Expo & conference

International Drone Show
3-4 June 2026

Join the International Drone Show 2026 on 3–4 June in Odense, Denmark – the leading meeting place for the global drone and unmanned systems community. Gain fresh business insights, discover the latest research, and connect with industry leaders at a conference and exhibition designed to move the sector forward.

1000 +

industry stakeholders attended International Drone Show 2025

100

companies exhibited at International Drone Show 2025

speakers attended the International Drone Show 2025

B2B matchmaking meetings in 2025

Why join International Drone Show 2026?

International Drone Show is Northern Europe's leading drone and unmanned systems event – with a truly global reach. Speakers, exhibitors, and participants now join from across the world, making Odense an international meeting point for the drone ecosystem.

The event gathered participants from 36 countries in 2025 e.g. Norway, Sweden, USA, Germany, UK, Ukraine, The Netherlands, Canada, Taiwan, Korea and many more.

IDS is more than a conference and expo. It is a unique combination of high-level knowledge, full-scale testing ground and showcase of the latest technologies. Over two days, you’ll experience inspiring keynotes, expert panels, live demo flights and an exhibition featuring the newest solutions in drones, CUAS, software, autonomous systems and defence & security.

Whether you are an industry end-user, technology developer, policymaker, investor or researcher, IDS offers unmatched opportunities to:

Gain insights from top experts on the trends shaping the sector.
Discover innovations first-hand – from tactical drones to advanced airspace solutions.
Network with the right people – more than 1,500 participants from across the ecosystem.
Grow or expand your business potential - participants at IDS utilize the moment to make deals or expand their drone capacity.

Recap International Drone Show 2025

Bigger than ever before, the International Drone Show 2025 brought together over 1,000 industry professionals from more than 35 countries. Held on June 18 - 19 at HCA Airport in Odense, Denmark, the event featured 100 exhibitors, innovative drone technologies, a comprehensive conference program, expert panel discussions, and a record number of live demo flights.

There was a genuine buzz throughout the event as attendees connected, exchanged ideas, and built new partnerships. The atmosphere balanced engaging industry discussions with valuable networking opportunities, all supported by excellent catering over two dynamic days. IDS 2025 was not only a showcase of innovation but also an engaging community gathering that set a new benchmark for collaboration and global reach in the drone industry.

Check out the video for a full recap and get ready for IDS 2026!

Meet some of the speakers in 2026

Richard Boden

Acting COO

Murzilli Consulting, Germany

Jens Peter Blomqvist

Colonel, Commander of the Danish Defence Drone Centre (DDDC)

Danish Defence, Denmark

Sascha Hardegger

CEO

Dufour Aerospace, CH

Arkadiusz Żurek

Project Manager

LOGDrone GmbH, Germany

IDS 2025

Snapshots from IDS 2025

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B2B Matchmaking

The IDS 2026 B2B matchmaking platform lets you plan meetings, meet new partners and access the full event programme — wherever you are.
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International Drone Show is a very inspiring place that keeps me motivated. The key element here is networking, which thrives when diverse businesses and sectors come together. Discussing drone applications is crucial, as it drives people to find new solutions, update existing ones, and continuously seek innovative uses and better ways to solve problems.

Arkadiusz Zurek

Scientific Assistant/PhD Candidate, CASUS

This International Drone Show provides an excellent platform for us, particularly as newcomers. It's a key event for the Scandinavian market, attracting those interested in advanced platforms and facilitating discussions and one-on-one meetings. The event's size ensures it's impactful, offering ample opportunities to connect with individuals and relevant stakeholders for productive conversations.

Kristofer Skantze

CEO, Xer Technologies AG

Participating in events like this is crucial for the drone market, which is seeing significant movement and development in drone applications. However, it's not a winner-takes-all market; it requires collaboration. This event fulfills that need perfectly for us.

Christoph Schlettig

CEO & Founder, Unisphere

Attending the International Drone Show is important for us at Jeda. It's a highly collaborative environment that facilitates engaging with our community, including our members, regulators, industry professionals, OEMs, and other participants. This experience has been both a joy and a privilege for us.

Julie Garland

President of JEDA & CEO of Avtrain

International Drone Show provides a crucial platform to showcase our versatile products to a broad audience. Over the years, we've observed significant growth in the event, reflecting the industry's evolution. There is now a heightened focus on industrialisation, reliability, and longevity in drone systems, shifting away from their origins as hobbyist devices.

Mads Haastrup

Sales Manager Nordic hos ODU GmbH & Co.

From my perspective, the International Drone Show has significantly enhanced our visibility within the drone industry. The presence of numerous individuals with advanced systems has allowed us to directly integrate and engage with potential customers and industry experts, which has been incredibly valuable. The International Drone Show uniquely brings together international experts from academia, industry, and the drone technology sector, offering a truly distinctive and enriching experience.

Peter McCurry

Managing Director, Flowcopter

The International Drone Show is an excellent venue for us to showcase our systems and highlight their capabilities. It's crucial for us to physically demonstrate our drones and engage directly with operators who utilize them in the field. This hands-on interaction allows us to effectively communicate the full potential of our technology.

Laila Amina McGee

Inside Sales Manager Quantum Systems GmbH

Participating in the International Drone Show allows us to engage with key stakeholders across the drone ecosystem. It's a unique opportunity to collaborate with users, producers, industry researchers, and end-users to explore the most effective applications of drone technology.

Michael Linden-Vørnle

Chief Adviser National Space Institute, Technical University of Denmark (DTU Space)

I attended here last yest and exhibited, and we found it a very productive event. Great talks, good networking and a bit of business as well which always makes it worthwhile. The way this one is set up to network quite easily; meet the people that you want to. Its about speaking to people in the industry who are very knowledgeable in this region, and making a lot of business connections. It’s a very collaborative environment which is great to see.

Toby Potter –

Onesky Systems