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Barcelona, Spain
Dear colleagues,
Mark your calendars! We’re excited to invite you to Drones 2026: Mapping the Knowledge, taking place from 11–13 November 2026 in Barcelona, Spain.
Organized by MDPI and the open-access journal Drones, this in-person event aims to bring together researchers, industry professionals, and experts from around the world to share the latest advancements, exchange ideas, and foster collaborations in the field of the design, development, and application of drone technologies.
Why You Should Join
Over the course of three days, we will explore a wide range of novel and attractive topics in the field, including invited talks from leading experts and eight key sessions:
- Drone Design and Development
- Networks and Communications
- Guidance, Navigation, and Control
- Artificial Intelligence Applications for Drones
- Drones in Agriculture and Forestry
- Drones in Security and Defense
- Drones in Geospatial Industry
- Emerging Applications of Drones
Abstract Submission Now Open!
Want to present your latest research? We're accepting submissions for short talks and poster presentations. All the info you need is available on our website – and yes, you're welcome to submit already! Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your work and submit your abstract by 14 July 2026.
Check out our website for more details about the sessions, venue, and travel information. Start planning your participation today!
We look forward to welcoming you to Barcelona for an inspiring and engaging conference experience.
Sincerely,
Prof. Dr. Diego González-Aguilera and Prof. Dr. Pablo Rodríguez-Gonzálvez
Drones 2026 Chairs
Sent by the Drones 2026 Conference Secretariat
drones2026@mdpi.com
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Upcoming Partner Conferences (1)

Christchurch, New Zealand
This conference is a premier event in the Aerospace/Thermal fluids Science and Technology communities. It brings together professors, engineers, and experts from academic universities, research centres, and gas turbine and engine industries. The conference offers excellent networking, collaborating, and sharing opportunities with attendees from many research fields, disciplines, and countries.
The topics involve CFD, theoretical and/or experimental studies on the following:
- Aerodynamics;
- Aeroacoustics;
- Structure and vibration;
- Propulsion and combustion;
- Active and passive control;
- Thermal fluids;
- Thermoacoustics engine/cooler;
- Energy harvesting and conversion;
- Heat and mass transfer;
- Thermodynamics;
- Combustion instability and control;
- Fluid mechanics and dynamics.