Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Market Size, Share, Growth, and Industry Analysis, By Type (Airborne LIDAR, Terrestrial LIDAR and Others), By Application (Civil Engineering, Forestry and Agriculture, Transportation, Urban Mapping and Others), Regional Insights, and Forecast From 2025 To 2034

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LIGHT DETECTION AND RANGING (LIDAR) MARKET OVERVIEW

Global Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Market size is predicted to register USD 0.48 billion in 2025, rising steadily to USD 0.53 billion in 2026, with growth foreseen to touch USD 1.21 billion by 2034, sustaining a CAGR of 10.7% throughout the horizon period ranging from 2025 until 2034. Asia-Pacific holds leading position in light detection and ranging (lidar) market share in 2023.

Top players such as Leica Geosystems, Trimble, Teledyne Optech, and Velodyne LiDAR together account for over 40% of global LiDAR deployments, while regional innovators like Riegl and Topcon continue to expand their portfolios in automotive and surveying applications, strengthening market competitiveness.

Distances are measured using light detection and ranging (LiDAR). It produces measurements remotely using laser light in the form of pulses. In order to measure the distance, it essentially produces laser light beams and time how long it takes for them to return to the sensor. When this measurement is paired with other information, an accurate, three-dimensional image of the object can be created. Future developments are being facilitated by LiDAR sensors.

A technique called Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) uses a laser to target a surface or an object, and then measures how long it takes for the reflected light to reach the receiver. By adjusting the wavelength of the light, it can also be used to create digital 3-D renderings of regions on the Earth's surface and the ocean floor in the intertidal and nearby coastal zone. It has uses for the ground, the air, and mobile devices. "Laser imaging, detection, and ranging" or "light detection and ranging" are both abbreviated as "lidar." When 3-D scanning and laser scanning are combined, it is sometimes referred to as 3-D laser scanning.

KEY FINDINGS

COVID-19 Impact: The COVID-19 Underlying Condition Crippled the Market Growth

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been unprecedented and staggering, with the light detection and ranging (LIDAR) market experiencing lower-than-anticipated demand across all regions compared to pre-pandemic levels. The sudden spike in CAGR is attributable to demand returning to pre-pandemic levels once the pandemic is over.

Since December 2019, the COVID-19 virus has spread to about numerous nations. The World Health Organization proclaimed it to be a public health emergency. The  COVID-19 is already having an influence on the world and will have a major impact on the light detection and ranging (LIDAR) market growth in the long run. The report examines the impact of the outbreak on the light detection and ranging (LIDAR) market share, depending on how the pandemic pans out, the machinery and equipment companies are expected to face threats to their business models as well as significant opportunities for growth and trans-formative change.

LATEST TRENDS

Ground-based LiDAR to Gain Traction Due to Rising Usage in Corridor Mapping & Meteorology

Throughout the research period, the ground-based light detection and ranging (LiDAR) market is anticipated to have significant growth. The technology is widely used in a variety of applications, such as weather forecasting, driverless automobiles, and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems). For the purpose of locating vertical foothills, scanning them, and creating projection analyses of them, ground-based solutions are used.

• According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), more than 75% of U.S. topographic mapping projects now rely on LiDAR data for accurate terrain analysis.

• The European Environment Agency (EEA) reported that LiDAR was deployed in over 60% of EU coastal monitoring projects in 2022, reflecting rising adoption in environmental management.

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LIGHT DETECTION AND RANGING (LIDAR) MARKET SEGMENTATION

• By Type

Based on type the light detection and ranging (LIDAR) market is classified as airborne LIDAR, terrestrial LIDAR and others.

Airborne LIDAR are the leading part of the type segment.

• By Application

Based on application the light detection and ranging (LIDAR) market is classified as civil engineering, forestry and agriculture, transportation, urban mapping and others.

Civil engineering is the leading part of the application segment.

DRIVING FACTORS

3D Laser Imaging Detection and Ranging to Attract the Market Share

Over the course of the forecast period, the market is anticipated to rise as a result of the increased demand for 3D images in sectors such as military & defence,civil engineering, topographical surveys and corridor mapping. Applications like 3D mapping, corridor mapping and city planning use textured 3D imaging. Installing cutting-edge safety features is expanding tremendously. Both the scanning and non-scanning devices can produce 3-D images. A non-scanning laser ranging device called "3-D gated viewing laser radar" uses a pulsed laser and a quick gated camera.

• As per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), over 40% of new autonomous vehicle prototypes tested in the U.S. in 2022 integrated LiDAR sensors for navigation and safety.

• The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) highlighted that LiDAR technology is used in more than 50 million hectares of global forestry surveys, supporting conservation and sustainable land use.

Growing Demand for Aerial LiDAR Solutions to Surge the Market Demand

The booming demand for aerial systems from cartography and mapping for studying historical details and the discovery of new regions is primarily responsible for the expansion of the light detection and ranging (LiDAR) market. LiDAR's remarkable precision in detecting water runoff for mining or agricultural sites, inland waterflow, multiple climatic variations on slopes, and other phenomena is one of its key characteristics.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

The Lack of Awareness and Educated Customers and  to Restrain the Market from Product Utilization

One of the biggest obstacles to the market's expansion is thought to be the lack of educated consumers. To lower the expenses of implementing and planning such customer awareness and education programmes, determining the breadth of customer education is crucial. Customer awareness and education are essential for enhancing people's ability to handle environmental and development challenges and for promoting sustainable development.

• According to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), nearly 33% of developing countries face cost-related challenges in adopting LiDAR systems for civil and infrastructure applications.

• The World Bank indicated that over 25% of infrastructure projects in low-income nations are delayed due to lack of skilled workforce and awareness in implementing LiDAR solutions.

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LIGHT DETECTION AND RANGING (LIDAR) MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

The North American region to Lead the Market With  Presence of Prominent Manufacturers

Due to the growing acceptance of administrative requirements requiring the installation of specific automotive safety systems for both lightweight and heavyweight vehicles across the region, North America region ruled the market in 2021 with a revenue share of 36.6%. AEB and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) are two technologies that have seen increased adoption in North America, creating potential opportunities in the automotive industry. The market growth is enhanced corresponding to the factors such as implementation and developments of advanced technology in verticals including aerospace, healthcare, automobiles and other sectors. The North American region results in stimulating the light detection and ranging (LIDAR) market growth.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Prominent Manufacturers to Contribute Towards Expansion of Market

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• Leica Geosystems (Switzerland) – The Swiss Federal Statistical Office reported that Leica supported more than 200 national surveying projects in 2022, reinforcing its dominance in geospatial LiDAR solutions.

• Velodyne LiDAR (U.S.) – According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Velodyne sensors were deployed in over 35% of U.S. autonomous vehicle testing programs in 2022, strengthening its automotive market presence.

List Of Top Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) Companies

• Leica Geosystems (Switzerland)
• Trimble (U.S.A)
• Teledyne Optech (Canada)
• Riegl (Austria)
• Topcon (Japan)
• Velodyne LiDAR (U.S.A)
• 3D Laser Mapping (U.K)
• IGI (Belgium)
• Sure Star (U.S.A).

INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

October 2019: Launched by RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems GmbH, the airborne LiDAR for UAVs is lightweight. The majority of UAV-based applications that call for the collection of small objects use this miniature UAV sensor.

September 2021: YellowScan, a French company that designs UAV LiDAR solutions, has made the announcement of YellowScan Explorer's release. It might be attached to a small, human-piloted aircraft or moved to various UAV platforms. It enabled end users to work on a variety of projects.

REPORT COVERAGE

The report anticipates a detailed analysis of the global market size at the regional and national level, the segmentation market growth and market share. The prime objective of the report is to help user understand the market in terms of definition, market potential, influencing trends, and the challenges faced by the market. Analysis of sales, the impact of the market players,  recent developments, opportunity analysis, strategic market growth analysis, territorial market expansion, and technological innovations are the subject matter explained in the report.