# Commercial UAV Expo 2027 — Commercial Drone Hardware, LiDAR Mapping, Autonomous Inspection & Aerospace UAS Conference
- **Canonical Guide:** https://conventions.com/events/commercial-uav-expo
- **Dates:** Tue Sep 7 – Thu Sep 9, 2027 (2027-09-07 to 2027-09-09)
- **Host Facility:** CAESARS FORUM Conference Center (Las Vegas, NV)
- **Host Facility Engineering Dossier:** https://conventions.com/venues/caesars-forum-las-vegas
- **Organizer:** Diversified Communications (https://www.expouav.com)
- **Attendance & Format:** 4,200+ Attendees | Credentialed Security & Defense Trade & B2B Buyers | Trade Show & Conference
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Union Jurisdiction
- **Hotel Compression Index:** 7.4 / 10 Moderate Resort Compression
- **Federal GSA Per-Diem Benchmark:** $173/night Lodging | $86/day M&IE
- **Official Housing Registry:** Diversified Communications Official Housing Desk (expouav.com, onpeak.com, connectionshousing.com)
## Executive Summary
Commercial UAV Expo 2027 (Tue Sep 7 – Thu Sep 9, 2027) brings 4,200+ security & defense professionals, enterprise buyers, and exhibiting brands to CAESARS FORUM Conference Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Compare walkable corridor hotels, GSA $173/night per-diem options, 10x10 raw-to-turnkey booth cost benchmarks ($3,800 – $5,100 Raw -> ~$11.8k – $16.9k All-In), and private steakhouse client dining buyouts.
## Key Event Benchmarks
- **Confirmed Dates:** Tue Sep 7 – Thu Sep 9, 2027
- **Verified Attendance:** 4,200+ Industry Professionals
- **Host Venue:** CAESARS FORUM Conference Center
- **Badge / Pass Band:** $295 – $1,295
- **10x10 Booth Benchmark:** $3,800 – $5,100 Raw → ~$11.8k – $16.9k All-In
- **Advance Utility Cutoff:** 30 Days Pre-Show (Save 30%–35%)
## Audience Composition
- **Security & Defense Executives & Procurement Buyers:** 45%
- **Directors, VPs & Security & Defense Operations Leads:** 29%
- **Exhibiting Manufacturers, SaaS & Channel Partners:** 18%
- **Press, Analysts & Association Leadership:** 8%
## Arrival, Badge Pickup & Floor Timing
- **Airport & Badge Strategy:** Fly into Harry Reid International Airport (LAS — 10–15 mins to CAESARS FORUM Conference Center) and collect your badge the afternoon before Day 1 to bypass opening-morning lines.
- **Peak Floor Hours:** Day 1 & Day 2 Main Expo Floor (10:00 AM – 4:30 PM) + Evening Corridor Private Dining Receptions.
- **Hand-Carry & Union Policy:** CAESARS FORUM Exhibitor Carry-In Policy (Union Jurisdiction): One exhibitor badge-holder may hand-carry personal display materials or a single rolling luggage case in one trip through main public/hotel entrances without drayage charges; two-wheel dollies, pushcarts, and crated dock deliveries route through official material-handling labor.
## Walkable Corridor Hotels (Las Vegas)
| Hotel | Access / Connection | Show-Week Rate | Off-Peak Rate | Block Status | Rooms |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel (Non-Gaming Marriott) | 3-Min Walk to South Hall + Monorail | ~$400/nt | ~$189/nt | Limited (<15%) | 548 |
| Resorts World Las Vegas (Hilton / Conrad / Crockfords) | 3-Min Underground Vegas Loop Ride | ~$330/nt | ~$165/nt | Available | 3,506 |
| Wynn & Encore Las Vegas | Encore Vegas Loop + Skybridge to Venetian | ~$515/nt | ~$279/nt | Limited (<15%) | 4,748 |
| The Venetian Resort & The Palazzo | Indoor Elevator Direct to Venetian Expo | ~$470/nt | ~$249/nt | Limited (<15%) | 7,092 |
| SAHARA Las Vegas (Per-Diem & Monorail Anchor) | On-Site Monorail (4 Mins to LVCC) | ~$165/nt | ~$79/nt | Available | 1,613 |
| Harrah's & The LINQ Las Vegas | 7-Min Walk Venetian + 3-Min Monorail LVCC | ~$180/nt | ~$85/nt | Available | 4,790 |
## Exhibitor Building Services vs. Open-Market Local Suppliers
| Service | Facility Policy | Show-Manual Rate | Local Market Benchmark | Savings |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Electrical Drops, Plumbing & Ceiling Truss Rigging | Exclusive Building Service | $265 – $1,450+ per drop | Exclusive Venue Provider | Order 45d Early (Save 35%) |
| Dock-to-Booth Freight Drayage (Over Hand-Carry Limit) | Exclusive Building Service | ~$71–$165/CWT (200 lb min) | $0 Hand-Carry (Within Carry-In Rules) | Save 100% on Light Kits |
| 4K Booth Monitors (55"–85"), LED Walls & Suite AV | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $1,850 – $6,800 / show (Show Kit) | $450 – $2,100 (Vetted Local Las Vegas AV) | Save 55% – 75% |
| Custom Booth Build, Turnkey Rentals & EAC I&D Labor | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $24,000 – $65,000 (Official Kit Turnkey) | $12,500 – $36,000 (Local Vegas EAC Builders) | Save 38% – 50% |
| Hotel-Delivered Tension Backdrops, Rush Print & Collateral | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $400 foamboards + CWT drayage fees | $145 – $1,200 Delivered to Hotel Bell Desk | Save 60% + $0 Drayage |
| Booth Staff, Lead Qualifiers, Hosts & Interpreters | Independent Suppliers Permitted | Flying HQ Staff: ~$2,600/person in T&E | $48 – $85/hr Local W-2 Las Vegas Talent | Save 50% on Travel & Rooms |
| Group Hotel Blocks (9–50+ Rooms) & Private Dining Buyouts | Independent Suppliers Permitted | $429+/nt + Strict 80% Attrition Terms | $199 – $339/nt Off-Block / Loop Adjacent | Save 22% – 35% |
## Private Client Dining & VIP Buyout Venues
| Venue | Cuisine | Walk / Transit | Private Capacity | Typical F&B Minimum | AV Ready |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Carversteak (Resorts World Las Vegas) | Modern American Steakhouse ($$$$) | 3-min Underground Vegas Loop from LVCC West | Knife-Shop PDR (14–48) • Terrace (85) • 350 Buyout | $3,800–$14,000 PDR/Patio • $58,000+ Full Buyout | Yes |
| SW Steakhouse (Wynn Las Vegas) | Forbes 4-Star Steakhouse ($$$$) | Encore Vegas Loop or 9-min walk from Venetian | Lakefront Private Rooms (10–40 seated) | $5,000–$14,000 Lakefront PDR | Yes |
| Casa Playa (Encore Las Vegas) | Coastal Mexican & Mezzanine Buyout ($$$$) | Direct Encore Vegas Loop Station / 8-min walk Venetian | Private Room (18–45) • Mezzanine (90) • 280 Buyout | $4,500–$16,000 Semi-Private • $55,000+ Buyout | Yes |
| Delmonico Steakhouse (The Venetian) | Creole Prime Steakhouse ($$$$) | 3-min indoor walk from Venetian Expo Halls A–G | Private Rooms (18–75) • 300 Full Buyout | $3,800–$13,500 PDR • $52,000+ Full Buyout | Yes |
| Mott 32 (The Palazzo at The Venetian) | Luxury Contemporary Cantonese ($$$$) | 4-min indoor walk from Venetian Expo | 3 Private Suites (12–46) • 250 Full Buyout | $3,500–$11,000 PDR • $48,000+ Full Buyout | Yes |
| Bouchon by Thomas Keller (Venetian Venezia Tower) | Classic French Bistro & Garden Courtyard ($$$) | 5-min indoor walk/elevator from Venetian Expo | Private Rooms (16–80) • 280 Courtyard Reception | $2,800–$12,000 PDR • $40,000+ Garden Buyout | Yes |
| SUGARCANE raw bar grill (The Venetian) | Global Tapas, Raw Bar & Open-Fire Grill ($$$) | 3-min indoor walk on Venetian Restaurant Row | Havana Room (30–85) • 375 Full Cocktail Buyout | $4,500–$14,000 Havana Room • $45,000+ Full Buyout | Yes |
| CHICA (The Venetian Restaurant Row) | Elevated Latin & Wine Cellar PDR ($$$) | 3-min indoor walk from Venetian Expo | Wine Cellar PDR (16–45) • Mezzanine • 260 Buyout | $3,000–$9,500 PDR • $38,000+ Full Buyout | Yes |
| Lawry's The Prime Rib (Howard Hughes Executive Center) | Classic Prime Rib & Seafood ($$$) | 4-min ride east on Flamingo (zero Strip gridlock) | Vintage/Silver Rooms (20–65) • 220 Main Room Buyout | $2,500–$7,500 PDR • $28,000+ Full Buyout | Yes |
| Matteo's Ristorante Italiano (The Venetian) | Northern Italian Pasta & Chops ($$$) | 2-min indoor walk from Venetian Expo | 2 Private Rooms (14–56) • 185 Full Buyout | $2,600–$7,800 PDR • $32,000+ Full Buyout | Yes |
| Yardbird Table & Bar (The Venetian) | Elevated Southern & Bourbon Lounge ($$) | 3-min indoor walk on Venetian Restaurant Row | Bourbon Room (16–44) • Semi-Private (95) • 290 Buyout | $2,400–$9,000 PDR • $35,000+ Full Buyout | Yes |
| WAKUDA (The Palazzo Lobby Level) | Michelin-Pedigree Modern Japanese ($$$$) | 5-min indoor walk through Palazzo Atrium | Omakase & Private Rooms (10–38) • Lounge (90) • 240 Buyout | $4,500–$14,000 PDR • $55,000+ Full Buyout | Yes |
## Verified Logistics & Procurement FAQs
### When and where is Commercial UAV Expo 2027 held in Las Vegas?
Commercial UAV Expo 2027 is scheduled for Tue Sep 7 – Thu Sep 9, 2027 at CAESARS FORUM Conference Center in Las Vegas, NV (organized by Diversified Communications).
*Source: Commercial UAV Expo Official Event Calendar*
### How much does a 10x10 booth cost all-in at Commercial UAV Expo 2027?
A standard 10x10 inline space typically starts around $3,800 – $5,100 Raw, landing near ~$11.8k – $16.9k All-In once drayage, electrical, carpet, and graphics are included. Sourcing turnkey rental displays and 4K monitors from local Las Vegas EAC vendors cuts freight and decorator markups by 35%–50%.
*Source: Conventions.com Exhibitor Cost Benchmark*
### What are the closest hotels and VIP client dinner buyouts near CAESARS FORUM Conference Center?
Book connected or 5-to-10-minute walkable corridor properties before the 30-day housing block cutoff (hotel compression: 7.4 / 10 Moderate Resort Compression), and reserve private dining rooms for 15–150+ VIP clients at least 45 days ahead.
*Source: Conventions.com Corridor Hospitality Desk*