The 2nd Global Drone Industry Exhibition in Shanghai in 2026--COTV International

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2026 Shanghai 2nd Global UAV Industry Exhibition/Low altitude Economy Exhibition

Exhibition time: April 23-25, 2026

Exhibition Address: Shanghai Automotive Exhibition Center

Exhibition Overview:

In the current era of rapid technological iteration and the booming low altitude economy, the drone industry is like a brilliant new star, becoming an important engine for new quality productivity. It has a wide range of applications, from precise data collection during traffic inspections to efficient cargo transportation in logistics distribution; From precise spraying in agricultural crop protection to rapid response in emergency rescue, drones are reshaping the industrial development pattern in all aspects.

Shanghai, a city full of vitality and innovative spirit, relies on the strategic layout of the national "14th Five Year Plan" for the development of the general aviation industry, and plays a unique advantage with its dual positioning as a "national strategic carrier area" and an "international open hub". It integrates the rich scientific research resources of universities with the advantages of perfect industrial supporting facilities, carefully constructs a collaborative innovation ecology of "industry university research application", and provides strong support for the research and commercialization of drone technology throughout the entire chain.

On April 23-25, 2026, the Shanghai Automotive Exhibition Center will host the second Global Drone and Unmanned Systems Industry Expo. The theme of this exhibition is "Intelligent Exploration of Low altitude New Future", which is like a powerful magnetic field, attracting global leading enterprises, experts, scholars, and innovative teams to gather here.

Entering the exhibition venue feels like entering a kingdom of drone technology. Here is a concentrated display of various links in the entire drone industry chain, from precision manufacturing of core components, to intelligent research and development of flight control systems, to exquisite craftsmanship in whole machine manufacturing, each showcasing the charm of technology and the power of innovation. Various advanced drone products are dazzling, some with small and flexible shapes, suitable for carrying out tasks in narrow spaces; Some have a large body size, strong load-bearing capacity, and long endurance.

The scene based demonstration area is even more eye-catching. In a simulated traffic inspection scenario, drones fly rapidly in the air, transmitting high-definition images and data of road conditions in real-time; In logistics delivery scenarios, drones accurately deliver goods to designated locations, demonstrating efficient and convenient delivery capabilities; In agricultural crop protection scenarios, drones evenly spray pesticides and fertilizers to provide support for crop growth. These vivid demonstrations allow people to intuitively see the achievements of drone technology in practical applications.

The high-end forum and business docking activities held at the same time provide a platform for in-depth communication among industry professionals. Policy makers, experts, scholars, and business representatives engage in lively discussions around policy orientation, cutting-edge technologies, and cooperation models. Everyone shared their experiences and insights, sparking wisdom and jointly exploring the future development direction of the drone industry. Business docking activities have built bridges for cooperation between enterprises, promoting technological exchanges, resource sharing, and project cooperation, injecting new momentum into the development of the global drone industry.

The 2026 Second Global Drone and Unmanned Systems Industry Expo is not only a technological feast, but also an important opportunity to promote the development of the global drone industry. It will further strengthen international exchanges and cooperation, accelerate the innovation and application of drone technology, and open up a new future of low altitude technology. Let's look forward to the surprises and changes brought by this exhibition together!

Scope of exhibits:

Low altitude Economy Expo

Ground infrastructure: takeoff and landing areas, parking lots and terminals, airport beacon stations, communication and navigation, charging and maintenance facilities, etc

Low altitude safety, anti drone, surveillance: anti drone systems and equipment, low altitude defense systems and equipment, low altitude radar, low altitude safety products; Broadcast based automatic correlation monitoring, satellite based broadcast based contract based automatic correlation monitoring (ADS-C), multi-point positioning, etc., automatic correlation monitoring (satellite based ADS-B)

Low altitude meteorological products: meteorological monitoring equipment, meteorological data services, meteorological technology research and development, meteorological support services, meteorological digital, meteorological empowerment, etc

Whole machine factory area: unmanned aerial vehicles eVTOL、 Flying cars, general aviation, light aircraft, airships, etc

Avionics Exhibition Area: Communication and Flight Control Subsystem, Aircraft Subsystem, Power Subsystem, and Energy Subsystem. Flight control, flight control, avionics equipment, component and system integration, power distribution system, navigation equipment, avionics equipment, 5G interconnection, navigation avionics equipment, flight controllers, sensors, cameras, LiDAR, magnetic compass, ultrasound.

Information infrastructure: communication, perception (5G low altitude private network, network slicing and edge computing technology, end-to-end support technology) Navigation: satellite navigation positioning technology, inertial/visual/multi-sensor fusion navigation technology, etc

Air traffic management system: air traffic control software system, airspace digitization (airspace modeling), infrastructure, digital twin, digital low altitude route planning, flight service system

Power Exhibition Area: Battery Energy Storage, Power Batteries, Condensed Matter Batteries, Power Cells, Battery Packages, Energy Storage Systems and Charging Infrastructure, Solid State Batteries, Lithium Batteries, Condensed Matter Batteries, Cylindrical Batteries, Soft Pack Batteries.

Material exhibition area: component materials, body shell, propeller blades, lightweight materials and composite materials, cockpit, structural components, superconducting materials SIC、 Lightweight body materials, carbon fiber composite materials, amorphous materials, aviation glass.

Drone Expo

Various types of drones/unmanned aerial vehicles: fixed wing drones, multi rotor drones, vertical takeoff and landing drones, unmanned helicopters, unmanned airships, unmanned paragliders, unmanned submersibles, etc., as well as agricultural and forestry crop protection, law enforcement, disaster investigation, fire rescue, emergency communication, water conservancy and maritime affairs, security monitoring, traffic command, soil testing, aerial photography, terrain surveying, production line inspection, logistics transportation, power inspection drones, etc;

Power/Energy/Materials: Engines, generators, electric motors, propellers, transmissions, batteries, power and charging equipment, composite materials, fiberglass, carbon fiber, polyimide, coatings; Bearings, gears, seals, fasteners, cable sockets, indicator lights, shock absorbers (balls), drone storage boxes, storage boxes, etc;

Launch/recovery category: launch vehicles, launch boxes, boosters, landing gear, shock absorbers, auxiliary wheels, recovery parachutes, arresting nets, etc; Anti drone category: anti drone machine gun, photoelectric detection, scanning radar, signal detection, handheld jamming equipment, navigation deception protection station, intelligent net capture system, early warning management system, etc;

Navigation/communication/control category: remote control and ground station, navigation positioning equipment, automatic control system, data transmission radio, image transmission radio, receiver, wireless bridge, self-organizing network radio, antenna, head mounted display, sensor, autopilot, flight control software/hardware, simulation system, speed measurement device, control simulation, servo and other services;

Supporting equipment category: pod, gimbal, camera/camcorder, optical stabilization/infrared thermal imaging equipment, airborne radar, laser rangefinder, alarm, spray system, robotic arm system, anti-interference system, software, sensors, etc;

Service guarantee category: communication and flight control subsystem, aircraft subsystem, power subsystem, and energy subsystem. Flight control, flight control, avionics equipment, component and system integration, power distribution system, navigation equipment, avionics equipment, 5G interconnection, navigation avionics equipment, flight controllers, sensors, cameras, LiDAR, magnetic compass, ultrasound.

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