As air quality becomes a priority worldwide, new technology is transforming how we monitor and respond to pollution.

The air quality monitoring market is projected to grow rapidly, from $5.45 billion in 2023 to nearly $9 billion by 2030[1], fueled by advances that make tracking air pollution easier, more accurate, and actionable.

Here’s a look at the major trends that will shape the future of air quality monitoring by 2025 and how tools like Airly’s Ai-powered solutions can help cities make real progress.

Table of Contents

• Real-Time Data and IoT Expansion
• Predictive AI and Machine Learning
• Broader Pollutant Tracking
• Mobile and Drone-Based Monitoring

Real-Time Data and IoT Expansion

One of the biggest changes in the air quality monitoring trend is the shift to real-time data. With IoT (Internet of Things) sensors, cities can monitor air quality around the clock and at multiple locations.

Airly’s sensors provide highly accurate, near-real-time data, with MCERTS-certified quality, making it easy for cities to respond immediately to pollution spikes. This type of precise monitoring allows cities to manage air quality with ease.

Predictive AI and Machine Learning

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are powerful tools for spotting pollution patterns and making forecasts. By analyzing past data, these technologies can help cities predict pollution trends, which is a huge advantage for proactive planning.

Airly’s data platform offers easy-to-use but robust analytics that can help cities see and predict trends at a glance, making it easier for city officials to take timely actions to keep pollution in check.

Broader Pollutant Tracking

Today, air quality monitoring often focuses on a few key pollutants, like carbon monoxide. However, research[1] highlights the need to track a wider range, including particulate matter (PM) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), both of which pose serious health risks, especially for children and seniors.

Airly’s monitors cover a broad spectrum of pollutants, therefore providing cities with comprehensive data on the air quality issues impacting their communities. This data is critical for observing trends and creating targeted policies that address real health threats.

Mobile and Drone-Based Monitoring

Drones and other mobile air pollution monitoring technologies are emerging as helpful tools to track air quality in places that might be hard to reach or have limited infrastructure.

By 2025, UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) and drones could add a flexible layer of monitoring, especially for larger urban areas. While still in the early stages, this technology shows promise for expanding the reach of air quality monitoring and making it more adaptable to different city layouts.

[1] https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/air-quality-monitoring-system-market