Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Army's School of Artillery Nears DGCA Drone Training Approval
The School of Artillery, which is part of the Indian Army, is about to get special permission from a government agency called the DGCA.
This permission will allow them to start training with drones.
This is the first time an Army school is getting this kind of approval.
The school teaches soldiers how to use big guns and other weapons.
The approval is almost ready and could happen very soon.
This is important because it will help the Army use new technology like drones in their training.
School of Artillery (SOI) in Deolali is nearing DGCA certification for drone training.
This is the first time an Army institution is receiving such certification.
Approval is in the final stages and expected within a week.
SOI provides advanced training in gunnery and related aspects.
The certification will enhance the Army's capabilities in drone operations.
- Who
- School of Artillery (SOI) in Deolali
- What
- Nearing certification from DGCA for drone training
- When
- Approval expected within a week
- Where
- Deolali, India
- Why
- To enhance advanced training in gunnery and drone operations
- Institution
- School of Artillery (SOI) in Deolali
- Approval Authority
- Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
- Approval Status
- In final stages, expected within a week
- Training Focus
- Advanced gunnery and drone operations
- Significance
- First Army institution to receive DGCA certification