Saudi Arabia Drones Market Overview

Market Size in 2025: USD 314.6 Million

Market Forecast in 2034: USD 735.7 Million

Market Growth Rate 2026-2034: 9.90%

According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, "Saudi Arabia Drones Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Type, Component, Payload, Point of Sale, End Use Industry, and Region, 2026-2034", the Saudi Arabia drones market size reached USD 314.6 Million in 2025. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 735.7 Million by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 9.90% during 2026-2034.

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How AI is Reshaping the Future of Saudi Arabia Drones Market

• Vision 2030 backs AI drones big time, with 39% of government orgs using or testing AI per SDAIA survey, boosting service delivery by 81%—perfect for NEOM's smart monitoring and Aramco's predictive maintenance.
• Terra Drone Arabia teams with Aramco on AI inspections, slashing oil rig check costs up to 85% while spotting leaks early; FalconViz adds swarm tech for anti-poaching in vast reserves.
• Hajj pilgrims get AI-powered drones for crowd control and cooling, easing millions safely; GACA's regs now greenlight these autonomous flights seamlessly.
• Defense shifts to Shield AI's V-Bat drones for real-time threat analysis, cutting human risk in patrols; Saudi eyes collaborative combat aircraft too.
• AI software hits USD 89.4 million market size, fueling autonomous swarms like SIRBAI's regional first—transforming logistics and construction with instant data insights.

Saudi Arabia Drones Market Trends & Drivers:

Saudi Arabia's drone scene is exploding thanks to Vision 2030, which pours massive support into tech like this to shake up industries from oil to construction. The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) just rolled out Part 107 Version 5 regs, making it way easier for businesses to get flying with risk-based categories—open for low-risk stuff under 25kg drones, and specific for bigger commercial ops like BVLOS inspections. This cuts red tape big time, letting companies skip months of approvals via standard scenarios. Think Aramco teaming up with Terra Drone on AI-driven checks that slash inspection costs by up to 85% in oil and gas, keeping workers safe from hazards. Over in mining, Lensic Drone Solutions uses hyperspectral scanners with Royal Road Arabia to pinpoint copper and gold deposits precisely. Even Hajj saw pilotless air taxis ease crowds, showing real logistics wins. These moves create jobs in data analysis and maintenance while pushing smart city projects like NEOM forward.

Government backing pairs perfectly with booming demand in oil, construction, and logistics, where drones handle tough jobs smarter. Saudi Aramco's recent pact with Terra Drone brings advanced inspections to pipelines and flares, boosting safety and cutting downtime—no more risking lives in risky spots. Construction sites, a $70 billion powerhouse, rely on drones for quick site surveys and progress tracking, keeping mega-projects on track. In agriculture, they're optimizing water use and spotting crop issues early for sustainable farming. Defense loves them too for surveillance, reducing human exposure in high-stakes ops. Falcon Eye Drones' CEO notes how this tech drives efficiency across sectors, with GACA streamlining licenses for commercial flights. Real-world wins like these, plus Remote ID mandates by next year for tracking every bird in the sky, make operations smoother and safer, fueling market momentum.

Emerging trends like AI integration and beyond-visual-line-of-sight flights are supercharging growth, opening doors to autonomous ops in vast areas. Drones now pack hyperspectral tech for mining exploration and geo-fencing to dodge no-fly zones automatically, aligning with global standards. Joby's eVTOL deal with GACA eyes rapid air taxi rollouts, hinting at urban mobility shifts. In energy, they monitor power lines and leaks with pinpoint accuracy, while smart cities like Qiddiya use them for planning and public safety. Lensic's CEO highlights defense surveillance perks, and experts see AI analytics turning raw footage into predictive maintenance gold. With safety systems like flight termination mandatory, confidence is high—insurers love the lower risks, dropping premiums. This blend of smarts and regs positions Saudi as a drone hub.

Saudi Arabia Drones Industry Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Type Insights:

• Fixed Wing
• Rotary Wing
• Hybrid

Component Insights:

• Hardware
• Software
• Accessories

Payload Insights:

• <25 Kilograms
• 25-170 Kilograms
• >170 Kilograms

Point of Sale Insights:

• Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM)
• Aftermarket

End Use Industry Insights:

• Construction
• Agriculture
• Military and Defense
• Law Enforcement
• Logistics
• Media and Entertainment
• Others

Regional Analysis:

• Northern and Central Region
• Western Region
• Eastern Region
• Southern Region

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

Recent News and Developments in Saudi Arabia Drones Market

• January 2026: SIRBAI launches Middle East's first AI-powered autonomous drone swarm at UMEX, enabling collaborative UAS ops in complex defense environments.
• January 2026: GACA updates Part 107 UAS regs to Version 5, easing BVLOS flights with risk categories for safer commercial drone use.
• December 2025: Joby partners with GACA for rapid eVTOL deployment, advancing air taxi innovations across Saudi cities.

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