What Clearskies Learning & Research Pvt Ltd does

Clearskies Learning & Research Pvt Ltd is a Bengaluru-based, DGCA-certified Remote Pilot Training Organization (RPTO) that delivers legally recognized drone pilot certification in India. Its core offering is a five-day Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) program covering ground training, simulator sessions, and practical flight training, eligible to candidates aged 18–65. The company supplements this flagship program with five industry-specific application courses — notably agriculture drone training — alongside on-campus accommodation, a weather-monitoring station, and an R&D flight testing facility near Kempegowda International Airport. Adjacent offerings include drone consultancy for regulatory navigation and market entry, an Aviation and Advanced Mobility Consulting practice covering drone ecosystems, short-haul aviation, and AAM/eVTOL domains, as well as STEM education integrating drone technology into school curricula.

The operating model is predominantly direct-to-consumer for individual drone pilot aspirants, with weekly batch starts, enrollment via website forms, WhatsApp, and phone contact. A secondary motion serves enterprise and government-skills clients — including relationships signalled by logos from Tata, Syngenta Foundation India, KSDC, NSDC, AASSC, Learning Links Foundation, Collins Aerospace, and Terma — through placement drives, skill-development partnerships, and on-site training at the Bengaluru facility. Revenue is generated through one-time course fees (undisclosed), professional services for consultancy and flight testing, and event-driven placement engagements.

The core team, founded by Capt. Gaurav Nath (CEO) and Capt. Dinesh Nayar (Head of Strategy), aggregates over 80 years of manned and unmanned aviation experience from Air India, IndiGo, Indian Air Force, and the National Defence Academy. The company holds AASSC recognition, reports a 70% placement success rate and 100+ certified commercial pilots, and is positioned at the intersection of regulated pilot training and the emerging advanced air mobility ecosystem in India.

Name

Clearskies Learning & Research Pvt Ltd

Legal name

Clearskies Learning & Research Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://clearskies.co.in

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clearskies Learning & Research Pvt Ltd is a Bengaluru-based, DGCA-certified Remote Pilot Training Organization delivering five-day drone pilot certification courses, industry-specific drone training, consultancy, and AAM/eVTOL advisory services to individual professionals, enterprises, and government skill-development bodies across India.

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

Private Aviation Pilot & Crew Staffing/Training Services (THABAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Drone pilot training
• Remote pilot certification
• Aviation training services
• Drone consultancy services
• RPTO training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bengaluru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 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. Remote Pilot Training Programs: DGCA-certified Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) training programs with 5-day intensive courses covering ground training, simulator sessions, and practical flight training. Revenue from course fees, with placement support included.
2. Industry-Specific Drone Courses: Specialized courses in agriculture drone applications and other industry verticals. 5 industry application courses offered, providing targeted training for specific sectors.
3. Flight Testing Services: R&D facility access for test, prototype, and perfect drone operations. Provides space for external testing without securing separate grounds.
4. Consultancy Services: Expert consulting for navigating regulations, creating business applications, and market entry guidance for drone operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Clearskies operates a DGCA-certified Remote Pilot Training Organization (RPTO) delivering 5-day Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) training that combines ground instruction, simulator sessions, and practical flight training for individuals aged 18-65. Beyond certification courses, the company provides industry-specific drone training (e.g., agriculture), flight testing and R&D facility access, drone and aviation/advanced mobility consultancy, and STEM drone education programs, supported by on-campus accommodation and placement drives.

Product overview

Clearskies Learning & Research Pvt Ltd operates as a unified platform offering drone-related education and services. The core product is the RPTO (Remote Pilot Training Organization) program providing DGCA-certified Remote Pilot Certificate training through a 5-day curriculum. This is supplemented by Flight Testing Services (R&D facility access), Drone Consultancy, Aviation & Advanced Mobility Consulting (covering drone ecosystems, AAM, and eVTOL), and STEM Education programs. The company also offers on-campus accommodation and state-of-the-art simulator facilities to support their training services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RPTO Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) Training DGCA-certified 5-day Remote Pilot Certificate training covering ground school, simulator sessions, and practical flight training for individuals aged 18-65, leading to a recognized commercial drone pilot credential.
• Agriculture Drone Training Specialized sector course for agricultural professionals and entrepreneurs on drone applications for farming and precision agriculture operations.
• Flight Testing & R&D Facility Services R&D facility access for testing, prototyping, and perfecting drone operations without the need to secure external testing grounds.
• Drone Consultancy Expert consulting services covering regulatory navigation, business application development, and market entry guidance for drone operations.
• Aviation & Advanced Mobility Consulting Consulting practice supporting India's transition to next-generation air mobility through regulatory clarity, operational readiness, and ecosystem collaboration across drone ecosystems, short-haul aviation, and AAM/eVTOL domains.
• STEM Education with Drone Technology Educational programs integrating drone technology into STEM curriculum for students and learning institutions.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AASSC (Aerospace and Aviation Sector Skill Council of India)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic collaboration with the Aerospace and Aviation Sector Skill Council of India for outstanding contributions to the aerospace sector. The partnership focuses on meeting skill requirements and knowledge development in the drone industry, empowering the next generation of aerospace professionals through aligned certification and training frameworks.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DJI: Global drone manufacturer operating authorized training and education partner programs worldwide. Comparable as a drone ecosystem anchor, though focused on hardware rather than regulated pilot certification.
• National Flying Training Institute (NFTI): Government-affiliated flying training organization offering commercial pilot licensing across multiple Indian locations. Comparable as a regulated aviation training incumbent, though focused on manned aviation rather than drones.
• Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA): Government of India aviation training academy for manned aircraft pilots. Operates much broader aviation training scope than Clearskies but is a relevant incumbent in India's regulated aviation pilot training market.
• Boeing India: Major aerospace OEM with active India presence across pilot training, AAM/eVTOL partnerships, and defense aviation. Overlaps with Clearskies in AAM consulting and aviation training, though at vastly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Garuda Aerospace: Indian drone manufacturer and operator with drone pilot training programs across multiple locations. Directly competes with Clearskies in drone pilot certification and has greater scale and geographic reach.
• Skylark Drones: Bengaluru-based drone technology company offering enterprise drone solutions and pilot training. Competes head-to-head with Clearskies in the same geography and customer segment (aspiring commercial drone pilots and enterprise clients).
• DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations: Listed Indian drone solutions and training company offering DGCA-aligned pilot training, drone services, and aerial surveys. Directly competes with Clearskies in India's commercial drone pilot training market with similar DGCA RPC curriculum focus.

Emerging players

• UAV Coach: US-based drone training provider with online and in-person courses serving international markets. Comparable in drone pilot training focus and curriculum depth, though geographically distant from Clearskies' India focus.
• Asteria Aerospace: Bengaluru-based drone solutions company offering drone training as part of broader enterprise UAV services. Overlaps with Clearskies on drone training but with stronger focus on defense and enterprise applications.

Others

• Thales India: Global aerospace and defense company with pilot training simulation capabilities and India operations. Adjacent to Clearskies through aviation training technology, simulators, and AAM involvement, but not a direct training services competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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