P.G. Diploma in Drone Technology (1 Year – Weekend / LMS Program)

Course Overview

P.G. Diploma in Drone Technology — University Degree, Weekend Schedule

The P.G. Diploma in Drone Technology is a 1-year (2-semester) university diploma awarded by Chaudhary Bansi Lal University (CBLU), Bhiwani — a UGC-recognized state university — with NIGMT Foundation, New Delhi, as the official Technology & Training Partner. Classes run on Saturdays and Sundays at the campus, supported by a flexible online LMS, so working professionals and graduates can earn a recognized drone qualification without pausing their careers. Any graduate is eligible, the fee is ₹18,500 (one-time), and admissions for the 2026–27 session are open.

Why drone technology, and why now? India's drone sector is scaling fast across agriculture, infrastructure, mining, defence, smart cities, and disaster management — driven by initiatives like SVAMITVA, Drone Didi, and PLI-backed drone manufacturing. What the industry lacks is trained professionals who can fly, survey, and process drone data end-to-end. This program is built to close exactly that gap.

Why Choose This Program?

This program uniquely combines the academic credibility of Chaudhary Bansi Lal University (CBLU), Bhiwani — a UGC-recognized state university with a strong focus on practical and field-based geospatial education — with the industry expertise of NIGMT Foundation, India's leading institution for professional GIS, Remote Sensing, LiDAR, UAV/Drone and Photogrammetry training. Together, they deliver a flexible, weekend-friendly program that ensures every student earns a recognized university diploma while graduating fully industry-ready with hands-on drone technology skills.

How you'll be trained: NIGMT's model is field-first — you learn on actual survey missions and live datasets, not just theory. By graduation you can plan and manage a drone survey legally under DGCA regulations, process the captured data into deliverables clients actually pay for, and apply drone technology in agriculture, infrastructure inspection, environmental monitoring, and disaster response.

Program Highlights

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this program, students will be able to:

• Understand the principles, types and regulatory framework of UAV/Drone technology in India
• Plan, execute and manage drone survey missions for mapping and data collection
• Process drone-captured data to generate orthomosaics, DEMs, 3D models and point clouds
• Apply DGCA rules and airspace regulations for safe and legal drone operations
• Integrate drone data with GIS and Remote Sensing platforms for spatial analysis

• Conduct field surveys using Total Station, DGPS and UAV instruments

 Apply drone technology in agriculture, infrastructure, disaster management and environmental monitoring

Career Opportunities

Where it takes you: UAV/Drone Pilot & Survey Expert, Drone Data Processing Analyst, Photogrammetry Specialist, LiDAR Data Analyst, Remote Sensing Analyst, Geospatial Project Associate — or your own drone services startup. The program includes 100% placement support, and diploma holders can later upgrade to a full M.Sc. in Geoinformatics through CBLU's 1-Year Lateral Entry route under NEP 2020.

What You Will Learn

Requirements

Any Graduate

Course Info

• Duration 12 Months
• Level Beginner
• Language English
• Certificate Yes ✓
• University Chaudhary Bansi Lal University (Bhiwani)