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RPAS in Australian Skies 2026


Dates: March 10-12, 2026

Location: Canberra (Hotel Realm)

The AAUS RPAS in Australian Skies conference has established itself as a landmark event for the Australian RPAS  industry drawing interest from key government personnel, industry leaders and academia.

The 2026 conference held in conjunction with the AAUS Gala Dinner promises to provide participants with important strategic information and valuable networking opportunities.


Conference Themes

  • RPAS related policy and regulatory updates from Australian and international government bodies
  • UAS Traffic Management (UTM), low level airspace and integrated airspace systems
  • Industry challenges and perspectives
  • Continuing development of a professional and safe industry
  • Emerging technologies and innovative solutions enabling RPAS integration in Australian airspace
  • Emerging applications - benefits, viability and social acceptance​
  • Case studies of drone use and challenges in emergency services, infrastructure inspection, delivery, mining, science and agriculture
  • Advanced Air Mobility
  • Drone cyber security threats and management


Event Format

The conference will take place over two days and will be launched with networking drinks on the evening prior to Day one.

Tuesday 10th March - Pre-Event Networking Drinks
Wednesday 11th March - Conference Day 1 / Gala Dinner and Industry Awards 
Thursday 12th March - Conference Day 2 

Dress Attire for Gala Dinner - Semi Formal


Call for Papers

Submissions addressing the conference themes are now invited.  Interested parties can submit proposed presentation details via the link below. 

Submissions close October 20, 2026.

Submit Paper


Registration

Delegate Type  Early Bird Price  Normal Price
 AAUS Member  $750  $850
 Non-member  $875  $975
 Government $750  $850
 Student** 
 $585  $585
 Gala Dinner  $205  $220


  • All pricing exclusive of GST
  • ** please email events@aaus.org.au for registration access code
  • Early Bird ends 30th September 2025
  • Normal pricing from 1st October 2025
  • All delegates must agree to AAUS Terms and Conditions and Code of Conduct
  • Registrations close 28th February 2026

Register Now

Gala Dinner

The Gala Dinner featuring the AAUS Industry Awards will be celebrated on the evening of day one, Wednesday 11th March. Please note tickets for the Gala dinner are in addition to the RPAS registration price.

Sponsorship and Exhibition

AAUS has a number of sponsorship and exhibition packages available for the RPAS in Australian Skies conference and Gala Dinner, including the opportunity to exhibit at the conference.

Sponsorship Prospectus

Accommodation

AAUS has secured 15% discounted accommodation across the DOMA Hotel group in Canberra for the conference attendees. Bookings can be made online or by contacting DOMA Hotels reservations on +61 2 6163 1888. For more details, download the information sheet.

Sponsors 

AAUS gratefully acknowledges the support of our event sponsors.  

Exhibitors 

AAUS gratefully acknowledges the support of our early event exhibitors.  (Limited Exhibition opportunities exist).



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Glen Waverley VIC 3150

Australia

info@aaus.org.au


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