US Target Drones Market

ID: MRFR/AD/19257-HCR
100 Pages
Shubham Munde
Last Updated: April 06, 2026
US Target Drones Market Size, Share, Industry Trend & Analysis Research Report: By Application (Military, Civilian, Research and Development, Training), By Platform Type (Fixed Wing, Rotary Wing, Hybrid), By Payload Type (Surveillance Equipment, Targeting Systems, Communication Equipment, Explosive Payloads) andBy End Use (Defense, Law Enforcement, Commercial Training, Academic Research)- Forecast to 2035
US Target Drones Market
Market Size
Forecast Period2025 - 2035
CAGR (2025 - 2035)6.48%
2024 Market Size$ 800.1 Million
2025 Market Size$ 851.95 Million
2035 Market Size$ 1,596.09 Million
Key Players
Northrop Grumman
General Atomics
Lockheed Martin
Boeing
Raytheon Technologies
Thales Group
Trends
  • Technological Advancements
  • Regulatory Developments
  • Cost-Effectiveness Focus
Opportunities
  • Increased Military Investment
  • Rising Focus on Training and Simulation
  • Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations
Summary Table of Contents Segmentation Download PDF
  1. 1 SECTION I: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND KEY HIGHLIGHTS
    1. 1.1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
      1. 1.1.1 Market Overview
      2. 1.1.2 Key Findings
      3. 1.1.3 Market Segmentation
      4. 1.1.4 Competitive Landscape
      5. 1.1.5 Challenges and Opportunities
      6. 1.1.6 Future Outlook
  2. 2 SECTION II: SCOPING, METHODOLOGY AND MARKET STRUCTURE
    1. 2.1 MARKET INTRODUCTION
      1. 2.1.1 Definition
      2. 2.1.2 Scope of the study
        1. 2.1.2.1 Research Objective
        2. 2.1.2.2 Assumption
        3. 2.1.2.3 Limitations
    2. 2.2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
      1. 2.2.1 Overview
      2. 2.2.2 Data Mining
      3. 2.2.3 Secondary Research
      4. 2.2.4 Primary Research
        1. 2.2.4.1 Primary Interviews and Information Gathering Process
        2. 2.2.4.2 Breakdown of Primary Respondents
      5. 2.2.5 Forecasting Model
      6. 2.2.6 Market Size Estimation
        1. 2.2.6.1 Bottom-Up Approach
        2. 2.2.6.2 Top-Down Approach
      7. 2.2.7 Data Triangulation
      8. 2.2.8 Validation
  3. 3 SECTION III: QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS
    1. 3.1 MARKET DYNAMICS
      1. 3.1.1 Overview
      2. 3.1.2 Drivers
      3. 3.1.3 Restraints
      4. 3.1.4 Opportunities
    2. 3.2 MARKET FACTOR ANALYSIS
      1. 3.2.1 Value chain Analysis
      2. 3.2.2 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
        1. 3.2.2.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
        2. 3.2.2.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
        3. 3.2.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
        4. 3.2.2.4 Threat of Substitutes
        5. 3.2.2.5 Intensity of Rivalry
      3. 3.2.3 COVID-19 Impact Analysis
        1. 3.2.3.1 Market Impact Analysis
        2. 3.2.3.2 Regional Impact
        3. 3.2.3.3 Opportunity and Threat Analysis
  4. 4 SECTION IV: QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
    1. 4.1 Food, Beverages & Nutrition, BY Application (USD Million)
      1. 4.1.1 Military
      2. 4.1.2 Civilian
      3. 4.1.3 Research and Development
      4. 4.1.4 Training
    2. 4.2 Food, Beverages & Nutrition, BY Platform Type (USD Million)
      1. 4.2.1 Fixed Wing
      2. 4.2.2 Rotary Wing
      3. 4.2.3 Hybrid
    3. 4.3 Food, Beverages & Nutrition, BY Payload Type (USD Million)
      1. 4.3.1 Surveillance Equipment
      2. 4.3.2 Targeting Systems
      3. 4.3.3 Communication Equipment
      4. 4.3.4 Explosive Payloads
    4. 4.4 Food, Beverages & Nutrition, BY End Use (USD Million)
      1. 4.4.1 Defense
      2. 4.4.2 Law Enforcement
      3. 4.4.3 Commercial Training
      4. 4.4.4 Academic Research
  5. 5 SECTION V: COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS
    1. 5.1 Competitive Landscape
      1. 5.1.1 Overview
      2. 5.1.2 Competitive Analysis
      3. 5.1.3 Market share Analysis
      4. 5.1.4 Major Growth Strategy in the Food, Beverages & Nutrition
      5. 5.1.5 Competitive Benchmarking
      6. 5.1.6 Leading Players in Terms of Number of Developments in the Food, Beverages & Nutrition
      7. 5.1.7 Key developments and growth strategies
        1. 5.1.7.1 New Product Launch/Service Deployment
        2. 5.1.7.2 Merger & Acquisitions
        3. 5.1.7.3 Joint Ventures
      8. 5.1.8 Major Players Financial Matrix
        1. 5.1.8.1 Sales and Operating Income
        2. 5.1.8.2 Major Players R&D Expenditure. 2023
    2. 5.2 Company Profiles
      1. 5.2.1 Northrop Grumman (US)
        1. 5.2.1.1 Financial Overview
        2. 5.2.1.2 Products Offered
        3. 5.2.1.3 Key Developments
        4. 5.2.1.4 SWOT Analysis
        5. 5.2.1.5 Key Strategies
      2. 5.2.2 General Atomics (US)
        1. 5.2.2.1 Financial Overview
        2. 5.2.2.2 Products Offered
        3. 5.2.2.3 Key Developments
        4. 5.2.2.4 SWOT Analysis
        5. 5.2.2.5 Key Strategies
      3. 5.2.3 Lockheed Martin (US)
        1. 5.2.3.1 Financial Overview
        2. 5.2.3.2 Products Offered
        3. 5.2.3.3 Key Developments
        4. 5.2.3.4 SWOT Analysis
        5. 5.2.3.5 Key Strategies
      4. 5.2.4 Boeing (US)
        1. 5.2.4.1 Financial Overview
        2. 5.2.4.2 Products Offered
        3. 5.2.4.3 Key Developments
        4. 5.2.4.4 SWOT Analysis
        5. 5.2.4.5 Key Strategies
      5. 5.2.5 Raytheon Technologies (US)
        1. 5.2.5.1 Financial Overview
        2. 5.2.5.2 Products Offered
        3. 5.2.5.3 Key Developments
        4. 5.2.5.4 SWOT Analysis
        5. 5.2.5.5 Key Strategies
      6. 5.2.6 Thales Group (FR)
        1. 5.2.6.1 Financial Overview
        2. 5.2.6.2 Products Offered
        3. 5.2.6.3 Key Developments
        4. 5.2.6.4 SWOT Analysis
        5. 5.2.6.5 Key Strategies
      7. 5.2.7 Leonardo (IT)
        1. 5.2.7.1 Financial Overview
        2. 5.2.7.2 Products Offered
        3. 5.2.7.3 Key Developments
        4. 5.2.7.4 SWOT Analysis
        5. 5.2.7.5 Key Strategies
      8. 5.2.8 Elbit Systems (IL)
        1. 5.2.8.1 Financial Overview
        2. 5.2.8.2 Products Offered
        3. 5.2.8.3 Key Developments
        4. 5.2.8.4 SWOT Analysis
        5. 5.2.8.5 Key Strategies
      9. 5.2.9 AeroVironment (US)
        1. 5.2.9.1 Financial Overview
        2. 5.2.9.2 Products Offered
        3. 5.2.9.3 Key Developments
        4. 5.2.9.4 SWOT Analysis
        5. 5.2.9.5 Key Strategies
    3. 5.3 Appendix
      1. 5.3.1 References
      2. 5.3.2 Related Reports
  6. 6 LIST OF FIGURES
    1. 6.1 MARKET SYNOPSIS
    2. 6.2 US MARKET ANALYSIS BY APPLICATION
    3. 6.3 US MARKET ANALYSIS BY PLATFORM TYPE
    4. 6.4 US MARKET ANALYSIS BY PAYLOAD TYPE
    5. 6.5 US MARKET ANALYSIS BY END USE
    6. 6.6 KEY BUYING CRITERIA OF FOOD, BEVERAGES & NUTRITION
    7. 6.7 RESEARCH PROCESS OF MRFR
    8. 6.8 DRO ANALYSIS OF FOOD, BEVERAGES & NUTRITION
    9. 6.9 DRIVERS IMPACT ANALYSIS: FOOD, BEVERAGES & NUTRITION
    10. 6.10 RESTRAINTS IMPACT ANALYSIS: FOOD, BEVERAGES & NUTRITION
    11. 6.11 SUPPLY / VALUE CHAIN: FOOD, BEVERAGES & NUTRITION
    12. 6.12 FOOD, BEVERAGES & NUTRITION, BY APPLICATION, 2024 (% SHARE)
    13. 6.13 FOOD, BEVERAGES & NUTRITION, BY APPLICATION, 2024 TO 2035 (USD Million)
    14. 6.14 FOOD, BEVERAGES & NUTRITION, BY PLATFORM TYPE, 2024 (% SHARE)
    15. 6.15 FOOD, BEVERAGES & NUTRITION, BY PLATFORM TYPE, 2024 TO 2035 (USD Million)
    16. 6.16 FOOD, BEVERAGES & NUTRITION, BY PAYLOAD TYPE, 2024 (% SHARE)
    17. 6.17 FOOD, BEVERAGES & NUTRITION, BY PAYLOAD TYPE, 2024 TO 2035 (USD Million)
    18. 6.18 FOOD, BEVERAGES & NUTRITION, BY END USE, 2024 (% SHARE)
    19. 6.19 FOOD, BEVERAGES & NUTRITION, BY END USE, 2024 TO 2035 (USD Million)
    20. 6.20 BENCHMARKING OF MAJOR COMPETITORS
  7. 7 LIST OF TABLES
    1. 7.1 LIST OF ASSUMPTIONS
  8. 7.1.1
    1. 7.2 US MARKET SIZE ESTIMATES; FORECAST
      1. 7.2.1 BY APPLICATION, 2025-2035 (USD Million)
      2. 7.2.2 BY PLATFORM TYPE, 2025-2035 (USD Million)
      3. 7.2.3 BY PAYLOAD TYPE, 2025-2035 (USD Million)
      4. 7.2.4 BY END USE, 2025-2035 (USD Million)
    2. 7.3 PRODUCT LAUNCH/PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT/APPROVAL
  9. 7.3.1
    1. 7.4 ACQUISITION/PARTNERSHIP
  10. 7.4.1

US Target Drones Market Segmentation

US Target Drones Market By Application (USD Million, 2025-2035)

  • Military
  • Civilian
  • Research and Development
  • Training

US Target Drones Market By Platform Type (USD Million, 2025-2035)

  • Fixed Wing
  • Rotary Wing
  • Hybrid

US Target Drones Market By Payload Type (USD Million, 2025-2035)

  • Surveillance Equipment
  • Targeting Systems
  • Communication Equipment
  • Explosive Payloads

US Target Drones Market By End Use (USD Million, 2025-2035)

  • Defense
  • Law Enforcement
  • Commercial Training
  • Academic Research

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