The Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) is launching a free residential drone training program in October 2023. The program will be 3-4 months long and will cover a variety of topics related to drone technology, including.
The program is open to all eligible candidates, including undergraduate and postgraduate students, research scholars, postdocs, and faculty members. To be eligible, candidates must have a basic understanding of mathematics and physics.
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About the IIT Mandi
The Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) is one of eight new Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD).
IIT Mandi is a research university located in Kamand Valley, Mandi City in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, and has 132 faculties with 1,655 students enrolled at undergraduate, postgraduate, and research levels. Currently, the university has 1,141 alumni.
Since its inception, the institute has been involved with more than 275 Research and Development (R&D) projects worth more than Rs. 120 crore. In the past 10 years, the institute has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with as many as 11 international and 12 national universities.
IIT Mandi’s permanent campus (about 14 km from Mandi) is on the left bank of the Uhl River at Kamand and Salgi villages.
The Foundation Stone was laid on 24 February 2009 and the institution was registered as a society in Uttarakhand on 20 June 2009. The first batch of 97 students was admitted in July 2009 with classes starting in IIT Roorkee, the mentoring IIT, on 27 July 2009.
A transit campus at Government Postgraduate College, Mandi was handed over by the Himachal Pradesh Government on 16 November 2009
Timothy A. Gonsalves was the founding Director (15/1/2010-30/6/2020), with R. C. Sawhney, serving as the first Registrar.
The institute became an IIT under The Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Act, 2011, with the intention to expand its reach and enhance the quality of technical education in the country. The Act was passed in the Lok Sabha on 24 March 2011 and by the Rajya Sabha on 30 April 2012.
The Kamand campus ground-breaking ceremony, to mark the start of construction, was held on 12 April 2012.
Construction in the South Campus, Dec ’12
On 25 April 2015, IIT Mandi became the first of all the new IITs to completely shift to B.Tech. students to its permanent campus in Kamand.
About the Residential Drone Training Program
IIT Mandi iHub is excited to announce Drone Operations Training for Agriculture Applications! This is a Free Residential Drone Training Program by IIT Mandi iHub! Batches starting in September and October!
Eligibility Criteria
Valid Indian Passport
Age: Min 18 years
10th Class (Pass with 2 years of relevant experience)
OR
10th Class Pass
ITI (1 year after Class10th)
+ 1 year of relevant experience
OR
10th Class Pass
+ ITI (2 years after Class 10th)
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What can you expect from this program?
What can you expect from this program?
- Learn to FLY drones like a pro!
- Obtain your DRONE PILOT LICENSE!
- Master DRONE APPLICATIONS in agriculture like:
- Crop Pesticide Spraying
- Monitoring Plant Health
- Monitoring Field Conditions
- Seeding
- Pollination
Duration
3-4 months.
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How To Apply?
If You are an Interested candidate You can apply For Free Residential Drone Training Program
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Registration Form Link Click Here
FAQ
What is the cost of the Residential Drone Training program?
The program is free. Participants will receive free tuition, accommodation, and food
What topics will be covered in the Residential Drone Training program?
The program will cover a variety of topics related to drone technology, including:
Drone basics
Drone flight planning and navigation
Drone safety and regulations
Drone applications in agriculture, mapping, and surveillance
Drone data collection and analysis
What will I learn from the Residential Drone Training program?
After completing the program, you will be able to:
Fly drones safely and effectively in a variety of environments.
Understand the different applications of drones in different industries.
Collect and analyze drone data.
