INTERNATIONAL DRONE DEFENSE ASSOCIATION
SECURING
LOW-ALTITUDE
AIRSPACE WORLDWIDE
IDDA is an independent international platform bringing together governments, public
International Drone Defense Association • Working document authorities, industry,
academia and operational expertise to strengthen resilience against evolving drone threats.
Connecting Governments • Institutions • Industry • Expertise.
THE SHARED CHALLENGE
THE FUTURE OF AIRSPACE SECURITY REQUIRES COORDINATION.
Unmanned systems are transforming security, infrastructure and public safety. As threats evolve faster than regulation and operational preparedness, no single technology or organisation can provide the complete answer. IDDA creates the trusted environment in which public authorities, industry and experts can work together.
AIRPORTS &
AIRSPACE
CRITICAL
INFRASTRUCTURE
BORDERS &
PUBLIC SAFETY
DEFENCE & STRATEGIC FACILITIES
IDDA TODAY
FROM INTERNATIONAL DIALOGUE
TO PRACTICAL COOPERATION.
IDDA has developed into an active international platform connecting institutional decision-makers, technology manufacturers, operational experts, academia and critical infrastructure stakeholders. Our work is focused on turning dialogue into trusted cooperation, shared knowledge and practical capability development.
INSTITUTIONAL
COOPERATION
INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY NETWORK
DEMONSTRATIONS & VALIDATION
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
THE IDDA ECOSYSTEM
ONE INTERNATIONAL ECOSYSTEM. A SHARED SECURITY MISSION.
IDDA provides a neutral platform where public responsibility, operational requirements, industrial capability and scientific expertise can meet.
OUR STRATEGIC DIRECTION
BUILDING THE FRAMEWORK FOR
TRUSTED COUNTER-UAS COOPERATION
IDDA is developing the relationships, knowledge and institutional foundations required for responsible and effective airspace security.
POLICY & INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
Promoting policy alignment, information sharing and responsible governance at the international level.
TECHNOLOGY
ASSESSMENT & VALIDATION
evaluating solutions through independent assesument and operational validation.
TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Developing skills, edication and expertise for today's and tomorrow's challenges.
TESTING, SERTIFICATION & RESEARCH
Advancing testing., certification and research to ensure realiability and interoperabillity.
COOPERATION BUILT ON TRUST
STRONGER THROUGH SHARED RESPONSIBILITY
IDDA develops cooperation with public institutions, academic organisations, technology companies and international initiatives that share a commitment to safer and more resilient airspace.
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GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT
GROWING INTERNATIONALLY.
ACTING RESPONSIBLY.
IDDA is building a trusted international network for cooperation, knowledge exchange and the responsible development of Counter-UAS capabilities. Our approach combines global perspective with strong national and institutional relationships.
IDDA IN ACTION
LATEST INITIATIVES, PARTNERSHIPS AND EVENTS
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles – What is a Drone?
A drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that is either remotely controlled or moves autonomously using software, sensors, and GPS navigation. The term "drone" comes from the English word drone, which was initially used to refer to unmanned military aircraft as early as the 20th century.
How Technology is Changing Warfare and Security in Bulgaria and Worldwide
Amid the rapid development and widespread adoption of drones across various sectors, the Bulgarian National Radio program “12+3” featured a highly relevant and important interview with Eng. Stayko Topalov, President of the International Drone Defense Association, and Dr. Ivan Milanov, retired Colonel and member of the World Drone Defense Association.
“Bulgaria is Defenseless”: IDDA Vice President Warns After Drone Incident in Poland
Sofia, 11.09.25 — Colonel (Ret.) Ivan Milanov, Vice President of the International Drone Defense Association (IDDA), warned that Bulgaria is currently defenseless against unmanned aerial systems, following the recent events in Poland.