ADAPTER CLUB x Estonian Aviation Academy #8: Drones in Estonian Airspace – Who is Responsible?

This event is in Estonian

Moderators: Mait Rõõmus and Oskar Saarepera
28 August 2026, Estonian Aviation Academy

Programme

10.00–10.30
Registration and Coffee

10.30–10.35
Opening and Welcome Remarks

10.35–10.50
Estonia’s Uncrewed Aviation Roadmap – Why Is It Needed and Who Is It For?
Ott Tahk (Government Office of Estonia)

10.50–11.05
Amendments to the Aviation Act and Changes to State Fees
Jüri Joonas (Ministry of Climate)

11.05–11.20
Presentation of the Results of the Estonian Uncrewed Aviation Study
Priit Rifk (Estonian Transport Administration)

11.20–11.35
EANS in the Drone Sector: Today and Tomorrow
Teve Rahula (Estonian Air Navigation Services – EANS)

11.35–11.50
The U-space Business Model – Paid Airspace? Principles of U-space Service Development and Pricing
Giulio Segurini (STRADai)

11.50–12.30
Panel Discussion: From Roadmap to Implementation – What Do Drone Service Providers Need Most Today?
Priit Rifk (Estonian Transport Administration), Eduard Vainu (Meridein), Kristo Timberg (Hansab), Ott Tahk (Government Office of Estonia)

12.30–13.30
Lunch

13.30–13.55
The C-UAS Concept in Estonia
Kert Kotkas (Police and Border Guard Board)

14.00–14.15
Drone Identification in Practice – What Should Operators Know to Always Remain “Visible”?
Sten Nurmsalu (HexTech Solutions)

14.15–14.30
Drone Detection and Counter-UAS Solutions – The Perspective of the Security Industry
Kristo Timberg (Estonian Security Companies Association)

14.30–14.45
Company Case Study: Operating Drones Near Critical Energy Infrastructure
Karl Kristjan Kits (Elering)

14.45–15.20
Panel Discussion: Drones and Critical Infrastructure – Who Should Have the Authority to Intervene?
Karl Kristjan Kits (Elering), Hannus Vard (Tallinn Airport), Madis Prink (EANS), Kert Kotkas (Police and Border Guard Board), Kristo Timberg (Estonian Security Companies Association)
Moderated by Eduard Vainu (Meridein).

15.20–15.40
Coffee Break

15.40–16.00
How Can Companies Receive R&D Support from the Estonian Aviation Academy to Meet Public Sector Needs? / Adapter Club
Helena Nulk-Leemets (Estonian Aviation Academy)

16.00–16.15
Company Case Study: Vaal Airship / Adapter Club
Rauno Gordon

16.15–16.20
Closing Remarks

16.20–17.15
Optional Tour of the Estonian Aviation Academy Drone Laboratory and Drone Net Testing Facility