Regional International Forum

Low Altitude Economy Forum 2026

Date: 30 May 2026

Venue: Conference Hall, 2nd Floor, Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Working Languages: Mongolian and English

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I. Objective

Forum Objective

The Forum aims to introduce the global trends, technological advancements, and regulatory developments of the rapidly emerging Low Altitude Economy (LAE); to facilitate the exchange of regional experience and best practices; to identify opportunities for integrating Mongolia’s airspace resources into the civil economy; and to strengthen cooperation among researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders.

Forum Basic Information

Low Altitude Economy Forum 2026

Organizer: Mongolian Civil Aviation Authority (MCAA)
Date: 30 May 2026
Venue: Conference Hall, 2nd Floor, Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

II. Organizers

Official Organizers

Mongolian Civil Aviation Authority (MCAA);

Co-Organizers

Forum Co-Organizers

Ministry of Defense of Mongolia
Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Communications
Air Force Command of the Mongolian Armed Forces
Civil Aviation National Center SOSC
Mongolian Unmanned Vehicle Association

III. Scope and Participants

Scope and Participants

The Forum will be held at the regional level, gathering 200–300 delegates, including:

International and domestic researchers and academics;
Representatives of civil aviation regulatory bodies;
Representatives of international professional organizations;
Manufacturers of drones, eVTOL aircraft, and air mobility solutions;
Investors and venture capital representatives;
University professors, doctoral and master’s students;
Representatives of start-ups and technology companies.

IV. Forum Tracks

Forum Tracks

Track 1

Policy, Legal Framework, and Regulation of the Low Altitude Economy

International standards of the Low Altitude Economy and ICAO recommendations;
Airspace classification and regulation of low-altitude zones;
Registration and licensing systems for drones and unmanned aircraft;
Implementation of U-Space and Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) systems;
Aviation safety, citizen privacy, and data protection;
Comparative analysis of regulatory frameworks across regional countries;
Domestic and cross-border flight regulation.

Track 2

Business and Investment Environment of the Low Altitude Economy

Market growth and future trends of the Low Altitude Economy;
Business models for drone logistics and delivery services;
eVTOL aircraft and intra-urban air taxi services (Urban Air Mobility);
Drone applications in agriculture, mining, and construction;
Applications in emergency response, search and rescue, and healthcare;
Mechanisms for attracting investment, risk and return analysis;
Low Altitude Economy and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Track 3

Technological Advancement and Innovation

Design and materials technology for low-altitude aerial vehicles:
Electric- and hydrogen-powered aircraft;
Lightweight materials and aerodynamic solutions;
Battery technology and energy density.
Artificial intelligence and automation:
AI-based flight management systems;
Drone swarm flight and cooperative algorithms;
Machine learning and computer vision in aerial systems.
Communication, navigation, and surveillance systems:
5G/6G networks and low-altitude flight operations;
ADS-B and Remote ID standards;
GNSS-independent navigation solutions.
Infrastructure:
Vertiport and droneport design and planning;
Charging station networks;
Weather monitoring systems.

Track 4

The Low Altitude Economy and Society

Public awareness and social acceptance;
Noise and environmental impact;
Urban planning and integrated low-altitude flight models;
Human resource development and professional education systems;
Ethics and accountability in the Low Altitude Economy;
Regional cooperation and knowledge exchange.

V. Schedule

Terms of Reference Schedule

Phase	Date
Forum announcement and registration opens	01 May 2026
Submission of paper abstracts	01–15 May 2026
Final paper submission deadline	25 May 2026
Forum programme announced	08 May 2026
Forum date	30 May 2026

VI. Venue

Forum Venue

The Forum will be held at the Conference Hall, 2nd floor, Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport, Khan-Uul District, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

VII. Working Languages

Working Languages

Mongolian;
English;
Simultaneous interpretation will be provided (coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs).

VIII. Submission Requirements

Submission Requirements

Presentations and papers shall be prepared in accordance with the official template of the “Dronecon 2026” event held under the patronage of the President of Mongolia (Dronecon.gov.mn) and submitted electronically to the address below:

Email: Alimaa.b@mcaa.gov.mn
Length: 10–25 pages (A4)
Format: MS PowerPoint (.ppt)
Language: Mongolian or English

IX. Organizational Costs

Organizational Costs

Organizational costs of the Forum will be covered by the budget of the Mongolian Civil Aviation Authority, contributions from co-organizing institutions, and sponsorships.

Forum Programme

Low Altitude Economy Forum 2026 Programme

Organizer: Mongolian Civil Aviation Authority (MCAA)
Co-Organizers: Ministry of Defense of Mongolia
Co-Organizers: Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Communications
Co-Organizers: Air Force Command of the Mongolian Armed Forces
Co-Organizers: Civil Aviation National Center SOSC
Date: 30 May 2026
Venue: Conference Hall, 2nd Floor, Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Forum Programme

Time	Programme
08:00 – 09:00	Registration of Participants
09:00 – 09:20	Opening Ceremony Mr. D. Baasandamba, Vice Minister of Defence of Mongolia Mr. E. Turbayar, Director General, Mongolian Civil Aviation Authority
09:20 – 09:30	National Anthem and Cultural Performance
09:30 – 09:40	Official Group Photograph
	PRESENTATIONS
09:40 – 10:00	Keynote Address — Ministry of Defense of Mongolia Colonel E. Gansukh Colonel B. Enkhzorgol
10:00 – 10:20	National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) — “The Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Emergency Operations: Current Practice and Future Outlook” Colonel D. Sodnomragchaa, Head of the Information Technology Division Senior Lieutenant B. Byambasuren, Head of the UAV Unit, National Rescue Brigade
10:20 – 10:40	Keynote Presentation — THALES Group (France)
10:40 – 11:00	Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:30	Capital City Digital Services Authority — “Best Practices of the ICT Speed Club” Mr. Ts. Borkhuu, Director, Digital Government Services Regulatory Authority
11:30 – 12:00	Mongolian Drone Coding Association — “Preparing the Next Generation for Mongolia’s Low Altitude Economy” Mr. D. Batbayar, President of the Association
12:00 – 13:00	Lunch
13:00 – 13:10	Keynote Presentation — ST Engineering (Singapore)
13:10 – 13:20	Selected Paper 1 — Air Force Command: “Development and Application of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in the Defense Sector” Captain B. Zolboot, Head of the UAV Research and Testing Center, Air Force Command
13:20 – 14:00	Keynote Presentation — New Com Group
14:00 – 14:50	Keynote Presentation — Shenzhou Yinuo Technology Co., Ltd. (People’s Republic of China)
14:50 – 15:00	Presentation — Mongolian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Association
15:00 – 15:10	Closing Ceremony