Sofia Drone Alliance



Shaping the Future of Unmanned Aviation

Established by a Memorandum of Understanding signed on 24 June 2025 , the Sofia Drone Alliance accelerates real-world UAV applications and promotes Bulgaria’s leadership in the unmanned aviation sector.


About the Alliance

The Sofia Drone Alliance is a voluntary, non-incorporated contractual association uniting municipalities and legal entities from Sofia City and Sofia District. It is coordinated by DRONOTECH AVIATION JSC and serves as a collaborative platform for research, innovation and industrial application in the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) sector.


Mission

The mission of the Alliance is to:

  • Create conditions for research, implementation, production, trade and development of UAV technologies.
  • Promote cooperation between state authorities, municipalities, academic and research institutions and industry players.
  • Represent and protect the interests of its members while supporting new industrial projects and technological innovations in UAVs.

Objectives

The Sofia Drone Alliance works towards:

  • Spreading the use of UAV technologies in industrial applications.
  • Supporting members with technical, economic, legislative and administrative solutions.
  • Providing opportunities for financing and international cooperation.
  • Encouraging joint research with universities and scientific institutes.
  • Contributing to UAV education for students and professionals.
  • Promoting UAV technologies among professionals, the public and public administrations.

Key Activities

Members of the Alliance collaborate in the following areas:

  • Development and testing of pilot delivery routes and UAV-based logistics solutions.
  • Creation of sustainable business models for transportation of goods and people.
  • Organization of B2B meetings and building of R&D partnerships.
  • Formation of international consortiums for EU and global funding programs.
  • Promotion of members’ achievements and R&D capabilities at national and international level.
  • Organization of training courses, conferences and seminars.
  • Cooperation with municipalities, NGOs and academic institutions for UAV industry development, as well as training and sports activities.

Founding Members

  • Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  • University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy
  • Institute of Mechanics
  • Sofia Municipality
  • DRONOTECH AVIATION JSC
  • Municipalities of: Anton, Bozhurishte, Botevgrad, Godech, Gorna Malina, Dolna Banya, Dragoman, Elin Pelin, Etropole, Zlatitsa, Ihtiman, Koprivshtitsa, Kostinbrod, Kostenets, Mirkovo, Pirdop, Pravets, Samokov, Svoge, Slivnitsa, Chavdar, Chelopech.


Municipalities of Sofia District & Sofia (Capital)

Territorial scope of Sofia Drone Alliance, where 46% of Bulgaria's GDP is formed and 24% of the country's population lives.