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Postgraduate Certificate in Drone Technology & Autonomous Systems (PGCDTAS)

Duration: 1Yr / 40 Weeks / 220 Hrs

To provide advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the design, regulation, operation, data handling, and deployment of drones and autonomous systems across land, sea, air, and space applications.

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Registration Fees

₹ 1500

non-refundable

Course Fees

₹ 155000.00

Batch Start

1 Aug, 2025

Duration

1Yr / 40 Weeks / 220 Hrs

Program Structure

Eligibility: Engineering graduates, defense personnel, geospatial professionals, drone operators, and R&D aspirants in UAV and autonomous systems.

Duration: 1Yr / 40 Weeks / 220 Hrs

Batch Start Date: 1 Aug, 2025

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Program Structure:

Module 1: Fundamentals of Drone & Autonomous Systems

History and Evolution of UAVs
Classification: Fixed-wing, Rotary-wing, Hybrid
Key Components: Frame, Motors, Propellers, Batteries, Controllers
Applications across industries: Agriculture, Mining, Delivery, Surveillance

Module 2: Regulatory Frameworks & Safety Protocols

DGCA, FAA, EASA, and Global UAV Regulations
Registration, Remote Pilot Licensing, and Airspace Management
Safety Standards and Risk Mitigation Strategies
Ethics and Privacy Laws

Module 3: Drone Design, Assembly & Operations

Drone Hardware and Electronics Overview
Flight Controllers, IMUs, ESCs, GPS Modules
Designing & Assembling Custom Drones
Operations: Flight Modes, Mission Planning, Fail-safe Protocols

Module 4: BVLOS & Autonomous Navigation

Line of Sight vs. Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)
Detect and Avoid Systems
GPS-Denied Navigation
Sensor Fusion & Autonomous Control Algorithms

Module 5: Types of Unmanned Vehicles & Their Use Cases

UAV / UAS: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles / Systems
UGV: Unmanned Ground Vehicles
USV: Unmanned Surface Vehicles
UUV / AUV: Underwater Autonomous Vehicles
RUSVs: Reusable Unmanned Space Vehicles
Comparative Capabilities & Control Architectures

Module 6: Data Acquisition & Aerial Surveying

Sensor Integration: RGB, LiDAR, Thermal, Multispectral
Flight Path Planning for Data Collection
Aerial Mapping Techniques
GPS and IMU Calibration

Module 7: Photogrammetry & Data Processing

Basics of Photogrammetry
Image Stitching & Orthomosaic Generation
Point Cloud Generation
DSM, DTM, and Contour Mapping
Use of Software: Pix4D, Agisoft Metashape, DroneDeploy

Module 8: Advanced Positioning Techniques

RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) and PPK (Post-Processed Kinematic) Technologies
Accuracy Improvement Strategies
Integration with GNSS
Ground Control Points (GCP) Planning & Use

Module 9: Project & Industry Application

Select one domain: Agriculture, Urban Planning, Infrastructure, Defense, Environmental Monitoring
End-to-End Workflow: Design > Plan > Fly > Process > Analyze
Presentation & Evaluation
Industry Mentorship & Review

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