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6TH AFRICA INTERNATIONAL DRONE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION (DRONETECX 2026)

Dronetecx enters its 6th edition with a focus on establishing the framework for advancing UAVs in Nigeria and across Africa. The goal is to prepare both private and government organisations for collaboration to develop drone technology and the future of integrated UTM and Advanced Air Mobility.

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INVITATION TO

6TH AFRICA INTERNATIONAL DRONE, UAV, AND THE AUTONOMOUS TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION (DRONETECX 2026)

We invite you to the 6th Africa International Drone Technology drone technology exhibition and conference.

 DRONETECX is scheduled for 14-16 May 2026, 9.00 am to 4.00 pm daily at NIGAV Centre Lagos, Murtala Mohammed International Airport Lagos.

 This conference is held under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Aviation and the Aerospace and endorsed by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority of Nigeria to bring a public understanding of the essence of drones and safe practices under regulation. 


 DRONETECX 2026 provides a one-stop access point to the growing drone market, enabling product manufacturers, dealers, service providers, and consultants to showcase the sector's potential and helping buyers and sellers create and exploit business opportunities.


 The transformative power of UAS technology for economic development makes the UAS market highly attractive, and DRONETECX 2026 will serve as the platform for exchange, allowing stakeholders to network, share information, and conclude deals.


 We look forward to your full participation. Please see the enclosed brochure for, delegates, exhibitors booking, and sponsorship breakdown for your consideration.

Registration is Open

 

 

 

Empowering the Skies: Nigeria’s Strategic Roadmap for UAS Integration

Nigeria is entering a transformative era in aviation. Under the leadership of the Honourable Minister of Aviation, Barr Festus Keyamo, the nation is actively dismantling regulatory barriers to accelerate the growth of the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) sector.

A Streamlined Regulatory Framework

To realize this vision, the Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris O. Najomo, has overhauled the accreditation and certification process. By reducing the bottlenecks historically associated with drone operator licensing, the administration has created a more open and efficient pathway for industry entrants.

Institutionalizing Innovation: The Drone Desk

A pivotal step in this modernization is the establishment of a dedicated drone desk within the NCAA. Coordinated under the Flight Standard Group and chaired by Engr. Balang Godwin, this unit serves as a foundation for understanding and managing this emerging subsector.

Industry leaders, including DroneTecX Chairman Mr. Fortune Idu, anticipate this unit will eventually evolve into a full Directorate. This move would centralize:

  • RPAS Licensing & Certification
  • Safety and Security Monitoring
  • National Infrastructure Compliance

Economic and Educational Impact

The liberalization of the drone sector is fueling a surge in youth-led enterprises. UAS technology is currently being deployed across critical Nigerian industries, including:

  • Agriculture: Precision field spraying.
  • Infrastructure: Pipeline monitoring and facility assessment.
  • Logistics: Surveying and mapping.
  • Media: Professional videography.

Furthermore, the academic landscape is shifting, with higher learning institutions integrating drone programs into their curricula and research centers pioneering new hardware and software developments.

The Vision Ahead

The future of Nigerian aviation balances seamless registration with rigorous safety standards. By prioritizing tracking and monitoring today, the administration is securing the economic and humanitarian benefits of tomorrow.

Join the Advancement: DroneTecX 2026

DATES: 12-14 MAY 2026

VENUE: NIGAV Centre, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos

 

ENDORSEMENT 

 

Under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Aviation And Aerospace, the three-day event endorsed by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority and in collaboration with NUSA will unveil the wide-scale civil applications of Drones and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technologies.

 

 

 CONFERENCE PAPER TOPICS 

 The conference papers will be selected topics aimed at addressing the most frequently asked questions and developing trends in the industry. Speakers from the regulatory and supervising bodies will be drawn to the professional and commercial stakeholders who will give the delegates more explicit pictures of the emerging sector. It will bring a greater understanding of safe and economical usage and how it applies in all sectors: health, oil and gas, maritime, construction, rescue, videography, surveillance, logistics, mapping, agriculture, etc.

 

Please see the online delegates' registration form

 

 

Call for Contributions

The conference papers will be selected topics on subjects that are aimed at addressing most of the frequently asked questions and developing trends in the industry. Speakers will be drawn from the regulatory and supervising bodies to the professional and commercial stakeholders who will be giving the delegates clearer pictures of the emerging sector.
Authors Interested to share their work with the dronetecx delegates are encouraged to indicate interest in speaking at the conference or becoming panellists. We are also kin to receive a request from sponsor speakers who are interested in showcasing through the commercial presentation how their products and services can bring solutions.

The drone market size is said to be multiplying at an exponential proportion rate, and before the end of this decade, UAV and autonomous vehicle industry applications will be found in virtually every sector. This emerging industry is a game changer with huge potential to create software and hardware engineering jobs while empowering other sectors to deliver speed, efficiency, and cost-effective services.


See form and speaker’s guidelines

Call for Exhibitors

As a trade promotional programme, the event includes an exhibition of both hardware and software products, showcasing of services and indoor simulation exercises that will be covered by the media to bring awareness to the essence of drones. Indicate interest to exhibit or sponsor.


PLAN AHEAD TO PARTICIPATE, MAXIMIZE YOUR PRESENCE AT THE EXHIBITION.

Please see the exhibition floor plan. Space is awarded based on first come, first served. All booths are in multiples of 9 square meters with table chairs and power sources.


Journal and Newsletter Publications

Dronetecx will team up with Africa Aviation Journal and Drone Africa Newsletter and publication to keep the industry abreast with general development information, special coverage for Drontetecx partners and publication of articles from our speaker papers that have very insightful text.SUBSCRIBE FOR JOURNAL.


AFRI DRONE AWARD

In the bid to promote best practice and the usage of drone for humanity, Drone Technology Conference and Exhibition (DRONETECX) has incorporated award and rewarding system into its annual programme, tagged AFRI DRONE AWARD aka Africa Drone for Humanity Award.

AFRI DRONE AWARD is focused on promoting the use of drone technologies for humanitarian purposes such as to save lives, responding to serious life challenging circumstances, to advance technologies that affect human in a very positive manner. The award will also include the recognition for cutting edge innovations and local content throughout Africa.

Entries for the award is FREE and open to all Africa organisations and individuals who are using or currently using drone for humanitarian purposes. See details to enter for the award »


Conference Sponsor and Exhibitor Opportunities

DRONETECX is the Nigeria's foremost Drone Conference and Exhibition aimed at promoting Drone Technology and Enterprise development for civil purposes in Africa. Dronetecx will offer the platform to explore all opportunities within this emerging sector and create a meeting point for operators, dealers, manufacturers and buyers.