XTI Aerospace’s Drone Nerds Business Will Host ElevateUAV 2026 Summit in Miami
Drone Nerds flagship event November 17–18 brings live drone demonstrations, expert-led sessions, and commercial drone technology to Gulfstream Park
DALLAS, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XTI Aerospace, Inc. (Nasdaq: XTIA) (“XTI Aerospace,” “XTI,” or the “Company”), an aerospace and advanced technology platform and parent company of Drone Nerds, LLC, (“Drone Nerds”), a leading drone solutions platform serving commercial, enterprise and government customers, today announced the 2026 ElevateUAV Summit, Drone Nerds’ flagship unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”) event, will take place November 17–18, 2026, at Gulfstream Park in the Miami, Florida area.
The ElevateUAV Summit will bring together drone manufacturers, enterprise decision-makers, public safety teams, agriculture operators, construction professionals, and organizations evaluating drone programs for two days of live drone demonstrations, expert-led sessions, and industry networking.
“ElevateUAV 2026 reflects Drone Nerds’ broader role in helping organizations evaluate, adopt, and scale drone technology with greater confidence,” said Jeremy Schneiderman, CEO of Drone Nerds and Interim CEO of XTI Aerospace. “Bringing the event back for another year creates a forum for education, technology evaluation, and direct engagement while supporting our strategy to deepen customer relationships and expand industry partnerships.”
ElevateUAV 2026 Experience
At Gulfstream Park, attendees will experience UAS solutions in live demos and connect directly with manufacturers and solution providers. The new, premium venue supports outdoor drone demonstrations, exhibitor showcases, keynote sessions, sponsor engagement, and networking in one location, giving attendees opportunities to evaluate platforms, payloads, software, and services for commercial and enterprise applications.
Registration, Speaker and Exhibitor Opportunities
Registration is available at elevateuavsummit.com, with general admission, VIP, and group rate ticket options. ElevateUAV 2026 is also accepting speaker and exhibitor submissions. Speakers share practical insights on the UAS industry, while exhibitors and sponsors can connect with enterprise and commercial drone decision-makers and showcase drone platforms, payloads, and software.
For speaker opportunities, visit elevateuavsummit.com/meet-our-speakers/. For exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities, visit elevateuavsummit.com/meet-our-exhibitors-26/.
About XTI Aerospace, Inc.
XTI Aerospace, Inc. (Nasdaq: XTIA) is an aerospace company providing unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”) solutions through its commercial drone solutions division, operated through Drone Nerds, LLC and two development-stage divisions focused on autonomous defense systems and domestic manufacturing of unmanned systems components designed to support federal procurement and sourcing requirements. XTI’s commercial drone solutions business provides hardware distribution, training, service, repair, and lifecycle support to enterprise, public safety and government customers.
