ASAP to offer drone pilot training in Ernakulam
The Hindu
Bid to tap ever-expanding scope of drones and need for licensed operators
With the opportunities offered by drones ever expanding, the State government’s Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP) Kerala has expanded its Executive Programme in Micro Category Drone Pilot Training to Ernakulam district as well.
The 96-hour course in operating micro-category drones weighing up to 2 kg is likely to be rolled out in the district in the third week of October shortly after its maiden launch in Kozhikode. It will be offered in collaboration with the Kozhikode-based Indian Institute of Drones and the Autonomous Industry.
“Those successfully clearing the course will be eligible for the licence issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for operating drones, which has been mandatory since 2018,” said Anandulal Sankar, programme manager, ASAP, Ernakulam.
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