Valerii Iakovenko

Valerii Iakovenko, co-founder and managing partner of DroneUA / Futurology, is a leading figure in the field of drone technology. As Chairman of the Agricultural Committee of the PA Drone Association, Valerii is committed to advancing the use of drones in agriculture for sustainable practices. His expertise extends globally, with significant contributions to the United Nations FAO program. Leading Ukrainian drone company DroneUA, under his leadership, has expanded its operations to the US market, inaugurating its first office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and introduced FarmFleet, a specialized SaaS platform focusing on spraying drones and service-related activities in the agriculture sector. At the Commercial UAV Expo 2024, Valerii is the initiator of the Ukrainian Pavilion, representing a self-organized effort by Ukrainian entrepreneurs in the UAS robotics sector to demonstrate Ukraine’s experience in scaling drone production. Valerii’s dedication to innovation and sustainability drives positive change in the agricultural industry.