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IIT Guwahati launches India's largest drone training organization

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Internet · 1y ago

IIT Guwahati launches India's largest drone training organization

IIT Guwahati, in collaboration with EduRade, a brand owned by RC HobbyTech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. and incubated at IIT Guwahati Research Park, launched India's 'largest' Remote Pilot Training Organization (RPTO), spanning across 18 acres and boasting the capability to fly nine medium-class drones simultaneously. The objective of this RPTO is to promote the advancement of drone technology in India.

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