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Korea Aerospace Industries Technology Institute showcases cutting-edge K-drone technologies at a single event
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- The 2024 Korea Drone Expo, held at Songdo Convensia in Incheon for three days, concluded successfully with over 30,000 attendees.
- The expo featured a variety of programs, including drone light shows, drone soccer, exhibitions, and conferences, showcasing the potential for growth in the drone industry. Through global conferences and business familiarization tours, the event provided an opportunity for Korean drone companies to introduce their technologies to the world.
- In particular, the expo facilitated collaboration with various countries, including Kazakhstan and Pakistan, and B2B consultation sessions, boosting the potential for export of domestically-produced drones, parts, and solutions.
'2024 Korea Drone Expo' successfully concluded
Successful operation of drone light show, drone soccer, exhibition, and conference
The Korea Institute of Aviation Safety Technology (KIAST, President Dae-Sung Lee) announced that the '2024 Korea Drone Expo,' held for three days from May 9 (Thu) to 11 (Sat) at Songdo Convensia in Incheon, was successfully concluded with more than 30,000 people attending the exhibition and drone light show.
This expo, now in its 5th year*, was held under the theme of "Drones Come True!" to showcase the achievements of the domestic drone industry and demonstrate Korea's high technological prowess in areas such as drone delivery and leisure sports.
- 1st '2019 Goyang KINTEX', 2nd '2021 Yeouido Park, Seoul', 3rd '2022 Gocheok Skydome, Seoul', 4th '2023 Songdo Convensia, Incheon'
At the opening ceremony, awards were presented to eight winners of the 'National Idea Competition for Drone Industry Takeoff,' which was held for the first time this year. At 8 pm, a 'Drone Light Show (World Drone Light Show 2024)' was held at Songdo Moonlight Festival Park to commemorate the Guinness World Record*.
- Fireworks Drones: 1063 (Pablo Aviation), World's Largest Swarm Drones: 5293 (UbiFi)
The drone light show, featuring 1100 fireworks drones and a 4500-drone swarm, successfully concluded, offering beautiful memories to approximately 16,000 citizens.
This year's expo attracted the largest number of participants ever, with drone experts from over 20 countries. Through global conferences and business familiarization tours, Korean drone companies had the opportunity to showcase their technology to the world.
In particular, the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between KIAST and the Kazakhstan Drone Association established a cooperative framework for information exchange and policy/institutional sharing between the two countries. Partnerships were also formed with Pakistani companies for drone parts and agricultural drone exports, as well as the establishment of local sales distributors.
The B2B consultation for drone companies included 25 domestic and foreign drone companies, actively promoting B2B consultations and business activities for domestic drone/parts/solutions, including supply, technology collaboration, overseas production line establishment, and joint technology development, highlighting the enthusiasm of companies for global expansion.
At the exhibition hall, government agencies, public institutions, local governments, and drone companies showcased drone aircraft and utilization services integrated with cutting-edge technology. An international drone exhibition hall with participation from 12 countries, including Saudi Arabia and Denmark, was also operated.
Special exhibition halls were also set up, including the K-Drone Delivery Hall, the 2025 Drone Soccer World Cup Promotion Hall, the Yeongam DF-1 International Drone Racing Competition Promotion Hall, and the Next-Generation Drone Transportation System Hall, showcasing diverse drone application models.
In addition, a platform was established to discuss the development of the drone industry, related issues, and the current status of policies and institutions in the domestic drone industry, as well as regulatory improvement measures, through drone conferences and policy forums*.
- Drone Transportation Global Symposium, Drone Leisure Sports Seminar, Drone Industry Global Seminar, K-Drone Delivery Seminar, Civil-Military Cooperation Drone Defense Seminar, etc.
The Korea Institute of Aviation Safety Technology, the organizer of this event, is a public institution under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport that conducts tests and certifications for safety and performance of civil aircraft, airports, air navigation facilities, light aircraft, and ultra-light aircraft. KIAST was established to ensure aviation safety by identifying and analyzing hazards affecting aviation safety, developing accident prevention technologies, and conducting international standard research.
KIAST has been engaged in promoting safe and active unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) industries since 2017 and operates drone startup support centers (Pangyo Second Techno Valley), drone flight test centers (Yeongwol, Boeun, Goseong, Hwaseong, Incheon, Uiseong), etc.
“Through the 2024 Korea Drone Expo, we were able to confirm the competitiveness of the K-Drone industry and Korea's position as a drone powerhouse," said KIAST President Dae-Sung Lee. "We hope that this will lead to achievements such as overseas expansion and investment attraction for excellent drone companies."
About the Korea Institute of Aviation Safety Technology
The Korea Institute of Aviation Safety Technology (KIAST) is a public institution under the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport established to ensure aviation safety by testing and certifying the safety and performance of civil aircraft, airports, air navigation facilities, light aircraft, and ultra-light aircraft, identifying and analyzing hazards affecting aviation safety, developing accident prevention technologies, and conducting international standard research.
Website: http://www.kiast.or.kr/kr/index.do
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Korea Institute of Aviation Safety Technology
Planning and Strategy Division
Junseok Oh, Administrative Officer
032-727-5616
