Drones

What are Drones?

A drone is a flying robot, or an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), that has no human pilot on board. It can be controlled remotely by a person on the ground or fly on its own using pre-programmed instructions. Originally used by the military, drones are now used for many things, from taking aerial photos and delivering packages to military surveillance and combat.

Drones can offer companies, organizations, and individuals many different benefits, such as increased safety, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and convenience. They can be used to survey hazardous or remote areas without putting people in danger, as well as to inspect infrastructure, such as bridges and buildings, without the need for scaffolding or ladders. They can also be used to capture high-resolution images, allowing for detailed analysis and mapping. And, they can deliver goods to remote locations without the need for additional personnel.

Why learn drones?

Learning drones opens the opportunities to one of the fastest-growing technology sectors shaping the future of industries worldwide. Drones are transforming how we survey land, inspect infrastructure, deliver goods, capture media, monitor farms, and respond to emergencies. By understanding how drones are designed, assembled, programmed, and operated, you gain a high-value technical skill that blends engineering, automation, and real-world problem-solving. This course empowers you to build and fly drones safely, leverage advanced sensors and navigation systems, and apply them in fields like agriculture, defense, filmmaking, construction, and disaster management. Whether you seek career opportunities, entrepreneurial ventures, or cutting-edge innovation, drone skills give you a competitive advantage in today’s technology-driven world.

Type of Industries where Drones are required

Agriculture & Farming: Crop health monitoring, Precision spraying, Soil analysis, Irrigation management.

Infrastructure & Construction: Site surveying, Progress monitoring, Structural inspection, 3D mapping & modeling, Mining and geology, Mine site surveying, Volume measurement, Safety inspections, Mineral mapping.

Energy & Utilities: Solar plant inspection, Wind turbine inspection, Power line & pipeline monitoring, Oil & gas site surveillance

Defense & Security: Surveillance and reconnaissance, Border monitoring, Disaster response, Anti-terrorism operations

Transportation & Logistics: Delivery of goods, Inventory monitoring in warehouses, Port/railway inspection, Traffic monitoring

Environmental & Wildlife Management: Forest monitoring, Wildlife tracking, Pollution assessment, Environmental conservation

Media, Film & Photography: Aerial cinematography, Live event coverage, Advertising and promotional shoots

Urban Planning & Smart Cities: Land-use mapping, Smart city asset management, Urban infrastructure inspection

Disaster Management & Emergency Response: Search & rescue, Fire monitoring, Flood assessment, Accident analysis

Real Estate: Aerial property photography, Site feasibility surveys

Job Opportunities- State wise

S.No.	State/ Region	Major Industries/ Companies	Job Opportunities	Expected Annual Salary
1	Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida Hubs (Delhi-NCR)	TechEagle Innovations, Agnisys, Skye Air Mobility, The Drone Destination, DCM DataSystems, Atrenta, HCL	Drone Pilot, Logistics Manager, Cloud Engineer, Robotics Systems Engineer, Drone Instructor/Trainer	₹3 L – ₹38 L+ (wide range based on exp. and role); Avg. for experienced is ₹12 – ₹20 L)
2	Chennai, Coimbatore Hubs (Tamil Nadu)	Garuda Aerospace, Dhaksha Unmanned Systems, Zuppa, Big Bang Boom, IdeaForge (Coimbatore presence), Atheros	Drone Engineer, UAV Designer, Agritech Specialist, Defense Systems Engineer, Drone Pilot (high paying city)	Entry/Mid-level: ₹3 L – ₹8 L; Coimbatore Avg: ~₹11.2 LPA
3	Mumbai, Pune Hubs (Maharashtra)	Automotive, Industrial Automation, IT: KPIT, Tata Autocomp, LSI, Qlogic, Argus, Honeywell, various automation startups	Embedded Software Engineer, Test Engineer, Drone Developer, Sales Executive, Production Manager, Data Analyst	₹3 L – ₹12 L+ (avg. range; higher with specific experience)
4	Chennai, Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu)	IdeaForge Technology, Paras Defence & Space Technologies, Sagar Defence, LSI, KPIT Cummins, Altizon Systems, Dronetech Solutions	Growing opportunities in embedded systems for automotive and manufacturing, as well as robotics	₹2.5 L – ₹10 L+ (generally mid-range, but can be higher in product companies
5	Hyderabad Hub (Telangana)	Zen Technologies, Thanos Technologies, Cyient Solutions & Systems, Marut Dronetech, HCL	Defense Systems Engineer, UAV Pilot/Operator, R&D Specialist, Systems Engineer, Embedded Developer	Entry/Mid-level: ₹3 L – ₹6 L; Senior: ₹10 L- ₹18+ L
6	Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar Hubs (Gujarat)	e-Infochips, Gridbots, Bluepixel Technologies, Harry International	Embedded Software Engineer, Robotics Developer, IoT Solutions Architect, Drone Pilot, ASIC Designer	Entry/Mid-level: ₹3 L – ₹7 L; Senior: ₹8 L – ₹15+ L

What you'll learn

This course introduces you to the exciting world of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), where innovation meets real-world applications. From aerial photography and precision mapping to industrial inspections and emergency response, drones are transforming industries at lightning speed. In this program, you’ll explore the fundamentals of drone design, operation, safety, and data handling—equipping you with the skills to fly confidently and work professionally. Whether you’re an enthusiast or an aspiring drone pilot, this course opens the gateway to cutting-edge career opportunities in tomorrow’s aerial revolution.

Qualifications Required

Can a commerce or arts student also learn drones?

Yes, a commerce or arts student can learn drones and build a successful career. TCoE will help you learn and understand the basic fundamentals using its unique hands-on training approach, thus helping any student with any kind of background to learn drones.

There is no minimum qualification, but its easier if you have done 10+2 level science. Still, any student from any background can learn drones.

Time Required to Learn

Typically our courses are 36 hours (introductory / crash course) to 600 hours (long term).

A student can spend 2 hours / day (in 3 weeks) to 6 hours / day (in 1 week) to complete a 36 hours course.

A school/ college going student can typically spend 4 hours per week (in 9 weeks) to 6 hours per week (6 weeks), to complete the 36 hours course.

For a 600 hours course, a student may need to give more time per week – typically 20 hours per week (total 30 weeks = 7 months) to 30 hours per week (total 20 weeks = 5 months) to complete the course.