DGCA Drone Pilot Training in India – Get Your Drone Licence
Become a certified drone pilot with Dronevex. We run DGCA-syllabus training with DGCA-authorised partner RPTOs across India, covering ground school, simulator and live flying on real DJI aircraft. When you pass the proficiency test, you get a Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) that lets you fly professionally across India for survey, agriculture, inspection, media and public-safety work.
Dronevex trains you through a network of DGCA-authorised partner Remote Pilot Training Organisations (RPTOs) across India. We place you at the partner nearest you, and new batches start every week. Counselling and enrolment: Dronevex head office, HSR Layout, Bengaluru.
What Is a DGCA Drone Pilot Licence (Remote Pilot Certificate)?
Under the Drone Rules, 2021 (amended in 2022), India replaced the old "drone pilot licence" with the Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC). You earn it by completing DGCA-prescribed training and passing a proficiency test at an authorised RPTO. The RPTO then issues the certificate online on DGCA's eGCA portal. You need an RPC to fly any drone above the nano class for commercial work.
| Category | All-up weight | RPC needed? |
|---|---|---|
| Nano | Up to 250 g | Not required |
| Micro | 250 g – 2 kg | Not for non-commercial Required for commercial |
| Small | 2 kg – 25 kg | Required |
| Medium | 25 kg – 150 kg | Required |
| Large | Above 150 kg | Required |
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DGCA Drone Pilot Courses
Choose the remote pilot certification that matches the drones you'll fly. Every course follows the DGCA syllabus. Each one ends with the proficiency test at a DGCA-authorised partner RPTO near you, and your certificate is issued online on DGCA's eGCA portal.
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Small Category RPC
The standard DGCA drone pilot course for creators, surveyors, inspectors and startups. It covers ground school, simulator training and live flying, and ends with the proficiency test.
Best value
Small + Medium Combined RPC
Medium Category RPC
Agriculture Drone Pilot
Drone Survey & Mapping
Drone Instructor
(Train the Trainer)
Deliver DGCA ground classes, supervise student flights and run a safe training ground.
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Eligibility & Documents for a DGCA Drone Licence
Who can apply
- Age: 18 to 65 years
- Education: Class 10 pass or equivalent from a recognised board
- Training: DGCA-prescribed course completed at an authorised RPTO
- Test: Pass the RPTO's theory and practical proficiency test
- No prior flying needed: we start from zero
Documents to bring
- Aadhaar card, original and photocopy
- Passport, or another government photo ID if you don't hold one
- Class 10 marksheet / certificate
- 2 passport-size photographs
- Active mobile number & email for your eGCA account
How to Get Your Drone Pilot Licence with Dronevex
Five steps take you from enquiry to your Remote Pilot Certificate. Dronevex handles counselling, registration and scheduling. A DGCA-authorised partner RPTO near you delivers the certified training and the proficiency test.
Counselling & Registration
Choose the right category, check your documents and book a seat in the next batch.
Ground School
DGCA theory: Drone Rules 2021, airspace zones, meteorology, ATC procedures and drone systems.
Simulator Training
Build muscle memory and practise emergencies safely before you touch a real aircraft.
Live Flying
Instructor-supervised flying on real DJI drones: hovering, figure-8s, circuits, ATTI mode and failsafes.
Test & RPC Issue
Pass the proficiency test at the partner RPTO, which then issues your Remote Pilot Certificate on DGCA's eGCA portal.
Partner RPTOs DGCA-authorised
- Authorised by DGCA to train and test remote pilots
- Delivers the DGCA-prescribed ground school, simulator and flying syllabus
- Conducts your theory and practical proficiency tests
- Issues your Remote Pilot Certificate on DGCA's eGCA portal when you pass
- Across India: we place you at the partner RPTO nearest you
Dronevex Before, during & after
- Course counselling: the right category for your career goals
- Enrolment, document checks and weekly batch scheduling
- Maintenance and repair know-how from our in-house repair lab
- A look at live survey, mapping and inspection work from our Drone-as-a-Service team
- After you qualify: eGCA, UIN registration, insurance and genuine DJI drones with after-sales service
DGCA Drone Training Syllabus
Built on the DGCA-prescribed curriculum for remote pilots, with extra practical depth from a team that sells, services and flies drones every day.
Ground School Theory
- Drone Rules 2021, DGCA regulations, eGCA & DigitalSky
- Airspace map: green, yellow & red zones, permissions and no-fly areas
- Principles of flight & multirotor aerodynamics
- Meteorology: wind, temperature, visibility & weather minima
- ATC procedures & radio-telephony basics
- Drone systems: flight controller, GNSS, motors, ESCs, payloads
- Battery handling, maintenance & airworthiness checks
- UIN registration, NPNT, insurance & operator responsibilities
Simulator & Flying Practical
- Pre-flight inspection, checklists & site risk assessment
- Simulator: orientation, hover & emergency drills
- Take-off, landing & stable hover in GPS and ATTI modes
- Square, circle & figure-8 patterns, nose-in control
- Return-to-home, failsafe & lost-link procedures
- Emergency handling: motor failure, low battery, flyaway
- Mission planning & automated waypoint flights
- Post-flight logs, data handling & basic troubleshooting
Your 5-Day Small RPC Schedule
A typical batch runs 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Small batches mean more stick time for every trainee.
Induction & Regulations
Registration, eGCA account setup, Drone Rules 2021, airspace & zones.
Theory Deep-Dive
Meteorology, principles of flight, ATC, drone systems, batteries & maintenance.
Theory Test & Simulator
Written assessment, then simulator flying and emergency drills.
Live Flying
Instructor-supervised flights on DJI aircraft: hover, patterns, ATTI mode, RTH.
Skill Test & Certification
Final practical proficiency test. Your RPC is then issued on DGCA's eGCA portal.
Why Train with Dronevex?
Your certification comes from a DGCA-authorised partner RPTO. Everything around it comes from a team that sells, repairs and operates professional drones every day.
Train on Real DJI Aircraft
Fly the same Mini, Mavic, Matrice and Agras platforms used in the industry, not toy trainers.
Learn from a Repair Lab
Our in-house drone repair engineers teach the maintenance, calibration and crash-prevention skills most courses skip.
Real Project Exposure
See live survey, mapping, inspection and surveillance workflows from our Drone-as-a-Service team.
Small Batches
Limited seats per batch, so every trainee gets real stick time and one-to-one instructor feedback.
eGCA & UIN Support
Help with your eGCA account, RPC tracking, drone UIN registration and insurance after you qualify.
Buy the Right Drone
Get honest advice on the right aircraft for your career, plus genuine DJI products, accessories and after-sales support.
DJI Mini & Air Series
DJI Mavic Series
DJI Matrice Series
DJI Agras SeriesDrone Pilot Careers After Your RPC
India's drone industry is expanding fast across agriculture, infrastructure, energy, mining and media. Certified remote pilots are in demand in every one of them. Here's where an RPC can take you.
Survey & Mapping Pilot
Land records, SVAMITVA-style surveys, construction progress and GIS mapping for government and private projects.
Agriculture Drone Pilot
Crop spraying, nutrient spreading and crop-health monitoring for farmers, FPOs and agri-service companies.
Infrastructure Inspection
Inspect bridges, towers, pipelines and plants with visual and thermal payloads, safely and without scaffolding.
Solar & Energy Thermography
Find hotspots and faults across solar farms and substations with thermal drones.
Mining & Volumetrics
Stockpile volumes, pit mapping and haul-road monitoring for mining and aggregates companies.
Aerial Cinematography
Weddings, real estate, tourism, ads and films. Work commercially with a certificate clients can verify.
Find the Right Drone Course for Your Goal
Pick a goal or a course to see exactly what you'll learn, how long it takes and who it's for.
Tap a goal and we'll show the course that gets you there.
Pre-flight checks with your instructorSmall Category RPC
The standard DGCA drone pilot course for creators, surveyors, inspectors and startups. It covers ground school, simulator training and live flying, and ends with the proficiency test.
What you'll learn
- Drone Rules 2021, airspace zones & DigitalSky
- Simulator flying & emergency drills
- Live flying in GPS and ATTI modes
- Theory & practical proficiency tests
Who it's for
- Photographers & filmmakers
- Surveyors & inspectors
- Drone start-ups & freelancers
Small, enterprise and agri drones on one groundSmall + Medium Combined RPC
Get both endorsements in one batch and one test cycle. It's the choice for career pilots who want to accept any job, from cinematic shoots to industrial and agricultural operations.
What you'll learn
- Full DGCA ground school, taken once
- Live flying on small and medium drones
- Payload, weight-and-balance & emergencies
- One batch and one test cycle
Who it's for
- Career drone pilots
- Drone service companies
- Pilots who want to take any job
Heavy-lift take-off on the training groundMedium Category RPC
For pilots who fly heavier platforms such as large agricultural sprayers, delivery drones and heavy-lift payload carriers. It adds weight-and-balance, payload and advanced emergency handling.
What you'll learn
- Heavy-lift drone systems & payloads
- Weight-and-balance & load planning
- Advanced emergency handling
- Theory & practical proficiency tests
Who it's for
- Agri-spraying operators
- Delivery & logistics pilots
- Heavy-payload industrial teams
Spray training over a paddy fieldAgriculture Drone Pilot
An RPC plus hands-on agri training: field mapping, spray calibration, flow-rate and droplet settings, chemical safety, and route planning on DJI Agras-class aircraft. Built for Kisan Drone entrepreneurs and FPOs.
What you'll learn
- Field mapping & spray route planning
- Spray calibration, flow rate & droplet size
- Chemical safety & handling
- Agras-class aircraft operation & care
Who it's for
- Kisan Drone entrepreneurs
- FPOs & farmer co-operatives
- Agri-spraying service providers
RTK base and a live 3D map in the fieldDrone Survey & Mapping
Mission planning, GCPs and RTK, photogrammetry, orthomosaics, DEMs, volumetrics and LiDAR basics. It uses the same workflows our Drone-as-a-Service team delivers to clients.
What you'll learn
- Mission planning, GCPs & RTK
- Photogrammetry & orthomosaics
- DEMs & volumetric surveys
- LiDAR basics & data delivery
Who it's for
- Land surveyors & GIS teams
- Construction & mining firms
- Drone service start-ups
Teaching airspace zones in classDrone Instructor (Train the Trainer)
Become a Remote Pilot Instructor. Learn how to deliver DGCA ground classes, supervise student flights, assess skills and run a safe training ground. The course is for experienced RPC holders.
What you'll learn
- Delivering DGCA ground classes
- Supervising student flights
- Assessing trainee skills
- Running a safe training ground
Who it's for
- Experienced RPC holders
- Training-academy staff
- Companies training their own pilots
Drone Pilot Course Fees & Upcoming Batches
Transparent pricing with no hidden charges. Your course fee covers everything you need to go from beginner to certified remote pilot.
What's included
- DGCA-syllabus ground school with study material
- Simulator training sessions
- Live flying on DJI training aircraft, with batteries and propellers provided
- Theory and practical proficiency tests at a DGCA-authorised partner RPTO
- Remote Pilot Certificate issued on DGCA's eGCA portal
- Post-course support for UIN registration, insurance & buying guidance
Weekly Batches
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Drone Training Across South India
New batches start every week at DGCA-authorised partner RPTOs. Find your state or city for local drone work, airspace rules and FAQs.
DGCA Drone Licence FAQs
What is a DGCA drone pilot licence?
Since the Drone Rules, 2021, the "drone pilot licence" is officially called a Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC). A DGCA-authorised Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO) trains and tests you. The RPTO then issues the RPC online on DGCA's eGCA portal.
Who conducts the DGCA training and test at Dronevex?
Your training and proficiency test are conducted by one of Dronevex's DGCA-authorised partner Remote Pilot Training Organisations (RPTOs) across India. We place you at the partner nearest you, and the RPTO issues your Remote Pilot Certificate on DGCA's eGCA portal when you pass. Dronevex handles counselling, enrolment and scheduling, and supports you after the course with DJI drones, repairs, UIN registration and insurance.
Where is the drone training held?
At DGCA-authorised partner RPTOs across India. Tell us your city and we'll place you at the nearest partner training centre. New batches start every week.
Do you offer drone pilot training in Bangalore?
Yes. Dronevex is headquartered in HSR Layout, Bengaluru, where our team handles counselling and enrolment. Trainees from Bengaluru and the rest of Karnataka are placed at the nearest DGCA-authorised partner RPTO, and new batches start every week. Call +91 94296 94828 to plan your batch.
How do I get a drone license in India?
Check that you are 18 to 65 years old and have passed Class 10. Enrol in a DGCA-prescribed course at a DGCA-authorised Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO); Dronevex places you at a partner RPTO near you. Complete ground school, simulator and live flying (5 days for the Small category), then pass the RPTO's theory and practical tests. The RPTO then issues your Remote Pilot Certificate (your drone license) online on DGCA's eGCA portal.
Who is eligible for a drone pilot licence in India?
You must be 18 to 65 years old, have passed Class 10 or equivalent, complete the DGCA-prescribed training at an authorised RPTO, and pass its proficiency test.
Do I need a licence to fly a drone in India?
You don't need an RPC to fly a nano drone (up to 250 g), or a micro drone (250 g – 2 kg) for non-commercial use. You need an RPC to fly a micro drone commercially and to fly any small, medium or large drone.
How long is the DGCA drone pilot course?
The Small Category RPC course runs 5 days, covering ground school, simulator, live flying and tests. The Medium course is about 5 days and the Small + Medium combined course about 7 days.
How much does a drone pilot course cost in India?
At DGCA-authorised RPTOs, a Small Category RPC course typically costs about ₹25,000 to ₹35,000 + GST. Medium, combined and specialist courses cost more. Dronevex shares this week's fee for your course on enquiry, and new batches start every week.
How long is the Remote Pilot Certificate valid?
An RPC is valid for up to 10 years and can be renewed through an authorised RPTO.
Do I need prior flying experience?
No. The course starts from the basics, and simulator sessions build your confidence before you fly real drones under an instructor's supervision.
What is the difference between Small and Medium category RPC?
Small RPC covers drones from 2 kg to 25 kg, the most common class for photography, survey and inspection. Medium RPC covers 25 kg to 150 kg, used for heavy agricultural sprayers and payload carriers.
Which documents are required for drone pilot training?
Aadhaar card, passport (or another government photo ID), Class 10 marksheet or certificate, two passport-size photographs, and an active mobile number and email for your eGCA account.
Is there a written exam for the drone licence?
Yes. You take a theory assessment on regulations, airspace, meteorology and drone systems, plus a practical flying test. Both are conducted by the partner RPTO.
What jobs can I get after a drone pilot course?
Certified pilots work in agriculture spraying, land survey and mapping, infrastructure and solar inspection, mining, real estate and media, security and surveillance. Many also start their own drone-service business.
How much does a drone pilot earn in India?
Entry-level drone pilots in India typically earn about ₹15,000 to ₹30,000 a month. Experienced pilots in survey, inspection and agriculture often earn ₹40,000 to ₹60,000 a month or more, and many certified pilots start their own drone-service business.
Can I buy a drone from Dronevex after training?
Yes. Dronevex supplies genuine DJI consumer, enterprise and agriculture drones with after-sales repair support. Our team will help you pick the right aircraft for your work.
Your Drone Pilot Career Starts Here
Train with India's drone specialists. Learn on real DJI aircraft, earn your DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate, and take off into one of the country's fastest-growing careers.
