Drone Technology

The Centre of Excellence (CoE) - Drone Technology at IITRAM Ahmedabad is being built to support cutting-edge research and education in the advancement and application of this Unmanned Technology of Drones. The centre aims to develop young talents by incorporating multirotor and fixed wing UAV development and real-world flight testing experiences into undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as working on societal-application based research projects. The centre includes work spaces with basic infrastructure for small drone fabrication, system integration, and field tests. It also provides a platform for industry experts, professionals, and researchers in drone technology to share their knowledge on design, innovations, utilisation, research, and applications.

The centre has also initiated flight tests using swadeshi Navigation with Indian Constellation (NAVIC). Real time applications like search & rescue, surveillance and reconnaissance, precision agriculture, firefighting and geo surveying operations will also be supported under this centre.

Scope of activities under Centre of Excellence (CoE) - Drone Technology:
  • 1. Assembly and reliable calibration of drones of different capacity.
  • 2. Manage and support drone systems shared by various industry expert/faculty undertaking research in related areas.
  • 3. Develop certificate program for people in industry/academia for hands-on training in the field.
  • 4. Organize seminars, workshops, summer/winter schools, drone competition, and expert visit.
  • 5. Develop academic programs on Drone Technology
  • 6. Solution / services to different drone industries for commercial and research applications.