Drone World Expo 2027: Warsaw's UAV trade fair, 23-25 March.
Dates
23–25 Mar 2027
City / country
Nadarzyn, Poland
Venue
Ptak Warsaw Expo
Time
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
Companies exhibiting at Trade Fair for Drone and Unmanned Systems Technology and Applications include 4KR Sp. z o.o., A.P.J. Sikora, ACO Solutions Sp. z o.o., AERO11 INDUSTRIES SPÓŁKA Z OGRANICZONĄ ODPOWIEDZIALNOŚCIĄ and AEROMIND SPÓŁKA Z OGRANICZONĄ ODPOWEDZIALNOŚCIĄ SPÓŁKA KOMANDYTO.
Event overview
Drone World Expo 2027 runs 23–25 March at Ptak Warsaw Expo in Nadarzyn, on Warsaw's western edge, as Poland's dedicated trade fair for drones and unmanned systems.
The second edition pairs an exhibition of UAV hardware, sensors, UTM and AI analytics with the SkyTech Intelligence Summit conference.
Buyers from energy, telecoms, surveying, emergency services, defence and agriculture can compare platforms and meet integrators in Hall D, with free registration online or at the fair office.
TL;DR
Visit to compare inspection, survey, agricultural and emergency-service platforms in one hall, and to sit in on the SkyTech Intelligence Summit without a separate conference fee. Hall D is compact enough to cover in a day, and free registration keeps the trip cheap for a first scouting mission.
Exhibit because Poland's buyers are concentrated here: energy and telecom asset owners, survey firms, uniformed services and farm operators all attend looking for working platforms and sensors. The show sits inside the Warsaw Security & Defence Expo block, which brings defence-adjacent traffic, and a Hall D stand keeps build costs lower than at a multi-hall European show.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Halls & areas
1Al. Katowicka 62, 05-830 Nadarzyn/Warsaw, Poland
Entrances & gates
Main gate
Visitor entrance off Al. Katowicka; registration and badge collection are inside the main lobby before Hall D.
Free car park on site, 15,000 spaces, no ticket required.
15,000 spaces ·
Cloakrooms are located in the halls; a small suitcase can be left there.
Use the hall cloakroom for a small suitcase; larger items should stay at the hotel.
Food options
On-site food outlets
On-site diningParking: Free on-site car park with 15,000 spaces; follow signs from the S8 Paszków exit.
Gate: Enter through the main Ptak Warsaw Expo gate off Al. Katowicka and follow Hall D signs; visitor registration desks are inside the hall.
Attend
Event days & opening times
Standard visitor pass
Free after online or on-site registration.
Ticket info
Badge collection
Register online for a free pass, then collect the badge at the visitor registration desk in Hall D; bring photo ID.
Ticket notes
Online or on-site registration gives a free pass. An invitation alone does not grant entry. Children under 7 enter free; visitors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Who runs the show
Ptak Warsaw Expo
Organiser and venue
What's on
Warsaw Security & Defence Expo
International security and defence trade-fair block that Drone World Expo is part of, bringing defence-adjacent buyers to the same complex.
Same Ptak Warsaw Expo complex; check the block programme for hall access.
WebsiteHow the last edition performed
Last edition
2026
Visitors: 25,033
Exhibitors: 362
Floor area: 60,000 sqm
Edition #: 1
Visitor countries: 52
This edition
2027
Visitors: 26,000
Exhibitors: 380
Next edition
Not announced yet
Edition recap
The first Drone World Expo ran 3–5 March 2026 at Ptak Warsaw Expo inside the Warsaw Security & Defence Expo trade-fair block. The organiser's post-show summary reports 362 exhibitors, 25,033 visitors and 60,000 sqm for the block, so the figures are not drone-only.
Impact
A 25,000-visitor block and 362 exhibitors give Drone World Expo enough footfall to justify a Polish trip, but the drone-specific slice is smaller than the headline. Visitors should treat the numbers as block-level and plan around Hall D rather than the whole fairground.
Audience quality
The audience is unusually broad for a drone show: utility and telecom asset owners, surveyors, farmers, emergency services and defence buyers mix with FPV hobbyists. That mix suits platforms with a clear civil use case, while pure consumer or racing brands will find fewer qualified buyers per stand.
Exhibitor outcomes
Best ROI comes from a working demo and a Polish-speaking salesperson. Integrators and sensor makers can book meetings with energy, telecom and survey buyers, while defence-adjacent suppliers benefit from the wider security block. A 9–18 sqm stand in Hall D is enough to test the market before committing to a larger build.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Poland's UAV market is being pulled by grid and pipeline inspection, farm automation, border and defence demand, and a fast-growing survey sector. Warsaw is the commercial hub where Polish integrators meet international sensor and software suppliers, and the show's position inside the security and defence block widens the buyer pool beyond civil aviation.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Inspection work moves from pilots to programmes
Utilities and telecom operators are shifting from one-off drone flights to recurring inspection programmes with fleet software, repeatable flight plans and data pipelines. That favours platform-agnostic integrators and analytics vendors over hardware-only sellers.
What it changes: Exhibitors should show a complete workflow, not just an airframe, because asset owners now buy outcomes and reporting.
UTM and BVLOS approvals unlock new missions
European regulators are widening beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations for survey, logistics and emergency response. UTM providers and detect-and-avoid suppliers are moving from trials into paid deployments.
What it changes: A Polish show is a practical place to meet regulators, UTM vendors and operators working through the same approval bottlenecks.
Dual-use demand shapes the product mix
Defence and uniformed-service budgets are pulling drone, counter-drone and secure-communications technology into the same supply chain as civil inspection. Exhibitors increasingly present one platform for both markets.
What it changes: Civil buyers gain from tougher, longer-range hardware, while defence buyers gain from faster commercial innovation cycles.
Four shows a Polish UAV supplier or buyer would compare before committing exhibition budget. Dates are published closer to each edition, so confirm the calendar before booking travel.
Spring circuit
Warsaw in March, London later in the season; a single European trip rarely covers both.
Circuit names and cities taken from the Ptak Warsaw Expo industry-events panel; dates not printed there.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Closest airport; the visitor page puts the venue under ten minutes away by car. Taxis and ride-hail are available at the terminal.
about 10 km
to venue
10–15 minutes
by car
Ryanair-heavy secondary airport north of Warsaw; allow extra time and book a transfer rather than relying on a last-minute taxi.
about 45 km
to venue
45–60 minutes
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 55–80 / night
Closest to the hall; book early because the security and defence block fills local rooms.
USD 95–145 / night
30–40 minutes by taxi or bus; better evening choice for meetings.
USD 180–260 / night
Full-service business hotels with meeting space and airport transfers.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
City bus
Runs through the day; the venue stop is in the second ticket zone. Buy from a ticket machine or on board.
Taxi / ride-hail
Fastest door-to-door option; agree the fare or use the app meter. About 10 minutes from Chopin Airport.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schengen C business visa | Nationals of countries without a Schengen visa-waiver agreement | $100.00 | 15–30 calendar days |
EU, EEA and Swiss citizens travel freely. UK, US, Canadian, Australian and many other passport holders get 90 days in Schengen without a visa. Other nationalities need a Schengen C visa before travel.
ATA carnet is accepted for temporary admission of exhibition goods in Poland; list serial numbers and values accurately and check battery transport rules.
Official visa pageWeather
March is still late winter: expect 0–8°C, a cold wind and a mix of rain and possible snow. Mornings near freezing are common, so a warm coat and waterproof shoes matter more than a light jacket.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Polish mobile networks are fast and EU roaming applies for EU SIM cards. Venue Wi-Fi is not advertised; buy a local prepaid data pack at Chopin Airport if you need guaranteed upload for demos.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Business greeting
A handshake and a title-plus-surname introduction are normal. Polish meetings get down to business quickly; small talk is short.
Payment and tipping
Card payment is widespread. In restaurants, round up or leave about 10% and say the amount when paying.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: WAW – Warsaw Chopin Airport
Book 6–10 weeks ahead for March. Chopin is the only sensible arrival for a short trip; Modlin adds a long transfer.
Book flightsSchengen rules apply. Many Western passport holders need no visa for a short business trip; others need a Schengen C visa before departure.
Estimated cost: USD 100
Processing: 15–30 days
Carry a letter from your employer, hotel booking and return ticket. EU/EEA citizens can use a national ID card.
OfficialPartnerGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Chopin Airport to Ptak Warsaw Expo is about 10 minutes by taxi or ride-hail, or a longer bus connection via P+R Al. Krakowska.
Hotel → venue: From central Warsaw, allow 30–40 minutes by taxi or 45–60 minutes by bus 703/711.
Ride-hail: Uber, Bolt and FreeNow operate in Warsaw; a city-centre to venue trip costs roughly PLN 60–130.
Public transit: Buses 703 and 711 from P+R Al. Krakowska stop at Paszków, a short walk from the halls. Buy a zone 1+2 ticket.
Parking: Free on-site car park with 15,000 spaces; use the S8 Paszków exit.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: March
Temperature: 0–8°C
Seasonality: Cold, windy and changeable with rain or wet snow; no dry season.
Packing: Warm coat, waterproof shoes, layers and an umbrella. Indoor halls are heated but the walk from parking is exposed.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Wednesday 24 March 2027
The middle day usually has the fullest conference programme and the best chance of catching senior exhibitor staff after the opening-day rush. It also leaves Thursday for follow-up meetings.
Register online for a free visitor pass — Use the official visitor page; the invitation alone is not a ticket.
Book flights and a hotel — Chopin Airport is closest; Nadarzyn rooms fill during the security block.
Shortlist exhibitors and request meetings — Pick 8–12 stands and note the hall.
Print or save the pass and plan the route — Check bus 703/711 times or pre-book a taxi.
Pack warm layers and a power bank — March weather is cold and wet; halls are heated.
Arrive, collect badge and walk Hall D
Ptak Warsaw Expo main entranceSupplier meetings on inspection and survey platforms
Hall D aislesLunch and informal networking
On-site food outletsSkyTech Intelligence Summit sessions
Hall D conference areaWarsaw Old Town
UNESCO Heritage Walk
30–40 minutes by car from Nadarzyn
Rebuilt medieval square, cafés and easy evening stroll after the show.
Wilanów Palace
Baroque Palace and Gardens
25–35 minutes by car
A quieter half-day option with formal gardens and a palace interior.
Hall D exhibitor stands
Show-floor networking
Best for technical conversations during opening hours.
Warsaw city-centre hotel bars
Evening meetings
Around Centrum and Nowy Świat; book a table for larger groups.
Drone buyers often compare three or four platforms before committing, so the first follow-up should answer a technical question rather than push a quote. Polish public-sector buyers may need a formal tender, which lengthens the cycle.
Budget
Shell scheme
PLN 450–700 / m²
Raw space
PLN 350–550 / m²
Standard booth
9 m²
No 2027 tariff was published on the fetched pages; figures are market estimates in PLN and exclude VAT, rigging and electricity.
sourceAdjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
Booth shell scheme
exhibitor · 9 sqm
USD 1080–1710 / per stand
Hotel
both · mid
USD 360–435 / 3 nights
Per diem
both · standard
USD 165 / 3 days
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booth shell scheme | exhibitor | 9 sqm | USD 1080–1710 / per stand | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| Hotel | both | mid | USD 360–435 / 3 nights | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| Per diem | both | standard | USD 165 / 3 days | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
Decision
Six questions score your fit for visiting, exhibiting or skipping Drone World Expo 2027.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your main objective?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You need to compare platforms or meet Polish integrators before a purchase.
Best for
Buyers and specifiers with a live project
Min. budget
$900.00
Timeline
4–8 weeks
Risks
Block-level visitor counts overstate drone-specific footfall
Conference agenda still unpublished
exhibit
You have a demo, Polish-speaking staff and a follow-up plan.
Best for
UAV, sensor and software vendors targeting Polish buyers
Min. budget
$4,500.00
Timeline
3–6 months
Risks
Hall D traffic is smaller than the headline block
2027 stand tariff not published
skip
Your product is retail-only or your next buying decision is more than a year away.
Best for
Consumer drone brands and teams with no Polish pipeline
Timeline
Not applicable
Risks
Missing early contact with a fast-growing UAV market
Book with
Ptak Warsaw Expo
Host venue and organiser of the Drone World Expo trade-fair block.
Venue and organiser named on the official event page.
Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH)
Government agency that supports foreign companies entering Poland and Polish exporters.
Public body useful for market-entry advice; not a named show sponsor.
Polish Chamber of Commerce (KIG)
National chamber representing Polish businesses and organising trade missions.
Public business body; not a named show sponsor.
Civil Aviation Authority of Poland (ULC)
Polish aviation regulator responsible for drone operator rules and permits.
Regulator relevant to BVLOS and operator compliance; not a show partner.
Recommended providers
Official visa application centres for Poland in many countries; check the consulate's own page first.
Filter Nadarzyn and southern Warsaw; free cancellation helps if the agenda shifts.
Direct Warsaw connections and Star Alliance feed; compare low-cost carriers for short-haul.
EU exhibition freight, temporary admission and lithium-battery handling.
Business travel and exhibition liability cover; confirm drone demo cover separately.
Warsaw Old Town and Wilanów tours for a spare half-day.
Badge-scanning and lead-capture app with CRM export; GDPR-compliant notices required.
FAQs & glossary
Frequently asked
Glossary
Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
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