Namwon, a city known for its blend of traditional Korean culture and natural beauty, is set to become a prominent hub for the drone and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) industry cluster. This event will showcase the nation's exclusive LX drone utilization center, a dedicated stadium for drone leisure sports, a drone and UAM cultural experience center and a drone-integrated control center. To highlight the city's endeavors in developing drone and UAM-related infrastructure, Namwon will host the WORLD DRONE FESTA 2023 NAMWON, a technology and culture festival. Don't miss out this great opportunity for your family to enjoy and experience various drone leisure sports, including the world's most prestigious drone racing competition. In addition, you can also stay updated on the progress of future mobility research through conferences and exhibitions focused on the drone and the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) industry.
2023 FAI World Drone Racing Championship
The 2023 World Drone Championship is the most prestigious international drone racing competition hosted by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), the International Air Sports Federation. It brings together national teams from over 40 countries, including past FAI World Champions, 2022 World Games (TWG) and FAI International Competition winners, as well as the top 16 pilots from the Drone Racing World Cup. Join us to witness the world's best drone pilots in action.
2023 Global Drone Industry Expo
The 2023 Global Drone Industry Expo will unite government bodies, local authorities, public institutions, and businesses in the drone and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) sectors. They will showcase drone and UAM infrastructure, the latest technologies, and new products. The expo will feature innovative ideas for future-oriented drone leisure and sports, such as drone racing and drone soccer, as well as applications in gaming and tourism. The event will also host a conference inviting domestic and international drone experts from the government, industry and academe. They will discuss various topics, including drone policies, transportation systems and drone deliveries, providing insights through presentations and discussions. This conference offers a platform to exchange opinions and insights from experts across different countries.
Drone Sport
We invite you to explore the realm of various drone sports, including Drone Soccer, where teams compete to score more goals on circular nets suspended in the air using drone balls, e-Drone Racing that replicates the 2023 FAI World Drone Racing Championship's racing track online, Drone Clash, a combat sport where drones engage in collisions and battles, and Super Drone Race that showcases the convergence of drones and advanced technology.
2023 Korea Drone Performance Namwon Festival
During the 4-day event of the WORLD DRONE FESTA 2023 NAMWON, KOREA, there will be continuous celebrations featuring top-tier domestic singers, dance crews' performances, Namwon City Orchestra/Choir performances, diverse busking performances and the largest-scale domestic drone show illuminating the night sky. A rich and diverse range of events will unfold throughout the festival period.
2023 Namwon World Food Culture Festival
남원의 맛 추어탕부터, 전세계 각국의 다양한 음식을 즐길 수 있는 세계 음식 푸드트럭을 맛보러 오세요.
Experience program
Try various air sports experience programs for both adults and children to enjoy. These include activities like model aircraft building, drone piloting, paper airplane flying and aeronautical rocket building and launching.