Drone

Master the Basics of Drone Flight. You will gain practical skills in:

• Drone Anatomy & Terminology: Understand the main parts (propellers, motors, battery, camera, gimbal, controller) and common drone terms.
• Regulations & Safety: Learn the essential DGCA rules for drone operation in India (NPNT, registration, no-fly zones), pre-flight checks, and safe battery handling.
• Basic Flight Controls: Master takeoff, landing, hovering, and controlling the drone’s movement in all directions (pitch, roll, yaw, throttle) in GPS-assisted modes.
• Basic Aerial Photography/Videography: Learn to control the camera gimbal, take photos, record smooth videos, and understand basic camera settings (resolution, frame rate).
• Using Drone Apps: Become proficient with the manufacturer’s flight app (like DJI Fly) for flight planning, settings, and monitoring.

Learn Theory, Practice in Sim, Fly for Real. Our program is designed for safe, practical learning:

• Online Theory Modules: Learn regulations, safety procedures, and drone basics at your own pace.
• Flight Simulator Training: Practice basic and advanced maneuvers in a realistic drone flight simulator without risking real hardware.
• Practical Flight Sessions: Get hands-on experience flying a consumer drone (like a DJI Mini or similar) under the guidance of certified instructors in a safe, designated area.
• Scenario-Based Practice: Learn to handle common situations like low battery return-to-home (RTH) and signal loss.

No! This Course Is for Absolute Beginners. This course is perfect for:

• Hobbyists who just bought their first drone.
• Photographers/Videographers wanting to add an aerial perspective.
• Anyone interested in drones but unsure where to start. All you need is an interest in flying!

A Safe and Capable Recreational Drone Pilot. Upon completion, you will receive a Foundation Drone Operator Certificate. You’ll be able to fly common consumer drones safely, understand and comply with local regulations, and capture good-quality basic aerial imagery.

Go Beyond Basic Flight: Master Your Aircraft. You know how to fly; now learn to pilot. This course takes you beyond GPS-assisted modes into manual flight (Atti mode), advanced cinematography, basic maintenance, and understanding different sensor payloads. You’ll learn to troubleshoot common issues and use automated flight modes for specific tasks like mapping or inspections.

Become a Proficient Drone Technician and Specialist Pilot. You will gain deeper, professional-level skills in:

• Advanced Flight Modes: Master Attitude (Atti) mode flying (manual control without GPS stabilization) for smoother cinematic shots and emergency handling.
• Complex Maneuvers: Learn advanced flight techniques like orbiting, follow-cam, reveals, and flying in challenging wind conditions.
• Drone Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Learn to perform routine maintenance (propeller changes, firmware updates, sensor calibration) and diagnose common hardware/software issues.
• Sensor Payloads: Understand the basics of different sensors beyond standard cameras (e.g., thermal, multispectral) and their applications.
• Automated Flight Planning: Learn to use apps for basic automated waypoint missions for simple mapping or surveying tasks.
• Understanding Drone Systems: Gain a deeper understanding of flight controllers, ESCs, GPS modules, IMUs, and communication links.

Push Your Skills in Realistic Scenarios. This program builds professional competence:

• Advanced Simulator Scenarios: Practice manual flight, emergency procedures, and mission planning in challenging simulated environments.
• Intensive Field Training: Extensive hands-on flight time focusing on manual control, complex cinematography, and executing automated missions.
• Hardware Labs: Learn basic drone maintenance, component identification, and common troubleshooting steps on actual drone hardware.
• Mission Planning Software: Get introduced to software for planning automated flights (e.g., DJI GS Pro, Map Pilot Pro basics).

You Need Solid Basic Flight Experience. This course is ideal for those who have:

• Successfully completed our Foundation Drone Course OR…
• Significant logged flight hours on consumer drones in GPS modes.
• A thorough understanding of drone safety and basic regulations.
• Your own drone (recommended, though not strictly required for all modules).

A Skilled Operator Ready for Commercial Work. Graduates will receive an Intermediate Drone Systems Certificate. You’ll possess the skills for more demanding commercial drone operations, including advanced aerial imaging, basic inspections, and handling drones in non-GPS modes. You’ll be prepared for specialized advanced training.

From Pilot to Innovator: Build and Program Drones. This is our expert-level program. Go beyond flying off-the-shelf drones. Learn to build custom drones from components, flash firmware, program autonomous behaviors using SDKs (like Python with MAVLink or DJI SDK), integrate specialized sensors, and process drone data. This course prepares you for roles in drone engineering, autonomous systems development, and complex data acquisition.

Become a Drone Systems Engineer and Developer. You will gain elite-level skills in:

• Custom Drone Building: Select components (frame, motors, FC, ESCs, GPS, etc.), assemble, solder, and configure a custom drone from scratch.
• Flight Controller Firmware: Master flashing, configuring, and tuning open-source firmware like ArduPilot or Betaflight/INAV. Understand PID tuning for optimal flight performance.
• Drone Programming (SDKs): Use Python with libraries like DroneKit (MAVLink) or vendor-specific SDKs to write scripts that control drone behavior, read sensor data, and execute complex autonomous missions beyond simple waypoints.
• Sensor Integration & Data Processing: Learn to integrate non-standard sensors (LiDAR, advanced cameras, environmental sensors) via interfaces like I2C or Serial. Process the collected data using relevant software (e.g., photogrammetry software, GIS tools).
• Autonomous Navigation & Perception: Get introduced to concepts like SLAM, basic computer vision for obstacle avoidance or target tracking using companion computers (like Raspberry Pi or Jetson Nano).

Engineer, Code, and Test Autonomous Aerial Systems. This program develops expert problem-solvers:

• Build & Tune Lab: Extensive hands-on time building, configuring, and PID tuning your own custom drone. Includes soldering and diagnostics.
• Programming & SITL: Develop and test your autonomous drone scripts in a Software-in-the-Loop (SITL) simulation environment before deploying to real hardware.
• Sensor Integration Projects: Complete projects integrating novel sensors onto your drone and writing code to utilize their data.
• Capstone Project: Design, build, and program a drone system to solve a specific complex task.

This Is an Expert-Level Program. This course requires a strong technical foundation:

• Completion of our Intermediate Drone Course OR demonstrated equivalent knowledge.
• Strong technical and programming skills are highly recommended.

Target Top Roles in the UAV Industry. This Advanced Drone Technology Certificate demonstrates expertise in designing, building, and programming drone systems. Potential career paths include:

• UAV / Drone Engineer
• Autonomous Systems Developer
• Robotics Engineer (Aerial Focus)
• Flight Control Systems Engineer
• Drone Data Specialist / Analyst