China Drone Market Overview, 2028

The Chinese drone business, also known as the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) sector, has grown significantly in recent years, with the creation of numerous companies producing drones for commercial, industrial, and military usage. Leading technology, combined with expanding domestic demand in various industries and government support policies, is propelling China's UAV industry forward and making it an appealing market for entrepreneurs. The Chinese government's legislative and regulatory backing, as well as massive investments has contributed to the quick growth of the UAV industry. According to the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's UAV guideline, the ministry intends to draft and update more than 200 laws covering the research, manufacture, application, and safety regulation of civilian drones. In addition, in May 2021, Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG), a subsidiary of the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China, signed an agreement with the provincial government of Sichuan to jointly invest approximately 1.55 billion USD in the region to establish an industrial park dedicated to UAVs. China is dominating the worldwide drone business, and the buzzing hub of this industry is Shenzhen, thanks to strong government support and rapid technological progress. The city is commonly recognized as China's Silicon Valley, with over 600 licensed drone manufacturers out of a total of over 7,000 in mainland China. Shenzhen's concentration of drone businesses is great for the industry's global competitiveness and innovation. The growing demand for a next-generation logistics network provides considerable potential opportunities for China's drone sector. With a population of over 1.4 billion people and cities in the world's top 20 for population density, China urgently requires greater movement of people, products, and services. Since 2017, JD.com, China's second-largest online platform, has been constructing a drone delivery network that spans 100 rural communities and employs 40 unmanned aircraft.

According to the research report "China Drone Market Overview, 2028," published by Bonafide Research, the China Drone market was valued at more than USD 14 Billion in 2022. One of the most important rules is that all drones must be registered with the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). This law, which went into effect in 2017, requires drone users to register their aircraft with the CAAC before they can be operated. China has remained a worldwide manufacturing powerhouse for drones. Several significant drone manufacturers were based in the country, offering a wide range of consumer, business, and industrial drones. Companies such as DJI, Yuneec, and EHang were industry leaders. Drones for commercial purposes have become increasingly popular in China. Drones have been used in agriculture, construction, and surveying for duties such as crop monitoring, site inspections, and land mapping. The extensive agricultural landscapes and infrastructure projects of the country provided numerous opportunities for commercial drone use. China has made significant advances in drone swarming technology. Many synchronized drones were employed for spectacular light shows, aerial demonstrations, and military applications. This technology finds use in entertainment, logistics, and defense. China's 5G network expansion enabled real-time data transmission for drones, enabling low-latency connectivity and remote piloting. This was especially useful for applications such as drone inspections and surveillance. China was actively testing and developing drone delivery services, particularly in e-commerce and logistics. Companies like JD.com and Alibaba's Cainiao used drones to deliver packages to remote or challenging-to-access areas.

Based on product type market is segmented into commercial drone, military drone and consumer drone. Commercial drone segment is leading the market of China with significant market share. Commercial drones are used for a variety of tasks, including agriculture and construction, as well as surveying, infrastructure inspection, and environmental monitoring. China's diverse economy and vast landscapes provide numerous opportunities for commercial drone use in a variety of industries. Drones are in high demand because of China's tremendous infrastructure development, which includes new highways, railways, and buildings. Commercial drones were employed for site surveys, progress monitoring, and structural inspections, resulting in increased project efficiency and safety. Leading drone manufacturers, such as DJI, which controlled the worldwide consumer and commercial drone sectors, were based in China. These makers created high-quality, creative drones, making them available to enterprises all across the world. In China, commercial drones are frequently customizable to satisfy unique industry requirements. Businesses could customize drones with specialized sensors and payloads for their own needs. China's substantial economic expansion has resulted in increased investment in a variety of industries. As a result, demand for commercial drone services increased as businesses sought cost-effective and data-driven solutions to improve their operations.

Based on type of the market include, fixed wing, rotary wing and hybrid. Rotary wing type dominates the market of drone in China. Rotary-wing drones are extremely adaptable, with the ability to hover, turn, and fly at low altitudes. Because of their adaptability, they are excellent for a wide range of applications, including aerial photography, surveying, mapping, and surveillance, all of which are in high demand in China. China's consumer drone market was one of the largest in the world, with many people looking for quadcopters for fun, aerial photography, and filmmaking. Leading Chinese drone manufacturers such as DJI have created high-quality consumer-oriented quadcopters such as the Phantom and Mavic series. Based on payload market include, into upto 25 Kg, drones from 25Kg – 150Kg and drones more than 150 Kg. Drones from 25Kg – 150Kg is expected to grow at fastest rate in China. Drones in this weight class are ideal for heavy cargo transport, such as package delivery, logistics, and industrial applications. The need for higher payload drones was driven by China's burgeoning e-commerce sector and the necessity for effective last-mile delivery options. China's enormous infrastructure development projects, such as the building of trains, highways, and bridges, prompted a demand for drones capable of transporting heavy equipment, performing structural inspections, and optimizing project efficiency. Drones were necessary for pipeline, power line, and offshore installation inspections in the energy sector, which included oil and gas. Drones with greater payloads were better prepared to carry these modern sensors and technologies.

Considered in this report:
• Geography: China
• Historic year: 2017
• Base year: 2022
• Estimated year: 2023
• Forecast year: 2028



Aspects covered in this report:
• China Drone market with its value and forecast along with its segments
• Various drivers and challenges
• On-going trends and developments
• Top profiled companies
• Strategic recommendation

By Product Type:
• Commercial Drone
• Military Drone
• Consumer Drone

By Type:
• Fixed Wing
• Rotary Wing
• Hybrid

By Payload:
• Drones Upto 25 Kg
• Drones from 25 Kg - 150 Kg
• Drones More than 150 Kg

The approach of the report:
This report consists of a combined approach of primary as well as secondary research. Initially, secondary research was used to get an understanding of the market and list out the companies that are present in the market. The secondary research consists of third-party sources such as press releases, and annual reports of companies, analyzing the government-generated reports and databases. After gathering the data from secondary sources primary research was conducted by making telephonic interviews with the leading players about how the market is functioning and then conducting trade calls with dealers and distributors of the market. Post this we have started doing primary calls to consumers by equally segmenting consumers into regional aspects, tier aspects, age groups, and gender. Once we have primary data with us we started verifying the details obtained from secondary sources.

Intended audience:
This report can be useful to industry consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, associations & organizations related to the Drone industry, government bodies, and other stakeholders to align their market-centric strategies. In addition to marketing & presentations, it will also increase competitive knowledge about the industry.