Drone Motor Industry Analysis in South Asia & Oceania

Drone Motor Sales Outlook for South Asia & Oceania (2024 to 2034)

Drone motor sales in South Asia & Oceania are estimated at US$ 251.5 million in 2024 and are forecasted to increase rapidly at 21.8% CAGR over the next ten years (2024 to 2034). The South Asia & Oceania market is thereby expected to reach a value of US$ 1.81 billion by the end of 2034.

From regular customers to soldiers in the military, use of drones has increased quite impressively in South Asia & Oceania over the past few years. This surge in demand for drones in this region is projected to create bright growth prospects for drone motor suppliers over the coming years.

Growing scope of application of drones in industry verticals such as agriculture, military, entertainment, construction, logistics, and delivery is also estimated to uplift drone motor sales in South Asia & Oceania through 2034. Innovation in drone motor technology is essential to improve the efficiency and drivability of drones, which is why drone motor manufacturers will invest in the R&D of new motors going forward.

Report Attributes	Details
Drone Motor Sales in South Asia & Oceania (2024E)	US$ 251.5 Million
Projected Sales (2034F)	US$ 1.81 Billion
Demand Growth (2024 to 2034)	21.8% CAGR
Sales in Malaysia (2024E)	US$ 35.3 Million
Demand Growth in Rest of South Asia & Oceania (2024 to 2034)	20.2% CAGR
AC Drone Motor Sales (2024E)	US$ 57.5 Million
Market Share of OEMs (2024E)	91.7%
Sales in Indonesia (2024E)	US$ 23.5 Million
Key Companies Profiled	Skylark Drones; InnovaDrone; Terra Drone India Private Limited; Prodrone; Aerodrone; Quantum Systems; AeroVironment

Where Will Drone Demand Surge High in South Asia & Oceania?

“Increasing Investments in Defense Sector Creating New Market Opportunities”

Political tensions in the South Asian region have been mounting for the past couple of decades and this trend is pushing countries in this region to increase their defense and military spending budgets. Use of drones in modern warfare is projected to gain high prominence over the coming years as the latest instance of drone use in warfare can be found in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

With increased military budgets, countries in South Asia & Oceania are more willing to spend on drones that can counter attacks from land, air, or water. As such, demand for drone motors is also set to surge in parallel across the region.

• In January 2021, at an Army Day Parade in India, the Indian Army showcased its drone-swarming technology using 75 drones. The drones displayed their capabilities by completing different AI-enabled offensive missions and also established India’s stance on incorporating advanced warfare technologies in its defense mechanisms.
• Sales of drone motors for military drones in South Asia & Oceania are forecasted to rise at 14.9% CAGR from 2024 to 2034.

Find more details of growth-augmenting factors such as local supply, pricing trends, product standards, safety regulations, and new developments in this research study on drone motors by skilled analysts at Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider.

Country-wise Insights

India, Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia are forecasted to emerge as highly attractive markets in South Asia & Oceania over the next ten years owing to the growing use of drones in different industry verticals.

Why Should Drone Motor Companies Target India?

“Launch of ‘Make in India’ Initiative Driving Drone Motor Sales”

Attribute	India
Market Value (2024E)	US$ 52.2 Million
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	24.3% CAGR
Projected Value (2034F)	US$ 460 Million

Use of drones in different industry verticals is increasing rapidly in India and this is projected to create attractive opportunities for drone motor manufacturers over the coming years. The government of India is also making efforts to improve domestic manufacturing of drones by launching initiatives such as ‘Make in India’ thereby uplifting sales of drone motors as well. Increasing disposable income of people in the country is also projected to contribute to the high demand for drone motors in commercial drone manufacturing going forward.

• In October 2023, Optiemus Infracom Limited (OIL), a renowned electronics manufacturer based in India, announced that it had entered the unmanned systems space by launching high-precision drones that were completely designed and manufactured in India at the India Mobile Congress in 2023.

How Will Drone Motor Manufacturers Fare in Australia & New Zealand?

“High Use of Drones in Delivery, Agriculture and Tourism Applications”

Attribute	Australia & New Zealand
Market Value (2024E)	US$ 38.4 Million
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	20.6% CAGR
Projected Value (2034F)	US$ 250 Million

Use of drones in different industry verticals in Australia as well as New Zealand has been increasing at a rapid pace in recent years and this trend is projected to benefit overall drone motor shipments in the Oceania region going forward. Demand for aerial capture services in New Zealand is booming for industries such as construction and tourism, which is also estimated to uplift drone motor sales in the country over the coming years. High use of drones in agricultural applications in Australia could also create new opportunities for drone motor companies in the future.

Category-wise Insights

Drone motor manufacturers in South Asia & Oceania are focusing on supplying DC drone motors to consumer/civil drone manufacturers to amplify their business potential going forward.

Which Category of Drones Will Lead Market Revenue Growth?

“Consumer/Civil Category Drones to Account for Prominent Market Share”

Attribute	Consumer/Civil
Segment Value (2024E)	US$ 191.2 Million
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	23% CAGR
Projected Value (2034F)	US$ 1.52 Billion

Drones are being extensively deployed in different civil applications such as security, surveying, mapping, agriculture, risk management, etc. Surveillance is an application where the use of drones is projected to grow extensively in the future thereby boosting sales of drone motors in South Asia & Oceania as well. Increasing disposable income of people in this region is also projected to boost sales of consumer drones and benefit drone motor demand through 2034.

Why is Preference for DC Drone Motors High Over AC Drone Motors?

“Better Controllability and High Starting Torque of DC Drone Motors”

Attribute	DC
Segment Value (2024E)	US$ 194 Million
Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	22.1% CAGR
Projected Value (2034F)	US$ 1.43 Billion

DC motors are preferred for use in drones owing to their better controllability and higher torque as compared to their AC counterparts. DC motors are usually small enough to fit inside a drone without compromising the weight-to-power ratio of the device and this is why they are preferred over AC drone motors in South Asia & Oceania. BLDC motors are being used extensively in different drones for their high efficiency. Small permanent magnet synchronous motors are also estimated to rise in demand over the coming years.

Analyst’s Opinion

Drone motor manufacturers in South Asia & Oceania should focus on product innovation to create more advanced and efficient drone motors specific to different applications. Drone motor companies can also take advantage of different supportive government initiatives and incentives offered by countries in South Asia & Oceania to boost their manufacturing and sales activity in the long run.

Segmentation of Drone Motor Study in South Asia & Oceania

• By Motor Type :

  • DC
    • Brushed DC Motors
    • Brushless DC Motors
  • AC
    • Synchronous Motors
    • Induction Motors
    • Servo Motors

• By Power Capacity :

  • <50W
  • 50W to 100W
  • 101W to 200W
  • >200W

• By Velocity Constant (KV) :

  • Below 1,000
  • 1,000 to 2,000
  • 2,001 to 3,000
  • Above 3,000

• By Drone Type :

  • Fixed Wing
  • Rotary Wing
  • Hybrid

• By Drone Category :

  • Consumer/Civil
  • Commercial
  • Military

• By Sales Channel :

  • OEMs
  • Aftermarket
    • Online Sales
      • Company Websites
      • e-Commerce Websites
    • Electronic Stores
    • Others

• By Country :

  • India
  • Malaysia
  • Thailand
  • Indonesia
  • Australia & New Zealand
  • Rest of South Asia & Oceania