The UAV (Drone) propulsion market, valued at USD 7.01 billion in 2025, is projected to reach USD 11.27 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 10.0%. Growth is fueled by rising defense spending, wider use in surveillance, logistics, agriculture, and urban air mobility, along with advances in hybrid-electric systems, hydrogen fuel cells, advanced batteries, and AI-driven energy solutions. These technologies enable longer endurance, higher efficiency, and broader mission versatility across civil and military platforms.