Austin, TX, USA, July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Custom Market Insights has published a new research report titled “3D Printed Drones Market Size, Trends and Insights By Type (Fixed-wing, Multi-rotor, Single-rotor, Hybrid), By Component (Airframe, Wings, Landing Gears, Propellers, Mounts & Holders, Others), By Technology (Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Stereolithography (SLA), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Others), By Application (Consumer, Military, Commercial, Government & Law Enforcement), and By Region – Global Industry Overview, Statistical Data, Competitive Analysis, Share, Outlook, and Forecast 2025–2034“ in its research database.
“According to the latest research study, the demand of the global 3D Printed Drones Market size & share was valued at approximately USD 710.5 Million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 851.5 Million in 2025 and is expected to reach a value of around USD 3,855.5 Million by 2034, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 20.7% during the forecast period 2025 to 2034.”
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Overview
As per the industry experts at CMI, the 3D Printed Drones market is evolving, tailored to consumer needs for less bulky, customizable, and more eco-efficient unmanned aerial vehicles, along with advanced artificial intelligence functionality. Companies are expanding their offerings as CMI industry specialists note a pronounced shift in global trends. AeroVironment, Inc. and Boeing, jointly pursuing autonomous drone innovations and additive manufacturing for greater agility and operational range, make headway in North America.
BAE Systems and Thales Group are also Europe-based leaders designing defense-grade drones constructed using energy-efficient recyclable composites to meet eco-regulatory standards. In the Asia-Pacific region, Draganfly Innovations, along with local technology enterprises, is concentrating on low-cost scalable production of drones for agriculture and logistics. Streamlined supply chains alongside strategic partnerships driven by public policy shifts globally are zeroing in on traceability, clean investments, and sustainable practices, focusing on innovations in drone technology.
Key Trends & Drivers
Developments in aerospace technology: Advancements in UAV architecture through the application of additive manufacturing technologies permit the design of lightweight bespoke components fabricated from advanced strength materials. These innovations enhance intricate shape assembly while improving flight performance. The Drone Bird Company integrated with EOS and ALM on May 2025 projects carbon fiber SLS prints of ultra realistic bird shaped drones, demonstrating real life use of advanced AM techniques, sparing expenses on manufacturing and production time while improving aerodynamic efficacy. Enhanced automation of assembly systems in conjunction with upgraded mechanical failure point systems streamlines the fabrication process for reducing parts.
Such automation is critical as demand increases for specialized Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) employed in defense operations and wildlife monitoring. The recent accelerated evolution of unmanned aerial systems such as SCRCAD that are equipped with jet-vectored thrust augmentation systems, capable of easy vertical takeoff hybrid drone versatility commendable ease of operation beyond optical limits, and GPD positioning systems handheld contour following devices has STANAG 6001 compliance features enabling military standard compliant multifunctional smart watch interfaced controls miniaturized external micronetworks/ picocells and promise innovation in propulsion, rethinking vectors powered by miniaturization paradigm shifts, and thrust propulsion simplicity bounded by the need for enhanced system compactness.
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Increase in last-mile drone delivery systems: E-commerce continues to flourish, while traffic persists as a challenge for last-mile deliveries. The manufacturing of 3D printed drones is both cost-effective and rapid, resulting in lightweight drones that can be easily manufactured and deployed. Moreover, a company may create a drone corresponding to the payload and route owing to on-demand manufacturing.
Dragontech, for example, focused on agriculture in 2025 when they featured an agriculture-oriented 3D printed logistics drone system with sensors designed for data relay during the last mile transmission of farming. While agri-logistics takes precedence in design intent, this modular subsystem could easily pivot toward servicing parcel delivery systems. Businesses gain flexibility to respond to demand changes seasonally or regionally, which reduces reliance on production centers and enhances models utilizing just-in-time delivery frameworks. Advocates are emerging for such proposals; thus, these drones will redefine logistics planning for the future.
Integration of AI and IoT for Enhanced Smart Operations: The use of AI and IoT in 3D printed drones enhances their responsiveness and real-time analytical capabilities across multiple industries. These technologies enrich data used in surveillance as well as agricultural operations, enhancing energy utilization and navigation. In January 2025, Firestorm Labs secured a $0.1 billion contract with the U.S. Air Force to create autonomous modular UAS through additive manufacturing. With onboard AI, these drones are capable of changing mission execution during mid-flight.
With IoT integration, remote monitoring, predictive maintenance, and other efficiency-boosting functionalities are enabled, thus making the drones IoT boosted marvels. Alongside 3D printing capabilities, these factors make the drones highly adaptable while increasing operational flexibility. AM and smart technologies’ confluence is changing the nature of drones from mere equipment to intelligent, multifunctional tools for various tasks.
Report Scope
| Feature of the Report | Details |
| Market Size in 2025 | USD 851.5 Million |
| Projected Market Size in 2034 | USD 3,855.5 Million |
| Market Size in 2024 | USD 710.5 Million |
| CAGR Growth Rate | 20.7% CAGR |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025-2034 |
| Key Segment | By Type, Component, Technology, Application and Region |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Estimation and Forecast, Company Profile, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors and Recent Trends |
| Regional Scope | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America |
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