This week, the Worldwide Drone Present cemented its standing as the biggest drone occasion in Northern Europa by attracting greater than 1,000 business gamers throughout defence, power, agriculture, mobility and significant infrastructure.
Drones are about to make their massive breakthrough in a variety of industries.
This was emphasised by this week’s Worldwide Drone Present 2025 (IDS), held at HCA Airport in Odense, Denmark, on Wednesday and Thursday. As the biggest B2B drone occasion in Northern Europe, IDS attracted greater than 1,000 guests from all around the world who got here to Odense to be taught extra about using drones in every little thing from defence, business and agriculture to mobility.
“The drone business is in a particularly thrilling section of growth, with new drone applied sciences near breakthroughs in a number of industries – not solely in safety and defence, but additionally in sectors resembling power, agriculture and logistics. That’s why occasions just like the Worldwide Drone Present are essential, giving attendees the chance to achieve new inspiration, strengthen their community and acquire perception into an important traits within the business,” says Søren Elmer Kristensen, CEO of Odense Robotics, which along with UAS Denmark Check Heart is behind the occasion.
Bringing the business collectively
With 28 reside drone know-how demos and over 80 exhibitors, there was overwhelming curiosity in being a part of this yr’s IDS. As well as, the occasion provided an intensive convention and debate monitor with +50 worldwide audio system.
“In all modesty, we imagine that we have now succeeded in creating an occasion that brings the business collectively throughout international locations, industries and worth chains. Considered one of our said ambitions with the Worldwide Drone Present is to create a discussion board for innovation and information sharing, and we’re subsequently delighted that so many guests from all around the world prioritised coming to Odense, which already has a robust growth surroundings for drones,” says Michael Larsen, Head of UAS Denmark Check Heart.
Defence and safety excessive on the agenda
One of many convention themes was ’Defence, safety & the Arctic’, which centered on developments in drone and counterdrone applied sciences for navy and safety operations. Different convention themes included using drones for Superior Air Mobility, the combination of manned and unmanned air visitors in European airspace, and the alternatives and challenges of utilizing drones in areas resembling power, agriculture and logistics.
All through each days, there have been reside demos of assorted drone applied sciences, together with from Ukrainian drone producers resembling Skyeton, Skyfall and UKRSPEC Programs.
Exceeded expectations
Members and exhibitors categorical nice satisfaction with this yr’s occasion.
“I’ve attended each Worldwide Drone Present through the years, and for me it’s at all times useful to satisfy with the business. This yr I’ve been actually stunned by how a lot the occasion has grown – and the way many individuals have gathered right here. It has undoubtedly exceeded my expectations,” says Mathias Lieblein Rørbæk Vinter, Head of Drone Excellence at DSV.
Stergios Isaakidis, Programme Supervisor, Alliance Floor Surveillance and Uncrewed Aerial Programs, NATO Help and Procurement Company (NSPA), provides:
“As a consultant of NSPA, the Worldwide Drone Present is an apparent place for us to be – each to satisfy the business and to interact with representatives from completely different nations. The applied sciences showcased right here align properly with the operational wants we see throughout our UAS programmes. On the similar time, it supplies a useful alternative to share upcoming wants, clarify how we work and present how business can accomplice with NSPA going ahead.”
Subsequent yr’s Worldwide Drone Present will probably be held on 3-4 June 2026.
About Worldwide Drone Present
Worldwide Drone Present is organised by Odense Robotics, Denmark’s nationwide cluster for robotics and drone know-how, in collaboration with UAS Denmark Worldwide Check Heart, a number one worldwide check centre for drones. The convention and exhibition is held yearly at HCA Airport close to Odense, Denmark.
Learn extra at: www.internationaldroneshow.com
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