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The DroneX Innovation Awards celebrate five shortlisted exhibitors each year, selected for their genuinely novel and disruptive uncrewed systems technologies. Finalists are invited to deliver a live Dragon’s Den–style pitch in front of a panel of four senior industry judges, with previous panels including representatives from Boeing, the Ministry of Defence, and the Department for Transport. One winner is announced on the day, gaining significant industry recognition, credibility, and visibility across the global uncrewed systems ecosystem.
RECOGNISING THE INDUSTRY PIONEERS SHAPING THE UAV SECTOR
2026 WINNER
The DroneX Innovation Award recognises the products, services and solutions that have moved the uncrewed systems sector forward over the past 12 months. Visitors who follow the award see where the industry is heading and which developments matter most to operators across Commercial, Defence, Emergency Services and Future of Flight.
We are delighted to announce SiMa.ai as the 2026 winner of the DroneX Innovation Award. Congratulations to the whole SiMa.ai team.
Thank you to every nominee this year. Your work continues to push uncrewed technology forward, and we appreciate the part you play in the growth of the sector.
The DroneX Awards launch in full in 2027. Save the date for DroneX – Uncrewed Tech Expo, 28 - 29 September 2027.
RECOGNISING THE INDUSTRY PIONEERS SHAPING THE UAV SECTOR
2025 WINNER
This is an invaluable opportunity for our visitors to elevate their industry knowledge, and gain a competitive edge! The DroneX Awards celebrate the innovations, services, and solutions that have made a remarkable impact on progressing the sector throughout the past 12 months.
We are delighted to announce that Kor Technik has been selected as the 2025 winner of the Innovation Award. A huge congratulations to the Kor Technik team!
We'd also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the other nominees this year for pushing the boundaries of innovation. We appreciate your dedication and contributions to the growth and future of UAV technology.