African Drone Forum · Membership Network
The vetted network of Africa's autonomous economy.
ADF Connect is where verified drone professionals and organizations find work, partners and market intelligence across the continent. Every member is reviewed before they join.
Apply to join Individuals free · Organizations $500/year · reviewed in 3 to 5 days
Source: ADF Industry Analysis 2026. Member counts live inside the product, where they are real.
How admission works
Four steps. The same promise the product keeps behind it.
Apply
Create an account, confirm your email and submit a membership application.
Verification
Individuals are admitted on a minimum standard. Organizations are reviewed by ADF in 3 to 5 working days.
Onboarding
Admitted members build their profile and get set up with a guided checklist.
Working membership
Opportunities, network, intelligence and development, gated by a status every page understands.
Membership
Two self-serve memberships. Partner tiers are arranged directly with ADF.
Individual
Free
- Personal profile in the vetted directory
- Browse and track opportunities
- Connect and message members
- Intelligence headlines, events and learning
- Optional Verified upgrade (credential review)
Organization
$500 / year
- Vetted company profile and Operator Verified badge
- 5 team seats with roles
- Team deal pipeline: claim and assign opportunities
- Country intelligence and regulator contacts
- Post RFPs, jobs and events
Strategic Partner
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- Ecosystem-level partnership with ADF
- Provisioned and onboarded directly by our team
- Founding member arrangements available
Questions before you apply?
The important parts are simple.
Is ADF Connect an open directory?
No. ADF Connect is application-based. Individuals meet a minimum admission standard and organizations are reviewed by ADF.
When does Organization membership activate?
After the organization is approved and the required membership payment is confirmed under the current payment workflow.
Do individuals need a licence to join?
No. A licence can be submitted later for the optional Verified badge.