Basic information:
Chairs:
Marko Valčić (Croatia), Dean Martinović (Croatia), Željko Goja (Croatia), Ive Botunac (Croatia)
Steering Committee:
Tadej Bajd (Slovenia), Ante Bakić (Croatia), Ricardo Branco (Portugal), Stjepan Bogdan (Croatia), Bojan Jerbić (Croatia), Ervin Kamenar (Croatia), Zlatko Katalenić (Slovenia), Igor Kotenko (Russia), Zdenko Kovačić (Croatia), Jonatan Lerga (Croatia), Nikola Mišković (Croatia), Danica Kragić Jensfelt (Sweden), Duc Truong Pham (UK), Vincenzo Piuri (Italy), Ioan Sacala (Romania), Bruno Siciliano (Italy), Karolj Skala (Croatia), Saša Sladić (Austria), Uroš Janez Stanič (Slovenia), Marko Šarlija (Croatia), Zorislav Šojat (Croatia)
Local Organizing Committee:
Željka Tomasović (Croatia), Mate Barić (Croatia), Martina Grubor (Croatia), Marijana Marjanović (Croatia), Mirjana Plečko (Croatia), Draško Stipić (Croatia)
Scope:
In an era of accelerated technological progress and growing global challenges, drones are becoming essential tools and systems for ensuring safety, monitoring the environment, and enabling effective responses to crisis situations.
From civil protection and environmental logistics to precise mapping and the supervision of critical infrastructure, drone technology is transcending the boundaries of its traditional applications.
Within the RTA conference, MIPRO is launching a special session dedicated to a multidisciplinary approach to drones - as systems of technological utility and strategic importance in modern society, especially in the context of the emerging geopolitical landscape.
The aim of this session is to bring together researchers, engineers, manufacturers, and policymakers to foster innovation, standardization, and responsible use of unmanned systems in the framework of security, ethics, and geopolitics of the 21st century..
Target Audience:
- Automation and Robotics Lab Directors/Associates
- Head of the Departments from the field of Artificial intelligence, Robotics, Mechatronics, Control systems
- Artificial intelligence researchers and academicians
- PhD students in Robotics and Mechatronics
- Professors and Students from Academia in the study of intelligent and autonomous robotics and artificial intelligence field
- Artificial Intelligence Lab Directors/Associates
Special Session Topics:
- Autonomous and Cooperative
- Drone Systems
- Drones in Civil Protection and Disaster Management
- Environmental Monitoring and Sustainability
- Infrastructure Inspection and Maintenance
- AI and Sensor Fusion in Drone Systems
- Cybersecurity and Data Governance for UAV Networks
- Standardization and Regulation Frameworks
- Humanitarian and Medical Drone Applications
- Drones in Defense and Geopolitical Contexts
- Economic and Industrial Ecosystems of Drone Technology
- Heterogeneous Aerial-Ground Robotic Systems
As an addition to the conference, presentations of products and services are welcome within MIPRO’s exhibition area.
Official languages are English and Croatian.
Important dates:
Rok za dostavu sažetaka: 2. veljača 2026
Rok za dostavu radova: 23. ožujak 2026
Rok za konačnu recenziju: 18. svibanj 2026
Registration / Fees:
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REGISTRATION / FEES
|
Price in EUR
|
EARLY BIRD
Up to September 1, 2026 |
REGULAR
From September 2, 2026 |
| Members of MIPRO and IEEE |
297 |
324 |
| Students (undergraduate and graduate), primary and secondary school teachers |
165 |
180 |
| Others |
330 |
360 |
The student discount doesn't apply to PhD students.
NOTE FOR AUTHORS: In order to have your paper published, it is required that you pay at least one registration fee for each paper. Authors of 2 or more papers are entitled to a 10% discount.
Contact:
Marko Valčić
University of Zadar
Mihovila Pavlinovića 1
HR-23000 Zadar, Croatia
Phone: +385 99 257 1789
E-mail: mvalcic@unizd.hr
Accepted papers will be published in the ISSN registered conference proceedings.
Location:
Zadar, one of the oldest cities on the Adriatic, blends ancient heritage with modern life. Its Roman forum, medieval churches, Venetian fortifications, and iconic Sea Organ attract visitors worldwide. Surrounded by islands and national parks, it offers stunning sunsets and rich cultural experiences.
With top hotels, gastronomy, and festivals, Zadar unites history, innovation, and Mediterranean charm. Today, it is also an emerging hub for congresses, technology, and sustainable development in Southeastern Europe.
For more details, please visit https://zadar.travel/.