Indoor Airspace | Commercial UAV Expo

Indoor Airspace Demo Area

September 1-3, 2026 | Caesars Forum | Las Vegas

Watch. Learn. Fly.

From live demos to hands-on challenges, the Indoor Airspace brings UAS innovation to life — right on the expo floor.

The Indoor Airspace gives you a front-row seat to leading manufacturers and solution providers putting their latest technology through its paces in real time. Watch live flying demos inside the netted enclosure and software showcases on surrounding displays, all designed to bring the latest UAV technology to life.

This dynamic 40′ x 50′ x 15′ netted enclosure, designed and operated in cooperation with Sundance Media Group, offers a unique chance to watch cutting-edge drones in action and get hands-on with the gear. Whether you’re looking to see the latest innovations demonstrated by industry leaders or test your own skills on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) course, the Indoor Airspace on the Exhibit Floor is your place to connect, learn, and experience UAV technology firsthand.

2026 Indoor Airspace Demonstrations

Developing the Next Generation of UAS Pilots: Introduction to FIDA USA Drone Soccer

Drone soccer is the hook into the industry that dearly needs pilots. You will have the opportunity to watch and get your hands on FIDA USA drones and experience the thrill of being a kid again. FIDA USA drone soccer is sweeping the World as a sport that creates the most skilled pilots in the industry. Our programs can accommodate ages 7 to 87 years old making FIDA USA the leader worldwide.

Speakers: Skip Fredricks, Tim Ingram, Suh Moon Hee

Pilots: USA, Jamaica, Australia, Korean, and Mexican National team pilots

Incorporating NIST Standard Test Methods into your Program/Agency/Company

Whether you’re looking for a minimum proficiency training standard for your drone pilots or an objective test measure to compare similar systems against, the Standard Test Methods for UAS, developed by NIST, can be utilized in several important ways for you and your group. Most people, who have seen the NIST test methods, agree they are useful but often struggle to implement them within their own program/agency/company. This session covers several key components for successfully adapting the NIST Standard Test Methods for UAS followed by live demonstrations of various NIST test methods. Stop by one of two showings to learn more about incorporating NIST back home.

Photogrammetry Workflow Demonstration

Join Sundance Media Group, The LiDAR PROs, and Pix4D for a hands-on demonstration of the complete drone photogrammetry workflow. Watch live as drones fly in the indoor cage to capture high-resolution imagery, then see how that data is processed in Pix4D to create detailed 2D and 3D models.

Experience the process from flight → data capture → processing → actionable results, while exploring real-world applications for mapping, construction, surveying, inspection, and documentation.

Introduction to NIST Standard Test Methods for UAS (Levels 1-3)

Come learn about the Standard Test Methods for Response Robots project at NIST (National Institute of Standards & Technology), specifically the Aerial Test Methods for UAS. Applicable to commercial, agricultural, and industrial UAS operations, these Standard Test Methods can be utilized by all drone pilots, not just public safety personnel. Focusing on the Levels 1-3 open air environment tests, we will briefly cover the concepts, design and functionality of these tests, followed by several live demonstrations of Level 3 Open Lane flights in the Indoor Airspace. Stop by one of several showings to learn more about Levels 1 – 3.

Developing the Next Generation of UAS Pilots: FIDA USA Class 20 EVOLUTION Drone Soccer

Experience the safest and most popular drone soccer systems for ages 7 to 87. Get your skills ready to fly and experience the thrill and opportunities available today.Get your school district involved 
Speakers/Pilots: Tim Ingram introduces Tony Ried (USA National team captain), who will explain traveling with students to various events around the world with FIDA USA Drone Soccer. Roseanne Denton will talk about school programs for youth. FIDA Pilots will help you experience the class 20 firsthand.

Utilizing NIST Standard Test Methods in Obstructed and Confined Environments (Levels 4-5)

Following the Introduction to NIST Standard Test Methods for UAS (Levels 1-3) presentation, this session will cover the next two levels, 4 & 5, of the Aerial Test Method suite for UAS designed by NIST. Level 4 focuses on the obstructed outdoor flight environment, while Level 5 pertains to indoor confined flight environment. We will briefly cover the concepts, design and functionality of these tests, followed by several live demonstrations of Level 5 Scenarios in the Indoor Airspace. Stop by one of two showings to learn more about Levels 4 & 5.

Piloting Skills in Action: FIDA USA Class 40 – The F1 of the Skies

Demonstrations of the class 40 capabilities and the dynamics of the class 40 drones. See the FPV racing version.

Speakers/Pilots: Tim Ingram, Matt Louie

Solar Inspection Thermography Demo

See firsthand how Thermography can be used for a solar panel inspection in this interactive demo with Jason Wood, Master Thermographer and Pilot Institute UAS Program Lead. Jason will demonstrate best practices for a successful inspection mission, including identifying and recording thermal anomalies.

Class 20 and Class 40 Exhibition Matches Between FIDA USA National Team and FIDA Worldwide All Stars

 Intense showdown between the best in the world, pictures with National Team players.
Speakers/Pilots: Skip Fredricks; Pilots: National and International Team players  

Heavy Lift UAS Drone Rescue Demonstration

See firsthand how heavy lift drones can deliver life-saving equipment, improving rapid response times and ultimately saving lives. Kyle Nordfors of Mountain Rescue Association and Weber County Search and Rescue will demonstrate how UAS technologies can enhance SAR and Public Safety missions. After the demonstration, join Kyle in the Pilot Hub for a presentation diving deeper into subject.

The Ultimate Aerial NDT Platform

Join us for a live flight demonstration of the Voliro T – the world’s most advanced flying robot for contact-based inspection of industrial assets. Witness how the Voliro T performs precision-controlled inspections on vertical, inclined, and overhead surfaces using its innovative tiltable rotor design. The demo will showcase key capabilities such as: – Stable and precise flight in GPS-denied environments – 360° orientation and full-surface coverage – Touch-based inspection techniques including UT, EMAT, and PEC Don’t miss this opportunity to see the Voliro T in action and learn how it is transforming inspection workflows for energy, oil & gas, and industrial sectors.

X500 – The Next Generation Multi-payload Drone

Discover the power and versatility of the X500 UAV at our live indoor demonstration during Commercial UAV EXPO 2025. Built for both precision and adaptability, the X500 is an advanced drone platform designed to meet the needs of professionals across multiple industries – from geospatial surveying and infrastructure inspection to public safety, emergency response, and industrial monitoring. Watch as the X500 performs in a challenging indoor environment, showcasing its: