AUV stands for autonomous underwater vehicle and is commonly known as unmanned underwater vehicle. AUVs can be used for underwater survey missions such as detecting and mapping submerged wrecks, rocks, and obstructions that can be a hazard to navigation for commercial and recreational vessels.
Top 3 manufacturers accounted for 66.43% market share in 2019.

Market Analysis and Insights: Global and Japan Underwater Drone Market
This report focuses on global and Japan Underwater Drone market.
In 2020, the global Underwater Drone market size was US$ 143.6 million and it is expected to reach US$ 1607.5 million by the end of 2027, with a CAGR of 38.4% during 2021-2027. In Japan the Underwater Drone market size is expected to grow from US$ XX million in 2020 to US$ XX million by 2027, at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period.

Global Underwater Drone Scope and Market Size
Underwater Drone market is segmented by region (country), players, by Type, and by Application. Players, stakeholders, and other participants in the global Underwater Drone market will be able to gain the upper hand as they use the report as a powerful resource. The segmental analysis focuses on revenue and forecast by region (country), by Type and by Application in terms of revenue and forecast for the period 2016-2027.
For Japan market, this report focuses on the Underwater Drone market size by players, by Type, and by Application, for the period 2016-2027. The key players include the global and local players which play important roles in Japan.

Segment by Type
AUV
ROV
The segment of ROV holds a comparatively larger share in global market, which accounts for about 83.62%.

Segment by Application
Underwater Shooting
Fishing
Education
Other
The underwater shooting holds an important share in terms of applications, and accounts for 75.99% of the market share.

By Region
North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Russia
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
India
Australia
Taiwan
Indonesia
Thailand
Malaysia
Philippines
Vietnam
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Argentina
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
UAE

By Company
PowerVision
CHASING
Geneinno
QYSEA
Blueye Robotics
Robosea
Shenzhen Vxfly
Aquarobotman
Notilo Plus
Navatics