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A small black quadcopter hovers head-on against a blue and pink illuminated hall backdrop. Its camera is mounted central
Special Area

DronesUnmanned systems in focus

Autonomous, networked, indispensable: Experience unmanned systems live in action – from technical demos inside the Drone Cage to flight displays.

Photo: Messe Berlin / Johannes Zappe
Drones Segments & special areas // Overview
A large military fixed-wing drone is displayed on a camouflage-netted pedestal outside the Drone Pavilion at ILA Berlin 2026. A black Bundeswehr cross is visible on the wing, while visitors speak with uniformed Bundeswehr personnel behind it and two police officers stand to the left of the exhibit. Drones · ILA 2026 Photo: Messe Berlin / Johannes Zappe
The format

The Drone Pavilion 2026

In the Defence Park, the Drone Pavilion spotlighted unmanned systems: weather-protected live demos in the drone cage, expert exchange at the exhibits and a pitch stage for innovators. Powered by MBDA, Airbus, brigkAIR, DroneMasters Academy and BDLI.

  • Drone cage: 10 x 20 x 5 metres for live demonstrations, fully covered.
  • Swarm Drone Challenge 2026: on 11 June, with 50,000 euros in prize money, supported by BDLI.
  • Defence meets innovation: military and manufacturers in direct exchange.
Several blurred and cropped spectators watch a multirotor drone during the Flying Display at ILA Berlin 2026. The open-f Moment · ILA 2026 Photo: Messe Berlin / Johannes Zappe
In the sky 2026

UAS demos in the flying display

The 2026 flying display showed unmanned systems in action: JetDrones Jet 1, Skyeton Raybird, Quantum VECTOR AI, Twentyfour Industries QX 2.0, Helsing HX-2 and the Airbus Primoco UAS autonomous mission.

Interest, decision-makers, markets

The Drones audience in figures

24
UAS interest
of trade visitors with a special interest in drones and UAS
56
Procurement influence
of UAS trade visitors help shape purchasing decisions
39
1m € budget or more
of budget holders control at least one million euros
38
International
of UAS registrations come from international markets
The demand

What UAS professionals are looking for

UAS & drones 80 %
Defence platforms & weapon systems 40 %
Aircraft & airframes 32 %
Avionics & flight control 24 %
Engines & propulsion 22 %

Share of UAS registrations interested in each product category; multiple answers possible.

Gallery

Drones in pictures

Two clearly visible quadcopters hover one above the other against a blue glazed hall backdrop, with a grey drone in fron
Photo: Messe Berlin / Johannes Zappe
Two small quadcopters hover side by side behind the safety net in the Drone Pavilion at ILA Berlin 2026. Four visitors w
Photo: Messe Berlin / Johannes Zappe
Several blurred and cropped spectators watch a multirotor drone during the Flying Display at ILA Berlin 2026. The open-f
Photo: Messe Berlin / Johannes Zappe
A small quadcopter hovers just above the floor inside a flight area enclosed by safety netting. Two large, blurred spect
Photo: Messe Berlin / Johannes Zappe
Aerial view of the Drone Pavilion at ILA Berlin 2026: the white tent with its Drone Pavilion banner sits among the outdoor exhibition stands.
Photo: Messe Berlin / Kevin Geduhn
After the show

Results that argue for 2028

31
Programme slots
in the Drone Pavilion across five show days – from panels to the Swarm Drone Challenge
58
New business contacts
of UAS trade visitors made new contacts
43
Deal potential
made contacts with potential for post-show deals
95
Satisfaction
of the UAS audience are satisfied with ILA overall
Your contacts

Your direct line to the Drones segment

BDLI is responsible for planning and content of the Drone Pavilion.

BDLI
Sentiana Schwerin

Sentiana Schwerin

Defence & Security Advisor · Drone Pavilion
+49 170 5933658
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Your place in the Drones segment: registration for ILA 2028 is open, your contact is Sentiana Schwerin (BDLI · Drone Pavilion).

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