Drone Package Delivery Market is anticipated to grow from USD 0.7 billion in 2023 to USD 4.3 billion in 2030 at a CAGR of 36.7% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2030.

Published Date: Jul, 2024

Global Drone Package Delivery Market is anticipated to grow from USD 0.7 billion in 2023 to USD 4.3 billion in 2030 at a CAGR of 36.7% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2030.

The rise in deployment of drones for same day and quick package delivery is anticipated to accelerate the growth in procurements of drones to offer new delivery directions for remote areas during the forecast period. Drones are used as a means of delivering packages from retailers to customers just like any traditional courier services, in drone delivery flying. kA smart mobility alternative for businesses and consumers worldwide is offered by drones. To accomplish timely missions, there is adoption of technologies like big data, 3D imaging, artificial intelligence, analytics and others. Drones can reduce half of the time as compared to other transportation systems for deliveries. The rising concerns of traffic congestion leading to the delayed delivery process is boosting the growth of the drone package delivery market. Also, the rising adoption of long-range delivery drones by several military and disaster management units to provide medicines and food packages during natural calamities is strengthening the growth of the market. The major constraint of global Drone Package Delivery Market is the operational security, illegal use, safety and security issues. Furthermore, strict airspace regulations of countries, including certifications, manufacturing standards and complex licensing procedures also do hinder market growth.

Browse 61 market data Tables and 40 Figures spread through 204 Pages and in-depth TOC on Global Drone Package Delivery Market By Type (Rotary-Wing, Fixed-Wing and Hybrid), By Capacity (Less Than 10kg and Greater Than 10kg), By Range (Short Range (Less than 25km), Medium Range (25km to 50 km) and Long Range (More than 50km)), By End-User (Retail and Logistics, Food and Healthcare) and By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East And Africa) - Global Forecast from 2025 to 2030.

Global Drone Package Delivery Market Segmentation and Key Players

Segment / Key Players

Categorization

Type

Rotary-Wing, Fixed-Wing and Hybrid

Capacity

Less Than 10kg and Greater Than 10kg

Range

(Short Range (Less than 25km), Medium Range (25km to 50 km) and Long Range (More than 50km))

End-User

Retail and Logistics, Food and Healthcare

Key Players

Zipline International Inc., United Parcel Service of America Inc., Wingcopter, Matternet Inc., Alphabet Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Deutsche Post Inc., SZDJI Technology Co. Ltd.

By type, fixed-wing dominate the global drone package delivery market

The fixed-wing segment is projected to dominate the market as it is growing at the highest CAGR during the forecast period due to the increasing adoption of fixed drone usage in the delivery as it has aerodynamic body, that is suitable to glide through the air.

"North America is projected to register the fastest CAGR during the forecast period, i.e., 2025-2030 in the global drone package delivery market.”

North America shall dominate the Drone Package Delivery Market during the forecast period as number of drone delivery package service providers are present in the region. 

Some of the key players in the drone package delivery market are Zipline International Inc., United Parcel Service of America Inc., Wingcopter, Matternet Inc., Alphabet Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Deutsche Post Inc., SZDJI Technology Co. Ltd.

Recent Developments by Key Players

Apian (UK-based healthcare logistics company) has collaborated with Zipline (the world’s largest autonomous instant delivery company) to significantly amplify the NHS program delivering medical supplies to healthcare facilities. The expansion shall also roll out with Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

Wingcopter has collaborated with its long-time business partner and investor ITOCHU for the certification process. The Wingcopter 198 delivery drone can transport critical goods quickly in an environmentally friendly way over many kilometers in challenging terrain. 

Global Drone Package Delivery Market coverage (By Value)

  • Type Insight and Forecast 2025 - 2030
    • Rotary-Wing
    • Fixed-Wing
    • By Capacity
  • Capacity Insight and Forecast 2025 - 2030
    • Less Than 10kg
    • Greater Than 10kg
  • Range Insight and Forecast 2025 - 2030
    • Short Range (Less than 25km)
    • Medium Range (25km to 50 km)
    • Long range (More than 50km)
  • End-user Insight and Forecast 2025 - 2030
    • Retail and Logistics
    • Food
    • Healthcare

Geographical Segmentation

Global Drone Package Delivery Market by Region

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • U.K.
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Russia
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia-Pacific (APAC)
    • China
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • India
    • Australia
    • Rest of APAC
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Rest of Latin America
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Turkey
    • UAE
    • Saudi Arabia
    • South Africa
    • Rest of MEA