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At PAU, learn how to fly a drone in 7 days

1 2 3 Ludhiana: As the use of drones is on the rise in many fields, including agriculture, and to meet the increasing need for trained pilots, a special training has begun at Punjab Agricultural University to produce skilled pilots. The week-long training is being conducted by the Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering faculty, under the aegis of the Directorate Generate of Civil Aviation ( DGCA ). The DGCA had approved establishment of a Remote Pilot Training Organization (RPTO) at the university, and it became the first independent RPTO to be established in Punjab solely by any government organization. The nearly week-long training includes theoretical training , simulator training, practical flight training, Regulatory and safety training and certification required for commercial drone operation in India. This certification serves as proof of their skills and adherence to regulatory standards. The training at PAU is for the rotorcraft category of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in the small class, that weight up to 25 kg. "The qualification is matriculation and the age from 18 to 55 years. The course fee is Rs 35,000 excluding GST. The validity of the certificate is 10 years, as per the Drone Rules of 2021 of the Government of India," said a source. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Speaking on the development, Mahesh Kumar Narang, head, Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering (FMPE), said, "There is a growing demand for skilled remote pilots in the agricultural sector. After obtaining a Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC), certified drone pilots in Punjab can explore numerous career opportunities in both public and private sectors."