India Drones Market Seen Soaring ~20.50% Growth to Reach USD Million by 2033, Projects UnivDatos

Key Highlights of the Report:

• Government Boost: Measures such as the PLI scheme and Drone Rules 2021 are boosting the drone manufacturing and its usage in India.

• Sectoral Demand: High demands in agriculture, defense, logistics, and infrastructure are the factors fueling the market growth in sectoral demand.

• Domestic drone manufacturers, including OEMs and startups, are expanding as a result of new technologies and collaboration with the government.

• Emerging markets: The DaaS models are now expanding amongst more markets previously not willing or unable to invest large capital in the technology.

• The progressive future trajectory includes the following trends in India’s drone ecosystem: with a focus on Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, drones for urban mobility, and exports.

According to a new report by UnivDatos, The India Drones Market is expected to reach USD Million in 2033 by growing at a CAGR of 20.50% during the forecast period (2025-2033F). The rise of the drone market in India can be attributed to the encouraging Government policies and measures such as the new Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, Drone Rules 2021, and Kisan Drones. These positions have been informed by the emerging need to have automatic systems for agriculture, cattle herding, tracking, and construction, amongst others, hence the commercial application. Moreover, there is growing interest in domestic original equipment manufacturers, drones from a service perspective, and other related fields. The support from a growing number of startups, R&D centers, and friendly policies continues to build market demand.

For instance, on March 18, 2025, The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the Drone Federation India (DFI), launched the National Innovation Challenge for Drone Application and Research (NIDAR) under the ‘SwaYaan - Capacity Building for Human Resource Development in Unmanned Aircraft Systems’ initiative. The event was held at Electronics Niketan, MeitY government representatives, industry experts, and students from across the nation, through online video-conferencing mode.

Scheme that drives the growth of the India Drone Market:

The common programs like the SVAMITVA scheme also utilize the drone for land mapping in rural areas of India:

The Revolutionary Impact of SVAMITVA: Achievements of the Scheme

• Distribution of 57 lakh SVAMITVA property cards across 46,351 villages in 10 States (Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh) and 2 Union Territories (Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh) on 27 December 2024.

• The drone survey has been completed in 3.17 lakh villages.

• Drone survey has been completed in the UTs of Lakshadweep, Ladakh, Delhi, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, and Daman & Diu, and the states of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.

According to the report, the impact of Drones has been identified to be high for the South India area. Some of how this impact has been felt include:

South India dominates the market in 2024. The States like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Telangana are at the forefront in consolidating drone technology and the manufacturing industry in South India. The two states of Karnataka and Telangana are major players in the drone manufacturing industry due to state-supported policies for innovation as well as drone zones. The development of a talented tech talent pool that is constantly being nurtured provides the right setting for supporting research, development, and testing, as well as integrating drone software into various sectors. In addition, the large-scale use in energy, mining, and urban infrastructure is also driving commercial-scale adoption across the southern states.

On January 24, 2025, the Government of Telangana entered a Memorandum of Understanding with JSW UAV Limited, a subsidiary of JSW Defence, to establish a state-of-the-art Unmanned Aerial Systems manufacturing facility in the State. As part of this strategic initiative, JSW UAV, in collaboration with a leading US-based defence technology company, is set to invest approximately Rs 800 crore in the project.

Key Offerings of the Report

Market Size, Trends, & Forecast by Revenue | 2025−2033.

Market Dynamics – Leading Trends, Growth Drivers, Restraints, and Investment Opportunities

Market Segmentation – A detailed analysis By Type, By Point of Sale, By Mode of Operation, By End-Users, By Region/Country

Competitive Landscape – Top Key Vendors and Other Prominent Vendors