Kaveri University Joins Marut Drone Academy to Usher in a New Era of Drone Education
State-of-the-art facility to provide drone pilot training to over 1,000 people annually
Hyderabad: Kaveri University has collaborated with Marut Drone Academy to establish a new drone academy in Siddipet, recognising the need to align drone education with industry demands. The state-of-the-art drone academy offers four dedicated flying zones, totaling an expansive area of 15,300 square meters.
Currently, the academy aims to provide drone pilot training to over 1,000 people annually. The academy is set to provide courses like Agri Spraying - Drone SoPs, Drone Agri Analytics, Drone Repair & Maintenance, Precision agriculture, digital agriculture. The Drone Academy will work closely with National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), farmer producer organisations, Community Health Centres (CHCs), NGOs to promote the adoption of drone technology in tier II and III regions in Telangana.
Velchala Praveen Rao, Vice Chancellor, Kaveri University said, “Building on our experience and past efforts with Kaveri Seeds and the Centre of Excellence with Marut Drones, we’re set to offer specialised agriculture training using the Marut AG365 drone, at Kaveri University. Strategically located in the rural and suburban areas of Siddipet, it is Telangana's first private university to have DGCA approved RPTO.”
Sai Kumar Chintala, CEO - Marut Drone Academy, stated, “In the next three years, approximately 1 million people are expected to use drones in their industries. However, there is a significant shortage of skilled pilots, with only 10,000 trained professionals available. Drones will create numerous job and business opportunities in small towns and rural areas, offering a quick and profitable return on investment. Individuals can recover the cost of their drone pilot training in just 3 to 4 months.
“According to the Drone Rules 2021 issued by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), remote pilot certification and a license are mandatory for anyone operating small to medium-sized commercial drones. Marut Drone Academy is facilitating this transformation by providing the necessary training and certification.”he added.