The drone and robot delivery market rapidly transform logistics by introducing innovative delivery methods through unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) and ground-based robots. This market was valued at USD 1.98 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow exponentially, reaching USD 45.89 billion by 2032, with a staggering compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 41.80% from 2024 to 2032. Emerging countries, particularly China, are driving this market expansion, leveraging technology to revolutionize delivery systems.
Drone and robot delivery systems enhance efficiency, reduce delivery times, and lower human labor costs. These technologies are gaining traction across industries like e-commerce, healthcare, food service, and postal services. For example, major players like Amazon and Walmart are testing drone-based deliveries to speed up shipping and improve customer experience. The e-commerce sector, which is experiencing significant growth, is a key adopter of these delivery solutions. Global retail e-commerce sales are projected to rise, further fueling demand for faster, more efficient delivery systems.
Read More1. Market Outlook
1.1 Market Snapshot
1.2 Market Definition
1.3 Key Takeaways
2. Market Statistics
2.1 Drone and Robot Delivery Market Size from 2017 to 2032 (in USD Billion)
2.2 Global Top 5 Drone Delivery Service Providers in 2023
2.3 Registered Recreation Drones in the U.S. from 2019-2024 (in Million)
2.4 Total Number of Annual Drone Flights in Australia by 2032 (in Million)
2.5 Global Growth in Food Delivery Flights (Mil), 2023 to 2032 (in Million)
2.6 Worldwide Value of B2C Goods Delivered by Drone from 2023 to 2032 (in Million)
2.7 Value of Goods Delivered to Consumers by Drones Worldwide from 2023 to 2032 (in USD Million)
2.8 Weights and Diagonal Sizes of Selected UAV Models (Excluding Propellers and Blades)
2.9 The Global B2B Ecommerce Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) from 2017 to 2032 (in USD Billions)
2.10 Retail E-commerce Sales Worldwide from 2017 to 2025 (in USD Billions)
2.11 Global Consumer Goods E-commerce Sales from 2017 to 2032 (in USD Billions)
2.12 Top Global Online Shopping Categories of 2023 (USD Billions)
2.13 EU Online Purchase Rate Surge (2010-2023)
2.14 Online Food Delivery Market Size, By Country, 2024 (in USD Billion)
2.15 E-commerce Spend Per Capita, By Country, in 2023
2.16 Retailers That Include Sustainability Initiatives in 2023
2.17 Number of Digital Shoppers in the United States from 2017 to 2023 (in Million)
2.18 Main Reasons for Adopting Drones in 2023
2.19 Sectors Adopting Drones in LMD Worldwide in 2023
3. Appendix
3.1 Research Process
3.2 Author
Drone and Robot Delivery: Pioneering the Next Generation of Logistics