HACKFEST 2026
At Hackfest 2026, Ľubomír Sládek, UAV Team Lead at Aliter Technologies, delivered an expert talk entitled:
DRONES 2026 – From Hardware to Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence
Today, drones are no longer just flying cameras – they are sophisticated flying computers equipped with sensors, data networks, artificial intelligence, and high security requirements. The lecture demonstrated how hardware, software, networking, and cybersecurity are interconnected in real-world practice.
Lecture topics:
Drone hardware – design, aerodynamics, electronics, and power sources
Network communication – radio, satellite, metallic, and optical networks
Artificial intelligence on board the drone
Drone cybersecurity – from GPS jamming to encrypted control and communication protocols
Programming and the software-defined approach
Legislation and practical use of drones within the European Union
Technology showcase, including a demonstration of a mobile drone control center
