BECOME A SPONSOR

Partner With the Future of Flight in Appalachia

The Appalachian Drone & Aviation Expo is bringing drone technology, traditional aviation, education, workforce development, and Advanced Air Mobility together for a three-day event at Boggs Field in Spencer, West Virginia.

Your sponsorship helps make that possible.

By partnering with ADAE, your business or organization will help introduce students and families to aviation and drone technology, support emerging career pathways, strengthen regional workforce development, and help position Roane County and West Virginia for opportunities in the rapidly growing unmanned aviation industry.

September 11–13, 2026
Boggs Field – KUSW | Spencer, West Virginia

Where the Future of Flight Meets Appalachia

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WHY SPONSOR ADAE?

Your Support Creates Opportunity

The Appalachian Drone & Aviation Expo isn't simply another community event.

It is designed to connect today's aviation and drone industries with tomorrow's workforce.

Students, families, businesses, public agencies, educators, aviation professionals, technology organizations, and community leaders will come together to experience how drones and aviation are already transforming industries throughout the region.

Your sponsorship helps ADAE:

★ Introduce K–12 students to aviation and drone career pathways

★ Connect students with education and certification opportunities

★ Demonstrate real-world drone applications

★ Support STEM and workforce education

★ Increase public awareness of unmanned aircraft technology

★ Introduce Advanced Air Mobility concepts to the region

★ Bring visitors from across West Virginia and surrounding communities to Roane County

★ Position Roane County as a forward-thinking, technology-ready community

★ Build an event with the potential to grow year after year

ADAE reaches students, families, businesses, and communities throughout Roane, Clay, Calhoun, Wirt, Gilmer, and surrounding counties.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Choose the Level That's Right for Your Organization

Whether you're a major corporate partner, regional business, local organization, or community supporter, there is a way to become part of ADAE.

DRONE SHOW SPONSOR

$20,000 – $30,000

Become the premier sponsor associated with one of ADAE's signature experiences.

Drone Show Sponsor Benefits

★ Exclusive naming rights to the Saturday evening drone show

★ Top billing throughout event promotion

★ All Platinum Sponsor benefits

★ Premier recognition associated with the drone show

★ High-level brand visibility throughout ADAE marketing and promotion

This sponsorship represents the highest level of partnership available for the 2026 Appalachian Drone & Aviation Expo.

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PLATINUM SPONSOR

$5,000

Put your organization at the forefront of the Appalachian Drone & Aviation Expo.

Platinum Sponsor Benefits

★ Top logo placement on event materials

★ Top logo placement on on-site signage

★ Prominent logo placement on the event website

★ Banner display opportunity

★ Featured recognition in press releases

★ Featured social media recognition

★ Booth space at the event

★ Recognition in the official event program

Platinum Sponsors receive the highest level of traditional sponsorship visibility across the event.

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GOLD SPONSOR

$2,500

Build strong visibility while supporting aviation, technology, education, and economic development throughout the region.

Gold Sponsor Benefits

★ Logo placement on event materials

★ Logo placement on the event website

★ Banner display opportunity

★ Recognition in press releases

★ Social media recognition

★ Booth space at the event

★ Recognition in the official event program

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SILVER SPONSOR

$1,000

Show your support while putting your organization in front of ADAE visitors and participants.

Silver Sponsor Benefits

★ Logo on the event website

★ Logo on on-site event signage

★ Booth space at the event

★ Social media recognition

★ Recognition in the official event program

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BRONZE SPONSOR

$500

Support ADAE and become part of the businesses and organizations helping bring this new event to life.

Bronze Sponsor Benefits

★ Business or organization name on event signage

★ Business or organization name on the event website

★ Recognition in the official event program

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COMMUNITY PARTNER

$250

Every partnership matters.

Community Partners help demonstrate the strong local and regional support behind the Appalachian Drone & Aviation Expo.

Community Partner Benefits

★ Business or organization name on the event website

★ Recognition in the official event program

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IN-KIND SPONSORSHIPS

Goods and Services Can Make Just as Big an Impact

You don't have to provide a cash sponsorship to make a meaningful contribution.

ADAE has several opportunities for businesses and organizations to provide products, equipment, services, staffing, and logistical support needed to operate the event.

In-kind sponsors receive recognition based on the value and type of contribution provided.

TRANSPORTATION PARTNER

Gold-Level Recognition

Help make ADAE accessible to everyone.

Transportation partners are needed to provide:

★ Golf carts

★ Side-by-side utility vehicles

★ Transportation equipment to assist elderly guests

★ Transportation assistance for guests with mobility needs

Vehicles will help shuttle attendees from parking areas to the event entrance.

SHUTTLE PARTNER

Gold-Level Recognition

A public transit or shuttle partner is needed to assist with transporting attendees between designated public parking areas and the expo.

Need:

★ Public transit bus or comparable shuttle transportation

Sponsorship Value:

Cost to be determined based on transportation arrangements.

HYDRATION PARTNER

Bronze-Level Recognition

Help us keep attendees, students, volunteers, exhibitors, and staff hydrated throughout the event.

Needed:

★ Approximately 3,000 bottles of water

★ Ice

OR

★ Electric water coolers with 5-gallon water jugs

Estimated sponsorship value: approximately $500.

SIGNAGE PARTNER

Silver-Level Recognition

Help visitors find their way while giving ADAE the professional presentation a regional event deserves.

Needed:

★ Event billboards

★ On-site event banners

★ Directional and informational signage support

SITE & COMFORT PARTNER

Silver-Level Recognition

Help provide the infrastructure necessary to keep thousands of attendees comfortable throughout the event.

Needed:

★ Tent rentals — approximately $1,000 value

★ Trash cans

★ Hand-washing stations — approximately $500 value

★ Portable restrooms — approximately $1,000 value

BROADCAST PARTNER

Silver-Level Recognition

Help us bring ADAE to an even larger regional audience.

Needed:

★ On-site live radio broadcast coverage

Estimated sponsorship value: approximately $1,000.

PUBLIC SAFETY PARTNER

Bronze-Level Recognition

Public safety is essential to providing a safe and successful experience for attendees.

Needed:

★ Safety coverage

★ Two staff members

★ Saturday and Sunday coverage

Estimated sponsorship value: approximately $640.

STAFF & SWAG PARTNER

Bronze-Level Recognition

Help equip our team and give visitors something to remember ADAE by.

Needs Include:

★ Event staff T-shirts — approximately $250

★ Attendee stickers — approximately $200

★ Additional event promotional items and SWAG

KIDS' ACTIVITY PARTNER

Community-Level Recognition

Help make ADAE memorable for some of our youngest visitors.

Needed:

★ 100 bubble wands

The first 50 children on Saturday and the first 50 children on Sunday will receive one.

Estimated sponsorship value: approximately $100.

VOLUNTEER PARTNER

Community-Level Recognition

Organizations can also support ADAE by providing people.

Volunteer partners are needed throughout the three-day event to assist with:

★ Event setup

★ Welcome and information areas

★ Parking

★ Attendee assistance

★ General event support

EVERY SPONSOR MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Every cash and in-kind sponsor will be recognized in the official Appalachian Drone & Aviation Expo event program.

Booth space is available to Silver, Gold, and Platinum Sponsors, with additional recognition and promotional benefits increasing by sponsorship level.

Your support doesn't simply put your company's name on a sign.

It helps create educational experiences, introduce young people to new careers, support regional economic development, and bring aviation and emerging technology directly to the communities we serve.

INVEST IN THE NEXT GENERATION

The Future of Flight Needs a Place to Begin

For many students attending ADAE, this may be their first opportunity to fly in an aircraft, operate a drone simulator, speak with a professional drone pilot, discover an aviation career, or see how technology is being used in industries right here in Appalachia.

Your sponsorship helps create those moments.

It also sends an important message:

The future of aviation and technology has a place in Appalachia.

Join the businesses, organizations, agencies, and community partners helping us make that future possible.

READY TO BECOME A SPONSOR?

Partner With the Appalachian Drone & Aviation Expo

We welcome businesses and organizations of every size.

Choose a cash sponsorship level, provide an in-kind contribution, or talk with us about a customized partnership that can help make the inaugural ADAE a success.

Contact:
Kim Davis, Deputy Director
Roane County Economic Development Authority

Phone: (304) 927-5189
Email: Kim.Davis@RoaneCountyEDA.org