Where the Future of Flight Meets Appalachia
September 11–13, 2026
Rain Date: September 18–20
Boggs Field – KUSW
217 Airfield Road
Spencer, West Virginia 25276
FREE EVENT
Presented by the Roane County Economic Development Authority
EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE OF FLIGHT
The Appalachian Drone & Aviation Expo brings drones, general aviation, workforce education, and family-friendly activities together for an exciting three-day event in the heart of West Virginia.
See real-world drone technology in action, explore aircraft up close, meet organizations using drones in their everyday work, and discover the growing career opportunities in aviation and Advanced Air Mobility.
THREE DAYS. ONE UNIQUE EXPERIENCE.
FRIDAY · SEPTEMBER 11
Student Education Day | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Approximately 2,000 area students will experience live drone demonstrations, interactive exhibits, drone technology, and traditional aircraft displays.
SATURDAY · SEPTEMBER 12
Young Eagles Flights | 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Public Expo | 12:00–6:00 PM
EAA Chapter 1336 Young Eagles flights in the morning, followed by the public expo featuring Drone Exhibitors and food trucks.
SUNDAY · SEPTEMBER 13
Open to the Public | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Drone Exhibitors, food vendors, drone competitions, an obstacle course and scavenger hunt, drone simulators, and more.
SEE DRONES AT WORK
Discover how drones are being used today in fields such as agriculture, emergency response, public safety, infrastructure inspection, aerial photography, education, and more.
Meet the people behind the technology and see live and simulated demonstrations throughout the expo.
AVIATION UP CLOSE
Get an up-close look at traditional and unique aircraft on static display at Boggs Field. From classic aviation to experimental aircraft, ADAE brings the story of flight together with the technology shaping its future.
BE PART OF ADAE
Organizations, businesses, aircraft owners, sponsors, activity providers, and community partners are invited to participate.
Whether you use drone technology, have an aircraft to display, or want to support the event as a sponsor, there are several ways to get involved.
