Airbus partners with Hyderabad-based Flytech to train drone pilots

The MoU was signed at Aero India 2021.

Hyderabad: Airbus signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hyderabad-based Flytech Aviation Academy, an Indian aviation training academy, to explore collaboration opportunities in remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) training.

The MoU was signed at Aero India 2021. Airbus has experience in aviation training, courseware development, safety and quality standards, while Flytech is focused on aviation training services, including the training of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). The two will look for synergies through this partnership.

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“The drone technology is being rapidly adopted as its potential and applicability in multiple industries and domains, including commercial entities, individuals, armed forces and government organisations is being recognised. Under this partnership, Flytech Aviation and Airbus will combine their efforts in developing the drone ecosystem in the country,” said Captain Mamatha, CEO and chief flying instructor at Flytech Aviation Academy.

The government estimates that there are 40,000 drones in the country and expects the number to reach one million in five years. That will require some 500,000 drone pilots. As part of the MoU, Airbus and Flytech will work toward providing best-in-class training to budding drone pilots, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality.

“The drone and remotely piloted aircraft industry is evolving rapidly. This increases the demand for drone pilots equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge of safety and flying regulations along with technical proficiency,” said Remi Maillard, president and managing director, Airbus India & South Asia.

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