Drone developer from Ukraine made researcher and activist cry: “How can you allow yourself to demonstrate when my friends are being killed?!”

Modern warfare has been revolutionized by unmanned weapons, which the Danish defense is investing heavily in. That’s why we went to the drone fair on Funen with a bunch of tech-savvy men and a few peace activists.

In front of the entrance to Hans Christian Andersen Airport, a handful of activists from the almost non-existent Danish peace movement have taken up positions outside the barrier. “Stop the armament – no war drones,” reads their banner, which we pass on our way to this year’s edition of .

Since 2019, the airport near Odense has hosted a trade fair where the industry showcases its latest inventions in unmanned aircraft and other remotely controlled vehicles. The drone show has become a hit with over 1,000 visitors from 30 countries, after drones revolutionized the way warfare is waged.