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.
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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