Celebrating Our Partnership with Drone Industry Insights and a Shared Mission for the Global Drone Industry
As the drone industry enters an exciting new phase of maturity and scale, strong collaboration across borders, disciplines, and markets has never been more important. That is why the Drone Industry Association Switzerland (DIAS) is proud to celebrate its partnership with Drone Industry Insights (Droneii) — one of the world’s leading market intelligence platforms for the commercial drone sector.
As we begin 2026, this partnership reflects a shared commitment to building a professional, safe, and economically sustainable drone ecosystem across Europe and beyond.
A Strategic Partnership with Drone Industry Insights
Drone Industry Insights, founded and led by Kay Wackwitz, is globally recognised as the reference source for data, analysis, and strategic insight in the commercial drone industry. Their platform supports decision-makers across:
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Government and public authorities
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Critical infrastructure operators
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Enterprise drone programs
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Manufacturers and system integrators
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Investors and policymakers
Droneii’s research spans every major segment of the drone economy, including:
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Drone-in-a-box and autonomous operations
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Industrial inspection and asset monitoring
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Public safety and emergency response
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Logistics and smart city applications
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Regulation, airspace integration, and U-space
Their independent, data-driven approach provides the clarity and transparency needed for the industry to grow in a responsible and scalable way.
DIAS is proud to be featured on Drone Industry Insights’ official partners page, alongside many of the world’s most respected drone organisations and technology leaders:
👉 https://droneii.com/partners
DIAS’ Mission: Building a World-Class Drone Ecosystem from Switzerland
The Drone Industry Association Switzerland (DIAS) exists to strengthen Switzerland’s position as a global leader in professional drone operations.
Our mission is to bring together the entire drone value chain — from operators and manufacturers to regulators, researchers, and public authorities — to accelerate the safe, sustainable, and commercially viable adoption of drone technology.
DIAS focuses on:
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Supporting innovation and industrialisation of drone technology
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Promoting safe and compliant operations
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Enabling dialogue between industry and regulators
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Encouraging cross-border collaboration
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Positioning Switzerland as a global drone hub
Switzerland’s unique combination of aviation heritage, regulatory excellence, research institutions, and industrial innovation makes it one of the most important drone markets in the world. DIAS exists to ensure that this ecosystem continues to grow in a coordinated and future-focused way.
A Shared Vision for the Future of Drone Operations
The partnership between DIAS and Drone Industry Insights is built on a shared understanding of where the industry is heading.
Drones are evolving from niche tools into mission-critical infrastructure for:
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Public safety and emergency response
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Energy, transport, and utilities
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Environmental monitoring
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Smart cities and digital twins
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National resilience and security
This transformation requires more than just technology. It requires:
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Trusted market data
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Clear regulatory frameworks
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Professional operating standards
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Strong international collaboration
Drone Industry Insights provides the market intelligence that helps shape global strategy. DIAS provides the national and regional platform that turns strategy into real-world deployment.
Together, we are aligned around a common goal:
to build a mature, professional, and trusted global drone industry.
Looking Ahead to 2026 and Beyond
2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for the drone sector, with rapid expansion in:
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Autonomous drone infrastructure
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BVLOS operations
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National drone programs
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Drone-in-a-box deployments
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AI-powered inspection and modelling
Through our partnership with Drone Industry Insights, DIAS will continue to support informed decision-making, cross-border collaboration, and responsible industry growth.
We are proud to work alongside Droneii and look forward to shaping the future of the global drone ecosystem together.