Product Code: A10534
LiDAR drone is the type of drone that holds LiDAR sensor to collect the data that uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure the ranges at variable distances to the Earth. The data is collected from LiDAR-equipped drones which can be used to add up 3D models down to the tiniest detail, supporting users to pinpoint the areas, structures, and features of interest in perfect detail. LiDAR drones offer high point density. For example, mid-range business devices can generate between 300 and 1,000 points per square meter. The photogrammetry in LiDAR drone persists as one of the most effective and cheapest methods for aerial data collection. The price of such drone is a huge concern for many customers. While the incorporation of LiDAR sensors into commercial type of drones makes the mapping of LiDAR more reasonable, the cost is still challenging to estimate.
4D LIDAR type of sensors has all features of 3D LIDAR sensors, including the cameras. 4D type of LiDAR drones can be used in various number of requests such as environmental management, mission planning, and battle damage assessment. The videos from these cameras can be combined with LIDAR technology to capture multi-megapixel images at a speed of up to 30 frames per second with exact depth for each pixel. Consequently, these cameras can deal with real-time data by 100x, thereby offering the exact location of the pointed objects and their action with respect to their nearby environments. The rise of 4D LiDAR sensors is expected to increase the sales of LIDAR drones.
There are three main ways to use LiDAR drones, i.e., on the ground-where the LiDAR sensor is carried with drones in the operator's hand or in a handheld mount. On a plane-where LiDAR sensor is attached to an aircraft or helicopter. The LiDAR sensors in drones send fast light pulse signals in the form of laser beams that cause no risk to the human eye (Class 1 eye safety), which reflects off surrounding objects such as buildings, cars, and trees or directly to the ground. The exact distance is estimated by determining the time it takes for the light to travel to each object and back to the sensor. The light speed is constant, so LiDAR provides the exact distance between the object and the sensor in real-time.
The drones are armed with cameras give enterprises an extra pair of eyes in the sky, offering a new viewpoint on operations occurring on the ground. Across various businesses such as agriculture, construction, emergency services, and utilities, drones are adding value. The sensor technology on drones is constantly growing, meaning that these crafts are not just taking standard videos and snapshots. One of the latest improvements in drone loadouts involves using more advanced light detection and ranging (LiDAR) systems. By deploying a LiDAR sensor in drones, the companies can take more precise aerial readings - generating 3D models by detecting features and mapping centimeter-level accuracy that would be imperceptible to less refined methods.
The insurance companies and environmental experts use DroneDeploy's SkyClaim app to determine loss estimates and identify crop damage by using Al and computer vision. DroneDeploy customers have examined 75 different crop types in more than 100,000 acres using its app. PrecisionHawk (U.S.) uses different sensors, like thermal, multispectral in LiDAR and agriculture drones to collect raw crop data for analysis using its Precision Analytics software. The LiDAR drone market share is expected to increase substantially over the forecast period due to rising investment from the private sector for drone deployment in environment businesses across the world. For instance, in 2021, DroneDeploy raised $50 million in Series E' funding. For complete environment monitoring operations, LiDAR drones are paired with advanced technologies such as RGB cameras, sensors, and other analytical tools. These drone skills to build 3D maps for real-time agriculture analysis to improve its rapid technological advancements. The rising demand for automatic devices for environmental purposes is expected to fuel the demand for LiDAR drones during the projected years.
The LiDAR drone market is segmented on the basis of component, range, frequency, application, platform, and region. On the basis of component, it is divided into antenna, transmitter, receiver, duplexer, and others. On the basis of range, it is classified into short, medium, and long. On the basis of frequency, it is classified into C-band, S-band, X-band, and others. On the basis of application, it is classified into airspace monitoring & traffic management, space situation awareness, maritime patrolling, weapon guidance, and others. On the basis of platform, it is classified into airborne, land, and naval. On the basis of region, the market is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
Growth drivers, restraints, and opportunities are explained in the study to better understand the market dynamics. This study further highlights key areas of investment. In addition, it includes Porter's five forces analysis to understand the competitive scenario of the industry and the role of each stakeholder. The study features strategies adopted by key market players to maintain their foothold in the market. Companies have adopted product development, partnership, and product launch as their key development strategies in the LiDAR drone market. The key players operating in this market are Leica Geosystems AG, Microdrones, OnyxScan, Phoenix LiDAR Systems, PolyExplore Inc., RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems GmbH, Teledyne Geospatial, Topodrone, UMS Skeldar, and Yellowscan.
Key Benefits For Stakeholders
- This report provides a quantitative analysis of the market segments, current trends, estimations, and dynamics of the lidar drone market analysis from 2021 to 2031 to identify the prevailing lidar drone market opportunities.
- The market research is offered along with information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
- Porter's five forces analysis highlights the potency of buyers and suppliers to enable stakeholders make profit-oriented business decisions and strengthen their supplier-buyer network.
- In-depth analysis of the lidar drone market segmentation assists to determine the prevailing market opportunities.
- Major countries in each region are mapped according to their revenue contribution to the global market.
- Market player positioning facilitates benchmarking and provides a clear understanding of the present position of the market players.
- The report includes the analysis of the regional as well as global lidar drone market trends, key players, market segments, application areas, and market growth strategies.
Key Market Segments
By LiDAR Type
By Drone Type
By Drone Range
By Application
- Corridor Mapping
- Mining and Construction
- Environment
- Others
By Region
- North America
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
- Latin America
- Middle East
- Africa
Key Market Players
- Phoenix Lidar Systems
- Leica Geosystems AG
- Teledyne Imaging
- Topodrone
- PolyExplore Inc.
- Microdrones
- UMS Skeldar
- yellowscan
- OnyxScan
- RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems GmbH
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
- 1.1. Report description
- 1.2. Key market segments
- 1.3. Key benefits to the stakeholders
- 1.4. Research Methodology
- 1.4.1. Primary research
- 1.4.2. Secondary research
- 1.4.3. Analyst tools and models
CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER 3: MARKET OVERVIEW
- 3.1. Market definition and scope
- 3.2. Key findings
- 3.2.1. Top impacting factors
- 3.2.2. Top investment pockets
- 3.3. Porter's five forces analysis
- 3.3.1. Bargaining power of suppliers
- 3.3.2. Bargaining power of buyers
- 3.3.3. Threat of substitutes
- 3.3.4. Threat of new entrants
- 3.3.5. Intensity of rivalry
- 3.4. Market dynamics
- 3.4.1. Drivers
- 3.4.1.1. Rising adoption of LiDAR drone for mining application
- 3.4.1.2. Growing investments in smart city projects
- 3.4.1.3. Expansion in applications in civil and defense engineering
- 3.4.2. Restraints
- 3.4.2.1. Stringent restrictions and regulations related to use of drones in various countries
- 3.4.2.2. Lack of trained personnel to operate LiDAR drone
- 3.4.2.3. High operational and purchasing cost for LiDAR drones
- 3.4.3. Opportunities
- 3.4.3.1. Rising adoption of aerial data collection tools for environmental purpose
- 3.4.3.2. Higher investments in the drone industry to propel growth
- 3.5. COVID-19 Impact Analysis on the market
CHAPTER 4: LIDAR DRONE MARKET, BY LIDAR TYPE
- 4.1. Overview
- 4.1.1. Market size and forecast
- 4.2. Topographic
- 4.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 4.2.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 4.2.3. Market share analysis by country
- 4.3. Bathymetric
- 4.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 4.3.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 4.3.3. Market share analysis by country
CHAPTER 5: LIDAR DRONE MARKET, BY DRONE TYPE
- 5.1. Overview
- 5.1.1. Market size and forecast
- 5.2. Fixed Wing
- 5.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 5.2.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 5.2.3. Market share analysis by country
- 5.3. Rotary Wing
- 5.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 5.3.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 5.3.3. Market share analysis by country
CHAPTER 6: LIDAR DRONE MARKET, BY DRONE RANGE
- 6.1. Overview
- 6.1.1. Market size and forecast
- 6.2. Short
- 6.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 6.2.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 6.2.3. Market share analysis by country
- 6.3. Medium
- 6.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 6.3.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 6.3.3. Market share analysis by country
- 6.4. Long
- 6.4.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 6.4.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 6.4.3. Market share analysis by country
CHAPTER 7: LIDAR DRONE MARKET, BY APPLICATION
- 7.1. Overview
- 7.1.1. Market size and forecast
- 7.2. Corridor Mapping
- 7.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 7.2.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 7.2.3. Market share analysis by country
- 7.3. Mining and Construction
- 7.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 7.3.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 7.3.3. Market share analysis by country
- 7.4. Environment
- 7.4.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 7.4.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 7.4.3. Market share analysis by country
- 7.5. Others
- 7.5.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 7.5.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 7.5.3. Market share analysis by country
CHAPTER 8: LIDAR DRONE MARKET, BY REGION
- 8.1. Overview
- 8.1.1. Market size and forecast By Region
- 8.2. North America
- 8.2.1. Key trends and opportunities
- 8.2.2. Market size and forecast, by LiDAR Type
- 8.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Drone Type
- 8.2.4. Market size and forecast, by Drone Range
- 8.2.5. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 8.2.6. Market size and forecast, by country
- 8.2.6.1. U.S.
- 8.2.6.1.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 8.2.6.1.2. Market size and forecast, by LiDAR Type
- 8.2.6.1.3. Market size and forecast, by Drone Type
- 8.2.6.1.4. Market size and forecast, by Drone Range
- 8.2.6.1.5. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 8.2.6.2. Canada
- 8.2.6.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 8.2.6.2.2. Market size and forecast, by LiDAR Type
- 8.2.6.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Drone Type
- 8.2.6.2.4. Market size and forecast, by Drone Range
- 8.2.6.2.5. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 8.2.6.3. Mexico
- 8.2.6.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 8.2.6.3.2. Market size and forecast, by LiDAR Type
- 8.2.6.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Drone Type
- 8.2.6.3.4. Market size and forecast, by Drone Range
- 8.2.6.3.5. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 8.3. Europe
- 8.3.1. Key trends and opportunities
- 8.3.2. Market size and forecast, by LiDAR Type
- 8.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Drone Type
- 8.3.4. Market size and forecast, by Drone Range
- 8.3.5. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 8.3.6. Market size and forecast, by country
- 8.3.6.1. UK
- 8.3.6.1.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 8.3.6.1.2. Market size and forecast, by LiDAR Type
- 8.3.6.1.3. Market size and forecast, by Drone Type
- 8.3.6.1.4. Market size and forecast, by Drone Range
- 8.3.6.1.5. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 8.3.6.2. Germany
- 8.3.6.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 8.3.6.2.2. Market size and forecast, by LiDAR Type
- 8.3.6.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Drone Type
- 8.3.6.2.4. Market size and forecast, by Drone Range
- 8.3.6.2.5. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 8.3.6.3. France
- 8.3.6.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 8.3.6.3.2. Market size and forecast, by LiDAR Type
- 8.3.6.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Drone Type
- 8.3.6.3.4. Market size and forecast, by Drone Range
- 8.3.6.3.5. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 8.3.6.4. Russia
- 8.3.6.4.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 8.3.6.4.2. Market size and forecast, by LiDAR Type
- 8.3.6.4.3. Market size and forecast, by Drone Type
- 8.3.6.4.4. Market size and forecast, by Drone Range
- 8.3.6.4.5. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 8.3.6.5. Rest of Europe
- 8.3.6.5.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 8.3.6.5.2. Market size and forecast, by LiDAR Type
- 8.3.6.5.3. Market size and forecast, by Drone Type
- 8.3.6.5.4. Market size and forecast, by Drone Range
- 8.3.6.5.5. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 8.4. Asia-Pacific
- 8.4.1. Key trends and opportunities
- 8.4.2. Market size and forecast, by LiDAR Type
- 8.4.3. Market size and forecast, by Drone Type
- 8.4.4. Market size and forecast, by Drone Range
- 8.4.5. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 8.4.6. Market size and forecast, by country
- 8.4.6.1. China
- 8.4.6.1.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 8.4.6.1.2. Market size and forecast, by LiDAR Type
- 8.4.6.1.3. Market size and forecast, by Drone Type
- 8.4.6.1.4. Market size and forecast, by Drone Range
- 8.4.6.1.5. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 8.4.6.2. Japan
- 8.4.6.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 8.4.6.2.2. Market size and forecast, by LiDAR Type
- 8.4.6.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Drone Type
- 8.4.6.2.4. Market size and forecast, by Drone Range
- 8.4.6.2.5. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 8.4.6.3. India
- 8.4.6.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 8.4.6.3.2. Market size and forecast, by LiDAR Type
- 8.4.6.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Drone Type
- 8.4.6.3.4. Market size and forecast, by Drone Range
- 8.4.6.3.5. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 8.4.6.4. South Korea
- 8.4.6.4.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 8.4.6.4.2. Market size and forecast, by LiDAR Type
- 8.4.6.4.3. Market size and forecast, by Drone Type
- 8.4.6.4.4. Market size and forecast, by Drone Range
- 8.4.6.4.5. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 8.4.6.5. Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 8.4.6.5.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 8.4.6.5.2. Market size and forecast, by LiDAR Type
- 8.4.6.5.3. Market size and forecast, by Drone Type
- 8.4.6.5.4. Market size and forecast, by Drone Range
- 8.4.6.5.5. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 8.5. LAMEA
- 8.5.1. Key trends and opportunities
- 8.5.2. Market size and forecast, by LiDAR Type
- 8.5.3. Market size and forecast, by Drone Type
- 8.5.4. Market size and forecast, by Drone Range
- 8.5.5. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 8.5.6. Market size and forecast, by country
- 8.5.6.1. Latin America
- 8.5.6.1.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 8.5.6.1.2. Market size and forecast, by LiDAR Type
- 8.5.6.1.3. Market size and forecast, by Drone Type
- 8.5.6.1.4. Market size and forecast, by Drone Range
- 8.5.6.1.5. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 8.5.6.2. Middle East
- 8.5.6.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 8.5.6.2.2. Market size and forecast, by LiDAR Type
- 8.5.6.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Drone Type
- 8.5.6.2.4. Market size and forecast, by Drone Range
- 8.5.6.2.5. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 8.5.6.3. Africa
- 8.5.6.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 8.5.6.3.2. Market size and forecast, by LiDAR Type
- 8.5.6.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Drone Type
- 8.5.6.3.4. Market size and forecast, by Drone Range
- 8.5.6.3.5. Market size and forecast, by Application
CHAPTER 9: COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 9.1. Introduction
- 9.2. Top winning strategies
- 9.3. Product Mapping of Top 10 Player
- 9.4. Competitive Dashboard
- 9.5. Competitive Heatmap
- 9.6. Top player positioning, 2021
CHAPTER 10: COMPANY PROFILES
- 10.1. Leica Geosystems AG
- 10.1.1. Company overview
- 10.1.2. Key Executives
- 10.1.3. Company snapshot
- 10.1.4. Operating business segments
- 10.1.5. Product portfolio
- 10.1.6. Key strategic moves and developments
- 10.2. Microdrones
- 10.2.1. Company overview
- 10.2.2. Key Executives
- 10.2.3. Company snapshot
- 10.2.4. Operating business segments
- 10.2.5. Product portfolio
- 10.2.6. Key strategic moves and developments
- 10.3. OnyxScan
- 10.3.1. Company overview
- 10.3.2. Key Executives
- 10.3.3. Company snapshot
- 10.3.4. Operating business segments
- 10.3.5. Product portfolio
- 10.4. Phoenix Lidar Systems
- 10.4.1. Company overview
- 10.4.2. Key Executives
- 10.4.3. Company snapshot
- 10.4.4. Operating business segments
- 10.4.5. Product portfolio
- 10.4.6. Key strategic moves and developments
- 10.5. PolyExplore Inc.
- 10.5.1. Company overview
- 10.5.2. Key Executives
- 10.5.3. Company snapshot
- 10.5.4. Operating business segments
- 10.5.5. Product portfolio
- 10.5.6. Key strategic moves and developments
- 10.6. RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems GmbH
- 10.6.1. Company overview
- 10.6.2. Key Executives
- 10.6.3. Company snapshot
- 10.6.4. Operating business segments
- 10.6.5. Product portfolio
- 10.6.6. Key strategic moves and developments
- 10.7. Teledyne Imaging
- 10.7.1. Company overview
- 10.7.2. Key Executives
- 10.7.3. Company snapshot
- 10.7.4. Operating business segments
- 10.7.5. Product portfolio
- 10.7.6. Key strategic moves and developments
- 10.8. Topodrone
- 10.8.1. Company overview
- 10.8.2. Key Executives
- 10.8.3. Company snapshot
- 10.8.4. Operating business segments
- 10.8.5. Product portfolio
- 10.8.6. Key strategic moves and developments
- 10.9. UMS Skeldar
- 10.9.1. Company overview
- 10.9.2. Key Executives
- 10.9.3. Company snapshot
- 10.9.4. Operating business segments
- 10.9.5. Product portfolio
- 10.10. yellowscan
- 10.10.1. Company overview
- 10.10.2. Key Executives
- 10.10.3. Company snapshot
- 10.10.4. Operating business segments
- 10.10.5. Product portfolio
- 10.10.6. Key strategic moves and developments