UAV DACH – EUROPEAN Association for unmanned aviation
The powerful voice for the unmanned aviation in Europe
DRONES HELP – SHAPING THE FUTURE
We Are the Industry Association for Unmanned Aviation “Made in Europe.”
Drones are one of the key technologies for a sustainable future and already enable many applications today – with benefits for people and nature.
Our three pillars for creating a positive framework for the establishment of UAS-based business models in Europe.
Since its foundation, the Association for Unmanned Aviation has represented the interests of the unmanned aviation industry in Europe
Our Competence & Application Groups create strategies and concepts for economically sustainable UAS operations
Stakeholders, which you can find on our membership map, from all parts of the European drone economy are connected in the UAV DACH
Qualified information from all areas of the unmanned aviation industry: With UAV DACH, you are well informed and up to date.
News
UAV DACH @ LEAP 2026
04.09.2026
At LEAP 2026 in the capital of Saudi Arabia, executives from tech companies around the world came together to exchange ideas with start-ups and international investors on topics such as artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and unmanned systems. At the organizers' invitation (...)
Accelerate and digitize
26.08.2026
Alexander Schott (left) has served as the new President of the Federal Aviation Office (LBA) since August 1, 2026. He was officially brought into office last week in the presence of Federal Transport Minister Steffen Bilger (right). Executive Board members (...)
Assigning Competencies
20.08.2026
Lower airspace is frequently a blind spot for German authorities. This was demonstrated by the recent incident involving a drone fitted with explosives at Leipzig-Halle Airport. While suitable detection technologies exist, questions regarding jurisdiction and funding remain unresolved all too often. UAV DACH (...)
Research, authorities, industry
19.08.2026
The new Technology Center for Drone Security was opened yesterday at the national testing center for unmanned aerial systems in Cochstedt. Oliver Lichtenstein, Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board of the European Association for Unmanned Aviation, attended the event. Moving forward, technologies for the safe operation (...)
Drone Days in Bremen & Hatten
13.08.2026
Inform and connect are two central pillars of our activities. And they are at the center of gravity of the annual Drone Days in Bremen and Hatten in Lower-Saxony. It took the team of our member b.r.m. IT & Aerospace only two events and almost three years (...)
2027 EDF program released
12.08.2026
There is no time to waste. The UAS industry is increasingly becoming critical infrastructure for society, the economy, and national security. For the drone economy in Europe to reach its full potential, the right framework conditions must be in place. (...)
UAV DACH is a partner of the
Dates
11.11.2026
14.03.2027
16.-18.03.2027
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11.11.2026
67th General Assembly of UAV DACH (virtual)
14.03.2027
68th General Assembly of UAV DACH
15.03.2027
16.-18.03.2027
17.-20.05.2027
Member benefits
Advantages of a UAV DACH membership
- You gain access to qualified Information from all areas of the drone economy
- You will become part of a comprehensive network with drone industry experts
- You have the opportunity to help shaping the framework conditions for the operation of commercial UAS in Europe
Membership also includes
- Exclusive video webinars on current UAS topics
- Regular industry update by e-mail
- Renowned Drones magazine in print and digital editions (German language)
- Entry into the global Drone Industry Map
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Discounted participation in selected trade shows and industry events