Become a Drone Pilot: High Demand from Weddings to Cricket, Learn Courses & Earning Potential
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Become a Drone Pilot: High Demand, Lucrative Career from Cricket to Agriculture
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News18•08-03-2026, 13:46
Become a Drone Pilot: High Demand, Lucrative Career from Cricket to Agriculture
•Drone pilots are in high demand across various sectors like cricket, agriculture, infrastructure, and filmmaking, with 21,000 certified pilots in India by Dec 2024.
•No degree is required; a DGCA-approved Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) and practical training are sufficient to build a career.
•Earning potential is significant: Rs 5,000-25,000 daily for cricket shoots, and Rs 5-6 lakh annually as an instructor.
•The DGCA-approved RPC course is 5-20 days, covering drone technology, flight mechanics, ATC, safety, and practical flying.
•Eligibility requires 10th pass, 18+ years, and fees range from Rs 25,000-50,000 at over 150 training centers.