4 weeksDuration (indicative)
10–15Group size
18+Minimum age
EnglishLanguage of teaching
Course overview
About this technical course
India needs trained people who can keep drones flying. This course teaches the full build-and-repair cycle on small and medium multi-rotors, so you can work in a service centre, a drone company or your own repair business.
| Format | Workshop-based, about 70% practical |
| Languages | English and Hindi |
| Certificate | IDA certificate: Drone Technician (Level 1) |
| Fees | On request. Contact admissions for the current fee and batch dates. |
Who it is for
Is this course right for you?
- ITI and diploma students in electrical, electronics and mechanical trades
- Drone pilots who want to repair their own aircraft
- Technicians in service and manufacturing units
- Entrepreneurs planning a drone repair shop
Learning outcomes
What you will be able to do
- Identify every part of a multi-rotor and its job
- Assemble and balance an aircraft to a build sheet
- Solder, crimp and wire to a good standard
- Calibrate sensors and run first-flight checks
- Diagnose common faults using a method
- Replace motors, speed controllers, propellers, gimbals and flight controllers
Syllabus
What the course covers
Module 01
Foundations
- Safety in the workshop
- Tools and measuring instruments
- Reading build sheets and wiring diagrams
Module 02
Mechanical
- Frames, arms and landing gear
- Motors and propellers
- Vibration and balancing
Module 03
Electrical
- Power distribution and speed controllers
- Soldering and connectors
- Radio receivers and telemetry
Module 04
Set-up and test
- Flight controller basics
- Calibration
- Bench tests and first flight
Module 05
Fault finding
- Typical failure patterns
- Crash damage assessment
- Service records
Lab work
Hands-on training
- Build a complete aircraft from parts
- Fault-finding drills on prepared faulty drones
- Repair a damaged frame and arm
- Final practical test
Assessment
How you are assessed
- Practical build and test
- Fault-finding challenge
- Written test on parts and safety
Prerequisites
Before you join
- Class 10 pass
- Interest in electronics and mechanics
- No prior drone experience needed
India context
What to know in India
- Growing demand for service technicians in agriculture, mapping and inspection fleets
- Pair with the Foundation pilot course for a full pilot-technician profile
Careers
Roles this course supports
Drone technicianService centre associateDrone assembly line operatorRepair shop owner
Certification
What you receive
IDA certificate: Drone Technician (Level 1). Certificates are issued by International Drone Academy, part of World Skill University and powered by AIESF and WSSH Australia. Where a regulator licence or permission is also required, IDA explains the steps at enrolment.
Questions
Frequently asked
Do I need to know how to fly?
No, but the course includes basic test flying so you can check your own work.
Where and when does it run?
Batch dates and academy locations change through the year. Send an enquiry and admissions will share the next start dates for your city.
How do I enrol?
Use the enquiry form on this page, or email admin@internationaldroneacademy.org.
