MIT plans to open 50 drone flying training centres in TN

The Centre for Aerospace Research (CFAR) department at the Madras Institute of Technology will conduct training programme for potential drone flyers.

The Madras Institute of Technology (MIT) of Anna University has decided to open 50 drone flying training centres across Tamil Nadu. The Centre for Aerospace Research (CFAR) department at the institute will conduct training programme for potential drone flyers. The institute, which is a pioneer in training aspirants on drone flying, has already trained 500 drone pilots. 

There are 35 Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) approved drone flying training centres in the country and the MIT setting up 50 more in Tamil Nadu will increase the interest for drones in the state. 

Sources in the MIT said that there is a huge demand for drone pilots in the state and that the training in drone flying would fetch good revenue for the institute. 

Interestingly, people from various backgrounds ranging from agriculturists, students, engineers, doctors and even senior bureaucrats are joining the training programme. The centre has initiated procedures to acquire the necessary approvals. It has all facilities to provide training in operating small and medium-category drones and this is an added attraction for all categories of people to join the training institute. 

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