Kohima, February 13: The first batch of trainees at the Drone School – Drone Centre of Excellence under the Nagaland GIS & Remote Sensing Centre (NGISRSC), Planning and Transformation Department, Government of Nagaland, successfully completed the 14-day FPV Drone Training Programme on Friday.
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| First batch of trainees receive certificates after completing the FPV Drone Training Programme at the Drone Centre of Excellence, NGISRSC, Kohima. (Image: DIPR Nagaland) |
Certificates were presented by Temsunaro Aier, IAS, Development Commissioner, who attended the valedictory programme as the Special Guest. In her address, she appreciated the support extended by the Nagaland Skill and Entrepreneurship Development Mission (NSEDM) towards the initiative and lauded the trainers for maintaining high standards of professionalism and dedication.
Emphasising the growing relevance of emerging technologies, she described drone operations as a vital 21st-century skill with wide applications in governance, planning, disaster response and development. She encouraged trainees to remain future-ready, continuously upgrade their skills and consider enrolling in the DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) training at the Centre to enhance their career prospects.
Highlighting the Union Budget’s focus on strengthening manufacturing and assembly of equipment and machine components, she urged participants to explore opportunities in indigenous manufacturing aligned with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. She also noted that academic qualifications alone may not ensure sustainable employment, underscoring the importance of skill-based education.
The trainees expressed positive feedback on the course structure, practical exposure and overall learning experience, and showed interest in pursuing advanced programmes. The Development Commissioner also announced the introduction of two specialised non-DGCA courses - Drone Cinematography and Drone GIS Mapping & Survey - tailored to state-specific needs.
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Meanwhile, the second batch of ten trainees commenced the Drone Repair and Maintenance training the same day, reflecting growing demand for structured drone skill training in the State.
The programme was attended by the Additional Development Commissioner, senior officials of the Planning and Transformation Department, representatives from NSEDM and other officials. The Drone School, located at NGISRSC in Kohima, was inaugurated by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on January 26, 2026, marking a significant step in strengthening Nagaland’s geospatial and drone capabilities.
