FDFV2026

The Future of Dronedata
The Future of Vision

International Conference on Drone-Based Intelligent Systems

The conference aims to provide a professional forum for stakeholders of the domestic and international drone ecosystem to present research results, development directions, and application experiences. The event focuses on examining the scientific and industrial context of drone technology and related IT, data processing, and security solutions. The conference promotes professional dialogue between higher education, research, and industry participants, while also supporting the structured expansion of domain knowledge.

18 May 2026 Dennis Gabor University, Budapest HU / EN

10:00–10:10 Rector's Welcome
10:10–12:10 Plenary Sessions
10:10–10:40
László Szentpéteri
Director · PlanetBlue 21 d.o.o.
Shallow Water Drone Applications and Tools
10:40–11:10
Nicolai Holzer online
Senior Solutions Engineer, EMEA · NV5 Geospatial
Latest GeoAI Technologies of NV5: GeoAgent, ENVI Agent and ENVI Deep Learning
11:10–11:40
Péter Tamás
Sales Manager · leiCON Hungary Ltd.
Practical Applications of Point Clouds, BIM Analysis, AI-Based Point Cloud Classification
11:40–12:10
Prof. Dr. József Berke
Professor · Dennis Gabor University
Drone Technology and Image Processing at Dennis Gabor University
12:10–13:00 Lunch Break

1. Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Applications

Szekcióvezető: Dr. Zsuffa András

Gábor Dénes Lecture Hall

13:00–13:20
Dr. Bács Zoltán György
Assistant professor · Ludovika University of Public Service
Predictive System for Analysis and Assessment in Information Processing
13:20–13:40
Garancz Levente
Workplace Team Lead · KUKA
The Impact of Non-Drone Controller Use on UAV Control and Handling Competence
13:40–14:00
Kovács Sándor Tamás
Agile Coach · Deutsche Telekom ITTC Hungary Ltd.
Cross-Platform Inference of UAS Object Detection Systems
14:00–14:20
Baranyai András
MSc Space Engineering Student · Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Drones and Spacecraft in Earth Observation: Capabilities, Limits, and Technology Transfer
14:20–14:40
Dr. Király Géza
Associate professor, head of Institute · University of Sopron, Faculty of Forestry, Institute of Geomatics and Civil Engineering
Application of UAV in Research and Education at the University of Sopron
14:40–15:10 Coffee Break
2. Drones in Hungarian and European Education and Security

Szekcióvezető: Dr. Veronika Kozma-Bognár

Gábor Dénes Lecture Hall

15:10–15:30
Dr. Károly Krisztián
Assistant lecturer · University of Public Service Ludovika
Drón alapú innovációs megoldások a Nemzeti Közszolgálati Egyetem Szolnok Campuszán
15:30–15:50
Dr. Biró Lóránt
Associate professor · Budapest University of Economics and Business
Drónadatok információbiztonsági felmérése a Gábor Dénes Egyetemen
15:50–16:10
Gulyás Zsuzsa
Lecturer · Dennis Gabor University
A felelősség instabilitása az autonóm rendszerekben
16:10–16:30
Dr. Veronika Kozma-Bognár
Vice Rector of Science · Dennis Gabor University
Dróntechnológia oktatása a Gábor Dénes Egyetemen
3. Drone-Based Data Collection and Artificial Intelligence in Analysis

Szekcióvezető: Prof. Dr. József Berke

Nemes Tihamér Room

13:00–13:20
Balogh János
PhD student · Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Gombakörök nem-invazív vizsgálati módszertana drónos felvételezéssel Pannon síkrségen
13:20–13:40
Nagy Tamás
Priority chief investigator, police · KR National Bureau of Investigation
Drón-egészségügyi AI-pipeline: hiányos telemetria rekonstrukciója és bizonyíték-integritás automatizálása
13:40–14:00
Fazekas István
IT forensic consultant · KR National Bureau of Investigation
Láthatatlan nyomok a levegőben: a drónok mint új bizonyítékhordozók a digitális térben
14:00–14:20
Kozma-Bognár Kristóf
PhD student, Department of Agronomy · Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Osztályozási algoritmusok hatékonyságának vizsgálata UAV felvételeken
14:20–14:40
Gulyás István online
Researcher · University of Dunaújváros
A virtuális valóság (VR) és pilóta nélküli légi járművek (UAV-k, drónok) integrációjának kihívásai
14:40–15:10 Coffee Break
4. UAV Image Processing: Oblique and Multispectral Technologies

Szekcióvezető: Prof. Dr. József Berke

Nemes Tihamér Room

15:10–15:30
Irányi Csaba
Machine Learning Engineer · e-Corvina Ltd
YOLO modellek visszakövethetőség vizsgálata
15:30–15:50
Keindl Kornél
IT officer · Ministry of Defence Defence Economic Bureau
Eltérő dőlésszögű optikai tengellyel készült UAV felvételek vizsgálata
15:50–16:10
Nagy Gábor
MSc student in Computer Science Engineering · Dennis Gabor University
Oblique képalkotás összehasonlító elemzése
16:10–16:30
Debreczeni Zoltán
Computer Science Engineer · Dennis Gabor University
Multispektrális szenzorok alkalmazhatósága a tűzjelzés területén
5. Multispectral, LiDAR and SLAM Technologies in Practice

Szekcióvezető: Dr. Nagy Gábor

Training Room

13:00–13:20
Ábrányi Péter
Engineering Systems Specialist · MÁV Railway Infrastructure Operation Ltd
Drónos és mobil LiDAR alapú felmérés vasúti tervezési projektekben
13:20–13:40
Horváth Gábor
· Dennis Gabor University
Drónkamerák összehasonlító elemzése ortofotók alapján
13:40–14:00
Berzéki Marcel
MSc student in Computer Science Engineering · Dennis Gabor University
Vegetációs indexek összehasonlító vizsgálata multispektrális drónfelvételek alapján
14:00–14:20
Örmény Georgina Viktória
Industrial drone pilot, drone controller and data analyst · MASINA Autonomous Vehicles Association
Víz alatti drónok navigációja EKF-alapú SLAM módszerrel
14:40–15:10 Coffee Break
6. Drone Technology in Energy and Industrial Operations

Szekcióvezető: Dr. Nagy Gábor

Training Room

15:10–15:30
Mecséry György
Technical Director · Scertech Ltd.
Radiometrikus hőközműdiagnosztika és a „Távhő BIM" (DHIM) módszertana a hatékony hálózatüzemeltetésben
15:30–15:50
Bakos Zoltán
Instructor · Dennis Gabor University
Villamos kötések hibáinak feltárása drónfelvételek alkalmazásával
15:50–16:10
Dr. Gera Tamás, Holló Benjamin
CEO · Founder, CEO · AutoDrone · TerraSky Solutions Ltd.
Autonóm drónrendszerek és fejlett AI elemzések az energetikában
16:10–16:30
Pataki András
Service Lead · MyActionCam Magyarország Ltd.
Automata telephely-felügyelet és kritikus infrastruktúra-védelem: a SkyBase és a DJI Dock szinergiája

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Prof. Dr. József Berke

Professor

Dennis Gabor University

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László Szentpéteri

Director

PlanetBlue 21 d.o.o.

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Tamás Péter
Tamás Péter

Sales Manager

leiCON Hungary Kft.

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Nicolai Holzer

Senior Solutions Engineer, EMEA

NV5 Geospatial

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Call for Speakers and Professional Participants

The FDFV2026 conference will be held as part of the Dennis Gabor Digital Horizons Week, providing a forum for presenting research results and application experiences in the field of drone technology. Participation and presentations are possible both in person and online. The plenary presentations and the presentations in the English-language section of the conference will be streamed online. We welcome applications from speakers, exhibitors, and professional attendees!

Speaker and exhibitor applications are accepted by the organizers with a modified deadline until 30 April 2026. Participant registration for in-person attendance is subject to available capacity, while online participation remains continuously available.

The conference offers the opportunity to present the following works to a broad professional audience:

  • Scientific publications and research results
  • Case studies and practical applications
  • Ongoing research projects
  • Doctoral research and dissertation topics
  • Poster presentations

Conference Topics

UAS Data and Information Security

AI in Drone Technology

UAV-Based Image Processing

Regulation & Security

UAS Data and Information Security

AI in Drone Technology

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UAV-Based Image Processing

Regulation & Security

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Who Should Attend?

The conference addresses professionals involved in the development, application, and research of drone technology and UAS systems. We welcome engineers, data processing and information security experts, as well as lecturers and researchers from higher education institutions. The event provides a forum for the professional community interested in technological, regulatory, and research dimensions.

This is what the DAAK 2023 and DAAK 2024 conference looked like:

09:00 - 09:50
Registration
10:00 - 12:30
Plenary Sessions
12:30 - 13:10
Lunch Break
13:15 - 15:00
Section Sessions
15:00 - 15:25
Coffee Break
15:30 - 17:00
Section Sessions

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Date: May 18–21, 2026
Location: 1119 Budapest, Fejér Lipót Street 70.

Morning: English-language plenary sessions
Afternoon: Hungarian and English section sessions
Evening: Organized leisure programs

Yes. The conference can be followed online via streaming on each conference's dedicated website and on the Gábor Dénes University YouTube channel.

Yes. Professional exhibitors will participate during the conference week.

Yes. Lunch, coffee, and refreshments are provided for registered participants during conference days.

Participation is free, but prior registration is required.

Completing the online registration form is sufficient. No further action is needed.

Yes, certificates of attendance are provided upon request.

Online registration is required. After that, an abstract must be submitted according to the prescribed formatting requirements by April 20, 2026. All necessary information can be found in the Speaker Information section. Notification of acceptance or rejection will be sent by April 27 at the latest.

Yes, there is an opportunity to publish in the Gábor Dénes University's scientific journal Digital Horizons. After the conference week, all speakers will receive the necessary information.

Officially accepted abstracts will be published in an abstract booklet. The abstract booklet also functions as the conference program.

Yes, speaker certificates are provided upon request.