Emergency Beacon Transmitter Market Size was valued at USD 0.2 Billion in 2022. The Emergency Beacon Transmitter market industry is projected to grow from USD 0.21 Billion in 2023 to USD 0.33 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.85% during the forecast period (2023 - 2032). An increase in the incidence of human physical threats and aircraft hijacks are the key market drivers enhancing the market growth.
Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review
Market CAGR for Emergency Beacon Transmitters is driven by the increasing adoption of transmitter devices. Emergency beacon transmitters are tracking devices that assist in detecting the location of aircraft, boats, and people in distress. When the Transmitter gets activated, the beacon emits a distress signal that is caught by non-geostationary satellites. This information acquired from satellites is passed on to the search & rescue authorities to locate survivors.
Additionally, the handiness of reliable emergency beacon transmitters has led to the growing adoption of these devices in the aviation sector, which contributes to the growth of the emergency beacon transmitter market. The advanced available devices in the market, such as 406 MHz frequency transmitters, offer maximized search & rescue resource management, correct information, and offer real-time emergency tracking and follow-up through the use of a network of satellites known as the Cospas-Sarsat system.
Spending too much on maintenance, high installation, and accessibility of certain other substitutes like satellite phones, satellite messengers, and low visibility range act as restraining factors for emergency beacon transmitters hampering the expansion of market size.
However, the advancement in technology with improved operation portability, efficiency, durability, and growing devotion of manufacturers to reduce operational costs are additionally expected to fuel the growth of the emergency beacon transmitter market. As a result, it is anticipated that throughout the projection period, demand for Emergency Beacon Transmitters will increase. Thus, driving the Emergency Beacon Transmitter market revenue.
The Emergency Beacon Transmitter market segmentation, based on type, includes personal locator beacons, emergency position-indicating radio beacons, and emergency locator transmitters. The emergency position-indicating radio beacons segment dominated the market. These are designed to float and activate automatically when submerged in water. EPIRBs transmit distress signals with location information, aiding search and rescue operations for ships and boats in distress at sea.
However, ELTs are emergency beacons specifically used in aviation and are expected to grow. They are installed on aircraft and activate automatically in the event of a crash or impact. ELTs transmit distress signals with location information to facilitate rapid response and rescue operations.
Figure 1: Emergency Beacon Transmitter Market, by Type, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review
The Emergency Beacon Transmitter market segmentation, based on services, includes maintenance, inspection and management, engineering, and others. The maintenance category generated the most income. It involves regular testing, inspections, and servicing of distress beacon systems to ensure they are in proper working condition. This includes verifying battery life, testing GPS functionality, checking signal transmission, and assessing overall system integrity. Regular maintenance helps prevent equipment failures, ensures regulatory compliance, and maximizes the reliability and performance of distress beacon systems.
However, the integration and management category is also on the rise since it involves the tracking, monitoring, and auditing of distress beacon systems to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
The Emergency Beacon Transmitter market segmentation, based on verticals, includes aviation, maritime, military, and others. The aviation category generated the most income since ELTs are used in the event of an aircraft crash or emergency landing. These are designed to survive extreme conditions and activate automatically upon impact. They operate on aviation-specific frequencies and are regulated by ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
However, the maritime sector witnesses growth during the forecast period since it primarily relies on EPIRBs that are used on ships and vessels to transmit distress signals in case of emergencies. PLBs are smaller and designed for personal use by individuals on boats or ships, and the dominant standards for these beacons are set by International Maritime Organization (IMO).
By region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. The North American Emergency Beacon Transmitter market area will dominate this market due to the increasing adoption of beacon transmitters in varied industry verticals, such as military, civil aviation, aviation, merchant navy, and navy (marine defense).
Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the U.K., Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.
Figure 2: EMERGENCY BEACON TRANSMITTER MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)
Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review
Europe’s Emergency Beacon Transmitter market accounts for the second-largest market share due to the existence of stringent government regulations and security concerns. Further, the German Emergency Beacon Transmitter market held the largest market share, and the U.K. Emergency Beacon Transmitter market was the fastest-growing market in the European region.
The Asia-Pacific Emergency Beacon Transmitter Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032. This is due to the significant rise in outdoor recreation and adventure tourism activities. Moreover, China’s Emergency Beacon Transmitter market held the largest market share, and the Indian Emergency Beacon Transmitter market was the fastest-growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.
Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the Emergency Beacon Transmitter market grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of 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. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, Emergency Beacon Transmitter industry must offer cost-effective items.
Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the Emergency Beacon Transmitter industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the Emergency Beacon Transmitter industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to medicine. Major players in the Emergency Beacon Transmitter market, including ACR Electronics Inc. (U.S.), McMurdo Group (U.S.), HR Smith Group (U.K.), Emergency Beacon Corporation (U.S.), Cobham Plc (U.K.), and others, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.
ACR Electronics Inc. (U.S.) was founded in 1956 and is headquartered at 5757 Ravenswood Road, Fort Lauderdale, United States. It provides a wide range of survival products that have been the choice of NASA, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Military, and everyday explorers and adventurers ly. This company is a leading development center for emergency beacons that are designed with the purpose of saving lives. Through their collective technology expertise in the aviation, marine, outdoor and military markets, they design and manufacture cutting-edge rescue beacons and survival gear for boaters, hunters, hikers, pilots, climbers, cyclists, and combat troops. In May 2023, introduced the ARTEX ELT 4000M, the latest transport-grade 406 MHz approved ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter). With 243 and 121.5 MHz homing frequencies, the innovative Transmitter is powered by a patented alkaline-based solution, providing an exemption from FAA non-rechargeable lithium battery special conditions.
H.R. Smith Group Limited is a Private limited company (Ltd.) company based in Street Court Kingsland Leominster, U.K. The company started trading on 19 December 2018. The company is an independent avionics manufacturing company that has been serving the aircraft industry. The Group includes four companies and has capabilities in Airborne Antennas, Radomes, Static Dischargers, Emergency Locator Transmitters, Direction Finding Systems, and Avionics Test Sets. In Feb 2019, the company innovated the 500-32 Series. These new Techtest 500-32 series offer a simple solution to the FAA and EASA regulations (RTCA D0-227a). It is the smallest survival Emergency Locator Transmitter with GPS on the market, suitable for all commercial and civil aircraft.
June 2019: Orolia launched the Kannad Ultima-S, an emergency locator transmitter designed specifically for commercial aircraft. This emergency locator transmitter was designed to be installed in the cabin of commercial aircraft or in their life rafts and is capable of informing crew about SAR operations via the Galileo return link service. The compact and rugged transmitter aids in faster aircraft location detection and was designed with lithium battery regulations in mind to avoid battery fire risks.
April 2019: Astronics Corporation made an announcement regarding SRB-406G S-Type ELT, an upgraded emergency locator transmitter for use in aircraft life rafts. This Transmitter was built with GPS technology to offer satellite-based position assistance during search and rescue operations.
Personal Locators Beacons
Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacons
Emergency Locator Transmitters
Maintenance
Inspection and Management
Engineering
Others
Aviation
Maritime
Military
Others
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o Canada
o Germany
o France
o UK
o Italy
o Spain
| Report Attribute/Metric | Details |
| Market Size 2022 | USD 0.2 Billion |
| Market Size 2023 | USD 0.21 Billion |
| Market Size 2032 | USD 0.33 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) | 5.85% (2023-2032) |
| Base Year | 2022 |
| Market Forecast Period | 2023-2032 |
| Historical Data | 2018- 2022 |
| Market Forecast Units | Value (USD Billion) |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends |
| Segments Covered | Type, Services, Verticals, and Region |
| Geographies Covered | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World |
| Countries Covered | The US, Canada, German, France, UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil |
| Key Companies Profiled | ACR Electronics Inc. (U.S.), McMurdo Group (U.S.), HR Smith Group (U.K.), Emergency Beacon Corporation (U.S.), Cobham Plc (U.K.) |
| Key Market Opportunities | Increasing Demand for Cospas-Sarsat System |
| Key Market Dynamics | Increasing aviation security parameter implementation |
Emergency Beacon Transmitter Market Highlights:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
The Emergency Beacon Transmitter market size was valued at USD 0.2 Billion in 2022.
The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.85% during the forecast period, 2023-2032.
North America had the largest share of the market
The key players in the market are ACR Electronics Inc. (U.S.), McMurdo Group (U.S.), HR Smith Group (U.K.), Emergency Beacon Corporation (U.S.), and Cobham Plc (U.K.).
The emergency position-indicating radio stations category dominated the market in 2022.
Maintenance had the largest share in the market.
The aviation had the largest share of the market.
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