Ian Kiely is an Irish UAV specialist, consultant and founder of Drone Space Ltd, with more than a decade of experience across the drone and aerospace sectors. His work spans drone operations, satellite-enabled technologies, digital twins and emerging autonomous systems.

Ian has worked with private industry, government bodies and the European Space Agency, with experience across Ireland and internationally. An experienced conference speaker and moderator, he focuses on the practical integration of drones, space technologies and digital innovation into real-world applications.