GUWAHATI: The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has commenced a three-month training programme on Drone Technology exclusively designed for Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) and Other Ranks Officers (OR). The initiative, orchestrated by the Centre for Educational Technology (CET), Centre for Intelligent Cyber Physical Systems (CICPS), Centre for Drone Technology, and IIT Guwahati Technology Innovation and Development Foundation (IITG TIDF), aims to modernise armed forces operations and equip personnel with cutting-edge skills in drone operations.
The primary focus of the programme is to provide participants with state-of-the-art knowledge and skills, facilitating a seamless transition for armed forces personnel considering post-retirement career options in the rapidly expanding drone technology sector. The training programme is part of a broader strategy to enhance the capabilities of armed forces in line with technological advancements.
The inaugural batch of the Drone Technology Program comprises 30 personnel from various branches of the armed forces. The curriculum is meticulously designed to cover both theoretical and practical aspects of drone technology and operations. The theoretical modules include foundational topics such as Maths and Computing Foundation, Drone Technology, Fundamentals of Electrical, Electronics and Mechanical Engineering, and Applied Engineering.
On the practical front, participants will engage in hands-on training covering a range of activities, including Flight Simulator usage, Basic Assembly, Risk Assessment and Analysis, Drone Equipment Maintenance, Payload Installation and Utilisation, Introduction to Drone Data and Analysis, Robotics, 3D Printing, Practical Flying with an Instructor, and Solo Flying.
The training is expected to provide participants with the necessary reorientation, retooling, and upskilling to thrive in the dynamic landscape of drone technology. This programme marks the commencement of a series of upskilling Officer Courses planned by IIT Guwahati.