The global unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) propulsion system market has been witnessing significant growth in the past decade due to the rise in applications of UAVs across multiple industries, such as precision agriculture, inspection and monitoring, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, and combat operations. Apart from demand for conventional propulsion systems, which are propelled by internal combustion engines, technological developments paved the way for active penetration of other propulsion systems, such as electric-powered engines, hybrid engines, solar engines, and Wankel engines, with a major focus on considerable reduction in the weight, size, and cost, enhanced life, and other developments to offer more sustainability and efficiency to various UAVs varying from mini and micro to as accommodating as medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) UAV, high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) UAV, and vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) systems.

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The global UAV propulsion system market is estimated to reach $10.76 billion in 2033 from $8.36 billion in 2022, at a CAGR of 2.33% during the forecast period 2023-2033 in terms of value. The global UAV propulsion system market is expected to be driven by defense and government applications due to the high capital investment involved in the development of the propulsion system. However, commercial applications are expected to witness a high growth rate during the forecast period due to an increase in the usage of UAVs in commercial applications leading to investment in technologically advanced propulsion systems.

The pace of development in new engine technologies, together with advances in engine-airframe integration and adequate support from industries and government bodies, is expected to drive the global UAV propulsion system market during the forecast period from 2023 to 2033. Currently, industry participants are focusing on the strategies heading for long-endurance, reduced carbon footprints, lightweight platforms, cost-effectiveness, and safer operations, as they are the critical parameters when looking for solutions across a wide spectrum of UAV propulsion systems.

It is also observed that the fundamental aspect that helps the major UAV propulsion system manufacturers is to provide distinctive propulsion systems offering various aspects, including the operational purpose of the unmanned aerial vehicle, materials used in its manufacture, and complexity and cost of the control system. This study of the global UAV propulsion system market covers the top UAV propulsion system manufacturers across the globe

This study has segmented the UAV propulsion system market based on application and product. Rising procurement of UAVs by defense forces and the focus of manufacturers on developing lightweight fuel-efficient engines are some of the primary factors that are expected to have a significant impact on the growth of the market. However, a few challenges continue to affect the market, including the high engine manufacturing cost, notable incidents of engine malfunctioning and failure, government regulations, high inflation rate, and supply chain challenges.

Recent Developments in Global UAV Propulsion System Market

• In November 2022, PBS INDIA announced its plans to launch the PBS TJ200 turbojet engine in 2023. The company stated that this turbojet engine PBS TJ200 is currently in the last stage of development and is designed primarily as a propulsion unit for modern UAV and UCAV systems. It is a compact engine of a simple design, fuel lubricated, equipped with a BLDC starter-generator, electric metering fuel pump, and electronic control system of FADEC type.
• In October 2022, BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG stated that it had suspended the delivery of aircraft engines to “countries with unclear usage” in the wake of reports that some of those engines are being used on Turkish combat drones deployed by Azerbaijan in fighting against Armenian forces in Nagorno-Karabakh. It has further been stated that Rotax aircraft engines are produced, designed, and certified for civil use only by the applicable civil regulatory authority.
• In July 2022, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) tested a PT6 E-Series model turboprop engine from Pratt & Whitney Canada on GA-ASI’s MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). Multiple full-power engine tests were performed at GA-ASI’s Desert Horizon flight operations facility in El Mirage, California, on July 29, 2022. The company stated that the PT6 E-Series is a reliable and versatile turboprop engine family focused on delivering the performance characteristics required as GA-ASI continues its development of MQ-9B capabilities.
• In April 2022, Suter Industries announced that their Suter TOA288 24hp UAV engine was selected by Volansi to provide propulsion for their VOLY M20 and VOLY 50 Series Vertical Take-off and Landing (VTOL) drones. Volansi is a leader in aerial drone logistics services for customers in the defense, commercial, and humanitarian markets. Volansi VTOL aircraft are designed for long endurance, heavy payloads, and to perform in challenging environments, providing surveillance as well as essential parts and supplies to the field.

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Competitive Landscape

The competitive landscape of the global UAV propulsion system market consists of several organic and inorganic strategies followed by the key players to develop propulsion systems. The strategies include product innovations, partnerships, acquisitions, and new product launches, among others.

Some of the key players in the global UAV propulsion system market include 3W international, BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG, Diamond Aircraft Industries (Austro Engine), Rotron Power Ltd., Advanced Innovative engineering Ltd., Sutter industries, UAV Engines Ltd., HIRTH ENGINES GMBH, Safran Helicopter engines, Pratt & Whitney, and Rolls Royce PLC.