How to become a Drone Pilot
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Flies drones for farming, land survey, photography, inspection and delivery.
What does a Drone Pilot do?
- Plan flights and check weather and permissions
- Fly the drone and capture data or spray crops
- Maintain batteries and equipment
- Process photos, maps or reports
What to study
- Remote Pilot Certificate from a DGCA-approved Remote Pilot Training Organisation
- Current rules ask for Class 10 pass and a minimum age of 18; confirm on the DGCA Digital Sky platform
- Agriculture, survey or photography knowledge adds value
Skills you need
- Hand-eye coordination
- Rules and safety
- Map reading
- Basic electronics
- Photography
- Report making
How to start
- Check the list of approved training organisations on the Digital Sky website
- Complete training and get the certificate
- Work with survey firms, agriculture service providers or media teams
Next step
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Course rules, fees and demand change. Check the official website of the institute, council or regulator before you take admission.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence to fly a drone in India?
For most commercial work you need a Remote Pilot Certificate and must follow DGCA drone rules. Check the Digital Sky platform for current categories and exemptions.