Abstract Submission Guidelines
You are invited to submit an abstract of no more than 300 words to be considered as a presenter.
Submissions will be evaluated by a panel of peer-reviewers.
Your submission needs to fit into one of the three conference themes seen below:
Abstracts must demonstrate alignment and appropriateness to the conference themes.
• Data Analysis & Interpretation
This topic deals with interpretation and analysis of data. In particular we will consider presentations that:
Demonstrates or explains the use of particular paid / open-source software.
Demonstrates the relevance of collected data towards informed decision making.
Demonstrates how data is integrated with other information.
• Drone Applications
This theme deals with:
Innovative uses of drones in the fields of agriculture, conservation and natural resource management.
Experiences from flying in the field.
Experiences and FAQ in the field of attaching hardware to drones - such as thermal camera, multispectral cameras and more.
Flying practical / demonstrations.
• Drone Operations & Management
This theme looks at current and future developments that affect the commercial use of drones:
Drone regulation and legislation.
Drone maintenance and upgrades.
Incorporate the futuristic view of drones – drone use corridors.
Qualifying presenters will receive a free conference entry (non-transferrable).
Sessions can be presented virtually or in-person.
Foreign participation is encouraged but will be limited to 40%.
Please note there is no compensation or reimbursement for speakers other than what has been outlined above.
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Important Dates
Submission Portal Opens – Thursday, 10 June 2021
Submission Deadline – Sunday, 15 August 2021 at 23H59 (GMT+2)
Review Outcome & Invitations Distributed – Wednesday, 15 September 2021
Conference Programme Distributed – Wednesday, 13 October 2021
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Submission Portal Opens – Thursday, 10 June 2021
Submission Deadline – Sunday, 15 August 2021 at 23H59 (GMT+2)
Review Outcome & Invitations Distributed – Wednesday, 15 September 2021
Conference Programme Distributed – Wednesday, 13 October 2021
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