Two Big Drone Events This Week! Xponential Show & Int’l Drone Day

This is a big week for drone shows. One is a big time important trade show taking place in New Orleans; the other is a grass roots worldwide community based event taking place somewhere near you.

Xponential 2016 is a major trade show from AUVSI kicks off today and runs through – May 5. If you are in the drone business, this is a good place to be. All major manufacturers will have a presence. Some of the show highlights include: a  “Women in Robotics” symposium, a start up showdown, and Robots in Action.

DRONELIFE will be on site and welcome the chance to connect. You can email us at editor@dronelife.com.

 

If you can’t make it to New Orleans chances are you will be able to attend International Drone Day which takes place this Saturday, May 7th.  International Drone Day, or #IDD2016 as it is known in the drone community, is produced by That Drone Show. It features news and products of interest to the drone community. Cities around the world are hosting events. You can find a map with cities participating here.

DRONELIFE will be attending the Drone Day event in Boston. Here is a list of what will be happening.

 

• FAA pilot registration stations
• AMA membership program
• Virtual flight simulator
• Safe flight education sessions
• Micro drones
• FPV racing
• Hardware show and tell
• Hobby shops
• Product demonstrations
• Door prizes