Call for Papers

Drones, robotics, and Autonomous systems are transforming the way industries, governments, and societies operate by enabling intelligent automation, autonomous decision-making, and advanced remote operations. These technologies integrate artificial intelligence, sensors, computer vision, communication networks, and real-time data processing to perform complex tasks with high efficiency and precision. From aerial drones used in surveillance, agriculture, delivery services, and environmental monitoring to robotic systems applied in healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and smart infrastructure, Autonomous technologies are becoming essential components of modern digital transformation. As research and innovation continue to evolve, drones and robotic systems are expected to play a critical role in shaping future smart cities, defense systems, disaster response, industrial automation, and next-generation intelligent transportation systems.

The International Conference on Drones, Robotics and Autonomous Systems (DRAS 2026) invites researchers, academicians, industry professionals, practitioners, and students from around the world to submit original research papers, case studies, and innovative applications in the rapidly evolving fields of drones, robotics, autonomous systems, and intelligent Autonomous technologies. DRAS 2026 aims to provide a premier interdisciplinary platform for presenting recent advances, emerging trends, practical challenges, and future directions in Autonomous systems and robotics technologies. The conference will foster collaboration between academia, industry, government agencies, and technology innovators working on next-generation autonomous and intelligent systems. The conference welcomes high-quality contributions addressing theoretical foundations, system architectures, algorithms, experimental studies, prototypes, industrial deployments, and real-world applications related to drones, robotics, and autonomous systems. We invite the submission of original papers on all topics related to Intelligent Systems with special interest in but not limited to:

Drones and Autonomous Systems
Autonomous Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Autonomous Ground Vehicles (UGVs)
Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (UUVs)
Autonomous Surface Vehicles (USVs)
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)
UAV/UAS Design and Architectures
Autonomous Drone Navigation and Control
Drone Swarm Intelligence and Coordination
Drone Communications and Networking
UAV Path Planning and Optimization
Drone Safety, Reliability, and Security
Drone Regulations and Airspace Management
Energy-Efficient and Long-Endurance UAVs
Drone Simulation and Digital Twins
Hybrid and Multi-Modal Autonomous Platforms

Robotics and Intelligent Systems
Autonomous Mobile Robots
Humanoid and Service Robotics
Industrial and Collaborative Robotics
Medical and Healthcare Robotics
Agricultural and Environmental Robotics
Soft Robotics and Bio-Inspired Systems
Human–Robot Interaction
Robot Perception and Localization
Multi-Robot Coordination
Intelligent Robotic Systems

Artificial Intelligence for Autonomous Systems
AI for Robotics and Drones
Machine Learning and Deep Learning
Reinforcement Learning
Computer Vision and Perception
Intelligent Navigation and Localization
Path Planning and Motion Control
Sensor Fusion and SLAM
Digital Twins for Autonomous Systems
Explainable and Trustworthy AI

Communication, Networks, and Cybersecurity
Drone Communications and Networking
5G/6G-enabled Autonomous Systems
Edge and Fog Computing
Internet of Robotic Things (IoRT)
Secure Autonomous Systems
Cybersecurity for Drones and Robotics
Blockchain for Autonomous Platforms
Cloud Robotics

Applications and Emerging Technologies
Autonomous Transportation and Mobility
Disaster Response and Emergency Operations
Surveillance and Security Applications
Precision Agriculture and Smart Farming
Logistics and Delivery Drones
Marine and Underwater Robotics
Space Robotics and Exploration
Defense and Tactical Systems
Autonomous Inspection and Monitoring
Sustainable and Green Autonomous Technologies

Sensors, Control, and Embedded Systems
Smart Sensors and Actuators
LiDAR, Radar, and Vision Systems
Embedded and Real-Time Systems
Energy-efficient Autonomous Systems
Battery and Power Management
Autonomous System Modeling and Simulation
Control Architectures and Middleware