The global remote sensing technology market is expected to reach USD 21.59 billion in 2024 and USD 37.04 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 11.4% during the forecast period.
Remote sensing technology is used to determine the characteristics of objects that can be identified, measured, or analyzed without direct contact. Military forces contribution to remote sensing technology includes radar scanning, thermal imagery, infrared photography, and satellites. Infrared photography technology completely depends on the infrared light portion of the electromagnetic spectrum for its study. Infrared photography measures the reflection of infrared radiation. The amount of radiation emitted by the source is indicated by Thermal imaging.
The remote sensing technology is adopted to determine the soil moisture content, identify crop conditions, and estimate crop production. Using the remote sensing technology, the health of crops is determined, reducing fertilizer usage, which reduces additional costs incurred by farmers. In addition, the demand for remote sensing technology is accelerated due to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak as remote sensing technology is being adopted to monitor and curb the spread of the virus. The technology also helps to determine mobility patterns, keep track of population concentration, and document environmental changes.The growing adoption of remote sensing technology among different industry verticals is expected to drive the growth of the global remote sensing technology market over the forecast period.
However, the data interpretation complexity is expected to be the major restraint that hampers the growth of the market over the forecast period.
REPORT METRIC |
DETAILS |
Market Size Available |
2023 to 2029 |
Base Year |
2023 |
Forecast Period |
2024 to 2029 |
CAGR |
11.4% |
Segments Covered |
By Technology, Application, and Region. |
Various Analyses Covered |
Global, Regional & Country Level Analysis, Segment-Level Analysis, DROC, PESTLE Analysis, Porter’s Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Landscape, Analyst Overview on Investment Opportunities |
Regions Covered |
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, Middle East & Africa |
Market Leaders Profiled |
General Dynamics Corp. (U.S.), Honeywell Technology Solutions Inc. (U.S.), Northrop Grumman Corporation (U.S.), Thales Group (France), Raytheon Corporation (U.S.), Lockheed Martin Corporation (U.S.), ITT Corp. (U.S.), Lumasense Technologies, Inc. (U.S.), and Leica Geosystems Holdings AG (Switzerland) and Others. |
the global remote sensing technology market is divided into Passive Remote Sensing and Active Remote Sensing. The passive remote sensing segment is anticipated to grow at the fastest rate over the study period. This can be attributed to the steady increase in the passive remote sensing technology’s adoption in earth observation satellites.
the global remote sensing technology market is divided into Landscape Assessment, Water Quality, Air Quality, Geology and Mineral Exploration, disaster management, Floodplain Mapping, military and intelligence, Healthcare, Oceanography, Agriculture, and Others.
The military and intelligence segment held the largest market share in the recent past and is expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period. The growing adoption of technology by developed economies so as to monitor and prevent destructive and criminal activities has been the driving factor for the growth of this segment in the global remote sensing technology market. Further, developing economies like Russia and China have been focusing on the use of satellite images for defense applications. These factors are expected to fuel the demand for the global remote sensing technology market over the forecast period. Moreover, growing advancement in remote sensing technology led to its expansion in land assessment techniques.
However, the disaster management segment is anticipated to grow at the fastest rate over the projected interval period. The adopted technology provides vital information related to natural disasters like volcano eruptions, storms, and cyclones. The thoroughly updated data availability has been helping authorities make better decisions related to evacuations and the actions to be taken after the disaster.
The North-America leads the global remote sensing technology market and is expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period due to technological advancements, highly equipped and powerful defence force prevailing in this region. Moreover, the Asia-Pacific region is also expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period. This can be attributed to the huge investments by various governments to enhance and strengthen defence technologies.
The global remote sensing technology market is concentrated with well-established players. Key players in the market include General Dynamics Corp. (U.S.), Honeywell Technology Solutions Inc. (U.S.), Northrop Grumman Corporation (U.S.), Thales Group (France), Raytheon Corporation (U.S.), Lockheed Martin Corporation (U.S.), ITT Corp. (U.S.), Lumasense Technologies, Inc. (U.S.) and Leica Geosystems Holdings AG (Switzerland)
By Technology
By Application
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Frequently Asked Questions
Remote sensing technology is widely used in various applications, including environmental monitoring (such as climate change studies and disaster management), agriculture (precision farming and crop health monitoring), defense and intelligence (surveillance and reconnaissance), urban planning, and forestry management.
Remote sensing technology plays a crucial role in environmental conservation by providing critical data for monitoring deforestation, tracking wildlife, assessing natural disasters like floods and wildfires, and studying climate change impacts. Satellite imagery and airborne sensors help in mapping and analyzing ecological changes over time, enabling better policy-making and resource management.
Government funding plays a vital role in the development and deployment of remote sensing technology. Many governments support research and development (R&D) initiatives, provide grants for space missions, and invest in satellite infrastructure to enhance national security, environmental monitoring, and scientific research capabilities. Public-private partnerships are also common in advancing remote sensing technologies.
The future outlook for the remote sensing technology market is highly positive, with expectations of substantial growth driven by increasing demand for real-time data and analytics across various sectors. Emerging markets in Asia-Pacific and Latin America are anticipated to offer new growth opportunities. Continuous technological innovations, such as the integration of IoT and cloud computing with remote sensing, are expected to further enhance the capabilities and applications of remote sensing technologies.
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