UAV DACH - 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
Less effort, more yield thanks to optimized resources
21.04.2026
Preserving resources, increasing efficiency. The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has once again shown us just how interconnected the world is. The disruption of a major trade route is increasingly causing supply problems for key raw materials used in fertilizer production, (...)
Center of Expertise in the Association For Unmanned Aviation
16.04.2026
Singing the praises of unsung heroes. Their work rarely takes center stage, yet the diverse activities of our specialist groups form a central pillar of the work of the Association for Unmanned Aviation. The Advisory Comitee (AC) serves as a technical center of expertise within UAV DACH (...)
Mass Production and Standardization of UAS
15.04.2026
Define standards, create platforms, and produce in large volumes.In his speech at the joint opening of XPONENTIAL Europe and the EUROPEAN DRONE FORUM, Dr. Gerald Wissel already emphasized the need to establish sufficiently large manufacturing capacities for unmanned aircraft systems in Europe. “Without (...)
Opening Speech at the European Drone Forum 2026
02.04.2026
"100,000 commercially operated drones in the air over Europe – every day. At least. And not in some distant future. But within 5 years. This is not wishful thinking to bolster the UAS industry and our members. It is a necessity to make (...)
Mission Accomplished
31.03.2026
Mission accomplished. Nothing but satisfied faces, a spirit of optimism, and an energy you could almost feel in the air. In short: XPONENTIAL Europe was a resounding success. Compared to last year’s inaugural event, this year’s show raised the bar (...)
Drone Induytry Round Table at XPONENTIAL in Düsseldorf
30.03.2026
Drones have become an essential tool in business, society, and the military. The industrial scaling of these systems is therefore a prerequisite for technological sovereignty, economic competitiveness, and operational resilience. At the invitation of Rear Admiral Christian Bock, head of the Bundeswehr Innovation Center (...)
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Dates
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11.–14.05.2026
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