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SRM University-AP, APDC Sign MoU to Advance Drone Technology
SRM University-AP and the Andhra Pradesh Drones Corporation agreed to work together on drones.
They signed a document called a Memorandum of Understanding, or MoU.
The partnership will help people learn drone-related skills.
Researchers will study new ideas and develop drone parts.
They will also test drones and show how they can be used in real life.
Possible uses include farming, building and infrastructure work, disaster response and healthcare.
The partners want drones to help solve problems in society.
Government, university and industry leaders attended the signing ceremony in Amaravati.
SRM University-AP and the Andhra Pradesh Drones Corporation signed an MoU to expand drone technology across Andhra Pradesh.
The partnership will promote skill development, interdisciplinary research, innovation, testing and real-world drone deployment.
Planned applications include agriculture, infrastructure, disaster management and healthcare.
The collaboration will develop drone components and demonstrate practical technologies addressing societal challenges.
Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu and other government, university and industry officials attended the signing ceremony in Amaravati.
- Who
- SRM University-AP and the Andhra Pradesh Drones Corporation, with officials including K. Rammohan Naidu, Bastipati Nagaraju Panchalingala and representatives of the Drone Federation of India.
- What
- They signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen drone skills, research, innovation, testing and practical deployment.
- Where
- SRM University-AP in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.
- When
- The articles do not specify the date of the signing.
- Why
- To connect academic research and training with practical drone applications and regional development needs.
Key facts
- Partners
- SRM University-AP and Andhra Pradesh Drones Corporation
- Agreement
- Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
- Main focus
- Skill development, research, innovation and real-world deployment
- Target sectors
- Agriculture, infrastructure, disaster management and healthcare
- Research activities
- Interdisciplinary research, component development, testing and technology demonstration
- Location
- Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
- Attendees
- K. Rammohan Naidu, Bastipati Nagaraju Panchalingala, Geetanjali Sharma, Praveen and Smith Shah, among others
Quotes
Prof. Ch. Satish Kumar
Vice Chancellor of SRM University‑AP
“"The collaboration would provide a strong platform for interdisciplinary research, component development, testing, and technology demonstration, particularly focusing on drone applications that address real societal challenges."”
deccanchronicle.com
““Drone technology is evolving rapidly and has the potential to transform sectors ranging from agriculture and infrastructure to disaster management and healthcare.””
thehansindia.com
deccanchronicle.com
K Rammohan Naidu
Union Minister for Civil Aviation
“The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Minister for Civil Aviation K Rammohan Naidu and Bastipati Nagaraju Panchalingala, Member of the Lok Sabha.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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