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Future-Ready Skills • Drone Technology • Youth Employability

Assistant Drone Technician Training Centre

A future-ready skill development initiative by LOKVIKAS SOCIAL FOUNDATION to create technical capability, employability, confidence, and self-reliance among youth from underserved communities in Pune.

CSR-Ready Technical Skill Project

Support youth entry into a growing technology sector through structured drone technician training.

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Project Overview

LOKVIKAS SOCIAL FOUNDATION proposes to establish a training centre for the Assistant Drone Technician course for the year 2026–2027. The initiative focuses on education, self-reliance, and skill development, especially for youth from economically weaker and underserved communities.

The course is designed to bridge the gap between education and employability by preparing students for emerging opportunities in drone assembly, maintenance, testing, and field support.

This is not only a technical course. It is a pathway for Vasti youth to enter a modern, fast-growing, skill-based employment ecosystem.

Why This Course Matters

New Technology. New Confidence. New Livelihood Pathways.

Drone technology can connect underprivileged youth with modern employment possibilities in agriculture, surveying, inspection, mapping, emergency services, and industrial support.

Course Snapshot

420

Training Hours

5

Course Modules

30:1

Trainer Ratio

18+

Candidate Age

Why Drone Technology?

Drone technology is opening new opportunities across multiple sectors. This course prepares youth for practical technical support roles in this growing ecosystem.

Precision Agriculture
Surveying & Mapping
Infrastructure Inspection
Industrial Inspection
Emergency Operations
Powerline Inspection
Aerial Photography
Field Support Services
ESSCI ELE Q7004 • NSQF Level 3

Course Structure

The course includes theory, practical training, simulation, troubleshooting, flying support, workplace discipline, employability skills, and OJT exposure.

Drone Technology Basics

Introduction, aerodynamics, flight rules, and simulation techniques.

Maintenance & Testing

Drone maintenance, troubleshooting, bench testing, and flying practice.

Workplace Readiness

Coordination, discipline, safety, and standard work practices.

Employability Skills

Apprentice readiness and practical orientation for work opportunities.

What an Assistant Drone Technician Does

An Assistant Drone Technician performs routine maintenance, troubleshooting, bench testing, flying support, and service assistance while following standard work practices.

  • Aerial photography and videography support
  • Survey and mapping support
  • Transport and field application support
  • Emergency and firefighting application support
  • Industrial and utility inspection support

Eligibility

Beneficiary candidates must be at least 18 years old.

Minimum eligibility includes any one of the following:

  • 10th pass
  • 8th pass with 2 years of NTC after 8th
  • 8th pass with 2 years of relevant experience
  • 9th pass with 1 year of relevant experience

Training Setup & Infrastructure

1

Trainer Requirement

For a batch of 30 students, one ESSCI ToT-certified trainer is sufficient for both classroom and practical training, maintaining a 30:1 ratio.

2

Lab Requirement

The training centre should provide appropriate workstations, a minimum lab size of 300 sq. ft., and at least 10 sq. ft. of working space per student.

Current Training Centre Status

The project is already moving towards implementation through identified training infrastructure.

Lab 1

KSSSI, Karve Nagar

  • MOU signed for Drone Training Centre
  • 600 sq. ft. space allocated
  • Classroom for 30 students
  • Drone lab instrumentation allocated
  • Administrative office provided
  • ESSCI-approved trainer recruited
Lab 2

SP Pune University (DOT)

  • MOU draft approved in principle
  • 1000 sq. ft. infrastructure identified
  • Classroom for 60 students
  • Drone instrumentation lab identified
  • Administrative office allocated
  • ESSCI-approved trainer available

Serving Youth From Pune’s Underserved Communities

The foundation already operates in these communities and can identify motivated youth for future-ready skill development.

Shivaji Nagar
Bopodi
Aundh
Gokhale Nagar
Pashan
Baner-Balewadi
Sus-Mhalunge

A High-Value CSR Opportunity

Supporting the Drone Technician Training Centre contributes directly to youth employability, technical skilling, digital-age opportunity, self-reliance, and community transformation.

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Support Emerging Technical Skills for Youth

LOKVIKAS SOCIAL FOUNDATION invites CSR partners, donors, institutions, and supporters to join this employability-focused initiative and help build a skilled, future-ready workforce.

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