Drone Academy

Name

Drone Academy

Legal name

Telangana State Aviation Academy

Website

https://droneacademy.telangana.gov.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Drone Pilot Training Services

NAICS

Flight Training (611512), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Regulatory, Compliance & Type Training (FAA/EASA/ICAO, Part 147/145) (EDAOAFAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emerging Aviation Maintenance (UAS/Drone, eVTOL & Advanced Air Mobility) (EDAOAFAO), Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC), Aerial Pesticide/Herbicide/Fungicide Application (AFACAIAE), Drone/UAS Application Services (Spraying, Spreading, Seeding) (AFACAIAB)

Keywords

• Drone pilot training
• Aviation certification courses
• RPA training programs
• Aerial photography services
• Drone surveying mapping

Headquarters

HQ city

Hyderabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Drone Pilot Certification Training: Revenue from DGCA-certified drone pilot training courses. Students pay course fees for 5-day comprehensive training including theory, simulation, and practical flying, culminating in certification.
2. Specialized Skill Courses: Revenue from specialized domain-specific courses including Agriculture Spraying, FPV Training, Drone Survey & Mapping, and Drone Assembly & Repair
3. Enterprise and Government Training: Customized RPA pilot training courses for enterprise clients, government bodies, law enforcement agencies, and corporates
4. Media Services: Aerial photography, videography, and event coverage services with tiered pricing packages (Basic, Deluxe, Premier)
5. 2-Day Drone Workshop: Non-certification skill workshop for specific drone flying and photography skills

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Drone Academy (a division of Telangana State Aviation Academy, Government of Telangana) operates as a DGCA-approved Remote Pilot Training Organization (RPTO) delivering a 5-day flagship certification course for Small and Medium drone categories. The academy supplements certification with specialized add-on courses in agriculture spraying, FPV piloting, survey and mapping, mining, site assessment, aerial photography/videography, and drone assembly/repair, plus aerial media services such as property tours, weddings, and event coverage.

Product overview

Drone Academy (a division of Telangana State Aviation Academy, Government of Telangana) operates as a DGCA-approved drone pilot training organization offering a comprehensive suite of training programs. The core offering is the DGCA Certified Drone Pilot Training (Small + Medium), a 5-day certification course required to legally operate drones in India. This flagship program is supplemented by specialized add-on courses including Agriculture Spraying, FPV Drone Training, Survey & Mapping with data processing, Mining operations, Site Assessment, Aerial Photography/Videography, Agriculture applications, and Drone Assembly & Repair. The academy also provides service offerings including 360 VR content creation, Event Coverage, Property Tours, and Wedding drone photography. The organization is authorized as an RPTO (Remote Pilot Training Organization) by DGCA with authorization number RA05220000001, valid until 2032.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DGCA Certified Drone Pilot Training (Small + Medium) Flagship 5-day comprehensive drone pilot certification course covering DGCA regulations, theory, flight simulation, and practical flying. Leads to official Remote Pilot Certificate required to legally operate drones in India. Capped at 20 students per batch with hands-on experience at Nadirgul Airfield.
• DGCA Certified Drone Pilot Training (Medium) Specialized certification course for operating medium-class drones, following DGCA curriculum with theory, simulation, and practical components. Targets pilots seeking certification for larger payload drone operations.
• 2-Day Drone Workshop Introductory 2-day skill workshop covering basic drone operation, regulations, assembly, and flight practice. Not a DGCA certification course; positioned for hobbyists and beginners seeking hands-on familiarity.
• Agriculture Spraying Course Specialized training for agricultural drone operations including drone selection, spray nozzle selection, payload calculations, spray patterns, and efficiency methods for crop spraying applications. Delivered in partnership with Marut Drones.
• First-Person View (FPV) Drone Pilot Training Specialized training for FPV drone piloting with focus on immersive flying techniques and maneuvering skills, targeted at pilots pursuing racing, cinematic, or specialized FPV applications.
• Drone Data Processing with Survey & Mapping Combined training course for drone pilot certification plus data processing skills for survey and mapping applications, including photogrammetry, DroneDeploy workflows, and mapping software utilization for 2D maps and 3D models.
• Agri Drone Assembly & Repair Specialized repair and assembly training for agricultural drones, focusing on troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance of spray equipment and agricultural drone systems.
• Property Tours (Aerial Media Services) Drone-based property tour services offering aerial photography and videography packages for real estate. Available in three tiers: Basic (from $1,500), Deluxe (from $3,500), and Premier (from $5,500), each with differentiated deliverables, camera specs, and crew composition.

Quantifiable outcome

• DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate valid for 10 years upon successful completion
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Marut DronescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2022Telangana State Aviation Academy (TSAA) partnered with Marut Drones to enhance training quality for drone pilots. Marut Drones is an agricultural drone company providing technology and expertise for specialized agricultural drone training programs including spraying techniques, nozzle selection, and payload management.
• TSAA Strategic Partners (Various)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2022TSAA forged multiple partnerships for high-quality training of drone pilots as part of its mission to create a robust drone pilot ecosystem. The partnerships aim to provide comprehensive training covering various drone applications and technologies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• CAE Inc. Global leader in aviation simulation and training with Indian operations. Comparable in aviation training methodology and simulator-based pedagogy, though serving commercial pilot training as a broader portfolio offering.

Direct peers

• Skylark Drones: India-based drone services and training provider offering pilot training programs plus enterprise drone solutions in mining, infrastructure, and agriculture. Comparable in vertical breadth and Indian market focus.
• Asteria Aerospace: Indian drone solutions company offering UAV manufacturing, training, and enterprise drone services for defense, agriculture, and surveying. Overlaps with Drone Academy in enterprise/government drone training and applications.
• National Flying Training Institute (NFTI): Government-supported flight training organization in India offering commercial pilot licensing. Comparable as a state-affiliated aviation training academy with similar regulatory authorization structure.
• Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA): India's premier government-run flying training organization (FTO) under the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Analogous role as a government-backed aviation training academy, though focused on fixed-wing pilots rather than drones.
• Rajiv Gandhi Academy for Aviation Technology (RGAAT): Kerala state government-run aviation training institution offering pilot and aircraft maintenance training. Mirrors Drone Academy's model of state-government-backed aviation training with regulatory authorization.
• DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations: Indian drone training and services company offering DGCA-certified pilot training programs alongside drone-based surveying, mapping, and inspection services. Direct competitor to Drone Academy in the commercial drone pilot certification market.

Others

• Marut Drones: Indian agricultural drone manufacturer and operator that is an existing strategic partner of Drone Academy. Provides technology and domain expertise for the agricultural spraying curriculum; adjacent rather than directly competitive in training.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/droneacademyin

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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