Commercial UAV Expo 2027
About Commercial UAV Expo
Trade show and conference for commercial drone professionals in industries like energy, public safety, and infrastructure.
Commercial UAV Expo 2027
Commercial UAV Expo 2027 runs September 7–9, 2027 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas.
What it is
Commercial UAV Expo is a conference and exhibition for commercial drone (uncrewed aircraft systems) professionals, presented by Commercial UAV News. The exhibit hall brings together commercial UAS brands and startups, and the organiser groups solutions by industry: construction, drone delivery, energy and utilities, forestry and agriculture, infrastructure and transportation, mining and aggregates, public safety and emergency services, security, and surveying and mapping. For 2026 the organiser reported 3,800 attendees, 250 exhibitors and 150 speakers.
The conference
The 2027 conference program centres on real-world use cases, with focused tracks by role and cross-functional sessions on FAA regulation for BVLOS operations, AI integration, data workflows, sensor advancements and the future of UAV operations. The organiser pitches it at all levels, from new learners to experienced operators.
Partner programs
- DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Summit, focused on public safety UAS, runs as part of the event.
- Pilot Institute partners on drone pilot training sessions.
- The organiser also lists pre-conference programming, workshops and outdoor flying demos.
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Key Topics
- Commercial drone hardware and software
- Surveying and mapping
- Energy, utilities and infrastructure inspection
- Public safety UAS
- FAA regulation and BVLOS operations
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