by: Nav Jeevan

First batch of 10 drone pilots complete their training at Rashtriya Raksha University

  • We are witnessing record enthusiasm towards drones in India. Drones are being harnessed to further ‘Ease of Living’ and encourage a culture of innovation: PM Modi
  • RRU – DroneAcharya happens to be one of the just 34 Remote Pilot Training Organisations approved by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India at present

NE EDUCATION BUREAU

GANDHINAGAR, NOV 24

Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU),  an Institution of National Importance and Pioneering National Security and Police University of India, has achieved another milestone on Tuesday when a batch of ten trainees successfully completed their training on Drone flying at the RRU-DroneAcharya Remote Pilot Training Centre (RPTC) on the University campus.

The event was as much as a collective achievement by the University as it was an individual accomplishment by every proud trainee of the inaugural batch.

RRU – DroneAcharya happens to be one of the just 34 Remote Pilot Training Organisations approved by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India at present. The primary aim of this RPTC is to train serving personnel of Indian Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces, Para Military Forces, Government personnel from various departments such as Agriculture, Irrigation, Forestry, Town Planning, Power, Disaster Management etc. The training was open to private citizens as well.

Prof (Dr) Bimal N Patel, Vice Chancellor RRU awards Certificate to one of the successful Drone Pilot trainees on Tuesday.-NE photo

The event included an impressive demonstration of flying skills by the trainers as well as the trainees. This was followed by award of Certificates to the successful trainees by Prof (Dr) Bimal N Patel, Vice Chancellor RRU. In his address, the Vice Chancellor congratulated the participants on this achievement and exhorted them to motivate others to avail this opportunity for becoming qualified Drone Pilots.

RRU, he further added, was receiving great response to this initiative from the environment.

The Vice Chancellor quoted Prime Minister Narendra Modi who has stated recently “We are witnessing record enthusiasm towards drones in India. Drones are being harnessed to further ‘Ease of Living’ and encourage a culture of innovation.” and reiterated how RRU was committed to this national resolve.