DRONTEX'25

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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Drones and their diverse applications hold enormous potential to transform many areas of human activity—spanning military, public, and commercial domains. However, fully unlocking the opportunities offered by drone technologies depends on addressing a range of challenges and uncertainties. Recent foresight research by the Adapt Institute examines multiple alternative future scenarios, provides insights into the forces shaping the future of drones, and offers recommendations for proactively building a drone-integrated future.

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

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A behind-the-scenes look at how three Deutsche Telekom entities came together to deploy a cutting-edge drone detection system — from concept to real-world deployment in record time. Discover the power of cross-unit collaboration, innovation, and fast execution.

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Digitization, automation, autonomy and the use of artificial intelligence are among the most frequently used terms. How far are we in the field of integrating autonomous solutions into the real environment and what are the main barriers? We will seek answers to these questions in Štefan’s presentation.

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

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In a fast-evolving world, where battlefield is constantly changing, how would we see the drones and UAVs playing role and changing the game

Evolving Role of Unmanned Aircrafts into civil applications

Imrich Petruf is recognized as an expert in defense and security technologies. In his presentation, he will focus on anti-drone systems, highlight the role of electronic warfare, and explore the potential of deploying tactical cloud solutions in managing military operations. He will also discuss current trends and technological challenges shaping the future of the digital battlefield.

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This presentation introduces the Czech campaign Létejte zodpovědně (“Czech Drone Rules”), which is quite unique in the European context. The project makes complex drone regulations accessible to the public and raises awareness of safe drone operations. It provides clear and understandable guidance, recognizing that violations usually happen not because of bad intentions but due to a lack of knowledge among pilots.

The presentation will focus on the creation of a GEO-zones under the auspices of the Ministry of Defence of the Slovak Republic, rules for conducting UAS flights in restricted airspaces. The presentation will also include an introduction to the UAS occurrences reporting system and a description of selected incidents from home and abroad caused by drone operations.

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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.

Participants at DRONTEX 2025 will explore the world’s first cyber-driven, multilayer, AI-enhanced counter-drone system combining RF-cyber takeover, radar detection, and an optional smart RF-effector jamming layer into a compact, fully integrated platform.