A 110,000-Square-Meter Low-Altitude Gala: Exhibitions, Conferences, and Competitions—Everything You

he low-altitude economy is gaining formidable momentum, ushering the industry into a golden era of growth.

As the pinnacle annual event in the global low-altitude economy and unmanned systems sectors, the 2027 International Low-Altitude Economy and Unmanned System Expo / The 12th Shenzhen International UAV Expo (Chinese abbreviation: UASE Low-Altitude & Unmanned System Expo; abbreviation: UASE - Unmanned Aerial System Expo) will grandly open in Shenzhen from May 20 to 23. Concurrently, the 2027 Drone World Congress, the International General Aviation and eVTOL Expo, and the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Expo will also take place.

Explore the Expo: A One-Stop Tour of the Entire Low-Altitude Industry Chain 

The 2027 exhibition area is expected to reach 110,000 square meters, featuring over 1,200 domestic and foreign drone enterprises showcasing tens of thousands of related products, alongside upstream and downstream supporting products across the low-altitude economy. The exhibition scope comprehensively covers the entire industry chain and extends deeply into key related tracks such as artificial intelligence, low-altitude infrastructure, low-altitude security and prevention, communication and navigation, as well as new materials and new energy. Together, these exhibits centrally present the large-scale implementation achievements of the low-altitude economy.

Furthermore, the expo will not only open all nine major halls but also ingeniously feature six themed exhibition areas, precisely matching different focal points for professional visitors and tech enthusiasts.

Halls 1 & 6: Low-Altitude Economy Comprehensive Brand Exhibition Area. Enterprises will utilize ultra-large booths and immersive layouts to comprehensively showcase their deep industry expertise and innovative capabilities in the low-altitude sector. Leading UAV manufacturers, powerful companies making cross-industry moves into the low-altitude economy, and specialized niche firms will all present their core competencies here.

Halls 2, 3 & 4: Low-Altitude Economy Supply Chain Exhibition Area & Competitive Event Experience Area. Aligning with the development requirements for an independent and controllable supply chain, this area focuses on key upstream and downstream segments of the low-altitude economy. It features cutting-edge products and technical breakthroughs in complete UAVs, power systems, avionics, optical sensing, new materials, core components, and supporting solutions.

Hall 5: Communication, Navigation, Low-Altitude Security & Anti-Drone Technology and Equipment Exhibition Area. Focusing on the developmental needs of low-altitude security and countermeasure technologies, this area highlights various equipment for communication, image transmission, navigation, positioning, and anti-drone systems. It covers critical fields such as communication links, navigation and positioning, detection and early warning, interference countermeasures, and security control, presenting a complete panorama of low-altitude offensive and defensive technological innovations.

Hall 7: Low-Altitude Economy Demonstration Area, Research Institute Achievements Display Area & International Event Experience Area. This hall centrally displays demonstration application scenarios, cutting-edge research achievements from institutes, and interactive international event experiences. It builds a platform for high-quality enterprises and research institutions to showcase application demonstrations, facilitate the commercialization of technological achievements, and engage in international communication and cooperation, driving the large-scale application and ecological prosperity of the low-altitude economy.

Hall 8: eVTOL & General Aviation Exhibition Area. Focusing on revolutionary breakthroughs in low-altitude mobility and general aviation, this area showcases electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, general aviation aircraft, and supporting technical products. It covers key fields including complete aircraft R&D and manufacturing, core components, flight control systems, airworthiness certification, and operational services.

Hall 9: Civil UAV (Complete Machine) & Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Exhibition Area. This zone focuses on complete civil UAVs, AI robots, and supporting tech products, spanning crucial areas like complete machine manufacturing, intelligent control, human-machine collaboration, and scenario applications, fostering the synergistic development of low-altitude intelligent equipment and the AI industry.

Competitive Event Experience Area: This section will feature interactive experiences such as drone racing, drone soccer, and fun challenges, open to audiences of all ages and professional backgrounds. By creating an interactive space that integrates technical displays, competitive exchanges, and popular science experiences, it aims to ignite public enthusiasm, popularize drone technology, and expand application scenarios.

Attend the Congress: Explore Industry Trends Alongside Global Top Minds

As the most influential annual event in the global low-altitude economy and unmanned systems sectors, the Drone World Congress (DWC) will gather global industry forces with a larger scale, a stronger lineup, and broader topics to jointly explore the new future of the low-altitude economy.

The 2027 DWC will host a plenary session alongside multiple parallel forums and technical product exchange meetings. It will invite domestic and international academicians, experts, industry leaders, enterprise representatives, and heads of research institutes to gather and engage in high-level exchanges and in-depth discussions on topics such as the industrial development of the low-altitude economy, policies and regulations, technological innovations, market trends, and application scenarios.

The parallel forums are designed to cover multiple dimensions, including industrial policies, technological frontiers, scenario applications, and safety supervision. Specific sessions include the Low-Altitude Economy Industry Development Conference, the County-Level Low-Altitude Economy Development Forum, the eVTOL Industry Summit, and the Low-Altitude Security Collaborative Innovation and Development Conference & Anti-Drone Technology and Equipment Innovation Forum. These events provide attendees with a comprehensive, multi-angle platform for industry insights and communication, ultimately driving the high-quality development of the low-altitude economy.

Activities: Diverse Highlights Empowering the Industry's Future 

During the expo, the organizing committee has meticulously prepared a rich variety of on-site activities to build a diversified commercial service platform for exhibitors.

1. Buyer Matchmaking Events 

Driven by a highly efficient model combining "1-on-1 scheduled private negotiations" with "dedicated precise matchmaking sessions," the buyer matchmaking events will gather professional buyers from around the globe, alongside government agencies, end-users, operators, and integrators from various provinces and municipalities across China. This approach effectively eliminates the superficial interactions typical of traditional networking events, making business connections more pragmatic and highly efficient.

2. New Product Launch Events

These events serve as a matchmaking and display platform bridging frontier technologies with market demand, showcasing major breakthroughs from numerous industry pioneer enterprises. Company experts will provide live presentations on core product advantages, technological innovations, and real-world application solutions. This initiative helps attendees gain insight into industrial development trends and grasp the latest industry innovations, ultimately driving cross-sector collaboration and the commercialization of technological achievements.

3. Live Broadcast Events

The live broadcast activities are divided into two main segments: "Enterprise Interview Live Broadcasts" and "Product Review Live Broadcasts."

Enterprise Interview Live Broadcasts: Utilizing a format that combines one-on-one exclusive interviews with live broadcasting, these sessions facilitate in-depth discussions on topics such as corporate development, technological innovation, industry trends, and application expansion. This initiative builds a high-end dialogue platform for the industry to share cutting-edge perspectives, showcase corporate excellence, promote industrial synergy, and empower the high-quality development of the low-altitude economy.

Product Review Live Broadcasts: Technical experts from leading enterprises will be invited to the live studio with their latest products. They will provide systematic explanations focusing on product functionalities, technical features, application scenarios, and industry solutions. This initiative establishes a dynamic platform for product display and communication, offering deep insights into core technological advantages and expanding industry application scenarios to ultimately drive industrial synergistic development and ecological prosperity.

4. Industry Award Selections

The organizing committee will continue to host the annual industry award selections. Relying on evaluations by a senior expert think tank and independent corporate applications, the awards will undergo multiple rounds of review and public notice. These awards will recognize enterprises and individuals who have made outstanding contributions in areas such as technological innovation, application practices, and industrial promotion. By setting benchmarks, this initiative aims to stimulate innovation vitality across the entire industry and empower the high-quality development of the low-altitude economy.

Watch the Competitions: Witness Pilots in High-Speed Showdowns 

The climax of the gala will be ignited on the competition field.

The expo will concurrently host multiple international drone competitions spanning diverse categories such as racing, competitive events, and application challenges. Tailored for participants across various age groups and professional backgrounds, these events establish an international platform for technical exchange and demonstration. They aim to stimulate innovative vitality, promote the popularization of drone technology, cultivate professional talent, and foster the expansion of application scenarios alongside the prosperity of the industrial ecosystem within the low-altitude economy.

Top pilots and industry teams from around the globe will compete on the same stage, presenting a spectacular aerial technology feast. This will provide attendees with a unique experience that seamlessly blends cutting-edge technology with the thrill of competition.

A massive 110,000-square-meter exhibition area, over 1,200 exhibiting companies, tens of thousands of cutting-edge products, and hundreds of conferences, competitions, and related activities... This is not only the premier annual event in the low-altitude economy and unmanned systems sectors, but also an unparalleled opportunity to experience future technology up close and connect with global business opportunities.

We look forward to seeing you at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center (Futian) from May 20 to 23, 2027.