The IAC hosted the international conference "Unmanned aviation: state, problems and prospects for the development"

On June 4, 2025, the Interstate Aviation Committee continued to discuss key issues of developing remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) within the framework of the international conference "Unmanned aviation: state, problems and prospects for the development".

The second day of the conference was devoted to issues of safe integration of unmanned aircraft into common airspace, counteracting unauthorized use of unmanned aircraft systems, and protecting critical infrastructure facilities. Experts from companies with practical experience and specializing in these issues shared their knowledge.

The preparedness of the remote pilot guarantees flight safety, efficient use of equipment, and high-quality performance of assigned tasks. That is why, as on the first day of the conference, much attention was given to personnel training. Methodological approaches to developing a fatigue risk management system for remote pilots and simulator training for RPAS operators were considered.

Specialists from the IAC Unmanned Aerial Incident Investigation department introduced conference participants to the possibilities of using machine learning for adaptive control of unmanned aircraft systems in conditions of uncertainty and outlined problematic issues in the legal regulation of the unmanned aircraft systems operation.

The IAC information on the practice of air accidents investigation with unmanned civil aircraft, which are currently being completed at the IAC, caused great interest.

Summarizing the results of the conference, IAC Deputy Chairman Sergey Zaiko emphaisized the importance of a systematic approach to the forming of legislation, as well as the need for continuous improvement of the level of specialists training and the timely introduction of new technologies for the safe operation of unmanned systems. "The event emphasizes the importance of consolidating the efforts of all stakeholders for the further sustainable development of the unmanned aviation market and improving aviation safety," the IAC Deputy Chairman emphasized.

The International Conference "Unmanned aviation: state, problems and prospects for development" allowed not only to discuss a wide range of issues related to the development of RPAS, but also became a successful platform for expert dialogue. The participants expressed a wish to hold such a conference on a regular basis and made proposals on the topics of the next similar events. It was noted that there is a need to expand joint work in order to intensify activities to support this rapidly growing segment of civil aviation.