The B.Tech in Drone Engineering with Artificial Intelligence (UAV & Defence Systems) is a four-year, full-time, residential programme that equips students to design, build, certify, and fly real unmanned aerial vehicles for defence, civil aviation, agriculture, logistics and surveying applications. The curriculum integrates aerospace fundamentals, embedded avionics, AI/ML for autonomy, and live UAV build-and-test cycles delivered through the on-campus drone laboratory. Graduates earn a UGC-recognised B.Tech degree and a DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate, ready to join India’s fast-growing drone industry or pursue advanced research in aerospace and autonomous systems.

Key Highlights

• DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate
• Six Real UAVs Built per Year
• Drone Lab on Campus
• Industry Capstone with MAS
• DPIIT-Recognised Live Lab Partner
• IIT Bombay BetiC Knowledge Partner
• Defence & Civil Aviation Career Track

Why B.Tech in Drone Engineering with Artificial Intelligence is the Right Choice?

India’s drone industry is projected to cross ₹30,000 crore by 2030, driven by defence procurement, agri-tech adoption, and BVLOS logistics. The Government of India’s Drone Rules 2021 and the PLI scheme for drones have created a structural shortage of qualified UAV engineers — one that no traditional B.Tech in Aerospace or Mechanical addresses end-to-end. This programme is purpose-built to fill that gap. Students do not study drones in theory; they design, fabricate, fly and certify them every semester, supported by an industry partner with live UAV deployments and a faculty trained in defence and civil aviation systems.