India’s first and exclusive drone Training facility inaugurated near Manesar

Gurugram : Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA) and its RPAS Training Partner, Drone Destination have commenced their DGCA-approved Drone Training at India’s first and exclusive drone Training facility near Manesar, Gurugram. The site was inaugurated by Amber Dubey, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation.

The first batch is currently being conducted to train the instructors who will further impart DGCA-certified RPA Training to aspiring drone pilots at their respective organisation. IGRUA and Drone Destination will soon commence with industry-specific training courses after the conclusion of this program. Drones are changing the skyscape in a significant way. The world has already witnessed its military prowess which is transforming warfare. Even in the commercial segment, drones are being utilised rapidly to reduce costs and increase efficiency in sectors such as Infrastructure, Agriculture, Oil & Gas, Mining, Healthcare, Logistics and many more. Such extensive adoption will create a multitude of new employment opportunities in both urban and rural areas.

As the Nation aims to achieve the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, the Indian government is encouraging manufacturing and usage of Drones made in India. To maintain high levels of aviation safety, it is essential to have certified and trained personnel to operate Drones. It shall soon become mandatory to obtain a Drone Pilot License for flying most types of Drones in India. “Today is a momentous day for India’s Civil drone industry as IGRUA and Drone Destination, commence flying training of our first batch of “Drone Instructors” course.

Participants from Flying Training Organisations (FTOs) across the country have enrolled for this course to become a DGCA-Certified RPAS Instructor. These instructors carry a vital responsibility to train students for years to come. We ensure that we will impart extremely professional training which maintains the highest safety and security standards.” said Shri Krishnendu Gupta, Director, Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA).

“The drone training site approval is a meticulous and extensive process involving clearance from several government agencies and the state administration. We are thankful to all the stakeholders involved in supporting us to set up India’s first exclusive Drone Training site,” said Chirag Sharma, CEO, Drone Destination.