Marché mondial des drones cibles – Tendances et prévisions de l’industrie jusqu’en 2030

Analyse et taille du marché des drones cibles

L’augmentation des budgets de défense est un moteur majeur de la croissance du marché. En outre, les progrès croissants dans la technologie des drones et l’augmentation des dépenses consacrées à l’innovation des produits devraient stimuler la croissance du marché. Les principales contraintes susceptibles d’avoir un impact négatif sur le marché sont les contraintes budgétaires et le respect des réglementations. Les investissements importants dans la recherche et le développement devraient offrir des opportunités de croissance du marché. Cependant, la vulnérabilité des systèmes de drones ciblés aux cyberattaques devrait mettre à mal la croissance du marché.

Data Bridge Market Research analyse que le marché mondial des drones cibles devrait atteindre la valeur de 8 924,47 millions USD d'ici 2030, à un TCAC de 5,3 % au cours de la période de prévision.

Définition du marché

A target drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed and utilized for various military purposes, primarily as a target in training exercises for anti-aircraft systems, guided missiles, or other weapon systems. These drones are intended to simulate the behavior and characteristics of actual enemy aircraft, missiles, or other threats to provide realistic training scenarios for military personnel.

Target drones are equipped with various sensors, systems, and technologies to mimic the radar cross-section, infrared signatures, and flight patterns of real-world threats. They can be remotely controlled or operate autonomously, depending on the specific requirements of the training exercise. Military forces can test and improve their weapon systems, train their operators, and enhance their readiness for potential combat situations without the need to risk human pilots or actual aircraft by using target drones.

Global Target Drones Market Dynamics

This section deals with understanding the market drivers, advantages, opportunities, restraints and challenges. All of this is discussed in detail as below:

Drivers

• Rising Expenditures on Defense by Different Countries

Several countries, such as India, the U.S., and China along with European countries as well, are strategically increasing their investments in defense budgets. These nations are allocating substantial financial resources to strengthen their defense capabilities and safeguard their national security interests. India is progressively enhancing its defense expenditure to modernize its armed forces and strengthen its defense infrastructure. The U.S., as a global military powerhouse, continues to allocate significant funds to maintain its technological edge, support advanced research and development, and ensure readiness across its armed forces. Furthermore, China is assertively expanding its defense budget to advance its military capabilities, invest in cutting-edge technologies, and secure its regional interests. There is an upsurge in spending on defense budgets across the globe.

• Advancements in Drone Technology

Advancements in drone technology are rapidly changing, advancing in an innovative era of capabilities and possibilities. Scientific and technological advancements across various domains are converging to redefine the potential of target drones and their applications. One of the significant areas is sensing technology, where the integration of RADAR (Radio Detection and Ranging) and LiDaR (Light Detection and Ranging) systems empowers drones with enhanced capacities in terms of performance. This enables them to navigate and keep reconnaissance into complex areas, avoid obstacles with precision, and generate highly accurate maps. Simultaneously, wireless and cellular communications are extending the reach of drones, enabling real-time data transmission and remote piloting over vast distances. These advancements have expanded the horizon for industries such as agriculture, infrastructure inspection, and emergency response, enabling them to operate with unprecedented efficiency and responsiveness.

Restraints/Challenges

• Dependency on Skilled Personnel to Operate

The effective operation and utilization of target drones are dependent on the expertise of skilled personnel. Competent operators are essential for piloting target drones accurately during training exercises, ensuring realistic simulations of various threat scenarios. In addition, skilled technicians play a crucial role in maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting these advanced systems, contributing to their consistent performance and extending their operational lifespan. The dependence on skilled personnel highlights the significance of training programs and expertise development to maximize the capabilities and benefits of target drone technology in defense and training contexts.

• Concerns Related to Power Issues Hinder the Performance of Drones

Target drones rely on a range of power sources to fuel their operations, each with distinct limitations. Battery-powered drones offer the convenience of simplicity and ease of use, but their limited energy capacity often restricts flight durations, making them suitable for shorter missions. Internal combustion engines, commonly used in gas-powered drones, provide greater endurance and rapid refueling options. However, they tend to generate higher noise levels and emissions. Hydrogen fuel cells are dependent on hydrogen infrastructure and storage which cause logistical challenges.

Opportunities

• Rising Trend of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Data-Driven Technology

The emerging trend of AI and data-driven technology is creating an opportunity for the market. Integration of AI allows target drones to simulate more sophisticated and adaptable threat behaviors, enhancing the realism of training scenarios. In addition, data-driven technology enables the collection and analysis of vast amounts of training data, offering valuable insights into trainee performance and system behavior. This creates avenues for continuous improvement and customization of training programs.

• Internal Collaboration and Partnerships

Major market players associated with the market are making various developments and strategic decisions to grow in their market to cope up with the growing market strategies of target drone manufacturers. From new investments to collaborations, the top players of the market are evolving their business practices and further expanding their business via partnerships and promotion strategies worldwide.

 Recent Developments

• In August 2023, The Department of Defence, Australia, chose Lockheed Martin Corporation as its strategic partner to oversee AIR6500 Phase 1 (AIR6500-1). The Australian Defence Force (ADF) will receive the Joint Air Battle Management System (JABMS) from AIR6500-1, which will serve as the innovative architecture at the heart of the ADF's upcoming Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) capability. This will help the company to gain more order proposals from the clients.
• In July 2023, Airbus Foundation joined forces with the Connected Conservation Foundation (CCF) to protect wildlife and preserve ecosystems with the help of Airbus Defence and Space satellite imagery.
• In July 2023, The Government of Canada has awarded Airbus Defence and Space with a contract for four newly-built Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft (MRTT) and for the conversion of five used A330-200s in a quest to strengthen Canada’s continental defense capabilities.
• In May 2023, a new Boeing [NYSE: BA] Distribution Services site opened at Panattoni Park Rzeszów Airport III. The facility more than doubles the space for storing aircraft parts compared to the prior location and expands Boeing’s presence in Poland’s Aviation Valley, a unique industrial hub.
•  In February 2023, The U.S. Marine Corps awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) the initial production and operations contract for the Next Generation Handheld Targeting System (NGHTS). NGHTS is a compact targeting system that provides advanced precision targeting and is capable of operation in GPS-denied environments.

Global Target Drones Market Scope

The global target drones market is segmented into nine notable segments based on type, use, target type, engine type, speed, mode of operation, payload capacity, application, and end user. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze major growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Type

• Rotary
• Fixed

On the basis of type, the global target drones market is segmented into rotary and fixed.

Use

• Aerial Target
• Ground Target
• Marine Target

On the basis of use, the global target drones market is segmented into aerial target, ground target, and marine target.

Target Type      

• Free Flying Target
• Full Scale Target
• Subscale Target
• Sporting Target
• Towing Target

On the basis of target type, the global target drones market is segmented into free flying target, full scale target, subscale target, sporting target, and towing target.

Engine Type

• Jet Engine
• IC Engine

On the basis of engine type, the global target drones market is segmented into Jet engine and IC engine.

Speed

• Less than 100 M/S
• More than 100 M/S

On the basis of speed, the global target drones market is segmented into less than 100 m/s and more than 100 m/s.

Mode of Operation

• Remotely Piloted
• Autonomous
• Optionally Piloted

On the basis of mode of operation, the global target drones market is segmented into remotely piloted, autonomous, optionally piloted.

Payload Capacity

• Less than 20 Kgs
• 20 - 50 Kgs
• More than 50 Kgs

On the basis of payload capacity, the global target drones market is segmented into less than 20 kgs, 20-50 kgs, and more than 50 kgs.

Application

• Combat Training
• Target and Decoy
• Target Identification
• Reconnaissance
• Target Acquisition

On the basis of application, the global target drones market is segmented into combat training, target and decoy, target identification, reconnaissance, and target acquisition.

End User

• Defense
• Homeland Security
• Commercial

On the basis of end user, the global target drones market is segmented into defense, homeland security and commercial.

Global Target Drones Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The global target drones market is analyzed and market size insights and trends are provided by country on type, use, target type, engine type, speed, mode of operation, payload capacity, application, and end user as referenced above.

The countries covered in the global target drones market report are Germany, U.K., Italy, France, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Poland, and Rest of Europe, China, Japan, South Korea, India, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Australia & New Zealand, Taiwan, Vietnam and Rest of Asia-Pacific, U.S., Canada, and Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, U.A.E., Egypt, Israel, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Rest of Middle East and Africa, Brazil, Argentina, and Rest of South America.

L'Amérique du Nord devrait dominer le marché mondial des drones cibles, car les pays d'Amérique du Nord, en particulier les États-Unis, investissent massivement dans la formation militaire, la préparation et la recherche en matière de défense. Les drones cibles sont essentiels pour maintenir l'état de préparation de ces forces armées. Le Royaume-Uni devrait dominer la région européenne en raison de l'importance accrue accordée à l'amélioration de la formation militaire. La Chine devrait dominer la région Asie-Pacifique en raison de l'augmentation des activités de R&D et de capital-risque dans le domaine des drones.

La section pays du rapport fournit également des facteurs d'impact sur les marchés individuels et des changements dans la réglementation du marché qui ont un impact sur les tendances actuelles et futures du marché. Des points de données tels que l'analyse de la chaîne de valeur en aval et en amont, les tendances techniques et l'analyse des cinq forces du porteur, les études de cas sont quelques-uns des indicateurs utilisés pour prévoir le scénario de marché pour les différents pays. En outre, la présence et la disponibilité des marques mondiales et les défis auxquels elles sont confrontées en raison de la concurrence importante ou rare des marques locales et nationales, l'impact des tarifs nationaux et les routes commerciales sont pris en compte tout en fournissant une analyse prévisionnelle des données nationales.

Analyse du paysage concurrentiel et des parts de marché mondiales des drones cibles

Le paysage concurrentiel du marché mondial des drones cibles fournit des détails par concurrent. Les détails inclus sont la présentation de l'entreprise, les finances de l'entreprise, les revenus générés, le potentiel du marché, les investissements dans la recherche et le développement, les nouvelles initiatives du marché, la présence mondiale, les sites et installations de production, les capacités de production, les forces et les faiblesses de l'entreprise, le lancement du produit, la largeur et l'étendue du produit, la domination des applications. Les points de données ci-dessus fournis ne concernent que l'orientation des entreprises vers le marché mondial des drones cibles.

Certains des principaux acteurs opérant sur le marché mondial des drones cibles sont SCR, Sistemas de Control Remoto, MSP, ANADRONE, AeroTargets International LLC., Denel Dynamics, Thales, SAAB, SAFRAN, Lockheed Martin Corporation, AIRBUS, Griffon Aerospace, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Leonardo SpA, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., entre autres.

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