Orient Flights Aviation Academy offers Drone Pilot Training (RPA) Programme

Bengaluru: Orient Flights Aviation Academy (OFAA), the pilot training division of Orient Flights Private Limited in the business of offering pilot training services for the past 25 years, is currently offering Drone Pilot Training(RPA) Programs. This is the latest offering from OFAA which has been providing multifaceted training at the best possible value.
Approved by the DGCA, this programe will provide comprehensive unmanned aerial systems training to drone novices and advanced users alike. Whether you are a beginner who is seeking a DGCA remote pilot certification, an advanced pilot responsible for lifesaving tactical missions, or an engineer looking for more efficient surveying and inspection techniques, OFAA have a course that fits your needs and skill level. Some of the training modules include, Ground Training, Simulator Training, One on One Practical flying, Solo Flying, Instrument Flying and exposure to various emergency procedures.
Designed to be completed over a single weekend, the courses provide industry-leading instruction and feature highly qualified RPA experts with extensive flight experience in practical applications and all the practical training will be given using DGCA approved RPA. Thisis in line with the objectives of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Government of India’s efforts to regularise and regulate drone operations in the country.
Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, Chairman, Orient Flights Pvt. Ltd, said, “OFAA has been training its student pilots with the latest advancements in technology and safety – a universal consideration in this profession. OFAA innovatively creates structures with a motive “Safety First”. At Orient Flights Aviation Academy, we inculcate fundamental sense of safety in every individual, right from his or her training stage. Orient has been Accident / Incident free for the last 25years. Orient Flights completes 25years and what better way of celebrating its Silver Jubilee than to announce its RPA training operations.”
He also added that “It is estimated that; more than 2 million drones are in use across the U.S. as of year’s end 2019. Of those, around 1.3 million are owned for recreational use. It has been stated that the global drone market will grow to over $43 billion in 2024 at a CAGR of 20.5%. Having legalized drones in December 2018, India will be by far the fastest growing commercial drone market in the world, by 2024 becoming the 3rd largest commercial drone market. By 2021, the commercial drone industry will have sold 1,000,000 units. Looking at the growth between 2018 and 2024, unit sales will have tripled in this time period. The focus on RPA training is also expected to give a boost to young drone entrepreneurs focusing on Mining, Agriculture and Infrastructure Applications apart from the defense and recreational uses”.
ORIENT FLIGHTS, over the years have received numerous awards, some of them being ‘India’s Most Promising Brand’ by the Process Research and Evaluators of WCRC (World Consulting & Research Corporation), The Times Education Icon Award, Aeronautical Society of India ‘Best Aviation Academy Award’ at the 70th AGM from the Honorable Governor of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. BanwarilalPurohit .