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Why Mumbai

An air tunnel academy for Maharashtra

Maharashtra is the largest part of the IDA academy network, with nine academies already running. Mumbai adds a major media, finance and port economy, and coastal wind and humidity that make realistic test conditions valuable.

Focus

What the Mumbai site will focus on

Media and film aerial shooting in wind
Coastal and port inspection pilots
Training for corporate and city operations
Testing for aircraft that must handle humid, windy conditions

Who it serves

Learners and partners

Media and production housesPort and infrastructure operatorsColleges and technical institutesDrone start-ups

What you can do here

Training and testing programmes

Use 01

Pilot training in wind

Practise gust recovery, hover hold and landing in repeatable wind, without waiting for the weather.

Use 02

Aircraft testing

Compare propellers, frames and settings under measured airflow.

Use 03

Payload and spraying studies

Study how payloads swing and how spray drift changes with wind.

Use 04

Education and research

Give engineering colleges and start-ups a place to run experiments and teach.

Use 05

Safety training

Rehearse emergencies in a controlled setting with a safety net and observers.

Technical courses

Courses planned alongside the tunnel

Air Tunnel and Flight Testing Lab
Drone Design and Aerodynamics
Flight Controllers and Autopilot Configuration
Remote Pilot: Small Category with gust training
Drone Technician: Assembly and Repair

Status

Where this site stands

Status	Planned
Site	[Location to be confirmed]
Opening date	[To be announced]
Partners	[Site, engineering and institutional partners to be confirmed]

The Mumbai air tunnel is part of IDA's plan to create India's first air tunnel network for drone training. Leave your details to be told when enrolment and partner opportunities open.

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