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DGCA drone pilot training · Karnataka

Drone Pilot Training in Karnataka – DGCA Drone License Courses

Dronevex is headquartered in Bengaluru and places trainees from every Karnataka city and district at the nearest DGCA-authorised partner RPTO. Complete ground school, simulator and live flying, pass the proficiency test and the RPTO issues your Remote Pilot Certificate on DGCA’s eGCA portal.

  • CounsellingPhone & WhatsApp
  • TrainingNearest partner RPTO
  • New batchEvery week
  • Duration5–7 days
  • Call+91 94296 94828
18–65Age eligibility
10th PassMinimum education
5–7 DaysTo your Remote Pilot Certificate
WeeklyNew batches

Training and tests take place at DGCA-authorised partner Remote Pilot Training Organisations (RPTOs). Dronevex (head office: HSR Layout, Bengaluru) handles counselling, enrolment and after-course support.

Local opportunities

Why Get a Drone License in Karnataka?

Karnataka has some of India's largest drone markets: farms, solar parks, mines and fast-growing cities.

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Agriculture

Spraying for sugarcane in Belagavi and Mandya, paddy, ragi, and coffee and areca plantations in the Malnad region.

Solar energy – drone work in Karnataka02

Solar energy

Thermal inspection of solar parks such as Pavagada in Tumakuru district and rooftop systems statewide.

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Mining & quarries

Volumetric surveys for mines and quarries, including the Ballari region's iron-ore belt.

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Cities & construction

Mapping and progress shoots for projects in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hubballi-Dharwad and Mangaluru.

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Infrastructure

Inspection of highways, bridges, power lines and irrigation canals.

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Coast & ports

Survey and inspection work along the Udupi, Mangaluru and Karwar coast.

Know your airspace

Where You Can Fly in Karnataka

Airports (Bengaluru, Mangaluru, Hubballi, Belagavi, Mysuru, Kalaburagi and others), air force stations and defence areas create yellow and red zones. Training shows you how to check the DigitalSky map before every job.

BLRBengaluru airports & AFSYellow / red zone around the airport · ATC permission
IXEMangaluru AirportYellow / red zone around the airport · ATC permission
HBXHubballi AirportYellow / red zone around the airport · ATC permission
IXGBelagavi AirportYellow / red zone around the airport · ATC permission

Green zones: fly up to 400 ft without permission. Yellow zones: air traffic control permission. Red zones: central government permission. Always check the DigitalSky airspace map before you fly.

How it works

How Karnataka Trainees Get Their Drone License

Talk to us

Call or WhatsApp a Dronevex advisor. We check your eligibility and help you pick the right course.

Book a weekly batch

Choose a batch that suits you. New batches start every week for Karnataka trainees.

Train at a partner RPTO

Ground school, simulator and live flying at the nearest DGCA-authorised partner RPTO, ending with the proficiency test.

Get your RPC

The RPTO issues your Remote Pilot Certificate on DGCA’s eGCA portal. Dronevex helps with UIN registration, insurance and your first drone.

Cities We Serve in Karnataka

Trainees from every city and district in Karnataka are placed at the nearest DGCA-authorised partner RPTO.

BangaloreMysoreMangaloreHubballi-DharwadBelagaviKalaburagiDavanagereBallariVijayapuraShivamoggaTumakuruUdupiHassanRaichurBidarChitradurgaMandyaChikkamagaluruKodaguKarwar
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Book Your Drone Pilot Training

Share your details and a course advisor will call you with this week's batch, the fee and the partner training centre nearest you.

Your details go straight to our admissions team, who will call you back with this week's batch and fees.

Drone Training in Karnataka: FAQs

Which cities in Karnataka do you cover?

All of them. Trainees from every city and district in Karnataka are placed at the nearest DGCA-authorised partner RPTO, and new batches start every week.

How much does drone pilot training cost in Karnataka?

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.

How long does it take to get a drone license in Karnataka?

The Small Category course takes 5 days, and the Small + Medium combined course about 7 days. After you pass the proficiency test, the RPTO issues your Remote Pilot Certificate on DGCA’s eGCA portal.

Can I fly a drone anywhere in Karnataka after I get my license?

No. Your RPC lets you fly professionally, but you still follow the DigitalSky airspace map. Green zones need no permission up to 400 ft, yellow zones need air traffic control permission, and red zones need central government permission. Areas around Karnataka's airports and defence establishments are yellow or red.

Is there agriculture drone pilot training in Karnataka?

Yes. Our Agriculture Drone Pilot course includes the RPC plus spray calibration, chemical safety and route planning, useful for sugarcane, paddy and plantation work across Karnataka.

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Start Your Drone Pilot Career in Karnataka

New batches start every week at DGCA-authorised partner RPTOs. Talk to a Dronevex advisor today.

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