Global aerial imaging market will reach $9.64 billion by 2032, growing by 13.9% annually over 2022-2032. The growth is driven by a rising demand for high-quality aerial imaging, the growing adoption of UAVs, technological advancements of digital imaging, and the increasing occurrences of military conflicts and natural disasters.

Highlighted with 83 tables and 95 figures, this 203-page report “Global Aerial Imaging Market 2022-2032 by Platform Type (UAVs, Fixed-wing Aircrafts, Helicopters), Technology (Spectrazonal, Thermal, Infrared, Radar, Panchromatic), Imaging Type (Vertical, Oblique), Application, End User, and Region: Trend Forecast and Growth Opportunity” is based on comprehensive research of the entire global aerial imaging market and all its sub-segments through extensively detailed classifications. Profound analysis and assessment are generated from premium primary and secondary information sources with inputs derived from industry professionals across the value chain. The report is based on studies on 2020-2022 and provides forecast from 2023 till 2032 with 2022 as the base year. (Please note: The report will be updated before delivery so that the latest historical year is the base year, and the forecast covers at least 5 years over the base year.)

In-depth qualitative analyses include identification and investigation of the following aspects:

  • Market Structure
  • Growth Drivers
  • Restraints and Challenges
  • Emerging Product Trends & Market Opportunities
  • Porter’s Fiver Forces


The trend and outlook of global market is forecast in optimistic, balanced, and conservative view by taking into account of COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine conflict. The balanced (most likely) projection is used to quantify global aerial imaging market in every aspect of the classification from perspectives of Platform Type, Technology, Imaging Type, Application, End User, and Region.

Based on Platform Type, the global market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

  • UAVs/Drones
  • Fixed-wing Aircrafts
  • Helicopters
  • Other Platform Types



Based on Technology, the global market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

  • Spectrazonal Imagery
  • Thermal Imagery
  • Infrared Imagery
  • Radar Imagery
  • Panchromatic Imagery



By Imaging Type, the global market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

  • Vertical Imaging
  • Oblique Imaging


o Low Oblique
o High Oblique

By Application, the global market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

  • Geospatial Mapping
  • Infrastructure Planning
  • Asset Inventory Management
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • National and Urban Mapping
  • Surveillance and Monitoring
  • Disaster Management
  • Other Applications



By End User, the global market is segmented into the following sub-markets with annual revenue ($ mn) for 2022-2032 included in each section.

  • Construction
  • Civil Engineering & Archaeology
  • Aerospace and Defense
  • Government
  • Oil and Gas
  • Energy and Power
  • Agriculture & Forestry
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Other End Users



Geographically, the following regions together with the listed national/local markets are fully investigated:

  • North America (U.S., Canada, and Mexico)
  • Europe (Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Russia, Rest of Europe; Rest of Europe is further segmented into Netherlands, Switzerland, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland, Norway, Denmark, and Finland)
  • APAC (Japan, China, South Korea, Australia, India, and Rest of APAC; Rest of APAC is further segmented into Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, New Zealand, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Philippines)
  • South America (Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Rest of South America)
  • MEA (UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Rest of MEA)


For each region and country, detailed analysis and annual revenue ($ mn) are available for 2022-2032. The breakdown of all regional markets by country and the breakdown of each national market by Platform Type, Application, and End User over the forecast years are also included.

The report also covers the current competitive scenario and the predicted trend; and profiles key vendors including market leaders and important emerging players.

Selected Key Players:

  • Aerial Imaging Productions LLC
  • Aerobotics (Pty) Ltd.
  • AeroVironment, Inc.
  • Airobotics Ltd.
  • Blom Norway (Terratec AS)
  • Cooper Aerial Surveys Co.
  • Digital Aerial Solutions LLC
  • Eagle Aerial Solutions
  • Eagle View Technologies Inc.
  • Fugro N.V.
  • GeoVantage Inc. (Aeroptic LLC)
  • Global UAV Technologies Ltd. (High Eye Aerial Imaging Inc.)
  • Kucera International Inc.
  • Landiscor Real Estate Mapping
  • Nearmap Ltd.
  • PrecisionHawk, Inc.
  • SkyIMD Inc.
  • SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Terra Flight Aerial Imaging Inc.

(Please note: The report will be updated before delivery so that the latest historical year is the base year, and the forecast covers at least 5 years over the base year.)