Introduction to Europe UAV Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Market
The Europe UAV satellite communication (SATCOM) market is estimated to reach $4,091.8 million by 2033 from $3,554.0 million in 2022, at a growth rate of 1.36% during the forecast period 2023-2033. The expanding uses of UAVs in a variety of industries, the rising demand for multiband and multifunction antennas, the adoption of hybrid communication systems, and the rising need for beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations are all expected to drive the growth of the UAV satellite communication (SATCOM) market in the Europe region.

Market Segmentation

Segmentation 1: by Application

  • Marine Surveillance
  • Disaster Management
  • Surveying and Mapping
  • Industrial Inspection and Monitoring
  • Military ISR
  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Civil Surveillance
  • Cinematography



Segmentation 2: by Drone Type

  • Fixed Wing
    • Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE)
    • High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE)
    • Mini UAVs
    • VTOL
  • Rotary Wing
    • Single-Rotor
    • Multi-Rotor


Segmentation 3: by Region

  • Europe - France, Germany, Russia, U.K., and Rest-of-Europe


Europe accounted for the highest share of 29.88% in the global UAV satellite communication (SATCOM) market by value in 2022, owing to a significant number of companies based in the region. The Europe region’s growth is driven by growing awareness about the benefits offered by satellite communication in UAVs and the rising necessity of strong communication links for conducting various operations such as inspection, surveillance, and others effectively.

How can this report add value to an organization?
Growth/Marketing Strategy: The Europe UAV satellite communication (SATCOM) market has seen major development activities by key players operating in the market, such as business expansion activities, contracts, mergers, partnerships, collaborations, and joint ventures. The favored strategy for the companies has been contracts to strengthen their position in the Europe UAV satellite communication (SATCOM) market. For instance, on January 2023, as part of the Iris air traffic modernization program, Inmarsat Global Limited and the European Space Agency (ESA) signed a contract to develop a tiny satellite terminal for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), clearing the path for their safe integration into commercial airspace.

Competitive Strategy: Key players in the Europe UAV satellite communication (SATCOM) market analyzed and profiled in the study involve satellite terminal manufacturers that offer antennae, amplifier, modem, user interface, wiring solution, and casing. Moreover, a detailed market share analysis of the players operating in the Europe UAV satellite communication (SATCOM) market offers advanced technologies such as phased array antennae and hybrid communication systems. Additionally, comprehensive competitive strategies such as contracts, partnerships, agreements, acquisitions, and collaborations will aid the reader in understanding the untapped revenue pockets in the market.

Key Market Players and Competition Synopsis
The companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analyzing company coverage, product portfolio, and regional presence.

Some of the prominent names in this market are:

  • Cobham Aerospace Communications
  • Thales Group
  • Inmarsat Global Limited
  • Indra

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