See the full drone stack in action.
Live, by the lake.
check-in from 11 Oct
Event values
Four reasons this trip earns its place in your calendar
Experience
See the complete drone surveying
ecosystem in action, from mission
planning all the way to final data
deliverables.
Learn
Latest insights straight from the experts behind the technology. Ask your questions and talk through your own operational
challenges.
Connect
Network with industry leaders and pick up practical lessons from organizations already using these technologies in daily operations.
Professional rigor
Two productive days plus the comfort of a countryside resort 15 minutes from Budapest Airport, whether you travel alone or with family.
Agenda*
Two days, planned around demos and daylight
Mornings for ideas, afternoons in the field, evenings for the people you came to meet.
Day 1 · Mon 12 Oct
08:30-09:30 Registration & Welcome Coffee
09:30-09:45 Welcome speech
09:45-10:30 Guest Expert Presentation #1
10:30-12:00 Live Demo Block 1
12:00-13:15 Lunch
13:15-15:00 Live Demo Block 2
14:00-15:15 Coffee Break
15:15-16:00 Ask the Experts: Open Technical Discussion
16:00-17:30 Global Drone Operations Awards Ceremony
17:30-17:45 Day Wrap-up
19:00-22:00 Networking Dinner
Day 2 · Tue 13 Oct
09:00-09:45 Coffee & Networking
09:45-10:30 Guest Expert Presentation #2
10:30-12:30 Live Demo Block 3
12:30-13:30 Lunch
13:30-14:30 Customer Success Stories Session
14:30-16:30 Lakeside Expert Networking
16:30 Closing
A free event · no tickets · pre-registration required
*Some changes to the event schedule may occur due to on-site weather conditions or other organizational matters.
Main Speakers
Jan Francke
Jan Francke is an internationally recognized Ground Penetrating Radar specialist and Co-Founder of Geolitix, with 36 years of experience across 108 countries. He develops custom GPR systems for complex mining, archaeology, geotechnical, and exploration projects in challenging environments. He is also an experienced science communicator featured by the BBC, History Channel, DW Germany, and other international media.
Becky Bodger
Becky Bodger is a geoscientist and Technical Solutions Manager, CE&E, with nearly 20 years of experience across mining, energy, civil engineering, and offshore UXO. She has held technical and leadership roles with Geosoft, Seequent, and Bentley Systems, focusing on geophysical workflows, data management, technical enablement, and customer success. She now leads a team helping civil, environmental, and engineering customers solve complex subsurface challenges.
Alexey Dobrovolskiy
Alexey Dobrovolskiy is CEO of SPH Engineering and represents the organizer’s perspective on the Awards jury. He has extensive experience in drone software, integrated sensor systems, and advanced UAV workflows. He brings a strong understanding of technical complexity, field execution, data quality, and measurable industry impact.
Technologies on Show
Two days of live field demos across the full drone surveying stack. A taste of what you'll see fly:
Bathymetry & Underwater
Depth mapping and below-surface imaging over water. MBES (multibeam echo sounder), SBES (single-beam echo sounder), SSS (side-scan sonar).
Magnetometry
Reveal what's buried, from ore bodies to unexploded ordnance. MagNIMBUS, Sensys R3.
Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR)
See beneath the surface, from utilities to geology. Zond Aero LF (deeper, low frequency) and Zond Aero 600 (higher resolution).
Methane Detection
Pinpoint gas leaks from the air, over pipelines, wells and landfills. Laser Falcon.
Gamma-Ray
Map natural radiation and surface geochemistry for mineral exploration and environmental surveys.
Who it's for
Built for people who make decisions with drone data
If any of these sound like you,you'll feel right at home at the camp.
Mining, oil & gas,
construction & engineering
and academia
Fire depts, civil
protection & environmental
agencies
Established drone service &
inspection providers
What SPH covers
Come for the drones. We handle the rest.
The camp is free to attend. Here's exactly what's included, and the few things worth knowing before you arrive.
Included for everyone
• Free entry to all demos, expert sessions and the awards ceremony.
• Business lunch on both days, 12 and 13 October.
• Networking dinner on 12 October, with drinks on us for the evening.
• Lakeside expert networking in small, topic-based groups.
Good to know
• Speakers, media & Award winners get return flights and 2 nights' accommodation (check-in 11 Oct, check-out 13 Oct).
• Room and bar drinks outside the dinner are settled by you.
• City tourist tax is HUF 500/person/night (~€1.4), paid at check-in.
• No ticket needed, but pre-registration is required and places are limited.
A free event · no tickets · pre-registration required
Venue
Nádas Tó Park Hotel, Monori út 100, Vasad, 2211 Hungary
~15 min from Budapest Airport
Reserve your place
Three steps to the lake
Places are limited and every registration is reviewed individually, so the room stays useful for everyone in it.
FAQs
Is the event really free?
Yes. Attendance, both lunches and the networking dinner are free. Pre-registration is required, and places are limited, so every application is reviewed individually.
Do I need to book a hotel?
Once your registration is approved, reserve a room at Nádas Tó Park Hotel, ideally within 7 days. Your place is confirmed when we receive your hotel booking.
What exactly does SPH Engineering cover?
Both business lunches and the networking dinner (with drinks) are covered for every attendee. Speakers, media, and Award winners also receive return flights and two nights' accommodation. Room and bar drinks outside the dinner and the city tourist tax (HUF500/person/night) are paid by you.
How do I get to the venue?
The Nádas Tó Park Hotel is at Monori út 100, Vasad, about 15 minutes from Budapest Airport. Parking is available, and detailed transfer and arrival information is shared before the event.
Can I arrive earlier or bring my family?
Absolutely, subject to room availability and a prior booking. It's a comfortable resort by the lake, so extending your stay through the weekend or bringing family works well.
The demos are outdoors, what should I bring?
Comfortable shoes, a jacket for the field, business cards and a laptop. Timings may shift slightly with on-site weather.
Contact Information
If you have more questions, please contact
Registration & Q&A · Karina Lou · klou@sphengineering.com
Media & speakers · Mengru Li · media@sphengineering.com