Flying a drone commercially in India requires a Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) issued through a DGCA-approved Remote Pilot Training Organisation. In Odisha, Skyvan Aviation was the first RPTO to receive that approval, and remains the only one authorised to certify both Small Class and Medium Class remote pilots.
Who is eligible
- Age 18 or above on the date of enrolment
- Passed Class 10 or an equivalent examination
- A valid government photo ID, Aadhaar or passport
- A medical fitness self-declaration
What the course covers
The DGCA syllabus runs over seven days: 14 hours of theory delivered online and offline, 3 hours on the simulator, and 4.5 hours of live flying under instructor supervision. It closes with a written and practical assessment, after which the certificate is issued.
Choosing between Small and Medium Class
Small Class covers airframes from 2 kg to 25 kg, the category most survey, mapping and cinematography work sits in. Medium Class covers the heavier airframes above 25 kg, which is where agricultural spraying rigs and industrial platforms live. Skyvan is authorised to train Medium Class pilots up to 50 kg all-up weight. If your plan is agri-spraying as a service, Medium Class is the certificate that unlocks the contracts.
After certification
Register on the Digital Sky portal, obtain a UIN for your aircraft, and make sure any commercial operation stays inside the green zone rules or holds the appropriate permission. Skyvan supports every graduate through this paperwork.