Over 150 Organizations Support First Commercial UAV Forum in Amsterdam
The inaugural Commercial UAV Forum, set for April 22-23, 2026, in Amsterdam, garners support from over 150 organizations globally, emphasizing Europe's commitment to industrial drone applications and collaboration in the sector.
Key facts
- The forum will take place on April 22-23, 2026, in Amsterdam.
- Over 150 organizations are supporting the event, indicating strong industry interest.
- JEDA is the official Event Partner, representing 24 national drone associations.
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Backed by more than 150 organisations, the Commercial UAV Forum at RAI Amsterdam is a barometer of Europe’s UAS consolidation. Organised by Diversified with JEDA as partner, it aims to convert regulatory intent into deployment across construction, energy and public safety. The centre of gravity is interoperability and safety-by-design under EASA, including U-space services, SORA-driven risk management and remote ID. Executed consistently, these frameworks can cut operating friction, unlock cross-border missions and give European vendors a clearer route to scale.
For governments and NATO allies, a stronger commercial base is a resilience asset. Dual-use supply chains, modular payloads and data-centric software can support logistics, damage assessment and situational awareness in crises. That requires standardisation, cybersecurity baselines and disciplined spectrum use, with clear hooks for counter-UAS and critical infrastructure protection. Expect attention on procurement models that let civil and defence users adopt common platforms while meeting security accreditation and export controls, lowering lifecycle costs and speeding refresh cycles.
Europe’s gap is execution. U-space roll-out, BVLOS permissions and training pipelines remain uneven, slowing industry learning curves. A pragmatic agenda would link test ranges and city sandboxes to performance-based certification, transparent incident reporting and shared best practice. With JEDA convening 24 national associations, the forum can broker alignment on skills, maintenance and operational data. If it delivers commitments on standards and public procurement, Europe can reduce dependency on non-European stacks and strengthen coalition interoperability. The continent’s defence edge will hinge on how fast dual-use drones move from pilots to trusted infrastructure.
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