Drone Association Thailand sent a delegation to attend the World UAV Federation (WUAVF) Roundtable, Drone World Congress & UAS Expo 2026 (UASE 2026) in Shenzhen, People's Republic of China, from May 20–24, 2026 — one of the most important international platforms for the unmanned aircraft industry this year.
Gala Ceremony
2026 Global UAV Grand Ceremony & The 10th Drone World Congress Anniversary Celebration
One of the event's most important highlights was the “2026 Global UAV Grand Ceremony” held alongside the 10th anniversary celebration of the Drone World Congress. The grand ballroom atmosphere was filled with leaders and representatives from drone organizations worldwide, reflecting this industry's remarkable growth over the past decade.
Group Photo
Group Photo of Conference Attendees
Hundreds of attendees from around the world posed together at the 13th conference.
International Delegates
International Delegates
Delegates from various countries posed together in front of the DWC event sign, held jointly this time.
The Association's delegation attended the 13th International Conference on Precision Agricultural Aviation and 16th Seminar on Aerial Spraying Technology in Precision Agriculture featuring academics, experts, and industry representatives from many countries presenting the latest knowledge and research on applying drones in modern agriculture, such as fertilizer and biological-agent spraying, aerial-imagery field surveys, and smart farm management systems.
Investment Seminar
Dongguan Fenggang — Full-Space Unmanned Systems Supply Chain Ecosystem
The Association's delegation was invited to a special investment promotion seminar hosted by Fenggang District, Dongguan, on the topic of “东莞凤岗全空间无人系统供应链生态融合招商推介会” (Dongguan Fenggang Investment Promotion Seminar on the Integration of the Supply Chain Ecosystem for Full-Space Unmanned Systems). This forum presented investment opportunities and supply-chain connections for unmanned systems across every domain — air, ground, and water — with enthusiastic participation from business and government representatives from many countries.
Networking & Meeting
VIP Meeting Room — A Space for Building Cooperation
Beyond the main seminar sessions, the Association's delegation also used this opportunity to meet, exchange business cards, and build relationships with drone organization leaders from around the world in the VIP meeting area — an important part of building long-term cooperation between the Association and its international partners.
🌏 Significance for the Association and Thailand's Drone Industry
Attending this event was an important opportunity for Drone Association Thailand to establish its presence on the international stage, strengthen ties with drone organization partners worldwide, and gain insight into policy direction, technology, and business opportunities in the Low-Altitude Economy , which is growing rapidly. The Association aims to bring the knowledge and network gained from this event to further develop and elevate Thailand's unmanned aircraft industry — in training standards, regulatory oversight, and promoting drone applications across every sector.
