 | DAUS' 2026: 2nd International Conference on Drones and Unmanned Systems FourSide Hotel Salzburg, Austria, February 25-27, 2026 |
| Conference website | https://www.daus-conference.com/ |
| Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=daus2026 |
| Abstract registration deadline | November 15, 2025 |
| Submission deadline | January 30, 2026 |
About the Event
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 DUAS' 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 !
Submission Guidelines
All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:
- Regular papers
- Posters
- Special sessions papers
- Keynote presentations
- Invited talks
- Industrial presentations
Papers must be prepared according to the conference proceedings template
Posters size: A0 (21 x 29.7 cm), vertical orientation
List of Topics
The conference welcomes original contributions on all aspects of drones, unmanned vehicles, and related systems. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
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
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)
Publication
One event - three different publications !
1) All registered abstracts / papers will be published in the conference proceedings with the ISBN and DOI, distributed before the event. It will be also submitted for indexing to the Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI) by Clarivate Analytics (former Thomson Reuters).
2) Authors will be invited to submit full-page extended papers to one of open access journals: Sensors & Transducers (ISSN 2306-8515, e-ISSN 1726-5479) - indexed by SCOPUS, and other indexed journals, affiliated with the event.
3) Book chapters for the coming volumes of open access Book Series on 'Advances in Robotics and Automatic Control: Reviews', Vol. 4/5, 'Advances in Networks, Security and Communications: Reviews', Vol. 3/4, 'Advances in Intelligent Systems: Reviews', Vol. 3/4 or 'Advances in Drones & Unmanned Systems', Vol. 1. All books will published in 2026 and submitted to the Book Citation Index by Clarivate Analytics.
Venue
The DAUS’ 2026 Conference will take place in the modern 4-star FourSide Hotel (Trademark Collection by Wyndham), situated in the walking distance from Messezentrum Salzburg, Salzburgarena, and public transportation. Salzburg Airport (SZG) is 7 km away and the main station - 2 km. Bus line number 1 leaves every 8 minutes for the city centre from a stop right in front of the hotel. Address: Am Messezentrum 2, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to daus@sensorsportal.com