kisan drone operator

How to Use These for a Training Programme

1. Introduction to Kisan Drone Operations Overview of drones in agriculture Role and responsibilities of a Kisan Drone Operator Types of agricultural drones Benefits of drone-based farm operations (spraying, mapping, monitoring) 2. Basic Drone Technology Parts of a drone (frame, motors, ESC, propellers, GPS, IMU, flight controller) Types of batteries and charging safety Payload systems and sprayer mechanism Sensors used in agriculture (RGB, multispectral) 3. DGCA Rules & Drone Regulations Categories of drones (Nano, Micro, Small, Medium) UIN (Unique Identification Number) UAOP (Operator Permit) / Digital Sky platform No-fly zones and airspace restrictions Safety guidelines and compliance procedures 4. Pre-Flight Preparation Site assessment and field layout Drone inspection checklist Battery check, propeller check, payload check Understanding weather conditions Mission planning using flight apps 5. Basic Flying Skills Manual and autonomous flying Takeoff and landing procedures Hovering, directional control, altitude management Emergency landing exercises Using remote controller & mobile app/ground control software 6. Advanced Drone Operations GPS mission planning Waypoint navigation Automated spraying routes Obstacle detection and avoidance Return-to-Home (RTH) functions 7. Agricultural Spraying Operations Types of pesticides, fertilizers, and their spray requirements Tank filling, mixing, calibration, and dosage control Nozzle selection and spray droplet control Drift management and safety gear Field coverage calculation and spray efficiency 8. Crop Monitoring & Mapping Basics of aerial imaging Creating field maps NDVI / multispectral data basics Assessing crop health, plant stress & water needs Generating reports and farmer communication 9. Maintenance of Drones Routine cleaning & servicing Battery maintenance and storage Propeller balancing and replacement Troubleshooting common technical issues Drone logbook management 10. Safety, Risk Management & Emergency Handling Pre-flight and post-flight checklists Chemical handling and PPE Weather considerations Fail-safe systems Managing mid-air failures, signal loss, battery failure 11. Simulator Training Virtual flight practice Manual control exercises Automated mission simulations Emergency drills using simulator 12. Soft Skills & Professional Skills Communication with farmers Recordkeeping and reporting Customer service and field demonstration Entrepreneurship opportunities in agri-drone services 13. Assessment & Certification Practical flying test Theory exam (safety, technology, spraying) Troubleshooting assessment Logbook and documentation verification