Dronitaly 2026: EU Drone Event

In the heart of Italy’s historic industrial hub, Dronitaly 2026 stands out as the country’s premier international gathering dedicated to the professional civilian drone industry. Now in its eleventh edition, the event has steadily evolved into a strategic platform uniting technology providers, public institutions, and end-users around real operational innovation. It is where business objectives meet regulatory insights and where practical solutions for unmanned aerial systems are shared and shaped.

Why this event matters

Dronitaly is important because it is the only Italian event fully dedicated to professional civil drones, uniquely combining exhibition space with in-depth conferences, technical roundtables, and sector networking. It serves as both a window into emerging technologies from environmental monitoring to logistics and a practical forum for stakeholders to evaluate solutions that are already being put to work across industries.

Who should attend

This event is essential for commercial drone operators aiming to scale their services, manufacturers seeking market exposure, technology developers focused on integration and software platforms, public sector agencies evaluating operational frameworks, and research institutions driving innovation in UAV applications.

Core themes

• Professional civil drone applications across sectors
• Environmental monitoring and aerial data systems
• Public administration and regulatory engagement
• Integration of drones into existing logistics and operations
• Innovation challenges and emerging business models
• Research and technology exchange

EU drone ecosystem relevance

Dronitaly is a valuable touchpoint in Europe’s broader UAV ecosystem because it reflects how a national market is aligning with EU-level regulation, industrial convergence, and operational standards. It bridges Italian institutional engagement with broader EU discussions on drone integration, making it meaningful beyond national borders.

Business & networking value

Beyond exhibitions, the event is structured to foster targeted B2B and B2G relationships, helping companies identify partners, expand professional networks, and co-develop projects. With a blend of institutional presence and private sector participation, the value lies in tangible connections that support real contracts, technology trials, and collaborative research.