On 2 October 2026, the special event at the ENEA Research Centre in Brasimone returns. From 7 to 9 April 2027, the international 12th edition takes place at BolognaFiere.
According to the new Global Drone Market Report 2026-2035 by Drone Industry Insights, the global civil drone market will grow from $44.4 billion in 2026 to $83 billion by 2035.
The second application window for ECDI - Civil Drones Innovative Programme is now open. This European initiative targets SMEs developing innovative technologies for civil drones and dual-use applications. Financial support up to 50,000 euros, mentorship and specialist services. Deadline: 15 June 2026, 17:00 CET.
Italy's Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has announced the successful outcome of the VISTA field test – a drone-based visual assistance system for road emergency response, developed with the University of Bari. The first operational test took place on 18 March 2026 in Bari as part of the National Road Safety Plan 2030.
As part of the SEAUM (Sanitary Emergency Urban Air Mobility) experimental project, a drone and an ambulance competed to transport a defibrillator during a simulated cardiac arrest
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