Government ITI, Cacora (Goa)

About Project

Drone Technology Training Laboratory
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Government ITI, Cacora – Goa

Hands-On Drone Skills for the Next Generation Workforce

Akademika has established a state-of-the-art Drone Technology Laboratory at Government ITI, Cacora (Goa) to equip students with real-world drone operation, maintenance, and data-driven applications. The facility provides a fully practical environment where trainees learn to assemble, program, test, and fly drones, supported by simulators, data tools, and safety-driven workflows.

The lab creates industry-ready skill development in areas such as agriculture monitoring, aerial surveying, cinematography, construction inspection, and disaster response matching Goa’s fast-growing drone industry needs.

Key Features of the Drone Lab

1. Hands-on training with multiple drone platforms Micro, Small & programmable drones
2. Realistic flight simulation before actual field flying
3. Full component-level understanding
 i. BLDC motor & ESC testing
 ii. Battery charging & endurance evaluation
 iii. Sensors, GPS, radio telemetry & navigation
4. Structured curriculum from basics to advanced flight missions
5. Safety protocols for responsible airspace usage
6. Drone prototyping & manufacturing using a 3D printer
7. Field repair and troubleshooting station for maintainability skills

Skill Training Modules

1. Drone assembly, calibration & configuration
2. Autonomous flight & waypoint mission planning
3. Aerial imaging | Data acquisition | Mapping workflows
4. DGCA rules, UTM/DigiSky awareness
5. Indoor & outdoor flight exercises
6. Payload integration (camera, sprayer, sensors)

Major Training Systems Installed

1. Thrust & Propulsion Characterization Bench
2. Battery Management & Power Analyzer
3. Unassembled Drone Kits for assembly training
4. Programmable Nano Drone Workbench
5. Drone Simulator Training System
6. Drone Prototyping Station with 3D printing

Career Outcomes

Students gain job-ready capabilities for roles such as:

1. Drone Pilot / Operator
2. Drone Maintenance Technician
3. Drone Data Analyst
4. Drone Entrepreneur

Building Goa’s Drone-Skilled Workforce

This laboratory bridges theoretical learning with end-to-end practical exposure, aligned with national skill-development roadmaps and emerging drone regulations — empowering ITI students to advance into high-demand tech careers.