Get ready to look to the skies—and step into the future! We are absolutely thrilled to welcome back the highly anticipated “Future of Flight” Tech Zone to the Bray Seafront on Saturday, August 1st, 2026.

Presented in close collaboration with the Dublin Drone Innovation Partnership (DIP), this dedicated interactive space is returning to showcase how advanced drone technology is evolving from science fiction into a real-world tool making a daily difference in our lives.

Whether you are a tech enthusiast, a student, a family, or simply curious about what the skies of tomorrow will look like, this zone is packed with interactive experiences designed to engage and inspire minds of all ages.

What’s Waiting for You in the Tech Zone?

• VR Experiences: Step into the cockpit! Experience a thrilling, first-person “pilot-view” using virtual reality headsets. (Please Note: The drone VR experience is strictly for those aged 12 and over, offered on a first-come, first-served basis.)
• Live Drone Demonstrations – Watch the future of unmanned aviation come to life right before your eyes with scheduled, live drone take-offs and flight manoeuvres.
• Meet the Heroes: Emergency Services Meet & Greet – Meet the real-world operators! Personnel from the Dublin City Council Fire and Emergency Service will be on-site for a scheduled “Meet and Greet.” Drop by to chat with the team and discover how they deploy modern drone technology to save lives in critical situations.
• “Drones for Good” LED Screen – Watch inspiring stories on-site, highlighting how drones are used for environmental protection, emergency response, and community care, alongside essential safety messages for recreational drone flyers.
• Future Pilots Kids’ Zone (Under 12s) We haven’t forgotten our youngest aviation fans! Children under 12 can dive into a fun aviation colouring competition. The activity sheets feature a handy QR code that parents can scan to unlock educational reading materials and fun facts about flight.

Download & Enter the Colouring Competition!

We haven’t forgotten our youngest aviation fans! For children under 12, the Future Pilots Kids’ Zone is the place to be. This year, we’re encouraging kids to get creative early with our official Colouring Competition—and they could walk away with a goodie bag.

How to Enter & Win a “Future Pilots” Goodie Bag:

1. Download in Advance: Click the link below to download and print the official colouring sheet at home before the big day.
2. Get Creative: Let your little artists bring the aircraft to life with their favourite colours, markers, or crayons!
3. Drop off to Win: Bring the finished masterpiece to the Kids’ Zone on Saturday, August 1st (from 12:00 noon). All entries will be entered into our grand draw, and the creators of the winning artwork will walk away with a fantastic Future Pilots Goodie Bag!

Click here to download the colouring sheet!