"Japan Drone 2025" Produced by Congrès Inc. Attracts 23,000 Attendees
The international exhibition and conference for the consumer and commercial drone industry, Japan Drone 2025, together with the concurrently held International Advanced Air Mobility Expo 2025, - organized by the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association (JUIDA; headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; President: SUZUKI Shinji) and co-organized by Congrès Inc. - was successfully held at Makuhari Messe in June 2025, attracting some 23,000 attendees.
This year marked the 10th edition of Japan Drone since its inaugural event in 2016. Established, to advance the drone industry and promote international technological exchange, it serves as a forum for drone-related industries - including many start-up companies - to engage in practical business negotiations, while steadly expanding in scale alongside the industry's growth.
With Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan already underway and set to feature demonstrations of e-VTOL (flying cars), the 2025 edition of the event attracted wide media attention.
With the theme "Drones at Work - Drone Applications Expected Across Industries," this year's event featured extensive exhibits of large drones and eVTOLs (flying cars), as well as lectures by key figures from Japan and abroad who are leading the next generation of air mobility.
285 Booth This Year
Exhibitors (285 booths this year)
In addition to conventional drone companies such as Terra Labo Co., Ltd., the exhibitors lineup featured a significant presence from the IT and telecommunications sectors - including GMO Internet Group, NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS, INC., SoftBank Corp. - as well as participants from overseas, bringing the total to a record 285 exhibitors.
Drone piloting experiences through demonstrations and VR simulations.
Showcasing the humanoid robot "Hitomin."
Prototype model and full-scale mock-up of the long-range unmanned aircraft "TERRA Dolphin."
Joint booth and conference session with Terra Drone Corporation.
Disaster prevention and infrastructure DX solutions using drones and next-generation mobility.
Exhibition of the latest drone products including "Dock 3" and "FlyCart 30."
Display of "Skydio Dock for X10" compatible with the latest model "Skydio X10."
Introduction of various solutions focused on "Flight Management" and "Remote Control."
Hands-on experience with the latest underwater drone "CHASING X."
Demonstration of the omnidirectional multicopter "HAGAMOSphere." by DIC Corporation.
Advanced Air Mobility Zone
Large Drone Zone
Display of the "Space Frame Drone," which can change its size based on grid configuration.
First public showcase of new water drone models, snow removal drones®, and land-based drone (UGV)
Special Zone for Aircraft Components and Materials
Display of CFRP drone parts and composite material samples.
Opening Ceremony
At the opening ceremony, SUZUKI Shinji, president of the Japan UAS Industrial Development Association (JUIDA), delivered the opening remarks, and other guests such as TANAKA Kazunori, member of the House of Representatives, offered their remarks.
Concurrent Event
The organizer's themed exhibition zone, titled "Drones at Work / Next Generation Air Mobility - The Challenge of Social Implementation," featured exhibits and roadmaps from government ministries and agencies, regional authorities, domestic companies - including major international-route airlines - overseas firms, and other organizations engaged in initiatives aimed at real-world implementation of drones and flying cars (e-VTOL).
"Japan Drone" - 10th Anniversary Project
10th Anniversary Exhibition
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Japan Drone, which was first held in 2016 to advance the drone industry and promote international technological exchange. To commemorate this milestone, a special exhibition corner was set up.
International Conference - All Sessions Free of Charge
To promote the social implementation of drones, the realization of beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations, and the development of manned flying-car flights, the conference featured 29 sessions, including keynote speeches, special lectures, the Mobility Professional Seminar, and the Exhibitor Conference. In celebration of the 10th anniversary, all sessions were offered free of charge this year.
The next edition, The 11th Japan Drone 2026 / The 5th International Advanced Air Mobility Expo 2026 , is scheduled to be held from Wednesday, June 3 to Friday, June 5, 2026, at Makuhari Messe.
The 11th Japan Drone 2026 / The 5th International Advanced Air Mobility Expo 2026
- Dates:
- June 3 (Wed) - 5 (Fri), 2026
- Venue:
- Makuhari Messe
- Organizer:
- Japan UAS Industrial Development Association (JUIDA)
- Co-Organizer:
- Congrès Inc.
In addition, The 2nd Japan Drone / International Advanced Air Mobility Expo 2025 in Kansai , will take place in Osaka on Wednesday, November 26 and Thursday, November 27, 2025. Osaka is home to many automobile suppliers with strong synergies with drones and next-generation air mobility, and it also serves as the base for social implementation demonstrations of eVTOLs at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. We invite you to take advantage of this opportunity for market research, product development, and business matching, and we look forward to your participation as an exhibitor or visitor.
The 2nd Japan Drone / International Advanced Air Mobility Expo 2025 in Kansai
- Theme:
- Exploring New Business Models for Drones and Advanced Air Mobility in the Kansai Region
- Dates:
- November 26 (Wed) - 27 (Thu), 2025
- Venue:
- Knowledge Capital Congrès Convention Center (B2F, North Building, Grand Front Osaka)
- Organizer:
- Japan UAS Industrial Development Association (JUIDA)
- Co-organizer:
- Congrès Inc.
- Number of Exhibitors:
- 100 companies/organizations (planned)
- Number of Visitors:
- 3,200 (planned)
- Exhibitor Application Deadline:
- Friday, September 12, 2025