Leading international exhibition for drone technology and air mobility
The Bulgarian Aviation Industry Association (ABAI) maintains an active international partnership with the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association (JUIDA) – one of the leading organizations in Japan dedicated to the development of the unmanned aircraft systems industry.
JUIDA plays a key role in promoting innovation in drone technology, the safe operation of unmanned systems and the development of the so-called low-altitude economy. The organisation works actively to build standards, train professionals and create international partnerships in the sector.
JUIDA is also the main organizer of the Japan Drone Expo, one of the world’s most significant events dedicated to unmanned systems and Advanced Air Mobility technologies.
Through this collaboration, ABAI is expanding its links with the global drone ecosystem, fostering knowledge exchange between European and Japanese organisations and creating new opportunities for technology development, training and participation in international drone industry initiatives.
Japan Drone 2026 , one of the most significant international events dedicated to the development of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and future air mobility , will take place from 3 to 5 June 2026 at the Makuhari Messe Exhibition Centre , Chiba, Japan.
The event is organized by the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association (JUIDA) and is a leading B2B platform for showcasing technologies, solutions and business opportunities in the global drone industry.
Previous editions of the exhibition have attracted strong international interest. The 2024 edition attracted over 21,000 visitors as well as significant participation from companies and organisations from around the world. For 2026 , around 300 exhibitors are expected to take part , showcasing the latest developments and applications of drone technology in a variety of sectors including:
- Agriculture
- logistics
- construction
- inspection of infrastructure
- intelligent urban systems
The event programme includes international conferences, technical workshops and live demonstrations that create opportunities to share knowledge, build partnerships and develop new business initiatives within the global unmanned systems ecosystem.
Japan Drone 2026 will be held alongside the International Advanced Air Mobility Expo, which will provide an additional platform to discuss new trends in urban air mobility, regulatory framework and innovation in air transport.
The event is aimed at companies, industry organisations, regulators, scientific institutions and innovators working to develop the next generation of aviation technologies.
More information and registration:
https://ssl.japan-drone.com/en_la/
Information about the organizer JUIDA:
https://uas-japan.org/en/