2026 MDA Conference

The event is sold out - Registration closed on March 20th.

Join MDA for our third annual Conference! The Michigan Drone Association’s annual conference has evolved into a statewide gathering that represents every corner of Michigan’s drone and airspace ecosystem. Formerly known as the Winter Conference, this event now unites professionals from public safety, agriculture, education, defense, energy, industry, and service provider sectors.

This year’s conference will bring together agency leaders, innovators, educators, and policymakers for two days of collaboration, learning, and live demonstrations. Attendees will hear from keynote speakers, engage in expert-led panels covering legislative updates, and have the opportunity for hands-on sessions. Outdoor flight demonstrations will showcase real-world capabilities across public safety, infrastructure inspection, agriculture, and defense applications.

The event will also host focused breakout tracks by sector, ensuring each community has space to share innovations and shape Michigan’s next phase of airspace advancement.

Whether you’re a seasoned operator, public official, educator, or emerging technology partner, the MDA Annual Conference is where Michigan’s drone future takes flight together.

For the public safety track, the conference will be both MCOLES CPE and Fire Inspector CPE registered.

Room block available on-site at the Mt. Pleasant Comfort Inn and Suites, hotel and conference center. Call 989-772-4000 and ask for the Michigan Drone Association Room block. The block is available both on the 7th and 8th for $98/night. You can also book online with the following link:

https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/YN80A7

** All meals included with conference ticket

Vendors

***As of March 7th, 2026, our vendor show is full. If you are interested in joining the event as a sponsor, please reach out to discuss availability.****

Ready to commit to joining? Please email info@midroneassoc.com.