Airbus to offer DGCA-approved drone pilot training courses in India

Airbus will offer DGCA-approved drone pilot training courses in India
Airbus to offer DGCA-approved drone pilot training courses in India
Airbus to offer DGCA-approved drone pilot training courses in India
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Mumbai: European aviation major Airbus on Tuesday said that it will offer DGCA-approved drone pilot training courses in India. The five-day certificate courses, designed for micro and small category drones, will commence at the Airbus Training Centre in Bengaluru on June 26, Airbus said in a statement. The programme will include both theory and flying lessons that will boost the knowledge of aspiring drone pilots and deepen capabilities in the fast-developing drone sector in India, it said.

Drone training to support upskilling of India's aviation infra development

Building on Airbus' growing presence in delivering pilot and maintenance training in India, a broadening of the scope into drone training is a demonstration of the company's commitment to supporting the upskilling of India's aviation infrastructure development, Laurie Alder, Head of Customer Services at Airbus India and South Asia, said.

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DGCA-approved Airbus instructors will provide theoretical training

According to the company, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)-approved Airbus instructors will provide theoretical training covering topics such as drone rules, basic principles of flight, ATC procedures, maintenance, operations, and aerodynamics. "We believe that this course will provide industry-specific skills and knowledge of safe operations of drones to aspiring drone pilots in the country, which will help them develop their career in this rapidly growing industry," Alder said.

As part of the training programme, the students will also receive drone flying lessons, which will include simulator training, and practical flying lessons at an Airbus-approved facility in Bengaluru, where drones will be provided by Airbus.

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