Carolina Drone Hub Demo Day

​We invite you to the Carolina Drone Hub Demo Day on April 24 in Charleston, South Carolina, showcasing next-generation maritime and aerial defense technologies.

​The program includes a live remote demonstration of maritime drone operations, featuring interceptor drone launches from a sea-based platform and real-time aerial target engagement. The demonstration highlights capabilities in coastal defense, counter-UAS operations, and autonomous systems for state and federal missions.

​Attendees will also access a working exhibition environment with ready-to-deploy UAV systems, payload modules, navigation technologies, a maritime ground control station, operator workspaces, and a live video wall.

​This initiative supports the development of a Drone Hub manufacturing facility in South Carolina, focused on technology transfer, integration, and production of advanced unmanned systems to strengthen U.S. defense capabilities and protect critical coastal infrastructure.

Agenda
07:30 – 08:00 | Arrival & Registration
Guest check-in, coffee and networking
Exhibition area open (UAS ready-to-deploy systems, payload modules, navigation solutions, maritime drone ground control station, live operator workstations with video wall display)

​08:00 – 08:15 | Opening Remarks
Overview of the Drone Hub initiative and its strategic relevance

​08:15 – 08:40 | Technology Briefing
Maritime drone platform, interceptor systems, and operational use cases

​08:40 – 09:00 | Safety & Demo Brief
Demonstration sequence, remote operations, and safety protocols

​09:00 – 11:00 | Live Remote Demonstration
Maritime drone operation and interceptor engagement, including live target intercept

​11:00 – 11:30 | Technical Debrief & Q&A
Performance review and operational discussion

​11:30 – 13:00 | Networking & Private Discussions
Meetings with stakeholders, partners, and operators