WHAT TO EXPECT
Commercial UAV Expo is where commercial drone professionals connect with the industry’s most advanced technology, practitioners, and decision-makers. Walk away with actionable strategies that improve your operations, measurable ROI from qualified partnerships, and the competitive edge.
Practical Insights
Education at Commercial UAV Expo is built for UAS professionals at every level. Learn from real-world case studies that reflect the challenges and opportunities you face in the field. Sharpen your skills and expand your credentials through pilot training sessions with Pilot Institute at the Pilot Hub, and dive into the business side of commercial drone operations at the Forum Theater. See the technology in action at the Indoor Airspace Demo Area, where live flights and software showcases bring products to life right on the show floor. Whether you’re building a program from the ground up or scaling an established operation, you’ll leave with insights you can put to work immediately.
Proven Technology
Explore an exhibit hall filled with cutting-edge commercial UAV solutions from across the industry. Whether you’re evaluating your next hardware investment, searching for a software platform to streamline your workflows, or assessing NDAA-compliant alternatives in a shifting supply landscape, Commercial UAV Expo brings the solutions to you.
Connect with leading brands and emerging startups side by side, compare the latest technologies across platforms and applications, and speak directly with the engineers and industry experts behind the products. With hundreds of exhibitors representing every segment of the commercial drone ecosystem, you’ll find everything you need to move your operations forward.
Powerful
Connections
Commercial UAV Expo brings together the full commercial drone community in one place. Whether you’re a solo operator looking to grow your client base, a program manager building vendor relationships, or a manufacturer seeking partners and distributors, the connections you make here have real staying power. Build meaningful relationships through casual conversations on the show floor, expert-led roundtables focused on the challenges shaping your work, and dedicated networking events including the UAS Summer Bash and Networking Happy Hour. The DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Happy Hour create new opportunities for targeted, peer-to-peer connections for public safety professionals. From a conversation that sparks a new idea to a partnership that reshapes your business, the relationships formed at Commercial UAV Expo extend well beyond the show.
SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE
Tuesday, September 1 Wednesday, September 2 Thursday, September 3
7:00 AM – 7:30 PM Registration Hours
9:00 AM – 1:30 PM Conference Sessions & Workshops*
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Opening Keynote
2:00 PM – 5:30 PM Exhibitor Showcases
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Exhibit Hall Hours
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
UAS SUMMER BASH
Join friends and colleagues for the opening of the Exhibit Hall! Check out the latest UAS solutions, chat with vendors, and make more connections while enjoying the last tastes of summer.
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PM – 6:30 PM 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Registration Hours 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Keynote 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM Conference Sessions* 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Exhibit Hall Hours
NETWORKING
HAPPY HOUR
Join us at the official Commercial UAV Expo Networking Happy Hour on the show floor! Grab a beverage and connect with colleagues while exploring the latest commercial UAS solutions and innovations.
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM Last Call in the Hall
Tuesday, September 1 at 5:30 PM marks the opening of the Exhibit Hall!
EXHIBITOR DIRECTORY
Scan the QR code for the most up-to-date exhibitor list.
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EDUCATION
FORUM THEATER
Take a seat in the Forum Theater for education on the business side of commercial drone operations. The Forum Theater features engaging content designed to help you grow and sustain a successful UAS operation. Whether you’re a freelance pilot building your client base or a program manager expanding a team, the Forum Theater delivers actionable takeaways you can put to work as soon as you get home.
SPOTLIGHT SESSIONS:
PILOT HUB
Attention Drone Pilots: Whether you’re preparing for your Part 107 test, refining your standard operating procedures, or exploring how to expand your service offering, the Pilot Hub has you in mind. This dedicated space gives you access to practical content, expert insights, and resources that can help you become a more confident, capable, and competitive UAV operator.
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SPOTLIGHT SESSIONS:
ROUNDTABLES
Join interactive roundtables to connect with peers, collectively process the wealth of information, and most importantly, develop concrete action items to drive real change and innovations in your network.
SPOTLIGHT SESSIONS:
Your Drone Shots Are Costing You Business. Here’s Why
The Camera Skills Every Commercial Drone Pilot Needs to Master
Seizing the Moment: Finding Opportunity in the Commercial Drone Market’s Gaps
INDOOR AIRSPACE DEMO AREA
Commercial UAV Expo is keeping the flights indoors and in the air with a dedicated demonstrations zone on the show floor. Watch live flying demonstrations and software showcases, connect directly with exhibitors, and see real-time product performance up close.
FEATURING DEMOS AND TRAININGS FROM
LEVEL UP LOUNGE
The Level Up Lounge is an innovative space dedicated to personal, professional, and brand development. This space will empower UAV professionals with the best resources, tools, and insights to take their brands to the next level!
Don’t miss comprehensive brand audit consultations and more!
CO-HOSTED BY
This was my first time at Commercial UAV Expo, and it was a great experience! Between the workshops, roundtable discussions, exhibit hall, and networking with others in the industry, it was an experience that will help me and my company grow and provide better service and products to our clients and customer base. Already looking forward to next year’s conference!”
- Nick Seres, DronePoint,
LLC
PUBLIC SAFETY Happy Hour
Wednesday, September 2 from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Public Safety Pavilion
HOSTED BY SPONSORED BY
