DRONTEX'26

The conference will be opened with a short speech by Rastislav Sopko from the Mám Dron Association (organizer) and introductory presentation by Radoslav Štefánek (Ministry of Investment, Regional Development and Informatization of the Slovak Republic). 

The conference will be opened with a short speech by Rastislav Sopko from the Mám Dron Association (organizer) and introductory presentation by Radoslav Štefánek (Ministry of Investment, Regional Development and Informatization of the Slovak Republic). 

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Legal Framework, EASA Standards Implementation, and Operational Practice. A Comprehensive Overview of National Legislation Following the Civil Aviation Act (Aviation Act) Transformation.

Resolution of the permanent interministerial commission defines the conditions under which a UAS may conduct a flight in the controlled airspace of the Slovak Republic. The flight itself relies on coordination between the UAS operator and the air traffic controller – from the submission of the notification of the planned flight through to its execution.

The presentation will provide an overview of the Czech approach to U-space implementation, focusing on national coordination and the key steps towards establishing a functional U-space ecosystem.

This invite-only workshop offers direct access to the latest lessons and battlefield experience from Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces. Participants will learn how drone tactics and CUAS defense are evolving at the front, drawing on real operational work, such as providing real-time reconnaissance and guiding long-range strikes on high-value targets deep behind enemy lines. The workshop provides a rare opportunity to gain first-hand know-how that rarely reaches audiences outside the Ukrainian armed forces.

The discussion will be moderated by Viliam Ostatník (Adapt Institute).

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Dual-Use Data and Multi-Domain Intelligence for Civil-Military Airspace Operations

The presentation explores how civil aviation, UAS, surveillance and defence data can be combined into a common operational picture, enabling better situational awareness and decision-making across dual-use, cUAS and civil-military airspace operations.

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Operational insights into drone pilot compliance with the regulatory framework in Slovak airspace.

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Lunch will be prepared and served by a renowned hotel school in Piešťany.

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This workshop will focus on currently available channels of support and funding for the drone industry – from EU’s Horizon to venture capital and private equity. Attendees will be able to hear a presentation on EU’s Horizon program (followed by the Q&A) delivered by Ms Marta Kollarova, Slovak National POC for Horizont Cluster 3 (Civil Security for Society), with representatives of VC funds and other companies present for an ideal networking.

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During this workshop, former director for education at Slovak National Cybersecurity Competence and Certification Centre and current CEO of Laudeo, Mr Miroslav Havelka, and Dr Inda Kreso, Cybersecurity Expert at Geopol – Center for Geopolitical Research (Sarajevo, BiH) will deliver presentations on why cybersecurity is an important factor for the drone industry and how should drone companies, drone products and services implement cybersecurity and cyberdefence measures.

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Time set aside for networking and business meetings

End of the conference programme

An evening drone party with dinner and a DJ will provide a space for informal meetings and entertainment.

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