North America Aerial Imaging Market Outlook, 2029
The North America Aerial Imaging Market is projected to reach a staggering USD 6.8 billion by 2025, driven by rise in skill workforce shortage.
- Bonafide Trust
- 31-12-2023
- Pages : 124
- Figures : 59
- Tables : 24
- Region : North America
- Category : Aerospace & Defence
- Aerospace
According to publisher, The North American aerial imaging market is experiencing a significant upswing, driven by advancements in technology, increasing demand for high-resolution data, and a wide range of applications across various industries. This report provides a concise overview of this market, exploring key insights, dynamics, segmentation, regional variations, recent developments, and the competitive landscape.
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Download SampleMarket Size and Growth: The North American aerial imaging market is projected to reach a staggering USD 6.8 billion by 2025, with a robust CAGR exceeding 12%. This growth signifies the widespread adoption of aerial imaging technologies across numerous sectors.
Growth Drivers: Several factors are propelling the North American aerial imaging market forward:
Technological Advancements: Advancements in drone technology, high-resolution cameras, and image processing software are creating more efficient, cost-effective, and precise aerial imaging solutions.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Businesses across North America are increasingly relying on aerial imagery to collect high-resolution data for informed decision making in areas like infrastructure inspection, construction planning, and environmental monitoring.
Example: A construction company in California might leverage drone-captured aerial imagery to monitor construction progress, identify potential delays, and optimize resource allocation.
Regulatory Developments: Regulatory bodies in North America are establishing guidelines for safe and responsible drone operations, creating a more predictable environment for aerial imaging businesses.
Market Dynamics
The North American aerial imaging market is a dynamic environment influenced by several key forces:
Integration with Emerging Technologies: The integration of aerial imaging with technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is enabling advanced data analysis and insights generation.
Example: An agricultural company in Nebraska might utilize AI-powered analysis of aerial imagery to assess crop health, identify areas requiring irrigation, and optimize fertilizer application.
Focus on Safety and Regulations: Ensuring safe and compliant drone operations is crucial for market growth. Regulations are evolving to address concerns regarding airspace management and privacy considerations.
Skilled Workforce Shortage: The demand for skilled drone pilots and image data analysts is rising, creating a potential workforce shortage that needs to be addressed.
Market Segments
The North American aerial imaging market can be segmented based on various factors:
Platform:
Drones (UAVs): Drones are the dominant platform for aerial imaging, offering versatility, maneuverability, and the ability to capture data in remote or hazardous locations.
Airplanes: Airplanes are suitable for large-scale aerial imaging projects, covering vast areas with high-resolution cameras.
Helicopters: Helicopters offer unique advantages for capturing detailed imagery of specific locations, particularly in congested urban areas.
Application:
Construction: Aerial imaging plays a vital role in construction projects, providing progress monitoring, site surveying, and volume calculations.
Agriculture: Farmers leverage aerial imagery to assess crop health, identify pest infestations, and optimize irrigation practices.
Infrastructure Inspection: Bridges, pipelines, and other infrastructure assets can be inspected efficiently and safely using aerial imaging techniques, identifying potential problems early on.
Real Estate: Aerial imagery is used for property surveys, generating virtual tours, and creating marketing materials for real estate listings.
Regional Analysis
While the North American aerial imaging market operates as a whole, some regional variations exist:
United States: The United States is the dominant force in the North American aerial imaging market, driven by a large and diverse range of industries, a vibrant drone ecosystem, and a supportive regulatory environment.
Canada: Canada is experiencing steady growth in the aerial imaging market, with increasing adoption in sectors like resource management, infrastructure inspection, and precision agriculture.
Key Developments
The North American aerial imaging market is witnessing continuous innovation and advancements:
Development of Autonomous Drones: Autonomous drones capable of self-navigation and data collection are being developed, promising increased efficiency and reduced operational costs.
Advancements in Sensor Technology: High-resolution cameras with specialized sensors for thermal imaging, LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), and multispectral imaging are expanding the capabilities of aerial data collection.
Cloud-Based Data Management Platforms: Cloud-based platforms are facilitating secure data storage, processing, and collaboration for aerial imaging projects.
Competitive Landscape
The North American aerial imaging market is a competitive landscape with a mix of established players and emerging startups:
Drone Manufacturers: Leading drone manufacturers like DJI, Parrot, and Skydio offer a variety of drone platforms tailored for different aerial imaging applications.
Aerial Imaging Service Providers: Companies specializing in aerial imaging services utilize drones and other platforms to capture data and deliver analysis reports to clients across various industries.
Table of Contents
- 1 Introduction 7
- 1.1 Industry Definition and Research Scope 7
- 1.1.1 Industry Definition 7
- 1.1.2 Research Scope 8
- 1.2 Research Methodology 11
- 1.2.1 Overview of Market Research Methodology 11
- 1.2.2 Market Assumption 12
- 1.2.3 Secondary Data 12
- 1.2.4 Primary Data 12
- 1.2.5 Data Filtration and Model Design 13
- 1.2.6 Market Size/Share Estimation 14
- 1.2.7 Research Limitations 15
- 1.3 Executive Summary 16
- 2 Market Overview and Dynamics 19
- 2.1 Market Size and Forecast 19
- 2.1.1 Impact of COVID-19 on World Economy 21
- 2.1.2 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market 24
- 2.1.3 Impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict: War Slows Economic Recovery 26
- 2.2 Major Growth Drivers 30
- 2.3 Market Restraints and Challenges 35
- 2.4 Emerging Opportunities and Market Trends 38
- 2.5 Porter’s Fiver Forces Analysis 42
- 3 Segmentation of North America Market by Platform Type 46
- 3.1 Market Overview by Platform Type 46
- 3.2 UAVs/Drones 48
- 3.3 Fixed-wing Aircrafts 49
- 3.4 Helicopters 50
- 3.5 Other Platform Types 51
- 4 Segmentation of North America Market by Technology 52
- 4.1 Market Overview by Technology 52
- 4.2 Spectrazonal Imagery 54
- 4.3 Thermal Imagery 55
- 4.4 Infrared Imagery 56
- 4.5 Radar Imagery 57
- 4.6 Panchromatic Imagery 58
- 5 Segmentation of North America Market by Imaging Type 59
- 5.1 Market Overview by Imaging Type 59
- 5.2 Vertical Imaging 61
- 5.3 Oblique Imaging 62
- 5.3.1 Low Oblique 64
- 5.3.2 High Oblique 65
- 6 Segmentation of North America Market by Application 66
- 6.1 Market Overview by Application 66
- 6.2 Geospatial Mapping 68
- 6.3 Infrastructure Planning 69
- 6.4 Asset Inventory Management 70
- 6.5 Environmental Monitoring 71
- 6.6 National and Urban Mapping 72
- 6.7 Surveillance and Monitoring 73
- 6.8 Disaster Management 74
- 6.9 Other Applications 75
- 7 Segmentation of North America Market by End User 76
- 7.1 Market Overview by End User 76
- 7.2 Construction 78
- 7.3 Civil Engineering & Archaeology 79
- 7.4 Aerospace and Defense 80
- 7.5 Government 81
- 7.6 Oil and Gas 82
- 7.7 Energy and Power 83
- 7.8 Agriculture & Forestry 84
- 7.9 Media & Entertainment 85
- 7.10 Other End Users 86
- 8 North America Market 2022-2032 by Country 87
- 8.1 Overview of North America Market 87
- 8.2 U.S. 90
- 8.3 Canada 94
- 8.4 Mexico 97
- 9 Competitive Landscape 100
- 9.1 Overview of Key Vendors 100
- 9.2 New Product Launch, Partnership, Investment, and M&A 103
- 9.3 Company Profiles 104
- Aerial Imaging Productions LLC 104
- Aerobotics (Pty) Ltd. 106
- AeroVironment, Inc. 107
- Airobotics Ltd. 108
- Blom Norway (Terratec AS) 109
- Cooper Aerial Surveys Co. 110
- Digital Aerial Solutions LLC 111
- Eagle Aerial Solutions 112
- Eagle View Technologies Inc. 113
- Fugro N.V. 114
- GeoVantage Inc. (Aeroptic LLC) 115
- Global UAV Technologies Ltd. (High Eye Aerial Imaging Inc.) 116
- Kucera International Inc. 117
- Landiscor Real Estate Mapping 118
- Nearmap Ltd. 119
- PrecisionHawk, Inc. 120
- SkyIMD Inc. 121
- SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. 122
- Terra Flight Aerial Imaging Inc. 123
- RELATED REPORTS 124
Table 1. Snapshot of North America Aerial Imaging Market in Balanced Perspective, 2022-2032 17
Table 2. World Economic Outlook, 2021-2031 22
Table 3. World Economic Outlook, 2021-2023 23
Table 4. Scenarios for Economic Impact of Ukraine Crisis 27
Table 5. Main Product Trends and Market Opportunities in North America Aerial Imaging Market 38
Table 6. North America Aerial Imaging Market by Platform Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 46
Table 7. North America Aerial Imaging Market by Technology, 2022-2032, $ mn 52
Table 8. North America Aerial Imaging Market by Imaging Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 59
Table 9. North America Aerial Imaging Market: Oblique Imaging by Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 62
Table 10. North America Aerial Imaging Market by Application, 2022-2032, $ mn 66
Table 11. North America Aerial Imaging Market by End User, 2022-2032, $ mn 76
Table 12. North America Aerial Imaging Market by Country, 2022-2032, $ mn 88
Table 13. U.S. Aerial Imaging Market by Platform Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 92
Table 14. U.S. Aerial Imaging Market by Application, 2022-2032, $ mn 92
Table 15. U.S. Aerial Imaging Market by End User, 2022-2032, $ mn 93
Table 16. Canada Aerial Imaging Market by Platform Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 95
Table 17. Canada Aerial Imaging Market by Application, 2022-2032, $ mn 95
Table 18. Canada Aerial Imaging Market by End User, 2022-2032, $ mn 96
Table 19. Mexico Aerial Imaging Market by Platform Type, 2022-2032, $ mn 98
Table 20. Mexico Aerial Imaging Market by Application, 2022-2032, $ mn 98
Table 21. Mexico Aerial Imaging Market by End User, 2022-2032, $ mn 99
Table 22. Aerial Imaging Productions LLC: Company Snapshot 104
Table 23. Aerial Imaging Productions LLC: Business Segmentation 105
Table 24. Aerial Imaging Productions LLC: Product Portfolio 105
Figure 1. Research Method Flow Chart 11
Figure 2. Bottom-up Approach and Top-down Approach for Market Estimation 14
Figure 3. North America Market Forecast in Optimistic, Conservative and Balanced Perspectives, 2022-2032 16
Figure 4. Industry Value Chain Analysis 19
Figure 5. North America Aerial Imaging Market, 2022-2032, $ mn 20
Figure 6. Impact of COVID-19 on Business 24
Figure 7. Primary Drivers and Impact Factors of North America Aerial Imaging Market 30
Figure 8. World Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Market, 2022-2032, thousand units 33
Figure 9. World Construction Industry, 2019-2030, $ trillion 33
Figure 10. World Military Expenditure by Region, 1988–2022, $ billion 34
Figure 11. Primary Restraints and Impact Factors of North America Aerial Imaging Market 35
Figure 12. Investment Opportunity Analysis 39
Figure 13. Porter’s Fiver Forces Analysis of North America Aerial Imaging Market 42
Figure 14. Breakdown of North America Aerial Imaging Market by Platform Type, 2022-2032, % of Revenue 47
Figure 15. North America Addressable Market Cap in 2023-2032 by Platform Type, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 47
Figure 16. North America Aerial Imaging Market by Platform Type: UAVs/Drones, 2022-2032, $ mn 48
Figure 17. North America Aerial Imaging Market by Platform Type: Fixed-wing Aircrafts, 2022-2032, $ mn 49
Figure 18. North America Aerial Imaging Market by Platform Type: Helicopters, 2022-2032, $ mn 50
Figure 19. North America Aerial Imaging Market by Platform Type: Other Platform Types, 2022-2032, $ mn 51
Figure 20. Breakdown of North America Aerial Imaging Market by Technology, 2022-2032, % of Sales Revenue 53
Figure 21. North America Addressable Market Cap in 2023-2032 by Technology, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 53
Figure 22. North America Aerial Imaging Market by Technology: Spectrazonal Imagery, 2022-2032, $ mn 54
Figure 23. North America Aerial Imaging Market by Technology: Thermal Imagery, 2022-2032, $ mn 55
Figure 24. North America Aerial Imaging Market by Technology: Infrared Imagery, 2022-2032, $ mn 56
Figure 25. North America Aerial Imaging Market by Technology: Radar Imagery, 2022-2032, $ mn 57
Figure 26. North America Aerial Imaging Market by Technology: Panchromatic Imagery, 2022-2032, $ mn 58
Figure 27. Breakdown of North America Aerial Imaging Market by Imaging Type, 2022-2032, % of Sales Revenue 60
Figure 28. North America Addressable Market Cap in 2023-2032 by Imaging Type, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 60
Figure 29. North America Aerial Imaging Market by Imaging Type: Vertical Imaging, 2022-2032, $ mn 61
Figure 30. North America Aerial Imaging Market by Imaging Type: Oblique Imaging, 2022-2032, $ mn 62
Figure 31. North America Aerial Imaging Market by Oblique Imaging: Low Oblique, 2022-2032, $ mn 64
Figure 32. North America Aerial Imaging Market by Oblique Imaging: High Oblique, 2022-2032, $ mn 65
Figure 33. Breakdown of North America Aerial Imaging Market by Application, 2022-2032, % of Revenue 67
Figure 34. North America Addressable Market Cap in 2023-2032 by Application, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 67
Figure 35. North America Aerial Imaging Market by Application: Geospatial Mapping, 2022-2032, $ mn 68
Figure 36. North America Aerial Imaging Market by Application: Infrastructure Planning, 2022-2032, $ mn 69
Figure 37. North America Aerial Imaging Market by Application: Asset Inventory Management, 2022-2032, $ mn 70
Figure 38. North America Aerial Imaging Market by Application: Environmental Monitoring, 2022-2032, $ mn 71
Figure 39. North America Aerial Imaging Market by Application: National and Urban Mapping, 2022-2032, $ mn 72
Figure 40. North America Aerial Imaging Market by Application: Surveillance and Monitoring, 2022-2032, $ mn 73
Figure 41. North America Aerial Imaging Market by Application: Disaster Management, 2022-2032, $ mn 74
Figure 42. North America Aerial Imaging Market by Application: Other Applications, 2022-2032, $ mn 75
Figure 43. Breakdown of North America Aerial Imaging Market by End User, 2022-2032, % of Revenue 77
Figure 44. North America Addressable Market Cap in 2023-2032 by End User, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 77
Figure 45. North America Aerial Imaging Market by End User: Construction, 2022-2032, $ mn 78
Figure 46. North America Aerial Imaging Market by End User: Civil Engineering & Archaeology, 2022-2032, $ mn 79
Figure 47. North America Aerial Imaging Market by End User: Aerospace and Defense, 2022-2032, $ mn 80
Figure 48. North America Aerial Imaging Market by End User: Government, 2022-2032, $ mn 81
Figure 49. North America Aerial Imaging Market by End User: Oil and Gas, 2022-2032, $ mn 82
Figure 50. North America Aerial Imaging Market by End User: Energy and Power, 2022-2032, $ mn 83
Figure 51. North America Aerial Imaging Market by End User: Agriculture & Forestry, 2022-2032, $ mn 84
Figure 52. North America Aerial Imaging Market by End User: Media & Entertainment, 2022-2032, $ mn 85
Figure 53. North America Aerial Imaging Market by End User: Other End Users, 2022-2032, $ mn 86
Figure 54. Breakdown of North America Aerial Imaging Market by Country, 2022 and 2032, % of Revenue 88
Figure 55. Contribution to North America 2023-2032 Cumulative Market by Country, Value ($ mn) and Share (%) 89
Figure 56. U.S. Aerial Imaging Market, 2022-2032, $ mn 91
Figure 57. Canada Aerial Imaging Market, 2022-2032, $ mn 94
Figure 58. Aerial Imaging Market in Mexico, 2022-2032, $ mn 97
Figure 59. Growth Stage of North America Aerial Imaging Industry over the Forecast Period 100
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