Mangaluru: As many as 12 female students of Mangalore Institute of Technology and Engineering (MITE), Moodbidri, have successfully completed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)-approved Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) training programme. The students who achieved this milestone are Apoorva PS, Esha, Keerthi K, Moulya CM, Nidaa M, Prajna KH, Shrivaishnavi, Sinchana PD, Thanvi UK, Varsha R Rai, Varshitha, and Yashwitha.
Training Programme Details
The training was organized by VTU–R&D (Aerospace, Defence and Allied Programs) in collaboration with NeoSky India Ltd., a DGCA-approved Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO). The seven-day programme, held recently, was offered free of cost and valued at approximately Rs 1 lakh per participant.
Out of the 25 female students selected by VTU from engineering colleges across Karnataka, 12 were from MITE. This highlights the institute's commitment to empowering women in emerging technology fields.
Curriculum and Hands-On Experience
Students received both theoretical and practical training in drone regulations, aviation safety, airspace management, meteorology, maintenance procedures, and flight operations. They also gained hands-on flying experience and successfully completed DGCA-prescribed assessments.
A release from the institute stated that the certification equips students with industry-recognised skills and enhances their employability in the rapidly growing drone sector. Potential applications include aerial surveying and mapping, precision agriculture, infrastructure inspection, logistics, disaster management, media and cinematography, and defence applications.
Career Impact and Validity
Dr. Manjunath SV, head of the department of aeronautical engineering at MITE, emphasized that the certification is not merely an additional qualification but a career-enabling credential. This certification, valid for 10 years, provides students with a long-term professional advantage, opening doors to diverse opportunities in the drone industry.
