DGCA Certified Drone Training Program | IITDM Vizag

DGCA Certified Drone Training Program

The DGCA Certified Drone Training Program is designed to prepare students and professionals for the rapidly evolving drone and aviation industry. Combining industry-aligned training with practical flight experience, the program equips learners with the technical expertise, operational knowledge, and confidence to excel in emerging drone applications.

Delivered through hands-on classroom and field sessions, the curriculum builds real operational competence across drone flying, aerial mapping and surveying — preparing participants for careers across agriculture, infrastructure, GIS, and industrial inspection sectors.

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DGCA-Certified Training

Structured classroom and practical flight training aligned with DGCA safety regulations, delivered using industry-standard drone equipment.

Hands-on Flight Experience

Professional drone flying, drone assembly, and practical field training sessions build real operational confidence, guided by experienced industry trainers.

Aerial Mapping & Surveying

Practical exposure to aerial photography, videography, drone mapping and survey techniques used across real-world industries.

Curriculum Overview

Gain practical skills in drone operations, flight control, DGCA safety, aerial photography, mapping, surveying, and real-world drone applications. The curriculum combines technical knowledge with hands-on training, helping participants develop the skills required for safe and professional drone operations.

Flight Operations & Safety

  • Drone Flying & Flight Controls
  • Drone Assembly & Components
  • DGCA Safety Regulations

Aerial Imaging & Mapping

  • Aerial Photography & Videography
  • Drone Mapping & Survey Techniques

Real-World Applications

  • Real-world drone applications across agriculture, infrastructure, GIS and industrial inspection

Who Can Apply?

This programme is open to a wide range of learners looking to build a career in drone technology:

  • Students
  • Graduates
  • Working Professionals
  • Engineers
  • Survey & GIS Professionals
  • Agriculture Professionals
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Drone Enthusiasts

Why Choose This Program?

  • Vizag's First DGCA-Approved Drone Training Academy
  • Comprehensive Classroom & Practical Flight Training
  • Training with Industry-Standard Equipment
  • Guidance from Certified Drone Professionals
  • Career Development & Placement Support

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers in:

  • Drone Pilot
  • Aerial Survey & Mapping
  • Precision Agriculture
  • Infrastructure Inspection
  • Industrial Inspection
  • Drone Photography & Videography
  • GIS & Remote Sensing
  • UAV Operations & Maintenance

Explore how our training programmes translate into real career outcomes on our Placements & Career Outcomes page .

Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about the DGCA Certified Drone Training Program.

Is this training program DGCA-certified? ▾
Yes. IITDM Vizag's Drone Training Program is Vizag's first DGCA-approved drone training academy, combining classroom instruction with hands-on flight training aligned to DGCA safety regulations.
Who can apply for this program? ▾
The program is open to students, graduates, working professionals, engineers, survey & GIS professionals, agriculture professionals, entrepreneurs, and drone enthusiasts.
What career opportunities are available after completing the course? ▾
Graduates can pursue careers as drone pilots, aerial survey and mapping specialists, precision agriculture consultants, infrastructure and industrial inspectors, drone photographers and videographers, GIS & remote sensing professionals, and UAV operations & maintenance specialists.

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