The Global UAV Propellers Market was valued at US$ 409.9 Million in 2021 and is expected to surpass US$ 1268.7 Million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 13.6 % during the forecast period (2022-2030), according to the Global UAV Propellers Market, By Material Type (Wood Propellers, Carbon Fiber Propellers, Composite Propellers, and Others), By Industry (Government and Defense, Oil and Gas Industry, Mining, E-commerce, and Others) by Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa), published by Coherent Market Insights.
The demand for UAV is significantly increasing, owing to its wide-range of applications in defense, oil & gas, and e-commerce industries. According to the Coherent Market Insights’ analysis, UAV market accounted for the US$ 18.3 Billion in 2019 and expected to exhibit a CAGR of 13.2% over the forecast period. This market growth is attributed to increasing demand for drones in the e-commerce industry. For instance, in November 2017, China-based e-commerce company, Alibaba, started delivery of products through drones. These drones have capacity to delivery 5Kg-45Kg (MTOW) packages to any remote location within stipulated period of time. Furthermore, the usage of drones for goods delivery in e-commerce industry will improve the efficiency and time-lines of delivery process.
Moreover, different organizations around the globe are organizing unmanned aerial vehicle racing events, and due to these events the awareness about the UAV is increasing. For instance, Drone Racing League organizes drone racing events every year around the globe for custom built drones. In April 2019, Drone Racing League organized DRL Allianz world Championship in Miami, U.S.
Key Developments
In July 2022 - McCauley Propeller Systems, an aircraft propeller manufacturer announced its new UAV propeller for General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. a remotely piloted aircraft system. This new UAV propeller has achieved Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification.
UAV Propellers Market - Impact of Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic:
The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected the global UAV propellers market. Propellers are widely used to provide lift for the aircraft by spinning and creating an airflow as they have the capability to allow the vehicle to take off and land vertically and to hover. But due to the pandemic, a lack of raw materials caused supply chain and logistics disruption so manufacturers faced financial crises which directly impacted the sales of the UAV propellers. Hence, the global UAV propellers market witnessed slow growth during the pandemic.