From July 22 to 27, 2025, HQ Innovation made a strong appearance at the IDEF 2025 International Defense Industry Fair in Istanbul, Turkey. As a global leader in the development and manufacturing of micro UAVs, the company showcased three flagship products: the renowned HUMMINGBIRD NANO UAV, the AI-powered HAWK AI DRONE, and the world premiere of the OPTICAL FIBER AI DRONE. With strong interest from military and law enforcement delegations, industry experts, and professional media outlets, the HQ Innovation booth became one of the most visited and talked-about locations at the exhibition.

Visitors gather at HQ Innovation’s booth to learn more about the latest UAV solutions.

Hummingbird Leads the Lineup, Stealing the Spotlight at IDEF 2025

Among the highlights was HQ Innovation’s HUMMINGBIRD NANO UAV, which captured widespread attention for its ultra-small, ultra-light, ultra-quiet, and ultra-stealth design. Engineered for close-range reconnaissance and target acquisition in high-risk environments, the Hummingbird effectively replaces human presence in dangerous zones, significantly improving mission safety and success.

During the live demo, the drone’s unique "Dual-Drone Operation" feature—allowing a single operator to control two UAVs simultaneously for coverage of different directions—drew rounds of applause and demonstrated its high potential for real-world tactical applications.

Demonstration of “dual-drone operation” – one operator, two drones in coordinated flight.

The Hummingbird UAV live demo draws attention and cameras from exhibition visitors.

Another major attraction at the booth was HQ Innovation’s self-developed flight simulator, providing visitors with a hands-on experience of the Hummingbird's agility and responsiveness. Many defense professionals noted that beyond its cutting-edge hardware, the drone’s integrated training system significantly lowers the operational learning curve, making it ideal for a variety of missions such as emergency response, counter-terrorism reconnaissance, and urban patrol.

Visitors test HQ Innovation’s self-developed UAV simulator at the booth.

Alongside the Hummingbird, both the HAWK AI DRONE and the OPTICAL FIBER AI DRONE emerged as major focal points. The HAWK features AI-powered vision navigation and swarm coordination capabilities, sparking wide-ranging discussion on how AI is reshaping tactical operations and unmanned collaboration. Meanwhile, the OPTICAL FIBER AI DRONE—unveiled globally for the first time—was praised for its outstanding anti-jamming performance and fiber deployment success rate exceeding 80%, making it highly applicable in electromagnetic-contested environments. Multiple international institutions expressed strong interest in exploring further cooperation.

Successful Demonstrations Build Trust and Expand Global Presence

During the exhibition, HQ Innovation was invited to deliver a dedicated live demonstration of the HUMMINGBIRD NANO UAV to representatives from the Turkish Ministry of Defense. The showcase highlighted the drone’s performance in close-in reconnaissance and dual-drone coordination, earning positive feedback and recognition from senior defense officials.

In parallel, the HQ Innovation team conducted tailored demonstrations for prospective clients from various regions, covering mission profiles such as border patrol, frontline surveillance, and urban monitoring. Several attendees expressed clear intent to collaborate, with some already initiating technical evaluations and follow-up discussions. The exhibition significantly boosted HQ Innovation’s brand awareness and product recognition across global markets.

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Hummingbird Nano UAV | Live from the IDEF 2025 show floor.

Focused on Intelligent Micro UAVs, Driving the Future of Defense Innovation

Since its founding in 2013, HQ Innovation has been committed to pushing the limits of micro and intelligent UAV systems, integrating in-house R&D, manufacturing, and technical service into a full industrial value chain. With sustained investment and a stable R&D team, the company has achieved multiple breakthroughs in areas such as AI autonomy, swarm networking, anti-jamming communication, and has continued to improve the adaptability and reliability of its UAVs for real-world and specialized missions.

Prospective clients experience a live demonstration of the Hummingbird Nano UAV on-site.

The three products featured at IDEF 2025—the HUMMINGBIRD NANO UAV, HAWK AI DRONE, and OPTICAL FIBER AI DRONE—are not only the culmination of years of technical development but also represent HQ Innovation’s progress toward miniaturized, intelligent, and mission-ready UAV systems. Throughout the event, the capabilities and versatility of these solutions gained strong recognition from international military and law enforcement organizations.

As IDEF 2025 concludes successfully, HQ Innovation’s international presence continues to grow. Looking ahead, the company remains committed to technology-driven innovation, aligned with evolving global defense needs, and will continue delivering agile, intelligent, and adaptable UAV systems to support a safer and smarter future in unmanned operations.