2nd International Conference
on Drones and Unmanned Systems (DAUS' 2026)



25-27 February 2026

SALZBURG, AUSTRIA



ABOUT THE EVENT, AIM AND SCOPES





SALZBURG, AUSTRIA



​The 2nd International Conference on Drones and Unmanned Systems (DAUS' 2026) focuses on the design, development and applications of drones, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), Unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV), Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS).


The event provides an international forum for researchers, engineers, and practitioners to present the latest advances in aerial, underwater, ground, and space unmanned platforms. The program covers cutting-edge technologies in AI, autonomy, sensing, communications, energy, and swarm coordination, as well as diverse applications in industry, agriculture, defense, environment, and urban air mobility. We invite original contributions that shape the future of intelligent, safe, and sustainable unmanned systems.


The DAUS 2026 Conference brings together academics, industry representatives, and domain specialists to share perspectives on this rapidly evolving field. This forum also aims to address the application of drones in various sectors, including industry, agriculture, military, and security, highlighting both current practices and future trends. The emerging fields of space drones, micro- and mini-drones, and the integration of unmanned systems in construction monitoring will be explored, identifying new opportunities for innovation and deployment. Discussions on the regulation, education, and training necessary to support the safe and effective deployment of these systems will also be a critical component.


By filling gaps in existing knowledge and fostering collaboration across disciplines, this conference aims to accelerate the advancement of drone technology and its integration into various applications, ultimately contributing to the development of more efficient, safe, and intelligent unmanned systems.


The DAUS' 2026 is organized by the International Frequency Sensors Association (IFSA) - one of the major professional, non-profit association serving for sensor industry and academy since 1999: https://sensorsportal.com The event will be co-located under the same conference umbrella with the 6th IFSA Winter Conference Automation, Robotics & Communications for Industry 4.0/5.0/6.0 (ARCI' 2026): https://arci-conference.com


We trust that you will find the DAUS' 2026 conference professionally rewarding and stimulating as well as enjoyable. Welcome to DAUS' 2026 !



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Topics of Interest:


The conference welcomes original contributions on all aspects of drones, unmanned vehicles, and related systems. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

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Platforms and Vehicle Systems

  • Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles (UAV) and Systems
  • Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)
  • Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV) and Systems
  • Uncrewed Ground Vehicles (UGV) and Systems
  • Micro- and Mini-Drones
  • Space Drones


Enabling Technologies

  • Navigation and Localization for UAV, UUV, and UGV
  • Networks and Communications for Unmanned Systems
  • Sensors, Actuators, and Payloads for Drones
  • Video Cameras and Vision Systems
  • Lidars and Radars
  • Human–Computer Interaction for Unmanned Systems
  • Energy and Power Systems (batteries, fuel cells, solar-powered drones)
  • Integration with 5G/6G and Edge Computing
  • Digital Twins, Simulation, and Virtual Prototyping


Autonomy, Intelligence, and Control

  • Convergence of Drones and Artificial Intelligence
  • Autonomous Decision-Making and Onboard Processing
  • Swarm Intelligence and Multi-Agent Coordination
  • Cybersecurity, Safety, and Resilience of Unmanned Systems


Applications

  • Agricultural Drones and Precision Farming
  • Industrial and Automated Process Applications
  • Drones for Security and Surveillance
  • Drones in Construction Monitoring
  • Military and Defense Applications
  • Environmental Monitoring, Disaster Response, and Climate Applications
  • Urban and Advanced Air Mobility (UAM/AAM)
  • Logistics, Medical Delivery, and Smart City Applications


Cross-Cutting Issues

  • Counter-Drone Technologies and Security Measures
  • Regulation, Standards, and Certification
  • Education, Training, and Workforce Development
  • Ethical, Legal, and Societal Implications of Unmanned Systems


Special Sessions:


Authors are welcome to organize and manage special sessions during the conference. Each session must contain 4-6 papers in a related field as specified above. Session organizers will get:

  • Certificate of appreciation
  • Free registration for the even


DEADLINES





2nd International Conference on Drones and Unmanned Systems (DAUS' 2026), 25-27 February 2026, Salzburg, Austria



  • Submission (2-page extended abstract):15 November 2025

  • Notification of acceptance: 15 December 2025

  • Registration and fee payment: 30 December 2025

  • Camera ready (4-6 page paper or 2-page abstract): 30 January 2026



COMMITTEE





Chairman:


Prof., Dr. Sergey Y. Yurish (IFSA, Spain)



Co-Chairmen:


Prof., Dr. Vijyakumar Varadarajan

(University of Technology Sydney, Australia)

Prof, Dr. Prasad Mukesh

(University of Technology Sydney, Australia)



Conference and Publication Manager:


Mrs. Tetyana Zakharchenko (IFSA Publishing, S.L., Spain)



Organizing Committee:


Prof., Dr. Jesús Rodrigo-Comino ​(University of Granada, Spain)

Mr. Javier Cañete (Universitat Politecnica de Catalynya (UPC), Barcelona, Spain)

Mr. Luis Morey (Universitat Politecnica de Catalynya (UPC), Barcelona, Spain)

Mr. Vyacheslav Mytsay (IFSA Publishing, S.L., Spain)



International Program Committee Members:


Adoni Wilfried Yves Hamilton, HZDR – Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (Germany)

Alsadik Bashar, University of Twente (The Netherlands)

Alsamarraie Mundher, Universiti Sains Malaysia (Iraq)

Aoued Houari, Hassiba Benbouali University of Chlef (Algeria)

Bagheri Nikrooz, Agricultural Engineering Researc Institute (Iran)

Bandari Spandana, Sreyas Institute of Engineering and Technology (India)

Basu Deborsi, IEM UEM Kolkata, India (India)

Canpolat Tosun Demet, Eskişehir Technical University (Turkiye)

Duddu Vijay Rao, Institute for Systems Studies and Analyses, Delhi (India)

Elkhrachy Ismail, Najran University, KSA (Saudi Arabia)

Fellner Andrzej, Silesian University of Technology (Poland)

Hnida Youness, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University (Morocco)

Huang Chao, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong)

Karatas Mumtaz, Wright State University (USA)

Kelner Jan, Military University of Technology (Poland)

Kumar Amit, CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (India)​

Liu Bowen, Beihang University (China)

Masmoudi Mohamed Amine, International University of Rabat, Rabat (Morocco)

Mohd Kamal Nadhiya Liyana, Universiti Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)​

​Morgan Grayson, Brigham Young University (USA)

Neji Najett, IBISC Lab Université Paris Saclay (France)

Norhashim Nurhakimah, Universiti Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)

Pádua Luís, University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (Portugal)

Pann Yu Mon, Kaishi Professional University (Japan)

Pant Shashank, National Research Council (Canada)

Phadke Abhishek, Christopher Newport University (USA)

Ponomarenko Sergiy, National Technical University of Ukraine (Ukraine)

​Rabago Jordi, ITESM (Mexico)​

Ramírez-Juidias Emilio, University of Seville (Spain)​

Rashid S. M. Zia Ur, Paycom (USA)

Restas Agoston, Ludovika University of Public Service (Hungary)

Ruseno Neno, University of South-Eastern Norway (Norway)

Santos Leonardo, Universidade Federal do Pampa (Brasil)

Sheshadri Aashish, PayPal, Inc. (USA)

Skarka Wojciech, Silesian University of Technology (Poland)

Srivastava Ashish, GLA University Mathura (India)

Stecz Wojciech, Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University (Poland)

Suim Chagas Fabio, University of South-Eastern Norway (Norway)

Viana Joseanne, Tyndall National institute (Ireland)

Wheeb Ali H., University of Baghdad, (Iraq)

Uppu Shiva Prasad, Ajeenkya D Y Patil University (India)

Xiao Jiaping, Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)

​​Zhang Ruirui, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Foresty Sciences, (China)

Zouari Farouk, Université de Tunis El Manar (Tunisia)



REGISTRATION FEES





Each accepted paper needs at least one full registration, before the abstract or/and full-page paper will be included into the conference proceedings and programme. The registration fee includes the conference attending, paper publication in conference proceedings, discount for article publication fee in Sensors & Transducers open access journal, discount for book chapter publication in an open access book, coffee breaks, Welcome Cocktail, Farewell Cocktail and Gala Dinner .




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DAUS' 2026 Chairman: Prof., Dr., Sergey Y. Yurish,
IFSA, BARCELONA, SPAIN