The North America Aerial Imaging Market would witness market growth of 15% CAGR during the forecast period (2024-2031).
The US market dominated the North America Aerial Imaging Market by Country in 2023, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2031; thereby, achieving a market value of $1,931.7 million by 2031. The Canada market is experiencing a CAGR of 16.4% during (2024 - 2031). Additionally, The Mexico market would exhibit a CAGR of 16.1% during (2024 - 2031).

These imaging refers to capturing images of the Earth's surface from elevated platforms such as aircraft, drones (UAVs), balloons, satellites, or other aerial vehicles. These images provide a bird’s-eye view of landscapes, buildings, infrastructure, and natural environments, enabling industries, governments, and researchers to analyze and interpret geographical, environmental, and structural data.
Industries have been transformed by this market, which has arisen as a transformative force that has revolutionized the collection, processing, and interpretation of visual data from above. Over the past few decades, technological advancements and the convergence of innovative imaging sensors with sophisticated data analytics have propelled this market into a new era of precision and accessibility.
This market in North America is experiencing steady expansion. The United States has been at the forefront of these imaging advancements, primarily driven by its extensive military and defense operations use. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and agencies such as the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) rely heavily on these imaging for surveillance, reconnaissance, and border security. Programs like the Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) initiative are crucial in integrating these imaging with AI-driven analytics to enhance national security. The government has also prioritized aerial imaging for disaster response, particularly in earthquake-prone regions, through initiatives like CENAPRED (National Center for Disaster Prevention), which uses real-time aerial surveillance for earthquake damage assessments and emergency planning. Consequently, the demand for these imaging in North America is anticipated to experience a substantial increase in the coming years as a result of the digital transformation of industries, the escalating environmental concerns, and the corresponding security requirements.
Free Valuable Insights: The Aerial Imaging Market is Predict to reach USD 8.73 Billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 15.7%
Based on Platform, the market is segmented into UAV, Fixed-Wing Aircraft, Helicopter, and Other Platform. Based on Application, the market is segmented into Geospatial Mapping, Surveillance & Monitoring, Energy & Resource Management, Disaster Management, and Urban Planning & Other. Based on End Use, the market is segmented into Government, Agriculture & Forestry, Military & Defense, Energy, Civil Engineering, Commercial, Media & Entertainment, and Other End Use. Based on countries, the market is segmented into U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Rest of North America.
List of Key Companies Profiled
- Google LLC (Alphabet Inc.)
- Esri, Inc.
- Hexagon AB
- Trimble, Inc.
- DroneDeploy, Inc.
- Nearmap Ltd.
- EagleView Technology Corporation
- Kucera International Inc.
- Cooper Aerial Surveys Co.
- High Eye Aerial Imaging Inc.
North America Aerial Imaging Market Report Segmentation
By Platform
- UAV
- Fixed-Wing Aircraft
- Helicopter
- Other Platform
By Application
- Geospatial Mapping
- Surveillance & Monitoring
- Energy & Resource Management
- Disaster Management
- Urban Planning & Other
By End Use
- Government
- Agriculture & Forestry
- Military & Defense
- Energy
- Civil Engineering
- Commercial
- Media & Entertainment
- Other End Use
By Country
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Rest of North America
Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 North America Aerial Imaging Market, by Platform
1.4.2 North America Aerial Imaging Market, by Application
1.4.3 North America Aerial Imaging Market, by End Use
1.4.4 North America Aerial Imaging Market, by Country
1.5 Methodology for the research
Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
2.1 Key Highlights
Chapter 3. Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Overview
3.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario
3.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
3.2.1 Market Drivers
3.2.2 Market Restraints
3.2.3 Market Opportunities
3.2.4 Market Challenges
3.3 Porter Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4. North America Aerial Imaging Market by Platform
4.1 North America UAV Market by Country
4.2 North America Fixed-Wing Aircraft Market by Country
4.3 North America Helicopter Market by Country
4.4 North America Other Platform Market by Country
Chapter 5. North America Aerial Imaging Market by Application
5.1 North America Geospatial Mapping Market by Country
5.2 North America Surveillance & Monitoring Market by Country
5.3 North America Energy & Resource Management Market by Country
5.4 North America Disaster Management Market by Country
5.5 North America Urban Planning & Other Market by Country
Chapter 6. North America Aerial Imaging Market by End Use
6.1 North America Government Market by Country
6.2 North America Agriculture & Forestry Market by Country
6.3 North America Military & Defense Market by Country
6.4 North America Energy Market by Country
6.5 North America Civil Engineering Market by Country
6.6 North America Commercial Market by Country
6.7 North America Media & Entertainment Market by Country
6.8 North America Other End Use Market by Country
Chapter 7. North America Aerial Imaging Market by Country
7.1 US Aerial Imaging Market
7.1.1 US Aerial Imaging Market by Platform
7.1.2 US Aerial Imaging Market by Application
7.1.3 US Aerial Imaging Market by End Use
7.2 Canada Aerial Imaging Market
7.2.1 Canada Aerial Imaging Market by Platform
7.2.2 Canada Aerial Imaging Market by Application
7.2.3 Canada Aerial Imaging Market by End Use
7.3 Mexico Aerial Imaging Market
7.3.1 Mexico Aerial Imaging Market by Platform
7.3.2 Mexico Aerial Imaging Market by Application
7.3.3 Mexico Aerial Imaging Market by End Use
7.4 Rest of North America Aerial Imaging Market
7.4.1 Rest of North America Aerial Imaging Market by Platform
7.4.2 Rest of North America Aerial Imaging Market by Application
7.4.3 Rest of North America Aerial Imaging Market by End Use
Chapter 8. Company Profiles
8.1 Google LLC (Alphabet Inc.)
8.1.1 Company Overview
8.1.2 Financial Analysis
8.1.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
8.1.4 Research & Development Expense
8.1.5 SWOT Analysis
8.2 Esri, Inc.
8.2.1 Company Overview
8.2.2 SWOT Analysis
8.3 Hexagon AB
8.3.1 Company Overview
8.3.2 Financial Analysis
8.3.3 Regional & Segmental Analysis
8.3.4 Research & Development Expenses
8.3.5 SWOT Analysis
8.4 Trimble, Inc.
8.4.1 Company Overview
8.4.2 Financial Analysis
8.4.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
8.4.4 Research & Development Expenses
8.4.5 SWOT Analysis
8.5 DroneDeploy, Inc.
8.5.1 Company Overview
8.6 Nearmap Ltd.
8.6.1 Company Overview
8.7 EagleView Technologies, Inc.
8.7.1 Company Overview
8.8 Kucera International Inc.
8.8.1 Company Overview
8.9 Cooper Aerial Surveys Co.
8.9.1 Company Overview
8.10. High Eye Aerial Imaging Inc.
8.10.1 Company Overview
TABLE 1 North America Aerial Imaging Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 2 North America Aerial Imaging Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 3 North America Aerial Imaging Market by Platform, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 4 North America Aerial Imaging Market by Platform, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 5 North America UAV Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 6 North America UAV Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 7 North America Fixed-Wing Aircraft Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 8 North America Fixed-Wing Aircraft Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 9 North America Helicopter Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 10 North America Helicopter Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 11 North America Other Platform Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 12 North America Other Platform Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 13 North America Aerial Imaging Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 14 North America Aerial Imaging Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 15 North America Geospatial Mapping Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 16 North America Geospatial Mapping Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 17 North America Surveillance & Monitoring Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 18 North America Surveillance & Monitoring Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 19 North America Energy & Resource Management Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 20 North America Energy & Resource Management Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 21 North America Disaster Management Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 22 North America Disaster Management Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 23 North America Urban Planning & Other Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 24 North America Urban Planning & Other Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 25 North America Aerial Imaging Market by End Use, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 26 North America Aerial Imaging Market by End Use, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 27 North America Government Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 28 North America Government Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 29 North America Agriculture & Forestry Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 30 North America Agriculture & Forestry Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 31 North America Military & Defense Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 32 North America Military & Defense Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 33 North America Energy Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 34 North America Energy Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 35 North America Civil Engineering Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 36 North America Civil Engineering Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 37 North America Commercial Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 38 North America Commercial Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 39 North America Media & Entertainment Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 40 North America Media & Entertainment Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 41 North America Other End Use Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 42 North America Other End Use Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 43 North America Aerial Imaging Market by Country, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 44 North America Aerial Imaging Market by Country, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 45 US Aerial Imaging Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 46 US Aerial Imaging Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 47 US Aerial Imaging Market by Platform, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 48 US Aerial Imaging Market by Platform, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 49 US Aerial Imaging Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 50 US Aerial Imaging Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 51 US Aerial Imaging Market by End Use, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 52 US Aerial Imaging Market by End Use, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 53 Canada Aerial Imaging Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 54 Canada Aerial Imaging Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 55 Canada Aerial Imaging Market by Platform, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 56 Canada Aerial Imaging Market by Platform, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 57 Canada Aerial Imaging Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 58 Canada Aerial Imaging Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 59 Canada Aerial Imaging Market by End Use, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 60 Canada Aerial Imaging Market by End Use, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 61 Mexico Aerial Imaging Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 62 Mexico Aerial Imaging Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 63 Mexico Aerial Imaging Market by Platform, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 64 Mexico Aerial Imaging Market by Platform, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 65 Mexico Aerial Imaging Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 66 Mexico Aerial Imaging Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 67 Mexico Aerial Imaging Market by End Use, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 68 Mexico Aerial Imaging Market by End Use, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 69 Rest of North America Aerial Imaging Market, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 70 Rest of North America Aerial Imaging Market, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 71 Rest of North America Aerial Imaging Market by Platform, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 72 Rest of North America Aerial Imaging Market by Platform, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 73 Rest of North America Aerial Imaging Market by Application, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 74 Rest of North America Aerial Imaging Market by Application, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 75 Rest of North America Aerial Imaging Market by End Use, 2020 - 2023, USD Million
TABLE 76 Rest of North America Aerial Imaging Market by End Use, 2024 - 2031, USD Million
TABLE 77 Key Information – Google LLC
TABLE 78 Key Information – Esri, Inc.
TABLE 79 Key Information – Hexagon AB
TABLE 80 Key Information – Trimble, Inc.
TABLE 81 Key Information – DroneDeploy, Inc.
TABLE 82 Key Information – Nearmap Ltd.
TABLE 83 Key Information – EagleView Technologies, Inc.
TABLE 84 Key Information – Kucera International Inc.
TABLE 85 Key Information – Cooper Aerial Surveys Co.
TABLE 86 Key Information – High Eye Aerial Imaging Inc.
List of Figures
FIG 1 Methodology for the research
FIG 2 North America Aerial Imaging Market, 2020 - 2031, USD Million
FIG 3 Key Factors Impacting Aerial Imaging Market
FIG 4 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis – Aerial Imaging Market
FIG 5 North America Aerial Imaging Market share by Platform, 2023
FIG 6 North America Aerial Imaging Market share by Platform, 2031
FIG 7 North America Aerial Imaging Market by Platform, 2020 - 2031, USD Million
FIG 8 North America Aerial Imaging Market share by Application, 2023
FIG 9 North America Aerial Imaging Market share by Application, 2031
FIG 10 North America Aerial Imaging Market by Application, 2020 - 2031, USD Million
FIG 11 North America Aerial Imaging Market share by End Use, 2023
FIG 12 North America Aerial Imaging Market share by End Use, 2031
FIG 13 North America Aerial Imaging Market by End Use, 2020 - 2031, USD Million
FIG 14 North America Aerial Imaging Market share by Country, 2023
FIG 15 North America Aerial Imaging Market share by Country, 2031
FIG 16 North America Aerial Imaging Market by Country, 2020 - 2031, USD Million
FIG 17 SWOT Analysis: Google LLC
FIG 18 SWOT Analysis: Esri, Inc.
FIG 19 SWOT Analysis: Hexagon AB
FIG 20 Swot Analysis: Trimble, Inc.