Drone Technology Operations
Program Overview
The Drone Technology & Operations course provides hands-on training in drone assembly, maintenance, flight operations, DGCA rules, mapping surveys, aerial photography, agricultural spraying, and drone mission management.
Students will learn:
- How drones work
- How to assemble, calibrate, and maintain drones
- How to safely operate drones in real environments
- How to plan & conduct missions for agriculture, mapping, inspection, cinematography, etc.
- DGCA regulatory compliance
- Practical hands-on flight training (simulated + real)
- Drone business & operational workflows
This course prepares students to become certified UAV pilots, drone technicians, or drone operations specialists.
- Duration:
- 240 Hours (One Year)
- Mode:
- Offline + Online + Projects (Hybrid Learning Model)
- Modules:
- 6 (Each of 40 Hours)
- Includes:
- Live Financial Tools • GST Compliance • Tally & Zoho Projects • Mentorship
- CAREER & PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES (INDIA)
Students can build careers in:
- Drone service companies
- Agriculture spraying companies
- Mapping & surveying companies (GIS, land records, mining)
- Smart city and government projects
- Solar plant & powerline inspection
- Cine & media production houses
- Defense contractors (surveillance, reconnaissance support)
Placement Roles:
Drone Pilot / UAV Operator
Drone Maintenance Technician
Field Survey Specialist (Drone-based)
Aerial Photographer/Videographer
Drone Agriculture Technician
Flight Operations Supervisor
Drone Business Assistant / Operations Manager
TECHNOLOGY TRENDS IN DRONE INDUSTRY
India is undergoing a Drone Revolution, driven by:
- Drone Shakti Scheme (Govt. of India)
- Agriculture-focused subsidy programs
- BVLOS delivery experiments
- Smart city & defense surveillance
- Rapid adoption in solar, mining, oil & gas, railways, and construction industries
- High demand for GIS, mapping, & surveying drones
- Growth in agri-spraying drones under PM Fasal Bima Yojna
- Increasing use of thermal drones for firefighting & rescue
Expected Salary Range
Freshers:
: ₹15,000 LPA – ₹30,000 LPA
Skilled operators:
: ₹30,000 LPA – ₹60,000 LPA
Senior specialists:
: ₹6.0 LPA – ₹12.0 LPA+
Modules Covered
Foundations of Drone Technology
- TOOLS
- Real drone hardware kits
- QGroundControl (basic)
- DGCA zone maps
- Outcomes
- Identify drone parts & functions
- Understand Aerodynamics
- Learn basic remote controller skills
- CAREER ROLES
- Drone Operations Trainee
- UAV Assembler
- Field Maintenance Assistant
Mini Project
Prepare a “Drone Anatomy Chart” explaining each component.
Drone Assembly, Calibration & Maintenance (40 Hours)
- TOOLS
- Screwdriver sets
- ESC calibrators
- Battery multimeter
- Prop balancer
- Mission Planner calibration tools
- Outcomes
- Assemble basic drones
- Calibrate motors, ESCs, sensors
- Maintain equipment with safety protocols
- CAREER ROLES
- Drone Technician
- UAV Maintenance Engineer (Junior)
- Drone Repair Assistant
Mini Project
Build & calibrate a working drone (team-based).
Drone Flight Training & Safety Operations (40 Hours)
- TOOLS
- Drone simulators (DJI, Liftoff, RealFlight)
- Remote controllers
- Safety kit (vests, cones, markers)
- LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Perform manual takeoff & landing
- Hover, rotate, navigate
- Conduct safe field operations
- CAREER ROLES
- Drone Pilot (Entry Level)
- Field Operator
- Survey Assistant
Mini Project
Complete a 5-maneuver flying skills test.
Mapping, Surveying & Data Capture (40 Hours)
- TOOLS
- QGroundControl for mission planning
- DroneDeploy/Pix4D (concept demo)
- GPS, Altimeters
- LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Create survey missions
- Capture aerial mapping data
- Understand Orthomosaic Creation
- CAREER ROLES
- Drone Survey Specialist
- GIS Technician (Drone-focused)
- Mapping Operator
Mini Project
Simulated mapping of a 5-acre land + basic report.
Industry Applications & Advanced Operations (40 Hours)
- TOOLS
- Payload modules (camera, thermal demo)
- Inspection checklists
- Media shot list templates
- LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Understand agriculture, solar, pipeline & security missions
- Shoot cinematic drone videos
- Conduct real-world inspections
- CAREER ROLES
- Industrial Drone Operator
- Cinematic Drone Pilot
- Agri-Drone Specialist
- Infrastructure Inspection Operator
Mini Project
Create an operation plan for a real-world drone service scenario.
Capstone Project, DGCA Knowledge & Career Readiness (40 Hours)
- TOOLS
- DGCA rulebook (overview)
- Portfolio templates
- Logbook templates
- Outcomes
- Execute full independent drone missions
- Document operations as per standards
- Prepare for job interviews
- CAREER ROLES
- Certified Drone Pilot
- Drone Operations Supervisor
- UAV Operations Manager
Mini Project
Complete Portfolio Launch.
Program Objectives
- Provide strong foundational knowledge of drone components, aerodynamics, and flight systems.
- Train learners to safely operate drones through structured simulator and real-flight training.
- Develop technical skill in drone assembly, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Build operational expertise in mapping, surveying, inspection, and industry-specific missions.
- Prepare students for DGCA-compliant UAV operations and field careers.