Global LiDAR Market Size (2024 - 2029)

LiDAR Market Analysis

The Global LiDAR Market size is estimated at USD 2.57 trillion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 6.38 trillion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 19.93% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

One of the primary factors augmenting the LiDAR market growth is the increasing use of LiDAR systems in UAVs, the use of LiDAR in engineering and construction applications, the use of LiDAR in geographical information systems (GIS) applications, the emergence of 4D LiDAR, and the loosening of regulations surrounding the use of commercial drones in various applications. The market's expansion is being held back by safety concerns around UAVs and autonomous vehicles, as well as the accessibility of affordable and lightweight photogrammetry devices.

• Globally, and especially in developing nations, the size and scope of engineering and civil construction activities have greatly increased to accommodate the growing population. All stages of building activities, from surveying and mapping to conducting project feasibility studies, call for an increasing amount of technology. LiDAR technologies can easily and accurately give a detailed survey of vast areas. Additionally, global positioning system-assisted laser scanners and extremely sensitive cameras assist engineers in creating designs that meet project criteria and accurate feasibility assessments. Many LiDAR service providers have expanded as a result of this.
• In the oil and gas and mining sector, LiDAR technology allows scientists and mapping professionals to examine built and natural environments across a wide range of scales with greater accuracy, precision, and flexibility than ever before. The encouragement from the government in automation and the adoption of LiDAR in various government sector activities, like flood relief and management, are also driving the industry's growth. In India, the Transport Ministry mandated the use of LiDAR systems in surveying areas before constructing a new highway.
• Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV’s), are witnessing growing adoption across many industries, owing to their low cost and vast array of applications. LiDAR drones were first developed as an instrument for studies on atmospheric composition, clouds, earth structures, and aerosols. They remain a powerful tool for climate observations around the world. Collecting this data, NOAA and other such research organizations operate these instruments to enhance understanding of climate change.
• The growing technological developments in the automotive sector is the major driving factor of the LiDAR market. The companies are looking for an amalgamation of various technologies, and LiDAR technology might play a vital role.
• High costs associated with the deployment of this technology are restraining the growth of this market. LiDAR systems are expected to become standard installations in autonomous drones and cars, expected to be deployed over the coming years. With fast-moving innovations in autonomous vehicle technologies and increasing support from the government, the early deployment of Level 5 autonomous vehicles is expected by the end of the forecast period. With the industry moving toward the complete autonomous range of vehicles, the dependence on LiDAR systems is growing. 
• The COVID-19 outbreak affected industries around the world. The automotive industry is one of the significant adopters of LiDAR. The outbreak has resulted in the shutdown of various production plants impacting the demand. Semiconductor materials scarcity has further aggravated the situation.

LiDAR Industry Segmentation

LiDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, is a remote sensing method that uses light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure ranges (variable distances) to the Earth. These light pulses-combined with other data recorded by the airborne system- generate precise, three-dimensional information about the shape of the Earth and its surface characteristics.

The LiDAR market is segmented by application (robotic vehicle, ADAS, environment [topography, wind, and agriculture and forestry], and industrial), type (aerial and terrestrial), and geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa). The report offers the market size in value terms in USD for all the abovementioned segments.