Join other industry experts, researchers, and end-users for a two-day event on January 28-29. in Trondheim, Norway, we will examine the challenges of operating and detecting drones in demanding conditions.
The event will include a conference, a workshop, and a demonstration in the cold, dark waters outside Trondheim.
We will announce more information about the program, speakers, and venue before December. The event is open to members and partners of the Ocean Autonomy Cluster, as well as special invitees. Others may request an invitation, but because of the topic and nature of the event, we reserve the right to select participants.
We will not share any participation list, names, or contact information before, during, or after the event.
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The Demo Day will take place at Nyhavna, at the Pier between Dora 2 and Trondheim Maritime Senter.
Only people who have registered for the Demo Day will have access to the pier. So make sure to bring an ID.
Do you want to demonstrate something at the Demo Day? Send an email to frode@fi-nor.no
More information about the Demo Day will be available for those who register.
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Drones, across all domains – air, sea, and underwater – have transformed the way we conduct operations. They play an increasingly vital role not only in military missions, but also in civilian sectors such as fish farming, offshore energy, environmental monitoring, and search and rescue.
Yet, not all operations occur on clear summer days with calm seas and bright skies. Many are carried out in the cold, the dark, and under unforgiving conditions where technology is pushed to its limits. How do we ensure reliable performance when visibility drops, temperatures plummet, and the environment becomes the most significant challenge?
Dark Drones explores the operational, technological, and human factors in using drones in the harshest environments. The event brings together experts and practitioners to share insights, experiences, and solutions for making drone operations safe, effective, and resilient – even in the most demanding conditions.
While drones enable new opportunities in industry, research, and defense, they can also pose significant risks when used with malicious intent. Small, fast, and often difficult to detect, these systems can threaten critical infrastructure, compromise security, and disrupt operations.
The challenge is how to effectively identify and counter drones designed to avoid detection or operate without authorization. Reliable situational awareness and robust countermeasures are essential to maintaining safety and security in both civilian and military domains.
This part of Dark Drones addresses the growing need for advanced detection technologies, effective deterrence strategies, and coordinated responses. The aim is to explore solutions that ensure resilience against unwanted drone activity – securing the benefits of drone technology, while protecting against its misuse.