More than 280 organizations worldwide unite behind the commercial drone industry’s premier event.
Las Vegas, NV, USA — April 1, 2026 — Commercial UAV Expo, the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and conference, has announced a remarkable lineup of more than 280 global supporting partners for the 2026 event, which will take place September 1-3, 2026, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, NV.
“Year after year, the Commercial UAV Expo community continues to grow stronger,” said Lee Corkhill, Group Event Director at Diversified, organizer of the event. “The commitment from these 280+ organizations reflects the collective energy driving commercial drone innovation forward. Together, we’re building something that extends well beyond the show floor.”
“This year’s roster of Supporting Partners is as diverse as it is influential, featuring trade media, portals, analysts, associations, user groups, government entities, and nonprofits from around the globe,” said Jason Lavigne, Marketing Manager, Commercial UAV Expo. “Their collaboration helps ensure a dynamic, well-rounded audience of professionals driving drone adoption across every commercial sector.”
The full list of 2026 supporters is available on the Supporting Partners page.
Among the Supporting Partners are two Event Partners that will deliver specialized programming and experiences at this year’s event:
DRONERESPONDERS, a program of the Airborne International Response Team (AIRT), the world’s leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supporting unmanned systems for public safety and disaster response, holds Event Partner status for Commercial UAV Expo 2026. DRONERESPONDERS will present two dedicated tracks designed for public safety professionals: the Public Safety Summit and the Program Management Course. Their involvement underscores the event’s commitment to advancing UAS adoption across law enforcement, fire, EMS, and search-and-rescue agencies nationwide.
Pilot Institute, an FAA Safety Team Industry Partner and TRUST Test Administrator that has trained over 300,000 pilots through 60+ online courses, also holds Event Partner status. Pilot Institute will host The Pilot Hub on the show floor, offering daily expert talks, community connections, and guidance on FAA certifications, waivers, and career paths. Their participation highlights Commercial UAV Expo’s dedication to education and professional development for pilots at every experience level.
Commercial UAV Expo 2026 will feature the largest, most comprehensive show floor of any event dedicated to commercial UAS, showcasing cutting-edge solutions from top-tier manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers across the drone ecosystem. Attendees can also expect a robust lineup of features, including Exhibitor Showcases, The Forum Stage, The Pilot Hub, networking receptions, The Level Up Lounge, and Indoor Airspace flying demonstrations.
Registration is now open; visit www.expouav.com to learn more and register.
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About Commercial UAV Expo
Commercial UAV Expo, presented by Commercial UAV News, is an international conference and expo exclusively focused on commercial UAS integration and operation. The event will take place September 1-3, 2026, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, NV. For more information, visit www.expouav.com.
Commercial UAV Expo is produced by Diversified’s technology portfolio, which also includes Commercial UAV News, Commercial UAV Forum, Geo Week, Geo Week Newsletter, Geo Business (UK), and Digital Construction Week (UK).
For more information about exhibiting at Commercial UAV Expo, visit the exhibitor information page or contact Carmella Perrone, Sales Manager, at [email protected] or +1-207-842-5646. For information on attending, visit www.expouav.com or email [email protected].
