Overview of Drones

• History and Evolution of UAVs

• Categories and Types of Drones (Fixed-Wing, Multi-Rotor, VTOL)

• Key Terminology and Components of a Drone

• Overview of Indian UAV Rules – DGCA CAR 1.0

• No-Permission No-Takeoff (NPNT) System

• Understanding UIN, UAOP, and Remote Pilot Certificate

Structure & Planning

• Classification of Indian Airspace

• Drone Zones: Red, Yellow, and Green

• Use of Digital Sky Platform

• Weather Basics: Wind, Rain, Visibility, GPS Conditions

• Mission Planning Tools (Map Reading & KML File Interpretation)

• Introduction to Aerial Surveying Concepts

Technical & Safety

• Basic Aerodynamics of Multirotors

• Principles of Lift, Thrust, Drag, and Weight

• Drone Flight Modes: Manual, ATTI, GPS

• Understanding Fail-safe Functions (RTH, Geo-Fencing, etc.)

• Battery Safety, Charging Practices, and Flight Time Estimation

• Emergency Procedures and Risk Mitigation

Simulator & handling

• Introduction to Drone Flight Simulators

• Control Stick Coordination & Mode Selection

• Ground Station Familiarization (Manual & Auto Mode)

• Pre-Flight Checklist & Safety Briefing

• Assembly and Disassembly of UAV

• Payload Handling and Gimbal Operation Basics

Flight Training

• Basic Maneuvers: Take-off, Hover, Yaw, Roll, Pitch, and Landing

• Advanced Maneuvers: Figure 8, Square Pattern, Orbit

• Flight under Simulated GPS Loss

• Route Flying with Waypoints (Auto Mode Training)

• Battery Swap Techniques and In-Field Maintenance

• Live Flight Logs and Analysis

Viva & Assessment

• Theory Revision: All Core Topics

• Practice Quiz and Oral Q&A

• Internal Simulator Test

• Practice for Final Flight Test (DGCA Format)

• Mission Briefing and Final Preparation

Certification

• Theory Examination (Written/MCQ Based on DGCA Format)

• Practical Flight Assessment (DGCA Evaluation Guidelines)

• Debriefing and Instructor Feedback

• Certificate Distribution and Course Wrap-up

• Introduction to Job Opportunities and Industry Use Cases