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DGCA drone pilot training · Mangalore

Drone Pilot Training in Mangalore – Get Your DGCA Drone License

Mangaluru trainees are placed at the nearest DGCA-authorised partner RPTO for training and the proficiency test, while Dronevex's advisors handle counselling and enrolment by phone and WhatsApp. The RPTO then 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 Mangalore?

Coastal Karnataka's port, refinery and plantation economy creates steady demand for certified drone pilots.

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Port & industrial inspection

Inspection work around New Mangalore Port, refineries and industrial units, flown only with the site owner's permission.

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Plantation spraying

Spraying and crop monitoring for areca nut, coconut and cashew plantations across Dakshina Kannada and Udupi.

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Coastal survey

Mapping of beaches, river mouths and coastal erosion for engineering and government projects.

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Real estate & construction

Progress mapping and marketing shoots for residential and commercial projects in Mangaluru.

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Tourism & weddings

Aerial filming for weddings, temple festivals and coastal tourism, where permission is granted.

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Fisheries & harbours

Survey and monitoring of fishing harbours and coastal infrastructure.

Know your airspace

Where You Can Fly in Mangalore

The area around Mangaluru International Airport and the port and refinery zones is controlled or restricted on the DigitalSky map. Your training covers how to check zones and apply for permission before any coastal or industrial job.

IXEMangaluru International AirportYellow / red zone around the airport · ATC permission
PORTNew Mangalore PortRestricted · port authority & site-owner permission
REFRefinery zoneRestricted · site owner's 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 Mangalore 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 Mangalore 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.

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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 Mangalore: FAQs

Where is drone pilot training held for Mangalore students?

Counselling and enrolment happen with Dronevex by phone and WhatsApp (our head office is in HSR Layout, Bengaluru). Your DGCA training and proficiency test take place at the nearest DGCA-authorised partner RPTO, and our advisor confirms the venue and dates when you book.

How much does drone pilot training cost in Mangalore?

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 Mangalore?

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 Mangalore 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 near Mangaluru International Airport, the port and the refinery are yellow or red.

Is agriculture drone training useful in Mangalore?

Yes. Areca nut, coconut and cashew growers in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi increasingly use drones for spraying, and our Agriculture Drone Pilot course covers spray calibration, chemical safety and plantation route planning.

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Start Your Drone Pilot Career in Mangalore

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

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