
What Will You learn
The Kisan Drone Operator course equips individuals with the skills to operate drones for agricultural purposes. Participants learn to use drones for tasks like crop monitoring, spraying fertilizers or pesticides, and collecting data to enhance productivity and sustainability. The course also covers drone maintenance, safety protocols, and operational procedures, ensuring participants are well-prepared for practical applications in modern farming.
Course Curriculum
Qualification Pack
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AGR/Q1006: Kisan Drone Operator
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Applicable National Occupational Standards (NOS)
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Comprehend Stakeholders & their laws (Basic) as per Drone Rules 2021 and Drone (Amendment) Rules, 2022 notified by Ministry of Civil Aviation
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AGR/N1023: Follow basic flight principles while operating a drone
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AGR/N1024: Follow ATC procedures & Radio Telephony (non FRTOL) techniques
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AGR/N1025: Comprehend Fixed-wing, Rotorcraft & Hybrid operations and Aerodynamics
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AGR/N1026: Comprehend effects of weather and meteorology in drone operations and undertake necessary measures for hazardous weather avoidance
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AGR/N1027: Carry out drone equipment maintenance and basic assembly
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AGR/N1028: Carry out risk assessment & analysis – Safety Management / TEM
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AGR/N1029: Carry out installation and utilization of payload
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AGR/N1031: Analyze relevant drone collected data
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AGR/N1032: Undertake Flight Simulator Training & Practical Flying
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AGR/N1030: Carry out drone based pesticide and crop nutrient application
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AGR/N1020: Ensure adherence of precautionary measures before, during and post-operation for drone based pesticide application
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AGR/N1021: Use a drone to carry out multispectral mapping for various agriculture and allied activities
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AGR/N1018: Identify relevant employability and entrepreneurship opportunities in drone operations
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AGR/N9903: Maintain health and safety at the workplace
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Assessment Guidelines and Weightage
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Acronyms
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Glossary
Student Ratings & Reviews
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LevelAll Levels
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Duration390 hours
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Last UpdatedMarch 15, 2025
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Candidate Eligibility
Minimum Educational Qualification:
12th grade pass
OR
Completed 2nd year of 3-year diploma (after 10th) and
pursuing regular diploma
OR
10th grade pass plus 2-year NTC
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10th grade pass plus 1-year NTC plus 1 year NAC
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8th pass plus 2-year NTC plus 1-Year NAC plus CITS
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10th grade pass and pursuing continuous schooling
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10th Grade Pass with 2-year relevant experience
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Previous relevant Qualification of NSQF Level 3.0 with
minimum education as 8th Grade pass with 3- year relevant
experience
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Previous relevant Qualification of NSQF Level 3.5 with 1.5- year
relevant experience