UTAC 2026 is a drone- and robotics-focused tactical training event for public safety, government, and defense personnel. The event brings together operators from around the world to explore best practices, establish operational procedures, and gain hands-on experience with the latest developments in drone, robotics, and uncrewed systems technology.
The event focuses on uncrewed aerial, ground, and maritime systems, alongside supporting tactical technologies and operational solutions. Through immersive training environments, participants can engage with realistic operational scenarios and evaluate technologies in practical settings.
UTAC 2026 includes daytime and nighttime training exercises, live demonstrations, workshops, and expert-led presentations designed to support technical and tactical development across defense and public safety applications.
When is the Event?
UTAC 2026 will take place from August 24–26, 2026.
UTAC-X: TBC
Themes
Themes at UTAC 2026 include drone operations, robotics integration, tactical response procedures, uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), uncrewed ground systems, maritime robotics, and supporting operational technologies for defense, government, and public safety applications.
The event also focuses on hands-on validation of new technologies through immersive training scenarios and live operational environments.
What’s On?
UTAC 2026 will feature hands-on daytime and nighttime training scenarios, technology workshops, live demonstrations, and presentations led by subject matter experts.
Participants will have the opportunity to evaluate drone and robotics systems in operationally focused environments designed to replicate real-world mission conditions. The event also provides opportunities for technology demonstrations and stakeholder engagement across defense, government, and public safety sectors.
The UTAC 2026 Training Campus
UTAC 2026 will be held at the Guardian Centers of Georgia, an 830-acre training facility in Perry, Georgia. The campus is designed to support immersive tactical training, technology testing, and operational exercises involving drones, robotics, and other uncrewed systems.
The venue provides environments for realistic demonstrations, training lanes, and operational evaluations.
Speakers
UTAC 2026 will include presentations and sessions led by experts and operators from the defense, government, and public safety sectors. Additional speaker information has not yet been announced.
Previous Highlights
Previous UTAC events have focused on immersive tactical training involving drone and robotics technologies for operational users. Attendees have participated in hands-on exercises, live demonstrations, and technology evaluations designed to support mission readiness and operational effectiveness.
Where is the Event?
Guardian Centers of Georgia
Perry
Georgia
United States
Travel and Accommodation
UTAC 2026 will take place at the Guardian Centers in Perry, Georgia, approximately 90 minutes south of Atlanta. Attendees are recommended to fly into Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Recommended accommodation options in Perry, Georgia include:
Avid Hotel
209 Hampton Ct
Perry, GA 31069
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
1502 Sam Nunn Blvd
Perry, GA 31069
Attendees are advised to ask about UTAC preferred pricing and government rates.
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