OHCON26 2026

OHCON26 is Ohio's leading Public Safety UAS conference, uniting agencies, pilots, and industry leaders to advance safe, effective drone operations across the state. This event brings together top public safety drone professionals, emergency responders, government agencies, and industry innovators from across the Midwest and beyond. The conference delivers multiple days of high-value programming designed to advance UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems), cUAS (counter-UAS), and emerging aviation technologies in support of public safety operations. Attendees can expect focused training, real-world case studies, and hands-on learning tailored to Ohio’s public safety mission, engaging directly with vendors spanning software platforms, operational services, drone manufacturers, and cUAS technologies. Supported by entities such as the Ohio Fire Academy (OFA), Ohio Homeland Security (OHS), Ohio EMA (OEMA), Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy (OPOTA), and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), the conference fosters a shared understanding of best practices to elevate operational safety and coordination and builds long-term relationships within Ohio’s growing public safety aviation community.