Africa Drone Summit

AFRICA DRONE SUMMIT

21-23

MAY 2025

Shaping the Future of Drone Technology in Cape Town

Amid the surroundings of Africa’s Silicon Valley when it comes to technological innovation, the Africa Drone Summit comes to Cape Town, South Africa, to gather drone industry stakeholders, national and international organisations and entities, private sector organisations, state and municipal authorities and commissions, end-users, and all stakeholders working towards defining roadmaps for drone technology integration in industrial operations.

Scheduled for the 21st until the 23rd of May 2025 at the Capital 15 on Orange Hotel in Cape Town, the Africa Drone Summit will provide an exclusive framework for attendees to receive first-hand insights into the current planning of Africa’s aviation authorities with regards to drone integration and autonomous aviation; understand the roadmap for trends in the drone industry today, learn the market demands from experts, who will also provide insights on future developments in drone technology.

Regulatory Landscape

Understanding current and evolving regulations for drone operations.

Technological Innovations

Exploring advancements in drone hardware, software, and AI integration.

Applications Across Industries

Highlighting the transformative impact of drones in agriculture, mining, logistics, and healthcare.

Emerging Trends in Drone Technology

1. Autonomous Drones
Advancements in AI and machine learning are enabling drones to operate autonomously, performing complex tasks without human intervention.

2. Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Operations
Regulatory advancements are allowing drones to fly beyond the operator’s line of sight, expanding their range and capabilities.

3. Swarm Technology
Multiple drones can now work together in a coordinated swarm, enabling large-scale operations like disaster response, agricultural monitoring, and military applications.

Meet some of the speakers