US Land Survey Equipment Market Segments and Growth by 2030

The US Land Survey Equipment market size was valued at US$ 1.51 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 2.82 billion by 2030; it is estimated to record a CAGR of 8.1% from 2022 to 2030.

Analyst Perspective:

Land survey equipment plays a vital role in the fields of construction, real estate, forestry, mining, oil & gas, and others. These equipment are majorly used for evaluating the area of the land and to settle disputes. The US Land Survey Equipment market report emphasizes on the key factors driving the market and prominent players' developments.

US Land Survey Equipment Market Overview:

Survey equipment tools include surveying instrument tripods, levels, land surveying markers, marking machines, GPS equipment, surveying prisms, survey drones, land surveying rods, transits, stakes, and grade rods. Surveyors/engineers use these tools for mapping, surveying, and land measurement. Surveying contractors who work out in the field use GPS, camera, and computation devices along with different software solutions to process survey data and draft maps, plans, and survey reports. Land survey equipment is essential for accurately determining the distances, positions, and elevations of points on the earth's surface. The US land survey equipment market is driven by the increasing demand for this equipment in the construction, renewable energy, mining, oil & gas, forestry, precision farming, disaster management, and transportation industries; scientific and geological research; and utilities.

The rising urbanization and industrialization are fueling the growth of the land survey equipment market. The US Government is significantly investing in the development and upgradation of infrastructure projects. For instance, in Q4 2023, the US Government started the construction of a 31km zero-emission BRT line with 21 stations from Pomona to Rancho Cucamonga in California. The project aims to improve transit efficiency and corridor mobility and is expected to be completed by Q2 of 2026. The construction of this project requires numerous land survey equipment such as levels, total stations, and theodolites to measure distance and angles between specified points. Further, major cities in the US are rapidly expanding, and several new infrastructures are being constructed in different parts. Several plans for the development of smart cities are also rolled out, and land survey equipment plays a critical role in surveying development sites during the planning stage.

Growing demand and adoption of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and drones by engineers/surveyors is fueling the market. Drones are increasingly being used for capturing images and videos and providing real-time visual data without the need for human interference. Moreover, drones are easy to control using computers or smartphones, which drives their demand for surveying purposes. UAVs are also used in surveying and for surveillance in the commercial and defense sectors. The videos and images captured by UAVs and drones are also used in research and planning operations. Moreover, land survey equipment, when used in the field, helps save time and provides accurate output using the data processing software.

The US land survey equipment market analysis has been carried out by considering the following segments: solution, industry, and application. Based on solution, the US land survey equipment market is segmented into hardware, software, and services. Based on industry, the US land survey equipment market is segmented into mining, construction, agriculture, oil & gas, and others. Based on application, the US land survey equipment market is segmented into volumetric calculations, inspection, layout points, monitoring, and others. The US land survey equipment market trends include the rising deployment of cloud-based software and services.

Hexagon AB; Topcon; Septentrio; Trimble Inc.; Carlson Software Inc.; Juniper Systems Inc.; Raven Industries, Inc.; Shanghai Huace Navigation Technology Ltd.; Spectra Precision; and Robert Bosch Tool Corporation are among the key players operating in the US LAND SURVEY EQUIPMENT market. Additionally, several other important market players were studied and analyzed during this research study to get a holistic view of the ecosystem.

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US Land Survey Equipment Market Driver:

Increasing Need for Drones or UAVs in Mapping and Surveying Drives US Land Survey Equipment Market Growth

The drone/unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industry is considered one of the fastest-growing industries. Drones/UAVs have gained immense traction due to the growing need for safe, cost-effective solutions for data collection, mapping, surveying, and inspection. They can perform increasingly complex tasks such as data collection, mapping, and surveying in extreme environments where manual surveying techniques are risky and impossible. Particularly, mini and micro quad drones are used for scanning and surveying and are extremely beneficial in places where humans cannot perform tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

Drones/UAVs are used in applications such as topographic surveying, dam surveying, forestry management and monitoring, geological hazard monitoring, and mining mapping, which increases the demand among users for high-precision mapping and surveying. For instance, in December 2023, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reported that 790,918 drones were registered in the US. Therefore, the increasing demand for drones in mapping and surveying applications is driving the market. Drones cover large areas and provide accurate data in less time as compared to manual surveying, which helps users in the study of aerial data of land for making precise measurements.

Growing demand for 3D drones in land surveys is boosting the US land survey equipment market size. 3D drones are equipped with advanced sensors such as light detection and ranging (LiDAR) and photogrammetry cameras for collecting highly accurate spatial data of terrain. For example, Vision Aerial Inc offers 3D drones used in numerous applications, including land surveying, aerial mapping, land planning & management, urban planning, site scouting, and topographic surveys. Surveillance by these drones helps better analyze situations and make decisions that are beneficial to increase productivity. Thus, significant benefits offered by 3D drones, such as safety, accuracy, analysis, and data visualization, drive the US land survey equipment market.

US Land Survey Equipment Market Segmental Analysis:

Based on solution, the US land survey equipment market is segmented into hardware, software, and services. The hardware segment accounted for 56.85% of the US land survey equipment market share.

Hardware is a physical part or a tool used for surveying. Commonly used surveying instruments include theodolite, GPS/GNSS systems, total station, 3D scanners, measuring tape, level, and rod. This equipment speeds up the surveying process and provides more accurate data than traditional surveying methods. GNSS can help determine precise locations irrespective of the impact of weather conditions. The theodolite is employed for the measurement of angles, whereas the total station is used for leveling when it is set to the horizontal plane. UAVs used in surveying provide quick and accurate data with minimal requirement for human efforts.

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US Land Survey Equipment Market Analysis:

The US land survey equipment market growth depends on several factors, such as the growing digitalization, urbanization, real estate business, and increasing use of advanced construction software. For instance, according to CBRE Group data of December 2023, investors are planning to invest in commercial real estate from Q2 of 2024 actively. This is projected to increase the construction of new apartments, thereby creating demand for land survey equipment among engineers. Land survey equipment such as total stations and GPS are highly used by the real estate industry for precise measurement of dimensions, land boundaries, and topographical features. This further supports engineers in assessing land value, determining property boundaries, and creating detailed maps.

The presence of a large number of manufacturers is driving the US land survey equipment market. These players are continuously engaged in the development of advanced equipment to attract customers. Further, the market in the US is projected to grow, owing to the rising demand for land survey equipment from the construction, agriculture, and real estate industries. Additionally, technological advancements leading to increased production and growing R&D activities are a few factors supporting the land survey equipment market growth.

The rising adoption of automobiles has increased the need for new road developments. For instance, as reported by the US Census Bureau, in December 2023, the government raised funding of US$ 100.4 billion in November 2023 for the construction of highways. The government is also engaged in the development and maintenance of roads to enhance traveler experience by reducing the risks of accidents. For instance, according to RAMSEY COUNTY data, Hodgson Road, Lexington Avenue, and Maryland Avenue are under construction. The Old Highway 8 is also in the resurfacing phase. Such infrastructure development requires land survey equipment to calculate area, location, route, and site planning.

The US is one of the most advanced countries in terms of technology and architecture. The country is always ahead in constructing smart homes and healthcare retails. In April 2023, LEGO Group announced the construction of a 1.7 million sq. ft. carbon-neutral production facility for children in Chesterfield County, Virginia. This project incurred a cost of ~US$ 1 billion and is expected to commence operation by the end of 2025. The company is using energy-efficient production equipment for building facilities and reducing carbon emissions.

Similarly, in July 2022, the US Energy Department disbursed a loan of US$ 2.5 billion to General Motors and LG Energy Solution's joint venture, Ultium Cells, a unit of LG Chem, for the construction of a new manufacturing facility of the lithium-ion battery cell. Ultium Cells is investing US$ 7 million to construct three plants. One plant started operating in August 2022, whereas other plants will commence operation in 2024. Land survey equipment is required for the appropriate construction of these plants as it helps in measuring site feasibility and generating detailed survey data to make better decisions and minimize the risk of structural failures.

In July 2022, the Texas Department of Transportation awarded the contract to Webber (a subsidiary of Ferrovial) for the expansion of four highways, including Denton, Collin, Kaufman, and Coman Counties. The US$ 340 million project is expected to start by the end of 2022 and is expected to complete by 2025. Thus, such activities are enabling the expansion of US land survey equipment market share.

US Land Survey Equipment Market Key Player Analysis:

Hexagon AB; Topcon; Septentrio; Trimble Inc.; Carlson Software Inc.; Juniper Systems Inc.; Raven Industries, Inc.; Shanghai Huace Navigation Technology Ltd.; Spectra Precision; and Robert Bosch Tool Corporation are among the prominent players profiled in the US Land Survey Equipment market report.

Recent Developments:

Inorganic and organic strategies such as mergers and acquisitions are highly adopted by companies operating in the US Land Survey Equipment market. A few recent key US Land Survey Equipment market developments are listed below:

• In January 2024, CHCNAV launched its H3 GNSS monitoring receiver, which integrates millimeter accuracy positioning, communications, and sensor technology in a single enclosure. The receiver, designed with a 1408-channel Geodetic-grade GNSS module, 4G modem, MEMS sensors, and rugged antenna, provides high-accuracy data for deformation and subsidence monitoring in critical infrastructure sectors such as construction, mining, and energy.
• In October 2023, Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, released the Leica BLK2GO PULSE, a first-person laser scanner that combines LiDAR sensor technology with the original Leica BLK2GO form factor. The device, built in collaboration with Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation, offers a rapid, intuitive first-person scanning method controlled with a smartphone, delivering full-color 3D point clouds instantly in the field. The BLK2GO PULSE is primarily used for indoor applications such as 3D digital twins and 2D floor plans.

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