On March 3–5, 2026, Drone World Expo 2026 took place in Nadarzyn alongside the Warsaw Security & Defence Expo. The event is one of the most important platforms in the region showcasing unmanned technologies – from autonomous systems and BVLOS operations to dual-use solutions applied in security and defense.
Łukasiewicz – AI actively participated in the event, presenting its expertise in integrating artificial intelligence with unmanned systems.
The Role of AI in Security and the Economy
The conference program included a discussion panel dedicated to the role of artificial intelligence in the economy, public administration, and security. Jan Michał Kozak, Director of Łukasiewicz – AI, took part in the discussion.
The conversation covered, among other topics, the development of machine learning, the application of algorithms supporting crisis management, and methods of transferring technology from research institutes to practical applications in industry and the security sector.
“From Flight to Detection” – AI Applications in Drones
On the last day of the expo, Wiktor Kozłowski, an engineer from Łukasiewicz – AI, delivered an expert presentation titled “From Flight to Detection.”
The presentation highlighted the evolution of modern unmanned systems, which are increasingly serving as mobile analytical platforms. Thanks to artificial intelligence algorithms, drones can process data from sensors in real time – detect objects, analyze their surroundings, and support operators in decision-making.
Such solutions are used in areas including reconnaissance and defense operations, search and rescue missions and monitoring environmental threats such as forest fires.
The integration of unmanned technologies with data analytics and artificial intelligence significantly enhances response capabilities in crisis situations and improves the effectiveness of operational activities.
Technological Collaboration and Development of Unmanned Systems
Participation in Drone World Expo 2026 provided Łukasiewicz – AI with an opportunity to present its ongoing research and development work and to engage in discussions with representatives of public administration, the defense sector, and the technology industry.
The event confirmed the growing importance of artificial intelligence in the development of unmanned systems and highlighted the role of cooperation between research institutions and industry in implementing new technologies.