Frequently Asked Questions

General Information about the Event

  • UAV Show is the European trade show for drones and autonomous systems for both civilian and military applications. This 8th edition will take place from October 14 to 16 at the Palais des Congrès in Bordeaux.

  • UAV Show is a professional event aimed at drone users across various sectors: agriculture, construction, defense, energy, media, security, topography, transportation...

  • Around one hundred exhibitors, conferences, round tables, a flight cage for demonstrations, and a Demo Day at Mérignac Airport.

  • UAV Show will take place on October 14 and 15 at the Palais des Congrès in Bordeaux, Avenue Jean-Gabriel Domergue, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

    The Demo Day will be held on October 16 at Mérignac Airport, 25 Rue Marcel Issartier, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Yes, UAV Show is accessible to people with reduced mobility.

  • You can find the list of exhibitors for this edition here: List of exhibitors.

Ticketing

  • Entry to the UAV Show is subject to a fee: UAV Show PASS is €50 incl. VAT until September 19, then €70 incl. VAT from September 20. Your pass gives you access to both the Exhibition and the Demo Day.

    DEMO DAY PASS is €35 incl. VAT and only gives access to the Demo Day.

  • Only individuals who have received a free access code will be able to enter the exhibition free of charge.

  • Each visitor, once they have created an account on the Ticketing platform, can generate only one pass.

  • Some tips:

    • When entering your phone number, please use digits only (no “+” sign) and no spaces to avoid errors.
    • Make sure all required fields in the form are completed.

    If the problem persists, your code doesn’t work, or you see another error message, feel free to contact us by email at billetterie@beam.fr — we’ll do our best to help!

  • If you haven’t received your ticket, please check your spam folder.

    In any case, you can retrieve it by logging back into your account.

  • My email address is blocked.

    Did you enter the correct email address? You may have made a mistake without realizing it.

    Please note that each email address can only be used once (one email per pass/ticket).

    I want to reset my password

    Go to the login page, then click “reset my password”. You’ll receive a temporary password at your email address. Log in using that code and then you’ll be able to change your password.

    If you’ve tried several times, please note that each code is unique—a new one replaces the previous one.

    Still stuck?

    Feel free to contact us by email at billetterie@beam.fr, and we’ll do our best to assist you!

  • Individually, students are not eligible for a special rate. However, as part of an educational project, teachers and their students can benefit from free entry to the show.

  • If you would like to visit the show with your students, please contact us by email at billetterie@beam.fr and include the following details:

    • Name of the event
    • Name of the institution
    • Name and phone number of the group leader
    • Number of students
    • Number of accompanying persons (including the teacher)
    • Preferred date of visit
  • Please send your accreditation request by email to presse@beam.fr, specifying your media outlet, full name, email address, and role.

    If your request is approved, your Press Badge will be emailed to you a few days before the show.

  • According to the Terms and Conditions (which you must accept before any payment), your UAV Show PASS or DEMO DAY PASS is non-refundable.

    Find our Terms and Conditions here.

  • It is your entry pass. This access pass is mandatory and will be checked at the entrance to the show.

    The e-ticket is digital — when you place your order online, you’ll receive an email allowing you to download it as a PDF.

    If you don’t see the email, please check your spam folder. If needed, contact us at billetterie@beam.fr.

  • We encourage you to use the digital version of your ticket to help reduce our environmental impact.

    Present your ticket in printed or digital format at the access control. Photos or screenshots are not accepted. An ID is not required.

  • The UAV PASS grants access to the Exhibition on October 14 and 15 and to the Demo Day on October 16.

    The DEMO DAY PASS grants access only to the Demo Day on October 16.

  • In accordance with our Terms and Conditions, reselling your ticket is prohibited. See the Terms and Conditions.

  • Contact us at: billetterie@beam.fr

Getting to UAV Show

  • UAV Show takes place at the Palais des Congrès de Bordeaux, Avenue Jean-Gabriel Domergue, on October 14 and 15.

    GPS coordinates: Longitude: 2°31’06”E – Latitude: 48°58’03”N

    • By car: From the ring road, take exits 4, 4A, or 4C. Access to P2 and P3 parking lots via Rue du Cardinal Richaud.
    • By bus: Lines 15, 35, or 705, stop at "Palais des Congrès".
    • By tram: Line C, stop at "Palais des Congrès".
  • The DEMO DAY takes place at Mérignac Airport, 25 Rue Marcel Issartier.

    • By car: From the ring road, take exits 11A or 11B.
    • By bus: Line 51, stop at "Institut Evering", or Line 26, stop at "Karting", then a 15-minute walk.

Your Visit

  • We invite you to purchase your pass online, as no ticket sales will be available at the venue.

  • The floor plan with the list of exhibitors will be available at the entrance of the show.

    You can already check the list of exhibitors, represented brands, products, new features, etc., here.

  • The conferences will not be recorded or streamed, either during or after the event.

  • Pets, even on a leash or in a suitable bag, are not allowed.

    Only guide dogs are permitted.

  • Riding a bike, scooter, skateboard, or rollerblades is not allowed inside the venue.

  • Lost item:

    Click here to report your lost item and provide a detailed description. If it is found, you will be contacted as soon as possible. On-site, you can also go to the Main Reception or Exhibitor Reception, where staff can check if your item has been recovered.

    Found item:

    Please hand in the item at the Main Reception or Exhibitor Reception. Thank you!

  • A catering area will be available at the show, offering bar and snack options.

    For Demo Day, food trucks will be on-site for refreshments.

  • A free cloakroom will be available at the show where you can leave clothes, bags, helmets, etc.

    There will be no cloakroom for Demo Day.

  • You can leave your suitcases at the cloakroom during the show.

    However, there will be no cloakroom at the Demo Day.

  • There is no ATM at the Palais des Congrès.

    The nearest ATMs are located in the Auchan Lac shopping center.

  • P2 and P3 parking lots are available free of charge for visitors.

    Access via Rue du Cardinal Richaud.

  • Yes, 20 free charging stations will be available in the main entrance hall.

  • Contact us at: billetterie@beam.fr