GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF SKILL DEVELOPMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF TRAINING

COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM

DRONE PILOT (JUNIOR)

(Duration: Six Months)

CRAFTSMEN TRAINING SCHEME (CTS)

NSQF LEVEL- 3

SECTOR – AEROSPACE & AVIATION

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DRONE PILOT (JUNIOR)

(Non-Engineering Trade)

(Revised in July 2023)

Version: 2.0

CRAFTSMEN TRAINING SCHEME

(CTS) NSQF LEVEL - 3

Developed By

Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

Directorate General of Training
CENTRAL STAFF TRAINING AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE
EN-81, Sector-V, Salt Lake City,
Kolkata – 700 091
www.cstaricalcutta.gov.in
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CONTENTS

S No. Topics Page No.

1. Course Information 1

2. Training System 2

3. Job Role 6

4. General Information 7

5. Learning Outcome 9

6. Assessment Criteria 10

7. Trade Syllabus 13

8. Annexure I (List of Trade Tools & Equipment) 21

9. Annexure II (List of Trade experts) 32

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1. COURSE INFORMATION

During the six months duration of Drone Pilot (Junior) Trade a candidate is trained on
professional skills and professional knowledge related to job role. In addition to this a
candidate is entrusted to undertake project work and Extra-Curricular Activities to build up
confidence. The broad components covered related to the trade are categorized in six
months duration as below: -

The trainee begins with learning first aid, firefighting and various safety practices for
working in industrial environment. Recognizes DGCA Safety Regulations & develop safety
attitude while flying RPA. Identifies & selects different types of RPA & Fundamentals of Flight
(Aerodynamics), ATC procedures & Radio Telephony, different regulations of DGCA, Civil
Aviation Requirements, Weather and meteorology. Develops & applies knowledge on RPA
system and sub systems. Identifies & selects Electronic Speed Controllers (ESC) & flight
Controllers for RPAs. Recognizes application of Batteries, Chargers & Connectors,
Transmitters & Receivers, Cameras, Gimbals & other payloads. Applies knowledge of Ground
Control Stations & FPV. Performs Assembling, MRO & battery care of RPAS. Identifies &
selects Basic operating features of a RPA Flight Simulator. Fly a RPA with instructor and then
perform solo flight (Virtual reality training & live RPA flying). Carry out entire flying operations
from pre-flight checks to after flight checks while flying a RPA in simulator training & live
training.

Also, the trainee will learn to Communicate with required clarity, understand technical
English, environment regulation, productivity and enhance self-learning.

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2. TRAINING SYSTEM

2.1 GENERAL

The Directorate General of Training (DGT) under Ministry of Skill Development &
Entrepreneurship offers a range of vocational training courses catering to the need of
different sectors of the economy/ labour market. The vocational training programs are
delivered under the aegis of Directorate General of Training (DGT). Craftsman Training
Scheme (CTS) and Apprenticeship Training Scheme (ATS) are two pioneer programs of DGT
for propagating vocational training.

‘Drone Pilot (Junior)’ Trade under CTS is one of the newly designed courses. The CTS
courses are delivered nationwide through network of ITIs. The course is of six months
duration. It mainly consists of Domain area and Core area. The Domain area (Trade Theory
and Trade Practical) imparts professional skills and knowledge, while Core area (Employability
Skills) imparts requisite life skills. After passing out of the training programme, the trainee is
awarded National Trade Certificate (NTC) by DGT which is recognized worldwide.

Candidates broadly need to demonstrate that they are able to:

 Read and interpret technical parameters/ documentation, executes work, identify

necessary materials and tools.
 Perform tasks with due consideration to safety rules, accident prevention regulations.
 Apply professional knowledge & employability skills while performing the job and
maintenance work.
 Check the circuit/ equipment/ panel as per drawing for functioning, identify and
rectify faults/defects.
 Document the technical parameters related to the task undertaken.

2.2 PROGRESSION PATHWAYS

 Can join industry as Drone Pilot and will progress further as Senior Drone Pilot,
Supervisor and can rise up to the level of Manager.
 Can become Entrepreneur in the related field.
 Can join Aviation industry/other sectors as drone Pilot for implementing different
applications of Drone.
 Can work in a Drone service center or start own Drone Training Academy.
 Can join Advanced Diploma (Vocational) courses under DGT as applicable.

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2.3 COURSE STRUCTURE

Table below depicts the distribution of training hours across various course elements
during a period of six months: -

Notional Training
S No. Course Element
Hours
2. Professional Skill (Trade Practical) 420
3. Professional Knowledge (Trade Theory) 120
4. Employability Skills 60
Total 600

2.4 ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION

The trainee will be tested for his skill, knowledge and attitude during the period of the
course and at the end of the training program as notified by the DGT from time to time.

a) The Continuous Assessment (Internal) during the period of training will be done by
Formative Assessment Method by testing for assessment criteria listed against learning
outcomes. The training institute has to maintain an individual trainee portfolio as detailed in
assessment guideline. The marks of internal assessment will be as per the formative
assessment template provided onwww.bharatskills.gov.in.

b) The final assessment will be in the form of summative assessment. The All-India Trade Test
for awarding NTC will be conducted by Controller of examinations, DGT as per the guidelines.
The pattern and marking structure is being notified by DGT from time to time. The learning
outcome and assessment criteria will be basis for setting question papers for final
assessment. The examiner during final examination will also check individual trainee’s
profile as detailed in assessment guideline before giving marks for practical examination.

2.4.1 PASS REGULATION

For the purposes of determining the overall result, weightage of 100% is applied for six
months and one year duration courses and 50% weightage is applied to each examination for
two years courses. The minimum pass percent for Trade Practical and Formative assessment
is 60% & for all other subjects is 33%.

2.4.2 ASSESSMENT GUIDELINE

Appropriate arrangements should be made to ensure that there will be no artificial

barriers to assessment. The nature of special needs should be taken into account while
undertaking assessment. Due consideration should be given while assessing for teamwork,
avoidance/reduction of scrap/wastage and disposal of scarp/wastage as per procedure,
behavioral attitude, sensitivity to environment and regularity in training. The sensitivity
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towards OSHE and self-learning attitude are to be considered while assessing competency.

Assessment will be evidence based comprising some of the following:

 Job carried out in labs/workshop

 Record book/ daily diary
 Answer sheet of assessment
 Viva-voce
 Progress chart
 Attendance and punctuality
 Assignment
 Project work
 Computer based multiple choice question examination
 Practical Examination

Evidences and records of internal (Formative) assessments are to be preserved until

forthcoming examination for audit and verification by examination body. The following
marking pattern to be adopted for formative assessment:

Performance Level Evidence

(a) Marks in the range of 60 -75% to be allotted during assessment
For performance in this grade, the candidate  Demonstration of good skill in the use
with occasional guidance and showing due of hand tools, machine tools and
regard for safety procedures and practices, has workshop equipment
produced work which demonstrates  60-70% accuracy achieved while
attainment of an acceptable standard of undertaking different work with those
craftsmanship. demanded by the component/job/set
standards.
 A fairly good level of neatness and
consistency in the finish
 Occasional support in completing the
project/job.
(b)Marks in the range of above75% - 90% to be allotted during assessment
For this grade, the candidate, with little  Good skill levels in the use of hand
guidance and showing due regard for safety tools, machine tools and workshop
procedures and practices, has produced work equipment
which demonstrates attainment of a  70-80% accuracy achieved while
reasonable standard of craftsmanship. undertaking different work with those
demanded by the component/job/set
standards.
 A good level of neatness and
consistency in the finish

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 Little support in completing the
project/job
(c) Marks in the range of above 90% to be allotted during assessment
For performance in this grade, the candidate,  High skill levels in the use of hand tools,
with minimal or no support in organization and machine tools and workshop equipment
execution and with due regard for safety  Above 80% accuracy achieved while
procedures and practices, has produced work undertaking different work with those
which demonstrates attainment of a high demanded by the component/job/set
standard of craftsmanship. standards.
 A high level of neatness and consistency
in the finish.
 Minimal or no support in completing
the project.

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Drone Pilot (Junior); remotely controls Drone/Unmanned Arial Vehicle (UAV) which is a flying
robot and can fly autonomously through software-controlled flight plans in their embedded
systems working in conjunction with onboard sensors and GPS.

Can take photography for Real estate, Film Making, special events, Journalism, Agriculture etc.,
can apply it for liquid pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides, seeding, farm land mapping & surveying,
crop theft or theft by animal etc. Provides key surveying capabilities and point the way to new
excavation sites for mapping archaeological remains. Inspects infrastructure from power lines to
pipelines, which are often in hard-to-reach, dangerous places to mitigate hazardous, time
consuming and expensive work. Obtain high-quality, detailed images of overhead utility lines to
look for damage, corrosion and more. They are able to provide engineers with real-time data,
images and post-inspection analysis—the benefits of which are causing a shift away from
traditional utility inspection methods. Carries on commercial Inspection of Bridges, Cell & TV
Towers, Wind Turbines, Power lines, Pipe Lines & even solar panels. Checks roofs, chimneys,
sliding, bricks and other structures for exterior damage as Residential Home Inspection. Uses RPA
for wild life Management & conservation where wildlife drones can be used in many different
ways, from small multi-rotor units that can scare invasive birds away from crops, to fixed- wing
aircraft that fly above rainforests to spot orangutan nests. Individual may use it for law and order
and aerial surveillance in police departments for Public Service Surveillance. Applies it in E-
Commerce: for a variety of purposes: to take inventory, streamline its distribution system and use
for deliveries to customers. Can take part in Drone Aerobatics show & Aerial Advertising.

Aircraft Pilots and Related Associate Professionals, other; include associate professionals who
control the operation of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment, in order to navigate
aircraft for transporting passengers, mail and freight and perform related pre-flight and in-flight
tasks not classified elsewhere.

Reference NCO-2015:
a) 3153.9900 - Aircraft Pilots and Related Associate Professionals, Other

Reference NOS:
a) AAS/N6301
b) AAS/N9401
c) AAS/N6302
d) AAS/N9403
e) AAS/N9404

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4. GENERAL INFORMATION

Name of the Trade DRONE PILOT (JUNIOR)

Trade Code DGT/2010

NCO – 2015 3153.9900

NOS covered AAS/N6301, AAS/N9401, AAS/N6302, AAS/N9403, AAS/N9404
NSQF Level Level – 3
Duration of Craftsmen
Six Months (600 Hours)
Training
Passed 10th class examination with Science and Mathematics or with
Entry Qualification vocational subject in same sector or its equivalent.

Minimum Age 18 years as on first day of academic session.

Eligibility for PwD LD, DEAF, LC, DW, AA, LV, HH

Unit Strength (No.

24 (There is no separate provision of supernumerary seats)
of Student)
Space Norms 35 Sq. m

Power Norms 3 KW

Instructors Qualification for:

(i) Drone Pilot B.Voc/Degree in Aeronautical engineering/ ECE/ EEE/ Mechatronics
(Junior) Trade from AICTE/UGC recognized university/ college with one year
experience in building & piloting drones and good at teaching.
Candidates with experience of a drone project or a project
experience in Robotics are preferred.
OR
03 years Diploma in Aeronautical engineering/ ECE/ EEE/
Mechatronics from AICTE / recognized technical board of education
or relevant Advanced Diploma (Vocational) from DGT with two year
experience in building & piloting drones and good at teaching.
Candidates with experience of a drone project or a project
experience in Robotics are preferred.
OR
NTC/ NAC passed in “DRONE PILOT (JUNIOR)” with three years
experience in building & piloting drones and good at teaching.
Candidates with experience of a drone project or a project
experience in Robotics are preferred.
Essential Qualification:
Relevant Regular / RPL variants of National Craft Instructor Certificate
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(NCIC) under DGT.

Note:
1. Out of two Instructors required for the unit of 2 (1+1), one must
have at least 200 hours of flying experience in the field.
2. Out of two Instructors required for the unit of 2 (1+1), one must
have Degree/Diploma and other must have NTC/NAC
qualifications. However, both of them must possess NCIC in any
of its variants.
(ii) Employability Skill MBA/ BBA / Any Graduate/ Diploma in any discipline with Two years’
experience with short term ToT Course in Employability Skills.
(Must have studied English/ Communication Skills and Basic
Computer at 12th / Diploma level and above)
OR
Existing Social Studies Instructors in ITIs with short term ToT Course
in Employability Skills.
(iii) Minimum Age 21 Years
for Instructor
List of Tools
As per Annexure – I
and Equipment

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5. LEARNING OUTCOME

Learning outcomes are a reflection of total competencies of a trainee and assessment

will be carried out as per the assessment criteria.

5.1 LEARNING OUTCOME:

1. Interpret DGCA Safety Regulations & observe safety guidelines, ATC procedures &
Radio Telephony, Weather and meteorology as a RPA Pilot in flying a RPA. (NOS:
AAS/N6301)
2. Identify & select different types of RPA and illustrate Fundamentals of Flight
(Aerodynamics) and Different Airframes in RPA flying. (NOS: AAS/N9401)
3. Identify & select various parts of RPA like assembling Electric motors, Batteries,
Chargers, Connectors, Electronic Speed Controllers (ESC), Transmitters, Receivers,
sensors and flight Controllers. (NOS: AAS/N9402)
4. Identify and compare the weather effects and analyze the performance of RPA. (NOS:
AAS/N6302)
5. Perform installation, maintain and configuration of ground control station software.
(NOS: AAS/N6302)
6. Perform preflight inspection and assembling of basic RPA parts like landing gears,
propellers, antennas and any wire / electronics hanging outside. (NOS: AAS/N6302)
7. Carryout basic training to fly RPA in flight simulator. (NOS: AAS/N9403)
8. Plan and organize training to fly RPA in controlled environments. (NOS: AAS/N6302)
9. Perform and obtain training to fly RPA in uncontrolled airspace including VLOS and
BVLOS flight. (NOS: AAS/N6302)
10. Apply emergency protocols to control and manage RPA flight. (NOS: AAS/N9404)

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6. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Interpret DGCA Safety Apply workshop safety norms.
Regulations & observe Identify & select safety rules while flying a RPA.
safety guidelines, ATC Apply DGCA safety regulations.
procedures & Radio Recognize Do's and Don'ts of drone flying.
Telephony, Weather and Apply remote pilot, done registration and NPNT permission
meteorology as a RPA Pilot before flight.
in flying a RPA. AAS/N6301 Recognize issues Drone pilots encounter including airspace,
traffic patterns etc.
Perform Radio telephony using Standard radio terminology and
RT Phraseology.
Communicate with ATC including Position, Altitude Reporting
etc.
Identify & prepare specific Flight Planning Procedures for
Specific drone flights.
Take METAR from MET office/ ATC before flying.

2. Identify & select different Identify & select different types of RPA.
types of RPA and illustrate Identify basic components of RPA.
Fundamentals of Flight Recognize basic principles of flying like Bernoulli's Principle etc.
(Aerodynamics) and Recognize multi rotor design, various configurations, airframe
Different Airframes in RPA Sizes and construction materials.
flying. AAS/N9401 Identify different propeller designs.

3. Identify & select various Learn motor Specifications and their performance RPA.
parts of RPA like assembling Identify different electricity fundamentals (Wattage, voltage,
Electric motors, Batteries, Amperage and their relationship) and soldering techniques.
Chargers, Connectors, Identify parallel vs. serial arrangements of batteries.
Electronic Speed Controllers Perform charging, cell balancing and explore various
(ESC), Transmitters, connectors.
Receivers, sensors and flight Learn ESC performance, ESC calibration and assembly
Controllers. AAS/N9402 procedure (both mechanical and electrical).
Recognize different sensors & their applications in RPAS.
Identify GPS applications in RPA flying.
Perform power up connections
Identify different radio control systems, controllers,
transmitters and receivers, Frequency bands and programming
transmitters.

4. Identify and compare the Identify the factors that influence the performance of the RPAS.
weather effects and analyze Identify and learn measurement of atmosphere pressure, effect
the performance of RPA. of obstructions on wind speed and direction.
AAS/N6302 Identify and learn measurement of temperature and humidity,
Rain and solar radiation.

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5. Perform installation, Knowledge of GCS telemetry and Track RPA using telemetry.
maintain and configuration Learn GCS features and possible flight plans using GCS.
of ground control station Identify Flight mode operation, GUI parameters, Maps and user
software. AAS/N6302 control operation.
Perform 3D mapping and modeling.
Perform Geographic Map along with UAV location, UAV
trajectory, camera view polygon, waypoints and flight plan.

6. Perform preflight inspection List out the pre-flight inspection.

and assembling of basic RPA Perform any three inspection procedures.
parts like landing gears, Perform assembling & disassembling of RPA.
propellers, antennas and Perform assembly of landing gears, propellers, antennas and
any wire / electronics electronics.
hanging outside. Remotely-piloted aircraft system (RPAS) controls, know your
AAS/N6301 remote control, safety precautions, pre-flight checks, arming
and disarming.
Method of RPA inspection Charging the battery Cleaning the
RPA Storage Maintenance resources and standards.

7. Carryout basic training to fly Identify Basic operating features of a RPA flight simulator.
RPA in flight simulator. Select different aircrafts/RPAS and aerodromes.
AAS/N9403 Carry out Demo flight in RPA Flight Simulator.
Perform Pre-flight checks and start-up.
Prepare & coordinate RPA flight.
Take-off RPA and carry out flight stage.
Perform in-flight checks.
Do Approach and safe landing.
Perform post flight checks.
Identify emergency and handle it accordingly.
Tackle In flight emergencies, Loss of link, Fly-aways (Straying).
Loss of power, Control surface failures etc.
Perform Practical flying with instructor in RPA simulator.
Fly a live RPA with instructor.
Fly a live RPA without instructor/Solo.

8. Plan and organize training Understand the requirement of flying RPA in a controlled
to fly RPA in controlled environment.
environments. AAS/N6302 Operate a small RPA in a controlled environment.
Practice flying the RPAS in left/right and forward/backward
motion, square pattern, circle.
Practice flight mode such as takeoff, loiter, alt hold.
Learn to land in GPS failsafe, radio failsafe and battery failsafe.
RPAS controls, safety precautions, pre-flight checks, takeoff,
learn basic flight modes such as manual, stabilize, alt hold and
land.

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Learn to upgrade the autopilot / system firmware and test the

machine in a controlled environment.
Explore camera options, resolution and perform operation to
full camera controls Pan/Tilt & Zoom In/Out.

9. Perform and obtain training Apply knowledge of VLOS (visual line of sight) and BVLOS
to fly RPA in uncontrolled (Beyond Visual Line Of Sight) and identify safety practices for
airspace including VLOS and BVLOSand VLOS.
BVLOS flight. AAS/N6302 Perform Secure Communication link between UAV and GCS.
Identify & select other pay load possibilities.
Identify different payloads including cameras like Lidar,
Thermal, RGB, Hyper spectral etc.
Perform autonomous waypoint navigation (pre-defined as well
as dynamically adjustable waypoints during flight).
Remotely Piloted mode for video-based navigation (RPV Mode).
Learn Geographic Map along with UAV location, UAV trajectory,
camera view polygon, waypoints and flight plan.
Fly RPA for application specific including Surveillance,
Agriculture and Inspection.

10. Apply emergency protocols Identify loss of aircraft control. Perform activate the aircraft’s
to control and manage RPA Return to Home (RTH).
flight. AAS/N9404 Identify emergency and handle it accordingly.
Identify emergencies like Aircraft structural failure, loss of
power – battery, motor, Loss of GPS and loss of lights at night.
Maintain Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) with the aircraft for as long
as possible.
Learn where to fly and how to fly legally and How you fly it in
uncontrolled airspace.

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7. TRADE SYLLABUS

SYLLABUS FOR DRONE PILOT (JUNIOR) TRADE

DURATION: SIX MONTHS

Reference
Professional Skills (Trade Professional Knowledge
Duration Learning
Practical) (Trade Theory)
outcome
Professional Interpret DGCA 1. Visit to various sections of Familiarization with the
Skill 65 Hrs; Safety the institute and identify working of Industrial Training
Regulations & location of various Institute system. Importance
Professional observe safety installations. of safety and precautions to
Knowledge guidelines, ATC 2. Identify safety signs for be taken in the industry/ shop
20 Hrs procedures & danger, warning, caution & floor.
Radio personal safety message.
Telephony, 3. Practice Use of Personal Introduction to PPEs.
Weather and Protective Equipment (PPE). Introduction to First Aid.
meteorology as 4. Practice elementary first Importance of housekeeping
a RPA Pilot in aid. & good shop floor practices.
flying a RPA. 5. Practice Preventive Occupational Safety & Health:
measures for electrical Health, Safety and
accidents & steps to be Environment guidelines,
taken in such accidents. legislations & regulations as
6. Practice Use of Fire applicable.
extinguishers.
7. Practice workshop safety Importance of adopting a
norms. “safety attitude” when is
8. Identify safety rules while flying a RPA. Workshop safety
flying a RPA. norms and outdoor flying
9. Practice DGCA safety safety regulations.
regulations, Do's and
Don'ts. Regulations of DGCA, Civil
10. Recognize issues RPA pilots Aviation Requirements:
encounter including Classification, Basic Air
airspace, traffic patterns Regulations, Salient points,
etc. Do's and Don'ts.
11. Practice Radio telephony
using Standard radio Issues aircraft pilots
terminology and RT encounter including airspace,
Phraseology. traffic patterns, and safe
12. Communicate with virtual attitudes.
ATC including Position,
Altitude Reporting etc. Understanding ATC
13. Identify specific Flight operations Airspace Structure
Planning Procedures for and Airspace Restrictions with
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14. Recognize importance of Communicating with ATC
Weather and meteorology including Position and
in RPA flight. Altitude Reporting Flight
15. Take METAR from mini Planning Procedures Collision
weather station and MET Avoidance Radio Telephony
office/ ATC before flying. (RT) techniques Standard
radio terminology and RT
Phraseology Practice Session
in Radio Communication.

Weather and meteorology:

The standard atmosphere,
Measuring air pressure, Heat
and temperature, Wind,
Moisture, cloud formation
Met Terminal Aviation
Routine Weather Report
(METAR).
Professional Identify & select 16. Identify Different types of Different types of RPAS,
Skill 38 Hrs; different types RPAS. Nomenclatures, and History
of RPA and 17. Select basic components of aerial RPAS, reputation,
Professional illustrate and RPAS. airframe, configurations, basic
Knowledge 12 Fundamentals of 18. Fundamentals of flight components, and
Hrs Flight aerodynamics current/future uses of RPAS.
(Aerodynamics) 19. Recognize basic principles
and Different of flying like Bernoulli's Introduction to aerodynamics,
Airframes in RPA Principle etc. history of Flight, Newton's
flying. 20. Apply principles of flight to Laws of Motion, Bernoulli's
RPAS. Principle, four forces of Fight,
three axes of Fight how they
apply to RPA Flight.
Professional Identify & select 21. Identify each component in History of helicopter design,
Skill 78 Hrs; various parts of RPAS. early multi rotor design,
RPA like 22. Perform assembling & various Configurations,
Professional assembling disassembling of RPAS. airframe sizes and
Knowledge Electric motors, 23. Recognize multi rotor construction materials.
20 Hrs Batteries, design, various History of propeller design,
Chargers, configurations, airframe fixed-pitch and constant
Connectors, sizes and construction speed blades, airfoil design,
Electronic Speed materials. size, pitch, and blade-count
Controllers 24. Identify different propeller including balancing tips
(ESC), designs and choose and construction materials.
Transmitters, appropriate propeller.
Receivers, 25. Electricity fundamentals History of batteries, various
sensors and (Wattage, voltage, makeup’s, reactions and
flight Amperage and their chemistry, parallel vs. serial
Controllers. relationship) and soldering arrangements, rechargeable
techniques. batteries, Li-Po battery
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load capabilities for a RPA balancing and various
build. connectors.
27. Identify parallel vs. serial
arrangements of batteries. AC/DC motor differences,
28. Practice charging, cell amperage and voltage ratings,
balancing and explore history of electric motors,
various connectors. brushed vs. brushless motors,
29. Identify different role of FCs
Kv ratings, and calculations of
and ESCs. And its calibration
motor capabilities for a RPA
30. Recognize different sensors build.
& their applications in RPAS.
Introduction to the history
31. Identify GPS applications inradio control systems,
RPA flying. controllers, transmitters and
32. Identify different radio receivers, Frequency bands
control systems, controllers,
and programming
transmitters and receivers, transmitters.
Frequency bands and. Introduction to role of ESCs,
how they work, PWM, PPM,
ESC calibration, Simon KVs.
BLHeli firmware options and
BEC, OPTO, and UBEC.
Introduction to role of flight
controllers, how they work,
Introduction to sensors,
Sense-and-avoid technology,
GPS, open source vs. closed
source programming, and
comparison of current FCs on
the market.
Professional Identify and 33. Identify the factors that Introduction to measurement
Skill 15Hrs; compare the influence the performance systems and sensors. To
weather effects of the RPAS. develop a basic
Professional and analyze the 34. Identify and learn understanding of the
Knowledge performance of measurement of principles involved in
06 Hrs RPA. atmosphere pressure, effect measurements.
of obstructions on wind To introduce the state-of-the-
speed and direction. art sensors for various
35. Identify and learn engineering applications.
measurement of Different types of sensors
temperature and humidity, operate in very different
Rain and solar radiation. ways. Data on the weather
qualities of each specific
sensor must be obtained prior
to implementation. Sensors
and platforms; To enable the
students to interface the
sensors with RPA platforms.
Professional Perform 36. Knowledge of GCS Introduction to telemetry,
Skill 38 Hrs; installation, telemetry and Track RPA data tracking, mission

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maintain and using telemetry. planning, and 3D mapping
Professional configuration of 37. Learn GCS features and and modeling. First-person-
Knowledge ground control possible flight plans using view (FPV) flying, safety and
12 Hrs station software. GCS. drone racing options.
38. Identify Flight mode Introduction to ground
operation, GUI parameters, control station software and
Maps and user control its features.
operation. What is RPA Data? What
39. Autonomous Waypoint Types of data are there? How
Navigation and Dynamic to analyze and report on RPA
flight plan adjustment. Data, RPA Imaging Data? Data
40. Perform 3D mapping and & Analytics: How to Report on
modeling. Missions. The data collected
41. Perform Geographic Map from these RPA images can
along with UAV location, then be measured, analyzed,
UAV trajectory, camera tracked, and compared over
view polygon, waypoints time.
and flight plan.
42. Collect and explore Flight
data, Sensor data, Flight
planning data, Airspace and
weather data.
43. Platform Analytics:
including performance
figures on orders, missions,
inspections, flights, pilots,
and data.
44. Data Mapping and
Navigation: with a graphical
user interface to navigate
across 2D/3D models,
visualize on maps, and click
through images.
Professional Perform pre flight 45. Learn all three inspection Introduction to inspection
Skill 38 Hrs; inspection and procedures. procedures.
assembling of 46. Prepare the checklist
Professional basic RPA parts immediately before piloting History of propeller design,
Knowledge like landing gears, a RPA to ensure best fixed-pitch and constant
12 Hrs propellers, practice for mission success. speed blades, airfoil design,
antennas and any 47. Perform assembly of size, pitch, and blade-count
wire / electronics landing gears, propellers, including balancing tips and
hanging outside. antennas and electronics. construction materials.
48. Remotely-piloted aircraft
system (RPAS) controls, Knowledge about remote
know your remote control, control, safety precautions,
safety precautions, pre- pre-flight checks, arming and
flight checks, arming and disarming.
disarming.
49. Method of RPA inspection Procedures of Charging the

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charging the battery battery, importance of
Cleaning the RPA Storage Cleaning the RPA Storage
Maintenance resources and Maintenance resources and
standards. standards.
50. Perform assembly of
Gimble, camera and base
station hardware and
software setup.
Professional Carryout basic 51. Identify Basic operating Basic operating features of a
Skill 38 Hrs; training to fly features of a RPA flight RPA flight simulator, How to
RPA in flight simulator. select different aircrafts/RPAS
Professional simulator. 52. Select different and aerodromes, knowledge of
Knowledge aircrafts/RPAS and Demo flight.
12 Hrs aerodromes.
53. Carry out Demo flight in Introduction to demonstrate
RPA Flight Simulator with solo flight training and Live
Pre-flight checks, start-up, RPA flying, Flight Operation,
Take-off RPA and carry out Flying a RPA in simulator
flight stage. training.
54. Do Approach and safe
landing, perform post flight Introduction to
checks and identify photogrammetry for stitching
emergency, Loss of link, and analysis of RPA pictures.
Loss of power, Control
surface failures etc.
55. Perform Practical flying with
and without instructor in
RPA simulator.
56. Fly RPARPA in Simulator.
RPA.
57. Carry out entire flying
operations from pre-flight
checks to after flight checks
while flying RPA with
instructor and solo flying
RPA.
58. Demonstrate Handling in
flight emergencies, fail safe
mechanisms.
Professional Plan and organize 59. Carry out First-person-view Introduction to demonstrate
Skill 38 Hrs; training to fly RPA (FPV) flying. RPA flying operation, Flying a
in controlled 60. RPA Understand the RPA in controlled environment
Professional environments. requirement of flying RPA in with different modes of
Knowledge a controlled environment. operation.
12 Hrs 61. RPAS controls, safety Overview of the main quad
precautions, pre-flight copter parts, choosing a place
checks, takeoff, learn basic to learn how to fly an RPA,
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manual, stabilize, alt hold ground, flying your quad
and land. copter left/right and
62. Practice flying the RPAS in forwards/backwards, Beginner
left/right and and Advanced RPA flying
forward/backward motion, techniques.
square pattern, circle.
63. Practice flight mode such as Introduction to Payload
takeoff, loiter, alt hold. considerations, camera
64. Learn to land in GPS failsafe, options, resolution, still
radio failsafe and battery photography, video
failsafe. photography, GPS modes,
65. Learn to upgrade the vibration and Jello effect,
autopilot / system firmware exposure settings, camera
and test the machine in a lenses, video Frame rate,
controlled environment. image files, camera payloads,
66. Explore camera options, and other payload possibilities.
resolution and perform
operation to full camera
controls Pan/Tilt & Zoom
In/Out.
67. Plan & estimate payload
considerations, camera
options, resolution etc.
&other pay load
possibilities.
68. Identify different payloads
including cameras like Lidar,
Thermal, RGB, Hyper
spectral etc.
Professional Perform and 69. Apply knowledge of VLOS What are VLOS, BVLOS, IFR,
Skill 17 Hrs; obtain training to (visual line of sight) and and VFR? Why do they affect
fly RPA in BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line RPA operations? What rules
Professional uncontrolled Of Sight) and identify safety and restrictions apply to
Knowledge airspace including practices for BVLOS and flights performed in ‘visual
07 Hrs VLOS and BVLOS VLOS. line of sight’ (VLOS) and
flight. 70. Perform Secure ‘beyond visual line of sight’
Communication link (BVLOS)?
between UAV and GCS. Introduction of different
71. Identify & select other payload like cameras, thermal
payload possibilities. cameras, Lidar sensor, RGB
72. Identify different payloads and Hyper spectral cameras.
including cameras like Lidar, Payload connection and its
Thermal, RGB, Hyper operation procedure to for
spectral etc. RPA Flight in a uncontrolled
73. Perform autonomous environment.
waypoint navigation (pre- How to choose a RPA based
defined as well as on the application different
dynamically adjustable sectors like agriculture,
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74. Remotely Piloted mode for
video-based navigation
(RPV Mode).
75. Learn Geographic Map
along with UAV location,
UAV trajectory, camera
view polygon, waypoints
and flight plan.
76. Fly RPA for application
specific including
Surveillance, Agriculture
and Inspection.
Professional Apply emergency 77. Identify emergency and Introduction to the safety risks
Skill 55 Hrs; protocols to handle it accordingly. Guidelines to fly RPA, UAV
control and 78. Learn instrument flying Regulations in India,
Professional manage RPA rules using manual/ semi- Personal Safety, UAV
Knowledge flight. autonomous flight modes. Operations & Safety,
07 Hrs 79. Identify emergencies like Regulatory and regulations,
Aircraft structural failure, Emergency identification and
loss of power – battery, handling, In flight emergencies
motor, Loss of GPS and loss Loss of link, Fly-
of lights at night. away(Straying), Loss of power,
80. Maintain Visual Line of Sight Control surface failures.
(VLOS) with the aircraft for
as long as possible.
81. Learn where to fly and how
to fly legally and how you
fly it in uncontrolled
airspace.
*Refer to Annexure-I (A) for Specific Course content in detail as per
DGCA Guidelines. (36 hrs)

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SYLLABUS FOR CORE SKILLS

1. Employability Skills (Common for all Six-Month CTS trades) (60 Hrs) (DGT/VSQ/N0102)

Learning outcomes, assessment criteria, syllabus and Tool List of Core Skills subjects which is
common for a group of trades, provided separately in www.bharatskills.gov.in / /
www.dgt.gov.in.

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ANNEXURE-I

List of Tools & Equipment

DRONE PILOT (JUNIOR) (For batch of 24 Candidates)

S No. Name of the Tools and Equipment Specification Quantity

A. GENERAL TOOLS
1. Nose Pliers 12 Nos.
2. Soldering Station 12 Nos.
3. Multi Meter 12 Nos.
4. Tweezers 12 Nos.
5. Binoculars 12 Nos.
6. Anemometer (temp, Humidity, wind 12 Nos.
speed, wind direction)
7. Magnifier 06 Nos.
8. Tachometer 06 Nos.
9. Cutting Pliers set 06 Nos.
10. Allen key set 06 Nos.
11. Screw driver Set (magnetic ) 06 Nos.
12. Tool Box – entire set 06 Nos.
13. Tool Trolley 03 Nos.
14. Wrenches 02 Nos.
15. Bench Vice 02 Nos.
16. Drilling machine with Drill bits (set ) 02 Nos.
17. Multimeters 06 Nos.
18. IR Temperature Gun 06 Nos.
B. CONSUMABLES
19. Assorted Set of Tapes (Masking, as required
Duct, Scotch, Double Sided, Cloth
Tapes etc.
20. Assorted Sets of Wires (12 To 24 AWG Wires) as required
21. Assorted Set of Sleeves (2 mm To 20mm Sleeves) as required
22. Assorted Sets Of Ties (Zip Ties, as required
Bunching Sleeves)
23. Assorted Sets Of Epoxy (Quick Fix, Gorilla Glue, 5mins as required
Epoxy, 24 Hrs Epoxy, Hot Glue Etc)
24. Assorted Set Of Screws, Nuts and (M2 To M6) as required
Bolts
25. First Aid Kit as required
26. safety hazard jacket Reflective Safety Vest as required

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27. Assorted Size Set of Propellers (CW & CCW) as required

28. Assorted size Set of Arms for as required
quadcopters
29. Assorted Set of Connector. (XT-60,XT-90, Bullet & Dean as required
connectors)
30. Assorted Set of Heat Shrink tube. as required
31. Assorted Set of Propeller nut caps as required
32. Assorted Set of Soldering Wire. as required
33. Assorted Set of Soldering Paste as required
34. Rubber mats or Tables Suitable size
35. Safety Cones (Outdoor sight) Suitable size
36. HELIPADS Suitable size
as required
37. Safety goggles as required
38. Filter Mask as required
39. ESD mat as required
40. ESD Apron as required
41. Head cap as required
42. ESD shoes as required
43. ESD Bins as required
44. Lipo safe bag as required
C. Drone kit
45. Flight Controller Processor : Cortex-M4F 168MHz / 15 Nos.
252MIPS 14 PWM / Servo outputs (8
with failsafe and manual override, 6
auxiliary, high-power
compatible)
46. BLDC Motor Motor Brushless, 920RPM/V. 50 Nos.
47. Propellers Length: 10″ 100 Nos.
Pitch: 4.5″
Weight: 14 gm
Shaft Diameter: 6 mm
Total length: 10 inch / 254 mm
48. ESC Constant Current: 30A (Max 40A < 10 100 Nos.
sec).BEC: 5V 2A.
49. Frame Wheel base: 450mm 10 Nos.
Material: Glass Fiber + Polyamide-
Nylon Motor Mounting Hole
Diameter: 3 mm Arm Size: 220 x 40
(Lx W) mm
Arm mounting holes (on frame):
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arm): 2 mm.
50. Frame Wheelbase: F550
Frame Weight: 620gm(including
landing gear)
Motor Mounting Hole Diameter: 10 Nos.
3 mm Landing Gear Material: ABS
Arm Size: 220 x 55
mm Landing Gear
Length: 200mm
Takeoff weight: 1200-2400 grams
51. FPV live video transmitting goggles Memory: SD Card supports up to 02 Nos.
64GB (MJPEG, 30fps, AVI)
Receiver: 5.8G 48CH steady view
receiver
Languages: Chinese and English
Screen: 16:9 and 4:3 switchable
FOV: Up to 29°
IPD range: 59〜69mm
Connection: HDMI in
Wide voltage support: 2S-6S
52. Transmitter & Receiver Frequency range - 2.405 - 2.475 20 Nos.
Band with - 400KHz
Number 135
Transmitting Power: <20dbm
53. GPS Tracking sensitivity: 161 d Bm. 12 Nos.
Capture sensitivity: 148 d Bm. cold
start time: 38s average Warm start
time: 35s average hot start time: 1s
average Capture time: 0.1s Average
54. Lipo Battery 16000 mAH Each 10 Nos.
22000 -25000mAH
10000mAH
4200mAh 3S 35C/70C
(11.1V) Lithium Polymer Battery
55. Battery AC 100~240v or 12V DC input 15 Nos.
56. Charger Cable The cables come with a fitted fuse. As required
Microprocessor controlled
Li-ion, Li-Po.
57. Power Module Operating Voltage:6~28 20 Nos.
VDC Max Input
Voltage:28 V DC Max
Current Sensing: 90 A
58. Power Distribution Board 15 Amps 12 Nos.

59. Sensors Operating Range is 0.1 ~ 12m Supply 10 Nos.

Voltage – 5V

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Frame Rate is 10 – 1000Hz Operating

Temperature is 0
Accuracy – ±6cm@（0.1-
6m),±1%@（6m-12m）
60. Landing Gear Material: ABS Plastic 20 Nos.
The span of the bottom: 330mm
Height: 190mm
Compatibility: F450 and F550 Frames
Weight: 230
D. Teaching Aid and Furniture
61. Computer systems (desktops) HP All-in-One 24-cb1907in All-in-One 24 Nos.
PC for all learning and research
related work
62. Laptop Latest configuration 01 No.
63. TV for simulation classroom (55 inches) 4K Ultra HD Certified 01 No.
Android LED TV JSW55ASUHD
(Mystique Black) for simulation
purposes.
64. Projector Smart Android 9.0 WiFi Bluetooth 4K 01 No.
Projector 7500 Lumens projector for
class teaching purposes.
65. Simulator to teach drone flying FPV DRONE RACING simulator (on 02 license
(flight simulator) steam) & FPV FREERIDER
(on steam).
66. HDMI cables (3 Meter/9 feet) HDMI Cable 02 Nos.

67. Extension boards Power Plate 6 with 4 USB Port + 5 10 Nos.

Power Sockets Extension Board,
2500W Power Converter, Cord Length
3Mtr for basic system and chargers
wiring.
68. Interactive smart board 50-55Inch Electronic Whiteboard 01 No.
Smart Board for Classroom and
Conference
69. Student tables 2 – 3 seater 12 Nos.
70. Student Non revolving Chair 24 Nos.
71. Faculty Table 01 No.
72. Faculty Bravo revolving Chair 01 No.
73. Pegboard Organizer Wall Control 4 ft 02 Nos.
74. Drawers Tool Trolley 6- 8 drawers 02 Nos.
75. Air Blower Suitable for usage 01 No.
76. Hot Air guns 02 Nos.
77. Rivet Gun 02 Nos.
E. DRONE ACCESSORIES/PAYLOADS

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78. Drone Quad copter kit includes: Drone Kit (with different flight 16 Nos.
 GPS Module controllers)
 Propellers Flight controller;
 BLDC Motors - [Pixhawk Flight controller -5 nos
 ESC (Electronic Speed Pixhawk cube Flight controller – 5nos
controllers) Naza – 2nos
 FCB (Flight Controller K3A pro/K++ - 2nos
Board)/Auto pilot CUAV -2nos]
 Lipo Battery Cable ties
 Lipo Battery Charger Power Distribution board – 450 frame
 RF Transmitter and receiver (min 15A – max 40A/2KG)
 Drone base Power Distribution board –
 Receiver cables Agriculture frame -240A/T10H12
 Lidar Transmitter and receiver
[Transmitter and receiver- More than
10 channel
Transmitter and receiver –Skyda
T10/T20
Radio Telemetry – RFD868/900]
79. Lidar As per requirement/ Payload 02 Nos./ as
required
80. Gimbals 3 axis/2 axis 05 Nos. /As per
requirement
(Size depends
on payload)
81. HD Camera/action camera 1280x720, 5X Optical Zoom Video 05 Nos.
Resolution
82. Video Transmitter & Receiver Transmitter 1KW/600mW/48CH >5 05 Nos.
km (open area).
Frequency control: built-in frequency
and phase lock loop.
Transmitter module connector:
Female RP-SMA.
Antenna connector: Male RP-SMA.
Supply Voltage: 7-24 V
Current: 220mA.
48 CH is compatible with all FPV 5.8g
receivers.
83. Field Repair kits 03 Nos. /As per
requirement
84. Handheld Radio or walkie Talkie Min 1KM (channel-12) 02 Nos.
85. High Precision Wattmeter & power 150A 02 Nos.
Analyzer Module for Drones
86. Servo tester 06 Nos.
87. Universal Battery Eliminator Circuit Variable voltage 06 Nos.

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88. Thrust measurement meter 02 Nos.

89. RPA and spare parts kit As required
90. UAV inbuilt suitable for Mapping Category of UAS: Rotorcraft 02 Nos.
application with DGCA approved Sub-category of UAS: RPAS
Type certification Class of UAS: Small
Structure: Quad or Hexa Copter
Flight Modes: Manual, Semi-
autonomous and fully autonomous
Battery Fly Time: 40 min.
Smart Battery fails safe: RTH
With 3rd party Insurance
91. Drone for Surveillance applications Automatic flight As required
(DGCA approved) Payload or camera control
Up to 3 -5 kg payload
Up 1- 10 km
Flight time up to 40 minutes
Endurance/ Flight time (upto 1000m
AMSL) - 20-25 minutes
Range for live transmission (Radius) -
2 km
Typical Cruise Speed - 7 m/s
Operating altitude (AGL) - 200m AGL
(Above Ground Level)
Maximum launch altitude (AMSL) -
3000m
Auto fly home and landing Camera
angle control
Camera shutter and zoom Multiple
camera switching
Video Capture Format: MP4, MOV
Sensor1″ CMOS; Effective pixels: 20
M
Autofocus at 1 m – ∞
ISO RangeVideo:100-3200(Auto)
Photo:100-3200(Auto)
Failsafe features
- Return to Home on communication
failure
- Return to Home/Land on low
battery or battery issues
- Return to home on high winds
- Multiple GPS on-board for GPS
failure redundancy
Autonomy Fully autonomous from
Take-off to Landing without using
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92. Drone – Agriculture Spraying Type Multirotor: Quad copter or Hexa 01 No.
copter
Payload Capacity: 5- 30 Kg / 10 -15
Litre
Flight Time 20 -40 minutes
Battery Charging Time Min 60
minutes
Flight Mode Options Manual /
Autonomous
Wind Resistance Level 5 as per
Beaufort Scale
Flight Speed : upto 10 -30 m/s
All up weight (with 10kg payload) 30
Kg
Frame material 3 K carbon fibre
Other features
GPS and Radar for uniform, efficient
& precision spraying
Continuous Operation Data
Monitoring
Note: -
1. Internet facility is desired to be provided in the classroom.

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ANNEXURE-I (A)

SPECIFIC COURSE CONTENT AS PER DGCA GUIDELINES - 5 DAY COURSE

No.
Theory Classes No. of Classes
Subjects
1. Regulations of DGCA 01
2. Basic Principles of Flight 01
3. ATC Procedures & Radio Telephony 01
4. Fixed wing Operations/Aerodynamics 01
5. Multi rotor Operations/Aerodynamics 01
6. Weather & Meteorology 01
7. Drone equipment and maintenance 01
8. Emergency Identification & handling 01
9. Payload installation & utilization 01
10. Image/video interpretation 01
11. Final Test Theory 01
Total No. of Theory Classes 11
No.
Practical Training No. of Classes
Subjects
1. Flight Simulator training 08
2. Practical lessons in Lab 01
3. Practical flying lessons 15
Total No. of Practical Classes 24
Total Training 35

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DETAILED CURRICULUM FOR SPECIFIC COURSE

CONTENT

AS PER DGCA GUIDELINES

No. of
Topics of Training Description of Training
Day
Day 01: Regulations of DGCA, Civil Aviation - Classification
Requirements (01 Class) - Basic Air Regulations
- Salient points
- Do's and Don'ts
Basic principles of flight (01 Class) - Fundamentals off light
- Aerodynamics
- Take-off, flight, and landing
- Man oeuvres, turns and circuit pattern
ATC procedures & Radio Telephony (01 - Understanding ATC operations
Class) - Airspace Structure and Airspace
Restrictions with knowledge of No
Drone Zones
- Communicating with ATC including
Position and Altitude Reporting
- Flight Planning Procedures
- Collision avoidance
- Radio Telephony (RT)techniques
- Standard radio terminology and RT
Phraseology
- Practice Session in Radio
Communication
Fixed wing operations and aerodynamics - Types of fixed wing drones, make,
(01 Class) parts and terminology
- Operation and man oeuvres of fixed
wing drones
- Applications and operations
- Advantages/disadvantages over multi
rotor drones
Multi rotor introduction (01 Class) - Basic drone terminology
- Types of drones, material used and
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- Motors and propellers

- Electronic Speed Controller (ESC),
flight controllers
- Operation and Applications of drones
- Advantages/disadvantages over multi
rotor drones
Weather and meteorology (01 Class) - The standard atmosphere
- Measuring air pressure
- Heat and temperature
- Wind
- Moisture, cloud formation
- Met Terminal Aviation Routine
Weather Report(METAR)
Drone equipment maintenance (01 - Maintenance of drone, flight control
Class) box, ground station
- Maintenance of ground equipment,
batteries and payloads
- Scheduled servicing
- Repair of equipment
- Fault finding and rectification

Day 02: Emergency identification and handling - In flight emergencies

(01 Class) - Loss of link
- Fly-aways(Straying)
- Loss of power
- Control surface failures
Payload, installation and utilization (01 - Types of payloads
class) - Parts of payloads
- Installation
- Features of payloads
- Utilization
Image and video interpretation (01 - Principles of observation
Class) - Interpretation of image/video
- Analysis
Final test - Theory (40 min) -
- Basic operating features of simulator
Introduction to flight simulator (01 Class) - How to select different aircrafts and
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- Demo flight
- Pre-flight checks and start-up
Flight simulator training (02 Classes) - Preparation cum coordination for
flight
- Take-off and flight stage
- Approach and landing
- After flight checks

Day 03: Flight simulator training (05 Classes) - Pre-flight checks and start-up
- Preparation cum coordination for
flight
- Take-off and flight stage
- Approach and landing
- After flight checks
Practical lessons in Lab (01 Class) - Assembling of drone
- De-assembling
- Integration of sub-sections/modules
- Integration of engine/propulsion
system
- Fault finding and rectification
- Repair maintenance and
documentation
Practical flying (01 Class) - with instructor

Day 04: Practical flying - Full day flying with instructor

Day 05: Solo flying - Full day flying without instructor

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ANNEXURE-II

The DGT sincerely acknowledges contributions of the Industries, State Directorates, Trade
Experts, Domain Experts, trainers of ITIs, NSTIs, faculties from universities and all others who
contributed in revising the curriculum.

Special acknowledgement is extended by DGT to the following expert members who had
contributed immensely in this curriculum.

List of members/ Expert committee meeting to revise the syllabus of Drone Pilot (Junior)
Name & Designation
S No. Organization Remarks
Sh./Mr./Ms
K. Srinivasa Rao, ISDS RDSDE TS & AP Chairman
1.
Regional Director
Vidyanand, ISDS RDSDE TS & AP Vice Chairman
2.
JD/HOO
B. Sharanappa, ISDS CSTARI, Kolkata
3. Member
Asst. Director
K. V. S. Narayana CSTARI, Kolkata
4. Member
Training Officer
Hussain D Thanos Technologies
5. Member
Training Department
Vamsi Krishna Mulpuru Brane Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
6. Member
Factory Head
7. Harish, Founder Xdimension Robotics Member
8. A. Gopi Raja, CEO Fopple Drone Tech Pvt. Ltd. Member
9. Jithendar Avail Robotech Solutions Member
10. Gowrishankar Marut Drones Member
A. A. Mahishi ISDS NSTI-R, RDSDE
11. Member
Dy. Director/Principal
Rajeswari M ISDS NSTI-R, RDSDE
12. Member
Dy. Director/Principal
Priya S ISDS NSTI-R, RDSDE
13. Member
Dy. Director/Principal
Diggewadi C. M. ISDS NSTI-R, RDSDE
14. Member
Asst. Director
Rakesh B. NSTI-R, RDSDE
15. Member
Training Officer, Trade Expart
16. Sathish Reddy NSTI-R, RDSDE Member

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Training Officer
Jayant Paul NSTI-R, RDSDE
17. Member
Vocational Instructor
Chetal Singh DGCA
18. Member
Asst. Director

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ABBREVIATIONS

CTS Craftsmen Training Scheme

ATS Apprenticeship Training Scheme
CITS Craft Instructor Training Scheme
DGT Directorate General of Training
MSDE Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
NTC National Trade Certificate
NAC National Apprenticeship Certificate
NCIC National Craft Instructor Certificate
LD Locomotor Disability
CP Cerebral Palsy
MD Multiple Disabilities
LV Low Vision
HH Hard of Hearing
ID Intellectual Disabilities
LC Leprosy Cured
SLD Specific Learning Disabilities
DW Dwarfism
MI Mental Illness
AA Acid Attack
PwD Person with disabilities

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