Archive · 18 Jul 2026
20 Police Personnel Receive DGCA Drone Pilot Certification
Twenty police officers in Tirupati just got special licenses to fly drones.
They learned how to use drones safely and legally in a 12-day training program at Sri Venkateswara University.
The training was free and taught them about drone rules, flying safely, and using drones for police work.
The police chief said drones will help with keeping people safe, managing crowds, and responding to emergencies.
The university and police are working together to use new technology for better public safety.
The police also have ten new drones that they will use for everyday policing and special operations.
20 police personnel received DGCA drone pilot certification after completing a 12-day training program at Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati.
The training was funded by RUSA Phase II and covered various aspects of drone operation, including safety, regulations, and surveillance.
District SP L Subba Rayudu emphasized the importance of drone technology in modern policing for security, crowd control, and disaster response.
SVU Vice Chancellor Prof T Narasinga Rao highlighted the importance of universities collaborating with government departments for skill development and community needs.
Tirupati police have also put ten modern drones into service for daily policing and special operations to enhance public safety and efficiency.
- Who
- 20 police personnel from Tirupati, District SP L Subba Rayudu, SVU Vice Chancellor Prof T Narasinga Rao
- What
- Received DGCA drone pilot certification after completing a 12-day training programme
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati
- Why
- To enhance policing capabilities in security, surveillance, and disaster response
- Number of Certified Personnel
- 20
- Training Duration
- 12 days
- Training Provider
- DGCA-approved Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO)
- Funding Source
- RUSA Phase II
- Training Location
- Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati
- Drones in Service
- 10
- Key Training Topics
- Drone Rules 2021, aerodynamics, aviation regulations, weather awareness, risk assessment, flight simulation, drone assembly, live flying, surveillance operations, land mapping