Next Level Drone Experience. Live, dynamic, visible. Meeting point of the drone community at ILA Berlin.
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Next Level Drone Experience
The Drone Pavilion at ILA Berlin 2026 takes drone technology where it belongs: into the air. Located in the Defence Park, a dedicated pavilion with an integrated drone cage for live flight demonstrations, a pitch stage and direct access to the German Armed Forces and the Military Support Centre. This is where manufacturers, start-ups, armed forces and political decision-makers come together.
Flying instead of static
Drones belong in the air. In the Drone Cage, you can experience flight systems live and in action, up close and weather-independent.
At the heart of the community
The meeting point of the drone scene: from start-ups to established corporations. Networking and exchange of ideas at close quarters.
Close to the customer
Direct proximity to the German Armed Forces and political decision-makers. The Defence Park provides direct access to the Military Support Centre.
Defence meets innovationArmed forces and manufacturers in direct dialogue
Business at the exhibitExpert discussions on unmanned systems
// Facts & Figures
The Drone Pavilion in numbers
Pavilion15 x 20 x 8 m (W x L x H)
Drone Cage10 x 20 x 5 m (W x L x H)
Pitch Stage2 x 4 m stage element, 75" LCD display
LocationDefence Park
WeatherproofLive demonstrations and public areas fully covered
Ambient dronesFlying LED countdown above the stage
// Orientation
Drone Pavilion on the fairgrounds map
The current fairgrounds map is embedded via the central fairgrounds map redirect.
// Programme
Drone Pavilion programme
Swarm Drone Challenge 2026
The first competition for autonomous drone swarms at ILA Berlin.
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Autonomous swarms in competition
MBDA and brigkAIR are hosting the Swarm Drone Challenge 2026: international teams from companies, start-ups and universities compete in the Drone Pavilion. In capture-the-flag scenarios, drone swarms must autonomously solve tactical tasks and demonstrate their capabilities in swarm coordination, communication and artificial intelligence.
A high-calibre jury from industry, research, politics and the armed forces evaluates innovation, technical implementation and operational capability. Patron: Dr. Reinhard Brandl, Member of the German Bundestag.
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