UAV Flight Training and Simulation Market Size

UAV Flight Training and Simulation Market Overview

UAV flight training and simulation Market Size Projected To Grow From USD 0.67 Billion In 2023 To USD 1.40 Billion By 2030, Was Valued At USD 0.6 Billion In 2022. The UAV Flight Training And Simulation Industry IsDemonstrating A 12.90% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) During The Forecast Period (2023 - 2030). The Rising Use Of Uavs In Various Industries Is The Key Market Driver Enhancing Market Growth.

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

UAV Flight Training and Simulation Market Trends

• Affordability of simulator training to boost the market growth

Training pilots with drone simulators is cheaper than training with real drones. Training with real drones is expensive and prone to accidents that damage the drone. Therefore, it is conceivable to provide pilots with virtual training to control the drone before they operate it in real-time. Drone simulators can be used numerous times to train pilots lengthier. At the drone training facility, the drone pilot uses simulators to train pilots. For example, L-3 Link Simulation and Training (USA) and the University of North Dakota's MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) training opportunities for students and US government agencies. The UAV flight training and simulation market CAGR is anticipated to grow due to the low cost of simulation training.

Figure 1: UAV Drone industry growth from 2015-2022 (in billion USD)

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One thousand five hundred petitions were filed and evaluated by the AUVSI (association for unmanned vehicle systems international) in 2015. The first 500 exemptions approved by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) include real estate, aerial surveys, photography, agriculture Etc. Aviation inspections are the top five categories mentioned in approved applications. More than 80% of applicants were small businesses, as Chevron (US), Amazon (US), and Dow Chemical Company (US) are among the established companies that have received exemptions.

For instance, In June 2016, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) formulated rules legalizing commercial drone operations in the country. The FAA's well-defined regulations help service providers safely manage drones in the country's airspace. In July 2016, Flirtey (US) partnered with 7-Eleven (US) to deliver FAA-approved drone deliveries from US stores to homes. In March 2018, Flirtey received approval from the FAA to make line-of-sight drone deliveries in Nevada, USA. DHL (Germany) is working on delivering parcels using UAVs or drones. In October 2018, the company completed testing its autonomous delivery drone, Parcelcopter. The test lasted him three months, and this drone under different conditions, he completed 130 autonomous loading and unloading tours. Thu driving the  UAV Flight Training and Simulation market revenue.

UAV Flight Training and Simulation Market Segment Insights

UAV Flight Training and Simulation UAV Type Insights

The  UAV flight training and simulation segmentation, based on UAV Type, includes HALE UAV and MALE UAV. The HALE UAV Flight Training and Simulation segment held the majority share in 2022 with respect to the  UAV Flight Training and Simulation market revenue. It is primarily owing to the ability to fly at high altitudes and at a higher speed, increasing its adoption in military & defense applications. On the other hand, the MALE UAV type segment is projected to produce the highest CAGR during the projected period. For instance, In February 2020, the U.S. government approved the sale of 30 armed HALE drones worth USD 3.09 billion to the Indian armed forces. These drones are manufactured by the U.S.-based company General Atomics

UAV Flight Training and Simulation Application Insights

The UAV Flight Training and Simulation market data has been bifurcated by application into civil & commercial, defense & military, and homeland security. The defense & military segment dominated the market in 2022. It was mainly owing to the development of the military role of UAVs at extraordinary rates by economically developing countries. There are more than 32 countries engaged in developing and manufacturing more than 300 models of UAVs, of which these nations use around 80-100 UAVs for military and defense purposes.

For instance, July 2022: The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) successfully carried out the first test flight of a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) from the aeronautical test range Chitradurga, Karnataka. This initiative has further broadened the growth opportunity for the UAV Flight Training and Simulation industry.

Figure 2:  UAV Flight Training and Simulation Market, by Application, 2022 & 2030 (USD Billion)

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The civil and commercial segment is also projected to register the highest CAGR during the study period. It is due to the growing applications of UAVs, like the delivery of parcels, medicines, and other commercial applications, along with the stringent rules for flying a UAV or drone in the city or states, demanding better-trained remote pilots. This need for trained pilots fuels the growth of UAV flight training and simulation devices.

UAV Flight Training and Simulation Regional Insights

By region, the study offers market insights into Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. North America accounted for USD 0.27 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to exhibit a substantial CAGR growth in the UAV flight training and simulation market during the study period. It is attributed to the rising adoption of UAVs in defense and military applications. Moreover, a rising focus on UAV testing by U.S. companies for commercial applications such as commercial product delivery, blood supply, medical supplies, and food delivery, among others. Furthermore, several key players involved in market manufacturers engaged in the market, such as Northrop Grumman Corporation, L3Harris Technologies Inc., and Textron Systems Corporation, are further supporting North America's market growth. Further, the United States UAV Flight Training and Simulation market held the largest market share in the North American region

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are: The U.S, Canada, UK, Italy, Germany, France, Spain, China, India, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 3:  UAV FLIGHT TRAINING AND SIMULATION MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%)

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Europe's UAV Flight Training and Simulation market accounts for the second-largest market share due to several key players involved, such as BAE Systems plc, Leonardo S.p.A., and Thales Group, among others. The rest of the world would showcase moderate growth in the market owing to the increase in the presence of companies involved in the UAV flight training and simulation market. Moreover, the UK UAV Flight Training and Simulation market held the largest market sharenwhereas Germany UAV Flight Training and Simulation market is the fast growing in the region.

The Asia-Pacific is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2030 in the UAV flight training and simulation market. It is due to the rising adoption of UAVs in China and India to improve intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) mission capabilities. In addition, the growing defense expenditure in India is further driving market growth. Moreover, China's UAV Flight Training and Simulation market held the largest market share, and India's market was the fastest-growing market in the Asia-Pacific region

UAV Flight Training and Simulation Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Key market players are spending a large portion of money on research & development to increase their product lines, which will help the UAV Flight Training and Simulation market grow even more. Market participants are also taking various initiatives to raise their worldwide impression, with key market developments such as mergers, contractual agreements, new product launches, and acquisitions, and increased collaboration and investments, with other organizations. The UAV Flight Training and Simulation industry's Competitors must offer technologically advanced services to increase and last in an increasingly competitive and rising market environment.

One of the primary business strategies adopted by manufacturers in the  UAV Flight Training and Simulation industry to benefit clients and expand the market sector is innovative services. In recent years, UAV Flight Training and Simulation industry has provided transparency and reduced disruption. The UAV Flight Training and Simulation market major players such as CAE (Canada), Israel Aerospace Industries (Israel), L-3 Link Simulation and Training (US), BAE Systems (UK), Northrop Grumman Corporation (US), and others are working on expanding the market demand by investing in research and development activities.

CAE Inc. is a leading provider of simulation & training equipment and services. It mainly provides its services through three segments: defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare. For instance, in July 2022, CAE signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to increase collaboration and discover further teaming opportunities in defense aerospace training. The memorandum leverages Boeing and CAE's strengths, skills, and advanced technologies further to enhance innovation and competition through potential joint offerings.

Also, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI) is one of the leading manufacturers in defense and commercial markets and delivers technologies and systems in various domains. The company compromises a wide range of services and solutions for aerial defense, upgrades for military aircraft, multi-layered missile defense, helicopters, and sophisticated C4I, ISTAR, & navigation systems. For instance, in May 2020, the Israel Ministry of Defense (MOD) and the Hellenic Ministry of National Defense (MND) had an agreement for the lease of the Israeli Heron unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system. This system is developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).

Key Companies in the UAV Flight Training and Simulation market include

• CAE (Canada)


• Israel Aerospace Industries (Israel)


• L-3 Link Simulation and Training (US)


• Selex (US)


• Simlat (Israel)


• BAE Systems (UK)


• Northrop Grumman Corporation (US)


• Textron Systems (US)


• Thales Training & Simulation (Norway)


• General Atomics (US)


• Zen Technologies Limited (India)


• Crew Training International Inc. (US)

UAV Flight Training and Simulation Market Segmentation:

UAV Flight Training and Simulation UAV Type Outlook

• HALE UAV


• MALE UAV

UAV Flight Training and Simulation Application Outlook

• Civil & Commercial


• Defense & Military


• Homeland Security

UAV Flight Training and Simulation Regional Outlook

• North America
  
  
  
  • US
  
  
  • Canada
  
  
  
  

• Europe
  
  
  
  • Germany
  
  
  • France
  
  
  • UK
  
  
  • Italy
  
  
  • Spain
  
  
  • Rest of Europe
  
  
  
  


• Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  • China
  
  
  • Japan
  
  
  • India
  
  
  • Australia
  
  
  • South Korea
  
  
  • Australia
  
  
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  


• Rest of the World
  
  
  
  • Middle East
  
  
  • Africa
  
  
  • Latin America
  
  
  
  

UAV Flight Training and Simulation Industry Developments

For instance,June 2022: L3Harris Technologies has unveiled its new training facilities at the Cranfield Airline Academy.

For instance,June 2019: Aero Drone School declared it completed the successful drone training for two mining corporations based in Indonesia.