New York, NY: Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research) has published a new market report, “Additive Manufacturing Opportunities in Unmanned Aerial Systems 2026: Drones Market Analysis and Forecast”. This highly topical report represents the latest findings and trends in Additive Manufacturing (AM) for the Unmanned Aerial Systems market. The accompanying market database and forecasts reflect the AM Drones market by material, segment, application, geography, and vendor.
This report explores the rapid evolution of the additive unmanned aerial systems, referred to more generally as aerial drones, which has been thrust into prominence over the last three years thanks to a variety of converging market forces. AM technologies are being leveraged in this area for their unique capabilities relative to traditional manufacturing constraints, with AM drones the number one worldwide application for low-cost 3D printer utilization to create production parts.
Companies mentioned within the report and data include but are not limited to: Stratasys, EOS, HP Inc., DJI, Skydio, Brinc, Markforged, General Atomics, Firestorm Labs, Titan Dynamics, Tytan Technologies, TAF Industries, Wild Hornets, Thyra, AirForestry, Carlson Software, Camflite, Cobra Aero, Airflight, AcoDyne, Nikon SLM Solutions, Neros, Prusa Research, Quantum Systems, and many more.
Built on historical market data more than twelve years running, “Additive Manufacturing Opportunities in Unmanned Aerial Systems 2026” is the authoritative drone market report for the 3D printing industry, from a source historically relied upon by global AM industrial companies, investors, and entrepreneurs.
A companion webcast drawing on this report’s findings and data will be produced live June 30th at 11am ET. More info and registration options can be found at UASadditivestrategies.com.
From the Report
- The cost-sensitivity of drone production, which is marked by field-deployable and often single or one-way use, incentivizes the use of polymers and low-cost 3D printing solutions.
- Today, the scope of metal AM technology in the area of UAS is expanding. Metal powder bed fusion technologies are the only class of printers known to be utilized today. Even with low penetration, metal AM can potentially address a multitude of areas of drone component systems, including propulsion systems and structural components for very large drones with large payload capacity.
- The driving force behind the rapid scale up in volume of tactical military drones is seen as a matter of national defense and warfighting readiness in the era of modern warfare, now recognized by governments worldwide. The speed at which nations feel like the need to develop drone and counter-drone solutions makes AM more well positioned than they might otherwise be to produce drone components.
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