Key Trends in the Drone Industry in 2025

Advanced Technology Developments such as AI and Autonomous Flight

 

• In 2025, advanced technologies such as AI-based autonomous flight and real-time control (5G, satellite communication) will be applied to drones. AI predicts drone behavior, and reconnaissance and attack drones have greatly enhanced real-time data analysis and mission execution capabilities.

 

• Drone response (counter drone) technology has also advanced, and systems that detect and neutralize illegal drones in real time using AI, quantum radar, and laser are entering the commercialization stage.

 

Expansion of Utilization Areas

 

• Drones are expanding beyond hobbies and filming to various fields such as the military, logistics, urban air traffic (UAM), and leisure.

 

• Large logistics drones carry cargo weighing over 100 kg and are being tested by Coupang and Amazon. Urban air mobility (UAM) drones are being commercialized as drone taxis.

 

Industrialization and Market Growth

 

• The domestic drone market is expected to grow to KRW 1 trillion by 2025, and the government is focusing on discovering commercialization models, easing regulations, and supporting new industries such as drone taxis.

 

• Drone-related jobs are also expected to increase to 9,200

 

Main Issues

 

• Intensifying global competition: In addition to existing powerhouses such as DJI, various companies including Korea, the US, and China are competing for technological prowess.

 

• Regulations and Infrastructure: There are still issues to be resolved, such as urban flight regulations and lack of manpower and infrastructure.

 

> In 2025, the drone industry is rapidly expanding into industrial, military, and UAM fields that incorporate cutting-edge technologies such as AI and autonomous flight, and the commercialization of future transportation methods such as drone taxis is becoming visible.