About the event
The Drone Workshop is a one-day, hands-on introduction to drone technology, from assembly and programming to piloting and autonomous operations. You learn by doing, with demonstrations and time on real drone systems.
No prior drone experience is needed. Quadcopter and hexacopter kits are provided and the day closes with a Drone Arena challenge.
How it works
01
Assembly and programming
Understand drone components, assemble a quadcopter or hexacopter, and learn the basics of programming a drone.
02
Autonomous and traditional drones
How autonomous drones differ from manually flown ones, and an introduction to autonomous flight.
03
Piloting
The basics of flight and a supervised practical flying session focused on safe, controlled operation.
04
Mission Planner and ROS basics
Plan flights and understand autonomous missions, then see how the Robot Operating System is used for drones and robotics.
05
Drone Arena challenge
A fun closing competition: pilot your drone through designated holes and obstacles in the arena.
Registration
Registration feePer participant
Rs. 600Early birdFirst 30 registered participants
Rs. 50 offKey rules
Individual participation. You may be grouped with others to work on a kit, and instructors decide how many share each one.
Follow instructors at all times and never modify, dismantle or operate equipment without permission.
Keep a safe distance from operating drones and rotating propellers. Never fly towards people or outside the designated area.
Practical flying depends on equipment, weather and safety conditions. The instructor's decision is final.
Kits, drones and components stay with the organizers or workshop partner. They cannot be taken home.
Certification
Certificate
Everyone who attends and completes the workshop receives a Certificate of Participation.
QUICK FACTS
Date24 Oct 2026
Reporting9:30 AM
Timing10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
VenueAISSMS IOIT, Kennedy Road, Pune
FormatIndividual
Entry feeRs. 600 / participant
AwardsCertificate