CoreX — Hardware & EngineeringUnique Course
Drone Technology
Design, Build, Fly
Learn drone technology from the ground up — from aerodynamics and hardware components to flight programming and regulatory compliance. Design, assemble, and operate drones while understanding their applications in agriculture, surveillance, delivery, and defence.
12 Sessions
3 Certifications
Expert Mentors
100% Project-Based
What you'll learn
Understand drone types, components, and aerodynamics
Assemble and calibrate multi-rotor drones
Program drone flight controllers and autopilot systems
Implement FPV systems and payload integration
Understand DGCA regulations for commercial drone operations
Apply drones in agriculture, mapping, and surveillance
Troubleshoot and maintain drone systems
Build and fly a drone as a capstone project
Course curriculum
Introduction to Drone Technology
- History and Evolution of Drones
- Types of Drones — Fixed Wing, Multi-Rotor, Hybrid
- Drone Applications in Agriculture, Surveillance, Delivery, Defence
- Drone Industry Overview and Career Opportunities
- Introduction to UAV Ecosystem
Drone Aerodynamics & Physics
- Principles of Flight and Aerodynamics
- Lift, Thrust, Drag and Weight Forces
- Rotor Dynamics and Propeller Design
- Centre of Gravity and Stability
- Flight Dynamics — Roll, Pitch, Yaw
Drone Hardware & Components
- Frame Types and Materials
- Motors — Brushless and Brushed
- Electronic Speed Controllers (ESC)
- Flight Controllers — ArduPilot, PX4, Betaflight
- Battery Types, LiPo Safety and Power Systems
Drone Assembly & Calibration
- Step-by-Step Quadcopter Assembly
- Soldering Techniques for Drone Electronics
- Motor and ESC Calibration
- Flight Controller Setup and Configuration
- Pre-flight Checklist and Safety Procedures
Radio Systems & FPV
- RC Transmitter and Receiver Setup
- Radio Frequencies and Channels
- First Person View (FPV) System Setup
- Camera Integration and Gimbal Setup
- Video Transmission Systems
Flight Controller Programming
- Introduction to ArduPilot and Mission Planner
- PID Tuning for Stable Flight
- Autonomous Waypoint Navigation
- Return-to-Home and Failsafe Configuration
- GPS and Compass Calibration
Drone Sensors & Payload Integration
- GPS, IMU and Barometric Sensors
- Lidar and Ultrasonic Obstacle Avoidance
- Thermal and Multispectral Camera Integration
- Payload Release Mechanisms
- Drone-to-Ground Data Transmission
Drone Applications — Agriculture & Mapping
- Precision Agriculture with Drones
- Crop Monitoring and NDVI Analysis
- Photogrammetry and 3D Mapping with Drones
- GIS and Drone Data Processing
- Drone Mapping Software — Pix4D and DroneDeploy
Drone Regulations & DGCA Compliance
- DGCA Drone Rules 2021
- Drone Registration and UIN Requirements
- No-Permission No-Takeoff (NPNT) System
- Drone Zones and Airspace Regulations
- Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) Exam Preparation
Drone Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance Schedule
- Motor and ESC Troubleshooting
- Frame Repairs and Crash Recovery
- Firmware Updates and Calibration
- Battery Care and Storage Procedures
Advanced Drone Systems
- AI and Machine Learning in Drones
- Swarm Drone Technology
- Fixed-Wing UAV Systems
- Hydrogen and Solar Powered Drones
- Future Trends in Drone Technology
Capstone Drone Project & Career Preparation
- Designing and Building a Project Drone
- Flight Test Planning and Execution
- Drone Project Documentation
- DGCA RPC Examination Guidance
- Career Pathways in Drone Technology
Certifications you'll earn
Certificate of Training
Certificate of Internship
Certificate of Excellence
24/7 Mentor Support + Placement Assistance
Get help from experienced industry mentors whenever you need it. Placement guidance is built into every programme.