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Recent Event: 21 March 2025
Overcoming Challenges in Autonomous UAV Operations
A big thank you to everyone who joined us on 21 March 2025 for our very first in-person workshop and live demonstration on autonomous UAV operations in critical environments.
It was fantastic to bring together industry experts, researchers, and operators to share insights, discuss challenges, and showcase innovative solutions. Your engagement and contributions made this event a great success!
We look forward to continuing the conversation and pushing the boundaries of UAV autonomy together. Stay tuned for more updates!
Agenda & Details
Important Information:
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Venue : Royal Military Academy, 8 Rue Hobbema, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
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Parking : No on-site parking available, please use the public parking in the vicinity.
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Dresscode : smart business
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Conference in English
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Please carry an identification document, to be presented upon entry to the Royal Military Academy premises
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We recommend arriving at least 15 minutes before the event start time to allow sufficient time for security checks.
Click here for more information on how to access RMA
Please note that while the agenda is set, times are subject to change on the day to ensure a smooth experience. Rest assured, the event will start and end the specified times, so be sure to arrive on time to make the most of it!
9:00am
Registration & Welcome
9:30am
Opening Remarks
Bart Scheers | Agilica & Col Kurt Van Gyseghem | IMM, DEAO
9:45am
Keynote: Challenges in Autonomous UAV Operations
Mikael Shamim | CEO, Helicus
10:15am
Overview of key research projects at RMA focused on GNSS denied UAV navigation
Geert De Cubber | Head of Research Unit - RAS, RMA
10:45am
Scura: Overcoming limitations of SLAM in featureless environments
Shantanu Upadhyay | CEO, Scura
11:15am
Agilica: AGL System for Automation of Drone Operations in the Edge Spaces
Hafeez Chaudhary | CEO, Agilica
11:45am
Networking | Standing Lunch
12:45pm
Technology Demos: Advanced Tracking & Resilient Autonomous Landing GPS-denied
2:15pm
Introducing UAVs to Naval Ops: Challenges in Integration & Flight Automation
​Olivier De Meyst | Belgian Navy | LDV, (Nav)
2:45pm
TNO: Innovations in GNSS-free autonomous navigation tools
Danny Maat | Portfolio Manager PNT, TNO
3:15pm
Q&A and Closing Remarks
3:30pm
Drinks Reception & Informal Networking
