According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Drone CMOS Image Sensor market size was valued at US$ 2068 million in 2025 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 4455 million by 2032 with a CAGR of 11.7% during review period.
Drone CMOS image sensor is a specialized semiconductor device designed to convert light into electronic signals, enabling high-resolution imaging and video capture for unmanned aerial vehicles. Compared with CCD technology, CMOS sensors are lighter, consume less power, and offer faster readout speeds, making them ideal for aerial photography, surveillance, mapping, and navigation. Advanced drone CMOS sensors also integrate global shutter, low-light performance, and multispectral imaging capabilities to support diverse industrial, commercial, and defense applications. In 2024, production was 27,692,308 units with an average price of $65 per unit.
The market outlook for drone CMOS image sensors is highly promising, fueled by the rapid expansion of drone applications in agriculture, infrastructure inspection, logistics, environmental monitoring, and military intelligence. Growing demand for higher resolution, compact form factors, and energy-efficient solutions is driving continuous innovation. With the integration of artificial intelligence, edge computing, and real-time image processing, drone CMOS sensors will play a central role in enabling autonomous flight, precision analytics, and next-generation smart aerial systems.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Drone CMOS Image Sensor market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Drone CMOS Image Sensor market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Drone CMOS Image Sensor market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Drone CMOS Image Sensor market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2021-2032
Global Drone CMOS Image Sensor market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and ASP (US$/Unit), 2021-2026
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Drone CMOS Image Sensor
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Drone CMOS Image Sensor market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Canon, SONY, OmniVision, Canon, On Semi (Aptina), Toshiba, ST, Nikon, PixelPlus, Pixart, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Drone CMOS Image Sensor market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2021-2032, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Monochrome
RGB
RGB-NIR
Market segment by Application
Military Drones
Civil Drones
Major players covered
Canon
SONY
OmniVision
Canon
On Semi (Aptina)
Toshiba
ST
Nikon
PixelPlus
Pixart
SiliconFile
GalaxyCore
Smartsens Technology
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Drone CMOS Image Sensor product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Drone CMOS Image Sensor, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Drone CMOS Image Sensor from 2021 to 2026.
Chapter 3, the Drone CMOS Image Sensor competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Drone CMOS Image Sensor breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2021 to 2032.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2021 to 2026.and Drone CMOS Image Sensor market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2027 to 2032.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Drone CMOS Image Sensor.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Drone CMOS Image Sensor sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
Summary:
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