Defense Drone Antenna Market Growth Drivers and Forecast by 2027

In terms of revenue, the global defense drone antenna market was valued at US$ 3,925.61 million in 2019 and is projected to reach US$ 6,505.28 million by 2027; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.0% during the forecast period from 2020 to 2027. 

The defense drone antenna market is broadly segmented into five major regions—North America, Europe, APAC, MEA, and SAM. North America dominates the market for military UAVs. Thus the demand for defense drone antennas from the region is high. The players and government in the US are significantly investing in R&D related to military UAVs. Apart from this, collaborations amongst industry giants, together with surging investments in developing technologically advanced UAVs to support many military applications, would accelerate the demand for military UAVs in the US.

Customize This Report To Suit Your Requirement

You will get customization on any report - free of charge - including parts of this report, or country-level analysis, Excel Data pack, as well as avail great offers and discounts for start-ups & universities

Get FREE CUSTOMIZATION

Defense Drone Antenna Market: Strategic Insights

• Get Top Key Market Trends of this report.
  This FREE sample will include data analysis, ranging from market trends to estimates and forecasts.

Free Sample PDF

Market Insights–Defense Drone Antenna Market 

Mounting Interest in Circular Omni-Directional Antennas

Military forces utilize unmanned technologies for purposes such as surveillance, communications, navigation, and signal intelligence (SIGINT). The military forces are continuously seeking advanced technologies with an objective to enhance the capabilities of the unmanned vehicles. The linear polarized omnidirectional antennas are among the preferred antenna technologies. However, the preference for circular polarized omnidirectional antennas is rising at an exponential rate. The modern-day military drones need to constantly move or maneuver to gather higher volumes of information; thus, sometimes they need to adopt acrobatic flying. The circular antennas are smaller, which offer added advantage for easy maneuverability. In addition to smaller antenna size, the ability to transmit the collected data at 360° is gathering interest of defense forces as well as the defense drone manufacturers. Moreover, the military forces demand exceptional quality of captured data and images among the military forces, and these antennas facilitate the transmission of high-quality images during the drone flight at close proximity of the target. Such benefits of circular omnidirectional antennas are contributing to the defense drone antenna market growth.

Technology Segment Insights

Based on technology, the linear polarized omnidirectional antenna segment dominated the global defense drone antenna market in 2019. The linear antennas project a wave along a singular plane, horizontal or vertical. This kind of polarization facilitates more energy to be transmitted, as the wave simply moves in one direction.

Type Segment Insights

Based on type, the lightweight antenna segment dominated the global defense drone antenna market in 2019. Smaller and lighter weight UAVs are significantly being utilized for more complex intelligence and communications applications. In order to increase the loitering competence and persistence of these vehicles, there is a growing requirement of lighter weight, more aerodynamic antenna.

Frequency Segment Insights

Based on frequency, the ultra-high frequency segment dominated the global defense drone antenna market in 2019. The ultra-high frequency (UHF) antennas operate with the frequency range of above 300Mhz. In the current scenario, UHF is the most commonly utilized frequency band.

Application Segment Insights

Based on industry, the communication segment dominated the global defense drone antenna market in 2019. The UAV manufacturers are continuously emphasizing, integrating state of the art communication system with an objective to facilitate the military personnel at the Base Station to communicate with the UAV. In order to integrate the best communication systems, the need for communication antenna is of supreme significance. Attributing to the fact that the importance of communication antenna on a UAV, the demand for the antenna is anticipated to remain high throughout the forecast period.

The market players focus on new product innovations and developments by integrating advanced technologies and features in their products to compete with the competitors.

• In 2020, PPM announced the opening of 40 new offices in the UK to expand its engineering and design, sales and marketing, customer service, and accounts work.
• In 2020, Southwest Antennas introduced two new omnidirectional antennas for use in UHF and ISM band applications. These are ideal for tactical radio systems, handheld video receivers, MIMO & MANET radio systems, unmanned robotics platforms, and other applications. The new antennas either come in Ultra-Flex sealed spring base or flexible gooseneck base.

Defense Drone Antenna Market Regional Insights

The regional trends and factors influencing the Defense Drone Antenna Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at The Insight Partners. This section also discusses Defense Drone Antenna Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

Defense Drone Antenna Market Report Scope

Defense Drone Antenna Market Players Density: Understanding Its Impact on Business Dynamics

The Defense Drone Antenna Market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.

The global defense drone antenna market has been segmented as follows:

Defense Drone Antenna Market – By Technology

• Linear Polarized Directional Antenna
• Linear Polarized Omni Directional Antenna
• Circular Polarized Directional Antenna
• Circular Polarized Omni Directional Antenna

Defense Drone Antenna Market – By Type

• Lightweight Antenna
• FPV Antenna
• Telemetry Antenna
• NLOS Antenna
• Others

Defense Drone Antenna Market – By Frequency

• High Frequency
• Very High Frequency
• Ultra-High Frequency

Defense Drone Antenna Market – By Application

• Surveillance
• Navigation
• Communication
• Telemetry
• Others

Defense Drone Antenna Market- By Region

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • France
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Switzerland
  • UK
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific (APAC)
  • China
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Singapore
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • Rest of APAC
• Middle East and Africa (MEA)
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Rest of MEA
• South America (SAM)
  • Brazil
  • Rest of SAM

Defense Drone Antenna Market – Companies Profiles

• Alaris Holdings Ltd.
• Antcom Corporation
• Antenna Research Associates, Inc.
• Cobham Plc
• JEM Engineering
• MP Antenna, LTD
• PPM Systems
• Southwest Antennas, Inc.
• TE Connectivity
• Trimble Inc.