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ADF Connect is the membership platform of the African Drone Forum for companies, professionals and partners across the drone and autonomous systems ecosystem. Organizations are reviewed before they join. Professionals join free.
Trusted by operators building across the continent
Built for the people doing the work.
- Operators with a current ROC or equivalent license
- Manufacturers, software and service companies active on the continent
- International organizations with a real Africa strategy
- Regulators, researchers and institutions building the rules and the talent
Why we vet. When a partner finds an operator in the ADF directory, they need to trust what they see. Verification turns a list of names into a network people do business inside.
Opportunities. Network. Intelligence. Visibility. Expansion.
Business Opportunities
Discover projects, tenders, clients, funding and commercial opportunities across Africa and globally.
Strategic Network
Build relationships with buyers, investors, regulators, operators, technology partners and industry leaders.
Market Intelligence
Access regulatory, country and industry intelligence to support better business decisions.
Industry Visibility
Raise your profile through speaking opportunities, member features, events and ADF media channels.
Market Entry & Expansion
Enter African markets and expand internationally through ADF programs, pavilions, delegations and cross-border initiatives.
Real screens. This is what members see.
Tap each view to explore the platform
Open opportunities, network growth, the live industry map and the latest intelligence on one screen.
Verified companies and professionals, searchable by country, sector and skill.
Regulatory, funding and tender updates curated from CAA bulletins and partner reports, country by country.
Live tenders, projects and sub-contracts across the continent, filtered by sector and country, with closing dates you can act on.
Two paths in. Professionals join free. Organizations apply for membership.
Apply. Get approved. Start.
Pilots, practitioners, students, researchers, freelancers and independent experts. No fee.
Apply
A short application about you and your work.
ADF replies
ADF reviews every application and replies within three working days.
Three working daysSet your password
Your approval email has one link. Set a password and your free ADF Connect account opens.
Apply. Get approved. Activate.
Operators, manufacturers, service companies and international organizations. Reviewed before they join.
Apply
Tell us about your organization, your goals and the tier you are interested in.
ADF replies
ADF reviews every application and replies either way.
Three working daysComplete membership
Your approval email has one link to set your password and complete payment.
Activate ADF Connect
Your ADF Connect account opens as soon as payment is confirmed.
On paymentGet started
The ADF team will be in touch to get you started. Intel and Growth members set up their reports and goals on an activation call.
First weekPick your level. Earn your place.
Annual membership, in US dollars. Organizations apply first. Nothing is charged until your application is approved.
Find opportunities, intelligence and relationships that help you grow across Africa and internationally.
- Dashboard + Opportunity Board
- Profile + Industry Visibility
- Briefings + Working Groups
- ADF Connect LIVE
- Discounted Member Rates
- Research + Benchmark Reports
- Country Drone Market Reports
- 1 Personalized Market Intel Report a year
- African Drone Regulators Hub
- Investor, Buyer + Partner Connections
- 4 Personalized Market Intel Reports a year
- Early access to selected limited-capacity opportunities
- Event or pavilion sponsorship
- ADF-led webinar
- Co-developed research or educational resource
- Selected convening participation
- Country or sector intelligence, thought-leadership visibility, quarterly check-ins and proof-of-performance reporting
Compare all ten benefits
| What you get | Core $500 | Intel $2,500 | Growth $7,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Dashboard + Opportunity BoardNews, regulatory updates, events, tenders, RFPs, pilots, grants and funding. | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| 02 Profile + Industry VisibilityVerified profile, Directory + Industry Map presence, selected member features. | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| 03 Briefings + Working GroupsADF-led regulation, policy, market and industry sessions. | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| 04 ADF Connect LIVEMonthly online member meet-up with peers and industry experts. | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| 05 Discounted Member RatesReduced pricing on ADF events, pavilions, delegations and selected programs. | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ + early access |
| 06 Country Drone Market ReportsCountry market activity, approvals, operators, stakeholders, use cases and outlook. | – Not included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| 07 African Drone Regulators HubADRF country presentations and notes, regulations, standards, frameworks, KYRO and selected outputs. | – Not included | – Not included | ✓ Included |
| 08 Research + Benchmark ReportsIndustry trends, market size, sectors, regulatory developments and country benchmarks. | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| 09 Investor, Buyer + Partner ConnectionsSelected connections to investors, buyers, pilot and R&D collaborators and strategic partners where there is fit. | – Not included | – Not included | ✓ Included |
| 10 Personalized Market Intel ReportsCompany-specific market, regulatory, competitor and live-opportunity research. | – Not included | 1 / year | 4 / year |
Understand African markets, identify credible relationships and pursue market-entry opportunities.
- ADF Connect Dashboard + Africa Opportunity Board
- International Member Profile + Africa Visibility
- ADF Briefings, Roundtables + Working Groups
- ADF Connect LIVE
- Member Rates on ADF Programs, Pavilions + Delegations
- ADF Research + Benchmark Reports
- Africa Country Market Reports
- African Drone Regulators Hub
- 1 Personalized Africa Market Intelligence Report a year
- Buyer, Local Partner + Strategic Connections
- 4 Personalized Africa Market Intelligence Reports a year
- Early access to selected limited-capacity opportunities
- Event or pavilion sponsorship
- ADF-led webinar
- Co-developed research or educational resource
- Selected convening participation
- Country or sector intelligence, thought-leadership visibility, quarterly check-ins and proof-of-performance reporting
Compare all ten benefits
| What you get | Core $1,500 | Intel $5,000 | Growth $10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 ADF Connect Dashboard + Africa Opportunity BoardAfrica-focused industry news, market and regulatory updates, events, tenders, RFPs, projects, pilots, grants and funding calls. | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| 02 International Member Profile + Africa VisibilityVerified organization profile in the ADF Member Directory and Industry Map, international member recognition and selected ADF member features. | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| 03 ADF Briefings, Roundtables + Working GroupsADF-led sessions covering African regulation, policy, markets and specific industry issues. | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| 04 ADF Connect LIVEMonthly online member meet-up with African and global peers and industry experts. | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| 05 Member Rates on ADF Programs, Pavilions + DelegationsReduced member pricing for ADF events, pavilions, delegations and selected programs. Growth receives early access to selected limited-capacity opportunities. | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ + early access |
| 06 Africa Country Market ReportsCountry-level intelligence on regulations, approval pathways, active operators, local stakeholders, use cases and commercial activity. | – Not included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| 07 African Drone Regulators HubIndustry-facing ADRF country presentations and notes, country regulations, ICAO and global standards, frameworks, KYRO resources, research and selected regulator-program outputs. | – Not included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| 08 ADF Research + Benchmark ReportsADF analysis on African industry trends, market size, sectors, regulatory developments and cross-country benchmarks. | ✓ Included | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| 09 Buyer, Local Partner + Strategic ConnectionsSelected connections to African operators, implementation partners, buyers, distributors and other relevant stakeholders based on market objectives. | – Not included | – Not included | ✓ Included |
| 10 Personalized Africa Market Intelligence ReportsCompany-specific research around your product and target African market, covering demand, regulations, stakeholders, competitors, live opportunities and recommended next steps. | – Not included | 1 / year | 4 / year |
Join Africa’s drone professional network. For pilots, practitioners, students, researchers, freelancers and independent experts.
Professional profile · ADF Connect LIVE · Selected Opportunity Board access · Events and webinars · Selected research and resources · Professional networking
Tier inclusions are cumulative. Connections and selected introductions are subject to relevance, mutual fit and consent. Membership provides intelligence, resources, programs, visibility and selected connections. It does not guarantee regulatory approval, customers, investment, third-party meetings or successful market entry.
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"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."
Member voices
"We have to look the part, act the part, and deliver like no one else. That's how we shape policy, win deals, and earn global respect."
"Collaboration isn't just a word. It's a competitive advantage. The continent wins when we work together."
"We're here to build serious businesses, not just fly drones. It's time Africa owns the drone narrative, not rents it."
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Tiers, benefits and how to apply, in one shareable document.
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