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One application for all membership options
Join ADF Connect.
ADF Connect is the year-round member community of the African Drone Forum, bringing together companies, professionals and partners across Africa's drone and autonomous systems sector. Professionals apply free on the same form.
African organizations.Operators, OEMs, training organizations, service firms, software providers, consultancies and adjacent organizations.
International organizations.OEMs, software firms, investors, professional services, development partners and institutions outside Africa.
Strategic Partnerships.Organizations with wider policy, research, market development or ecosystem priorities can work with ADF through a custom Strategic Partnership.
African Drone Forum, Kigali
Why members join
Member benefits.
ADF Connect helps members find opportunities, build the right relationships, make better market decisions, raise their industry profile and grow across African and international markets.
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Business Opportunities
Discover projects, tenders, clients, funding and commercial opportunities across Africa and globally.
02
Strategic Network
Build relationships with buyers, investors, regulators, operators, technology partners and industry leaders.
03
Market Intelligence
Access regulatory, country and industry intelligence to support better business decisions.
04
Industry Visibility
Raise your profile through speaking opportunities, member features, events and ADF media channels.
05
Market Entry & Expansion
Enter African markets and expand internationally through ADF programmes, pavilions, delegations and cross-border initiatives.
Inside the ADF Connect member dashboard.
Tap each view to explore the platform
adfconnect.org · Opportunity Board
Opportunity Board.
Live tenders, RFPs, grants and funding calls, filtered by country, sector and deadline.
adfconnect.org · Industry Map
Industry Map.
A mapped view of the companies, operators, institutions and programmes shaping Africa's drone and autonomous systems ecosystem.
adfconnect.org · Events and Webinars
Events and Webinars.
The ADF calendar and the wider African industry calendar, with member rates and speaking opportunities.
adfconnect.org · Intelligence Hub
Intelligence Hub.
Country-by-country drone market reports, the ADF Capital Tracker and the African Drone Regulators Hub.
Application process
One application for all membership options.
Join Africa's drone professional network.
Drone professionals, remote pilots, researchers and students working in or entering the drone and autonomous systems industry.
10 Partner Search + Selected IntroductionsConnections to relevant investors, buyers and partners, based on fit and consent.
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*Each tier includes all benefits from lower tiers. Selected introductions are subject to relevance, mutual fit and consent. Regulators Hub access includes only materials approved for industry release.
20% off your first year membership.Join by 1 November 2026.
Navigate African drone markets with better intelligence, relationships and local context.
10 Local Partner + Buyer ConnectionsSelected introductions to relevant operators, buyers, distributors and implementation partners.
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✓Included
*Each tier includes all benefits from lower tiers. Selected introductions are subject to relevance, mutual fit and consent. Regulators Hub access includes only materials approved for industry release.
20% off your first year membership.Join by 1 November 2026.
Strategic Partnerships
For organizations seeking a deeper, year-round relationship with the African Drone Forum. ADF Strategic Partnerships are custom annual engagements built around shared priorities across Africa's drone and autonomous systems ecosystem.
Partnerships are built around shared objectives and do not confer regulatory approval, policy influence, preferential treatment or guaranteed outcome.
Membership includedADF Connect Growth membership is included, together with the agreed partnership activities for the year.
Annual planA focused set of objectives, activities and expected outputs agreed at the start of the partnership.
Dedicated relationshipRegular planning, quarterly check-ins and an annual review with the ADF team.
Partnership opportunities
Event and pavilion participation
ADF-led webinar or briefing
Co-developed research or resources
Country or sector intelligence
Roundtable and convening participation
Thought leadership and visibility
Talent and ecosystem programmes
Annual activity and outcome review
Global engagement
Our global reach in 2026.
Across 2026 ADF is present at eleven events in eight countries on four continents, convening operators, manufacturers, investors and civil aviation authorities.
2026
African Drone Regulators Forum · Nairobi
2026
Africa Pavilion at XPONENTIAL Europe
2026
African Drone Forum · Aviation Africa 2026
2026
UAS Leadership Roundtables
2025
Aviation Africa track partner, Kigali
2020
African Drone Forum, Kigali
"ADF is the only organization that has run consistent drone events on this continent since 2018. That consistency has earned us something no amount of marketing can buy:trust."
Eno Umoh · Founding Chairman, African Drone Forum
Testimonials
Voices from Africa's drone ecosystem.
"ADF's coordination and guidance were instrumental in enabling our delegation toengage meaningfully in the event and its stakeholders."
"ADF gives African drone entrepreneurs a place to connect across markets, share what is working andbuild the relationships needed to grow."
"ADF brings together the right mix of public, private and regulatory stakeholders tostrengthen collaboration around drone innovation and implementationacross African markets."
Take it to your team
Download the membership prospectus.
Inside: ADF's story since 2018, its key programmes and global partner network, the ADF Connect platform, every membership option and price, and your first year as a member.
Membership FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Who can join ADF Connect?
Professionals and organizations working in or supporting drones, autonomy and adjacent industries. Applications are reviewed for fit.
What is ADF Connect?
ADF Connect is the year-round member community of the African Drone Forum, bringing together companies, professionals and partners across Africa's drone and autonomous systems sector.
Which membership option is right for me?
Choose based on the level of intelligence, visibility and growth support you need. ADF can recommend the best fit.
Can my team participate?
Yes. Organizational membership is held at the company level, with team access confirmed during onboarding based on the membership level.
When does membership start?
Membership begins after approval, payment and account activation.
Do I pay before approval?
No. You pay only after your application is approved.
How long does review take?
ADF aims to review complete applications within 2-3 business days.
How does regulatory engagement work?
Members may join relevant briefings, roundtables and working groups. Membership does not provide regulatory approval, influence or preferential treatment.
What if we need more support?
Bespoke market-entry and execution work is scoped separately. Larger institutional priorities may fit an ADF Strategic Partnership.
Apply for membership.
One application form covers every path. It takes a few minutes, you are reviewed before you pay, and ADF will route you to the right path if another one fits better.
