Basic information:
Chairs:
Karolj Skala (Croatia), Dean Martinović (Croatia), Ive Botunac (Croatia), Martina Grubor (Croatia)
Steering Committee:
Tadej Bajd (Slovenia), Ante Bakić (Croatia), Ricardo Branco (Portugal), Stjepan Bogdan (Croatia), Mario Čelan (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), Tadej Slapnik (Slovenia), Uroš Janez Stanič (Slovenia), Marko Šarlija (Croatia), Zorislav Šojat (Croatia)
Local Organizing Committee:
Marko Valčić (Croatia), Željka Tomasović (Croatia), Mate Barić (Croatia), Marijana Marjanović (Croatia), Mirjana Plečko (Croatia), Željko Goja (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: 1. lipanj 2026
Rok za dostavu radova: 1. srpanj 2026
Rok za konačnu recenziju: 15. srpanj 2026
Registration / Fees:
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REGISTRATION / FEES
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Price in EUR
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EARLY BIRD
Up to September 1, 2026 |
REGULAR
From September 2, 2026 |
| IEEE members |
315 |
360 |
| MIPRO members |
315 |
360 |
| Students (undergraduate and graduate), primary and secondary school teachers |
175 |
200 |
| Others |
350 |
400 |
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 Pavlinovica 1
HR-23000 Zadar, Croatia
E-mail: mvalcic@unizd.hr
Accepted papers will be published in the ISSN registered conference proceedings.
Notice to Authors:
All submitted papers will be reviewed promptly in near real time, leveraging blockchain technology to ensure transparency and integrity.
The papers will be further processed and evaluated using advanced AI/LLM systems within a multi-layer, competitive evaluation framework.
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/.