2026 South Chungcheong Province Drone Festival

The “2026 South Chungcheong Province Drone Festa” is a comprehensive drone event that brings together the National Drone Competition, a drone conference, a drone light show, and various exhibitions and hands-on activities all in one place. The National Drone Competition is a nationwide event that tests drone piloting skills and mission-execution capabilities through challenges such as precision piloting and search-and-rescue missions; it is a competition open to all citizens. The Drone Conference is a forum for exchange and cooperation where experts from industry, academia, research institutes, and government agencies gather to share and discuss the future direction of the drone industry and ways to utilize drones in the region. The Drone Light Show is a large-scale performance featuring over 1,200 drones; it is the event’s flagship program, expressing the provincial government’s vision and key policy messages through dynamic content. Additionally, the Drone Exhibition and Hands-On Experience event introduces a variety of drone models and the latest technologies. Through hands-on flying experiences and interactive programs, it offers visitors the opportunity to experience drones firsthand and become more familiar with the future of the drone industry.

- Main Programs: National Drone Competition (Drone Precision Flying Mission, Search Mission Challenge) / Drone Conference / Drone Light Show / Drone Exhibits and Hands-On Activities / Celebrity Concert, etc. - Side Events and Programs: Various drone exhibits and hands-on activities / Promotional booths operated by 15 cities and counties