Lockheed Martin Corp. (US), Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. (Israel), Thales Group (France), Leonardo S.p.An (Italy), Blighter Surveillance Systems Ltd.(UK)., and others are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.

DroneShield is a worldwide leader in counter-UAS security and technology. DroneShield develops pre-eminent UAS security solutions that protect people, organizations, and critical infrastructure from intrusion from UAS threats. Its leadership brings world-class expertise in engineering and physics, combined with deep experience in Defense, intelligence, and aerospace.DroneShield Ltd announced that the US Department of Homeland Security purchased several of its DroneSentry-X systems that provide on-the-move Counter-UAS (C-UAS) capabilities.

Dedrone Holdings is a US-based company that develops counter-drone and counter-unmanned aerial system technology. Dedrone software and hardware allow the detection of radio frequencies, video feeds, and other drone electronic signatures. Drones significantly threaten the aviation sector, causing aircraft delays, cancellations, stranded passengers, and severe economic hardship for airlines worldwide. Anti-drone technology has evolved into a valuable asset for airport security. Dedrone, a specialist in anti-drone technologies, predicts the forthcoming drone landscape this year and how it will affect airports and airlines worldwide. Dedrone, a US anti-drone security startup, provides the aviation industry with technologies to detect and categorize drones and identify operators. In addition, the organization offers real-time alerts and identifying information to the aviation industry.

Key Companies in the Anti-Drone Market include

• SRC (US)


• Liteye Systems (US)


• Raytheon Technologies Corp. (US)


• DroneShield Ltd. (Australia)


• Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (Israel)


• Lockheed Martin Corp. (US)


• Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. (Israel)


• Thales Group (France)


• Leonardo S.p.An (Italy)


• Blighter Surveillance Systems Ltd. (UK)

For Instance, October 2021  DroneShield Ltd announced that the US Department of Homeland Security purchased several of its DroneSentry-X systems that provide on-the-move Counter-UAS (C-UAS) capabilities.

For Instance, August 2021  the Indian Armed Forces signed an agreement with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to deliver the D4 system (D4S), the first indigenous anti-drone system developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). The system can detect and jam micro drones and uses a laser-based mechanism to terminate the targets. The static and mobile versions of D4S will be deployed for the Indian Army, Navy, and Air force.

Anti-Drone Market Segmentation

Anti-Drone By Application Outlook

• Detection (Radar


• EO/IR


• Acoustic


• Others

Anti-Drone By Interdiction Outlook

• Jammer


• Lasers


• Others

Anti-Drone By Platform Outlook

• Ground-based


• Handheld


• UAV based

Anti-Drone By End User Outlook

• Defense


• Commercial

Anti-Drone Regional Outlook

• North America
  
  
  
  • US
  
  
  • Canada
  
  
  
  


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


• Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  • China
  
  
  • Japan
  
  
  • India
  
  
  • Australia
  
  
  • South Korea
  
  
  • Australia
  
  
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  


• Rest of the World
  
  
  
  • Middle East
  
  
  • Africa
  
  
  • Latin America