This is your opportunity to be part of the foundation of the first organization built for pilots and only for pilots. Your Founding Membership is active from the time of purchase through December 31, 2028, locking in years of access, connection, and influence from the ground floor. And it doesn’t stop there. You’ll receive all of the regular access to all we offer, however, as a Founding Member, you’ll earn a perpetual advantage:
Become a Founding Member
FOUNDING MEMERSHIPS are offered for a restricted time-period only! Once they’re gone, they’re gone!
Audience
National Impact
After 2028, you will only pay regular membership dues once every two years — instead of annually — for as long as you remain a Founding Member.
The backbone for America’s drone pilot community
A trusted organization focused on representation, education, growth, and connection for drone pilots nationwide.
Advocacy & Representation
ADPA gives drone pilots a stronger collective voice. We support practical policy conversations, fair industry representation, and greater recognition for responsible drone operations across the country.
- Public awareness initiatives
- Industry representation
- Responsible flight advocacy
Membership & Community
Join a growing network of drone pilots who care about the future of the industry. Build relationships, share knowledge, and be part of a professional national community.
- Founding member access
- Community connection
- Pilot network growth
Resources & Opportunity
Discover an easier way to manage contacts, sales and grow lasting relationships.
- Industry updates
- Pilot opportunities
- Community visibility
A Unified Pilot Voice
We represent pilots and only pilots — giving you a clear, credible voice in an industry where your input has too often been secondary.
National & Regional Conferences
Engage with pilots across the country through:
• Annual National Conference
• Six Regional Conferences each year
These events are built for pilots — not vendors — and focus on real-world flying, learning, and connection.
Competitions & Skill Development
Put your skills to the test and grow as a pilot through: • sUAS academic and operational competitions • Professional deliverables competitions (mapping, inspections, media, and more) • Competitive racing and performance challenges
Founding Member Package
Founding Membership is strictly limited.
Once the available memberships are filled, they will never be offered again.
$
• $80
.00
(no processing fees)
Membership Benefits
- ADPA FOUNDING MEMBER” ID Card
- ADPA FOUNDING MEMBER” Certificate
- FOUNDING MEMBER” ADPA Lapel Pin
- Membership through December 31, 2028
(2 year membership for regular annual rate after 12/31/28) - Half Price Admission to all ADPA Conferences until 2031
- All Membership Discounted Vendor Offers
Founding Membership is strictly limited.
Something Bigger Is Coming
We’re building a service for pilots that has never existed before — designed to fundamentally change how pilots operate, connect, and grow.
It’s so impactful… we’re not ready to reveal it just yet.
