The Midwest Drone Conference returns in 2026 with an expanded three-day event dedicated to two core goals: community building and education. Hosted by American Drone, this year’s conference reaches beyond agricultural application to bring together the broader unmanned community—a home for all things UAS across the Midwest.

From agricultural spraying and spreading to search and rescue, public safety, surveying, inspection, exterior cleaning, photography, and emerging applications, the conference welcomes professionals, businesses, growers, public agencies, educators, and enthusiasts. Whether you are an experienced operator, exploring a new business opportunity, or simply interested in unmanned technology, you will find opportunities to learn, connect, and exchange ideas.

The expanded event features an exhibition hall showcasing aircraft, equipment, technology, and support services, alongside three days of professional educational breakout sessions led by regulators, leading industry experts, and real-world operators. Sessions will explore safe and legal operations, regulatory developments, equipment capabilities, business practices, and practical lessons from the field.

Community building remains at the heart of the Midwest Drone Conference. Attendees will connect with fellow operators, manufacturers, researchers, regulators, and service providers to share experiences, discuss challenges, and build lasting relationships. By bringing different disciplines together, the conference creates opportunities to learn from one another and discover new ways to put unmanned technology to work.

More than a showcase of technology, the Midwest Drone Conference is a place to strengthen our community, elevate professional standards, and advance the future of unmanned operations—together.

2026 Midwest Drone Conference – Exhibitor and Sponsor Registration

2026 Midwest Drone Conference – Attendee Registration

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