Commercial UAV Expo 2026 will take place from September 1 to 3, 2026, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada. Presented by Commercial UAV News, the international trade show and conference focuses on the integration, deployment and operation of commercial uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) across professional markets. The event brings together drone manufacturers, technology developers, operators and decision-makers seeking practical applications for unmanned aviation. Its exhibition covers commercial drones, payloads, sensors, navigation and positioning technologies, data-processing solutions, software, communications systems and supporting technologies used to integrate UAS into industrial and enterprise operations.
The event is designed for drone operators, engineers, technology managers, surveyors, infrastructure professionals, public-sector organisations and companies deploying UAS for commercial applications. Solutions presented at the show support activities including surveying and mapping, construction, energy and utilities, infrastructure inspection, transportation, public safety and other data-intensive operations. Exhibitors range from aircraft and component manufacturers to software, sensor and service providers, allowing visitors to compare complete drone platforms as well as specialised technologies. The 2025 edition brought together 230 exhibitors and 3,393 drone professionals, providing a reference for the scale of the industry community represented at the event.
Commercial UAV Expo combines its exhibition floor with an extensive professional education and networking programme. Conference sessions focus on practical implementation, regulation, operational strategy, emerging technologies and methods for achieving measurable returns from commercial drone programmes. Technology demonstrations and direct access to suppliers allow attendees to evaluate developments in areas such as autonomous operations, advanced sensing, artificial intelligence and drone data management. By combining technical education with supplier discovery and peer-to-peer networking, the event provides a specialised meeting point for organisations expanding the use of uncrewed aviation in real-world commercial environments.
