Looking to take your drone knowledge to a higher level?

A drone flying above the name 福利亚洲国产精品 and AUVSI.Every fall, the School of Communications hosts the annual Elon Drone Day, providing community members with updates on the drone industry while highlighting the importance of safe practices, certifications and emerging technology. This year鈥檚 Elon Drone Day will take place Friday, Oct. 30.

Established in 2021, Elon Drone Day has seen tremendous support from聽recreational and commercial pilots, transportation and safety officials, educators, students and community members interested in unmanned aircraft systems. And the turnout continues to soar! In 2025, Elon Drone Day welcomed its largest turnout ever with 185 attendees, vendors and volunteers.

The daylong program, hosted in partnership with NC AUVSI, is free and open to the public, but registration is required 鈥 see below.

To learn more about the 2025 event, read our Today at Elon news release.

For additional information, contact organizer Randy Piland at聽rpiland@elon.edu or (336) 278-5232.

2026 Drone Day Registration

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Vendors

Thanks to those who helped make this event possible.

A collage of business logos of Elon Drone Day vendors.

 

2025 Presentations

Past Presentations