Q: Where are files received by Airdrop files stored on an iPad?

Greetings highflyer*,

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!

I understand that you used AirDrop to share an item to your iPad and would like to know how to access it. For this question, I would recommend reading over the attached link and use it as a reference. 

Mac Basics: AirDrop lets you send files from your Mac to nearby Macs and iOS devices - Apple Support

To receive files on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, click Accept when you see an AirDrop notification.

 

To view a file you've received, open an app that works with that kind of file. For example, you can view word processing documents in Pages, and images in Photos.

Cheers,

Joe