Kolkata, April 16, 2026: JIS Group today inaugurated the JIS Drone Academy – RPTO, West Bengal’s First and Largest University Based DGCA-authorized, Remote Pilot Training Organization (RPTO) and UAV ecosystem enabler, at its SurTech Campus, at Dum Dum, Kolkata.
The academy was formally inaugurated in the presence of distinguished dignitaries including Sardar Simarpreet Singh, Director, JIS Group; Smt. Mahua B. Adhikary, General Manager (Air Traffic Management), Eastern Region, Airports Authority of India (AAI), Kolkata; Shri. Suman Chandra Halder, Joint GM (ATM), AAI, Kolkata; Shri. Goutam Roy, Joint GM (ATM), AAI; Shri. Sangam Kumar Chaturvedi, Team Lead, C-DAC, Government of India; Smt. Anindita Ganguly, Director of Technical Education, Government of West Bengal and Shri. Bikram Kumar Das, Regional Head (East), National Skill Development Corporation.
This milestone marks the launch of the state’s First and Largest University Based DGCA-authorized Remote Pilot Training Centre offering DGCA-aligned Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) programmes for Micro and Small category drones. The academy is a comprehensive hub for advanced drone training, certification, research, and industry collaboration, aimed at developing a skilled workforce of licensed drone professionals.
Equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, professional-grade drones, and advanced simulation systems, the academy will adopt a hybrid training model that integrates classroom instruction, hands-on flight training, and industry-oriented learning along with industry collaboration with EduRade and Megh Robotics.
The JIS Drone Academy will offer specialized programmes in drone surveying and mapping, drone repair and maintenance, drone forensics, drone design and fabrication, GIS data processing, and aeromodelling along with the DGCA Authorized Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) . These programmes are designed to support rapidly expanding applications across sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure, aerial Survey, mapping, surveillance, disaster management, logistics, and media. The inauguration event also featured live demonstrations of UAV applications and student-built customized drones, highlighting the academy’s strong emphasis on practical, real-world training.
Speaking on the occasion, Sardar Simarpreet Singh, Director, JIS Group, said: “The launch of JIS Drone Academy is a forward-looking initiative aimed at equipping the next generation with future-ready skills in unmanned aviation. JIS Group is an ecosystem in itself always believing in a collaborative approach. As drone technology continues to transform industries—from agriculture, infrastructure to disaster management, logistics and more—our goal is to build a robust ecosystem that integrates training, research, and industry collaboration. Through this DGCA-authorized RPTO, we aspire to nurture skilled, licensed drone professionals and contribute meaningfully to the growth of the UAV sector in West Bengal.”
