Why it matters
Drone Expo is the principal Russian-market gateway for UAS manufacturers, integrators and component suppliers seeking access to Russian government procurement and corporate buyers, with over 80% of visitors directly involved in procurement or partnership decisions. For SMEs and startups, the co-located Unmanned Aviation Forum and 'UAV' conference provide direct engagement with government bodies shaping Russia's fast-expanding regulatory and funding framework for unmanned systems. The event's explicit inclusion of counter-drone and detection technology sections signals growing dual-use and defence-adjacent demand that is reshaping the Russian UAS supply chain.
About
Drone Expo is an annual international exhibition and forum dedicated to unmanned aerial systems (UAS/UAV), held at the Kazan Expo International Exhibition Centre. The event combines a physical exposition of platforms, components, software and AI solutions with a structured business programme comprising the Unmanned Aviation Forum and the 'UAV' conference. Thematic sections span the full UAS value chain — from airframes and propulsion to counter-drone systems, agricultural drones and manufacturing equipment. The exhibition is included in the official list of exhibitions of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade and is supported by the Government of the Republic of Tatarstan.
Market intel
Moderate pricingmedium confidence
The 2026 edition concluded with 230+ manufacturers presenting over 1,000 exhibits spanning UAV platforms, components, and defence/detection systems, confirming the event's rapid growth as Russia's primary civil-military UAS marketplace. Visitor attendance reached 6,000+ across the three days, with a strongly professional buyer profile. Booth pricing is denominated in USD and sits in the moderate range for the Russian exhibition market.
Notable exhibitorsAdvanced Aviation Systems (Malyutka interceptor drone)STC LLC (Special Technology Center)RASKAT Design BureauNII Vector / KNIITMU / RZPSky SecurityAlabuga Special Economic ZoneNPO KilowattMOTORNO
AI-researched Tue, 25 August 2026. Estimates from public sources. Verify with the organizer.
Topics
UAS / DronesC-UASAutonomy & RoboticsAIManufacturing & Supply Chain
Who it's for
PrimesSMEsStartupsInstitutions