Smartphone Controlled Drone Market Size, Share, and Industry Analysis By Application (Aerial Photography, Recreational Use, Agricultural Monitoring, Delivery Services, and Surveillance and Security), By Payload Capacity (Less than 0.5 kg, 5 kg to 2 kg, 2 kg to 5 kg, and More than 5 kg), By End Use (Commercial, Military, and Civil), By Control System (Smartphone App, Hybrid Control System, and Dedicated Remote Control), and Regional Forecast till 2032

The global smartphone controlled drone market is increasing because it is now available and affordable to more people. A smartphone-controlled drone is an automated airplane guided mostly by using a special application on your smartphone or tablet.

The use of new applications in many areas, like business and industry, is greatly contributing to the growth of the market. Earlier, only hobbyists used smartphone-controlled drones for photos and videos, yet more and more businesses and industries today are embracing them for several useful tasks.

Smartphone Controlled Drone Market Driver

Technological Advancements to Expand the Market

Key technology improvements in various important aspects are the main reason the smartphone-controlled drone market is so successful. With better batteries and motors, drones can keep flying in the air for a longer time and transport things or images across further distances, making them more useful for all types of work and entertainment.

Popularity of Aerial Drones to Advance the Market

Besides appealing to those who simply want to fly drones, the main reason the market is growing is the rise in demand from many different applications. The popularity of aerial drones among consumers comes from the fact that they are easy to use and not too costly.

Smartphone Controlled Drone Market Restraint

Regulatory HurdlestoPose Potential Impediments on this Market

A major hindrance to the market for smartphone-operated drones is that laws surrounding their use are usually complex and keep getting updated. There is a challenge for Indian and other governments to bring drones into their airspace rules while also looking after issues of safety, privacy, and national security.

Smartphone Controlled Drone Market Opportunity

Emerging Marketsto Create Opportunity in this Market

The flow of different factors has opened great opportunities for the smartphone-controlled drone market in emerging countries. In these parts of the world, namely Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and some areas in Africa, cities are getting bigger, industries are expanding, and there is a big increase in the middle class with ample money and smartphones.

Segmentation

Key Insights

The report covers the following key insights:

• Market drivers, restraints and opportunities
• Influence of key industrial players and key developments
• Democratization of drone technology
• Diversification of applications

Analysis by Application

By Application, the Smartphone Controlled Drone market is divided into Aerial Photography, Recreational Use, Agricultural Monitoring, Delivery Services & Surveillance and Security

As cameras in both smartphones and drones get better (with more resolution, night-time shooting skills, and automatic settings), more people will use drones for aerial photography, making the market steadily expand.

Since manufacturers are focusing on making drones more enjoyable to operate, fly for a longer time, and safer, the recreational segment is rising and attracting more hobbyists.

Analysis by Payload Capacity

Based on Payload Capacity, the market is divided into Less than 0.5 kg, 5 kg to 2 kg, 2 kg to 5 kg & more than 5 kg

Those with a payload capacity of less than 0.5 kg are usually referred to as "nano" or "micro" drones. It is rapidly growing as many hobbyists as possible, people who use drones for fun, and those wanting portable drones choose to buy them.

The part of the market covering drones from 0.5 kg to 2 kg in payload is important and is growing fast, linking recreational and more serious uses. More and more businesses and prosumers are using this technology, which is why this segment is growing.

Analysis by End Use

Based on End Use, the market is divided into Commercial, Military & Civil

The increase in sales of drones for work purposes plays a major role in the smartphone-controlled drone market’s progress. People are using such drones, with mobile applications for control, to run their businesses more effectively, gather appropriate data, and boost workplace safety.

Even though using smartphones to operate drones may not be as important in the military area, there is still a rapid increase in drone market share for military uses. This growth is the result of more demand for swift, cost-efficient, and ready drones for different operations, mainly in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

Analysis by Control System

Based on Control System, the market is divided into Smartphone App, Hybrid Control System & Dedicated Remote Control

It can be safely said that controlling drones by smartphone applications is the most influential factor in this market. The reason it has grown so much is because it offers convenience and access to everyone. Today’s smartphones have strong processors, sharp touchscreens, and a set of sensors that makes drone control simple.

The Hybrid Control System section is expanding the market for drones that can be controlled via smartphones by giving users a choice of control options and the ability to fly accurately, making use of the phone’s features at the same time.

Regional Analysis

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Based on region, the Smartphone Controlled Drone market has been studied across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

The United States in North America is a major player in the smartphone-controlled drone market thanks to its strong innovation, research efforts, and a large industrial base. There is steady demand for drones in the region due to people’s early use of technology and high income, as well as the need for agriculture, construction, and logistics industries to be more efficient.

• According to U.S. Department of Transportation, there are 328000 registered smartphone-controlled drones in the U.S.
• According to U.S. Department of Transportation, there 297000 FAA recreational drone registrations in North America.

In Europe, focus on alignment of rules and expanding adoption in different areas defines the effect of smartphone-controlled drones. For example, the EU Drone Regulation that came into effect in 2021 is part of the Union’s effort to set uniform safety and operation rules in all countries to make things easier for drone makers and operators.

The area of the Asia Pacific is rapidly gaining importance and seeing the quickest rise in smartphone-controlled drone sales. The growth is thanks to things like a population that keeps growing and uses smartphones more, cities that are filling up faster, and more people with higher incomes. Being home to large drone manufacturing centres, China and India make drones less expensive. Besides, their big and varied markets give both companies and individuals many drone uses.

Key Players Covered

The report includes the profiles of the following key players:

• DJI (China)
• Ehang (China)
• Skydio (U.S.)
• 3D Robotics (U.S.)
• Walkera (China)
• ZeroTech (China)
• Lily (U.S.)
• SenseFly (Switzerland)
• Autel Robotics (China)
• Yuneec (China)
• AirSelfie (Minnesota)
• Intel (U.S.)
• Parrot (France)
• AirSelfie (U.S.)

Key Industry Developments

• In May 2023, Parrot, the top drone manufacturer in Europe, made a partnership with Tinamu, a company that provides drone automation in Switzerland. The purpose was to add Parrot’s ANAFI Ai drone into Tinamu’s advanced system for monitoring inside buildings.