Who we are
Building India's drone-ready workforce, responsibly.
Aeropioneer Institutes Pvt. Ltd. is a professional aviation and drone technology organisation committed to developing skilled, responsible, and industry-ready drone professionals.
Introduction
A DGCA-approved RPTO with a founder's mindset.
As a DGCA-approved Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO), Aeropioneer Institutes operates with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, aviation safety, professional training standards, practical flying skills, and technological excellence.
We were established to create a new generation of trained drone pilots capable of supporting India's rapidly expanding unmanned aircraft systems ecosystem — and to bridge the gap between the growing demand for drone technology and the availability of professionally trained remote pilots across agriculture, infrastructure, surveying, mapping, construction, mining, disaster management, law enforcement, environmental monitoring, logistics, and industrial inspection.
Incorporated on 2 December 2023 as Aeropioneer Institutes Private Limited (CIN U62013OD2023PTC044433), the company has since grown from a certified training provider into a full drone services organisation — adding manufacturing, repair & servicing, surveying, and rescue-support operations alongside its core RPTO.
Our Vision
To become a leading centre of excellence for drone pilot training, UAV technology, aerial surveying, geospatial applications, and professional unmanned aviation education.
Our Mission
To provide high-quality, DGCA-compliant remote pilot training; develop technically competent and safety-conscious drone pilots; promote the responsible and lawful use of unmanned aircraft; and support government, industry, and educational institutions in adopting drone technology.
What we stand for
Our Core Values
Safety
No training or operational objective takes priority over safety.
Compliance
Every activity is structured around applicable DGCA regulations.
Professionalism
Standardised training, documentation and conduct throughout.
Integrity
Responsible, lawful use of unmanned aircraft, always.
Innovation
Continuously upgrading methods with technological developments.
Skill Development
Practical, hands-on competency — not just certification.
Regulatory commitment
DGCA-Approved Remote Pilot Training Organisation
Aeropioneer Institutes is committed to conducting remote pilot training in accordance with the requirements prescribed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Government of India, and other applicable aviation regulations.
| Organisation | Aeropioneer Institutes Pvt. Ltd. |
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| Status | Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO) |
| Regulator | Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Government of India |
| Authorisation No. | 46/2024 (File No. DGCA-31036/55/2024-DRONE-Dte), under Rule 39 of the Drone Rules, 2021 |
| Validity | 23 August 2024 to 22 August 2034 |
| Scope of Approval | Conditions: VLOS · Category: Rotorcraft · Sub-Category: RPAS · Class: Small |
| Approved Training Base | Plot No. 726, Khata No. 266, Kanthapada, Puri Sadar, Delanga, Satyabadi, Dist. Puri, Odisha – 752015 |
All regulatory particulars are subject to the latest DGCA approval documentation and the accepted Training & Procedure Manual (AEROPNR/TPM/001).
Training philosophy
More than learning to fly a drone.
A competent remote pilot must understand the aircraft and its systems, flight principles and limitations, airspace and regulations, weather conditions, safety and emergency procedures, mission planning, operational risk, and responsible drone use.
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Explain
Structured theory covering UAS fundamentals, aviation principles, and remote pilot responsibilities.
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Demonstrate
Instructor-led practical demonstrations of pre-flight checks, controls and manoeuvres.
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Practise
Supervised hands-on flight training — take-off, hovering, manoeuvring, return-to-home, and landing.
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Assess & Improve
Competency assessment against theoretical knowledge, flying ability, and safety awareness.
Recognitions
Certified and recognised at national and state level.
Certificate of Incorporation
Registered as a Private Limited Company on 2 December 2023 under the Companies Act, 2013. CIN U62013OD2023PTC044433.
Startup India
Recognised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade. Certificate No. DIPP170245, issued 29 June 2024.
Startup Odisha
Recognised under the Odisha Startup Policy, 2016 by the MSME Department, Govt. of Odisha. Registration No. OSP/SP/01966, issued 5 August 2024.
DGCA RPTO Authorisation
Authorised under Rule 39 of the Drone Rules, 2021. Authorisation No. 46/2024, valid till 22 August 2034.
Verified documentation
Our Certifications & Approvals
Every credential behind Aeropioneer Institutes, on record — DGCA authorisation, the government engagements that trust us to train, and national & state startup recognition. Click any document to view it in full.
DGCA Certificate of Authorisation
RPTO Authorisation No. 46/2024 · Valid 23 Aug 2024 – 22 Aug 2034.
Acceptance of Training & Procedure Manual
Manual AEROPNR/TPM/001 · Accepted by DGCA, 28 Aug 2024.
South Eastern Railway (RPF) Engagement
Official memorandum for Drone Pilot training of RPF officers · Jul 2026.
Athmallik Forest Division Engagement
Letter No. 4308/2F-20/2025 · Remote Pilot Certification training request.
Startup India Recognition
Certificate No. DIPP170245 · Issued 29 Jun 2024.
Startup Odisha Recognition
Registration No. OSP/SP/01966 · Issued 5 Aug 2024.
Life at Aeropioneer
Our campus, our community.
A look inside the facility, and the moments that mark a pilot's journey — from first briefing to certified graduate.
Our DGCA-Approved Flying Area
Our Bhubaneswar Premises
Simulator & Assembly Lab
Certifying an RPF Trainee
RPF Batch, S.E. Railway
A Graduate's Logbook Day
Leadership
Directed by aviation-focused founders.
Samir Kumar Rath
Director, Aeropioneer Institutes
Tapan Kumar Mahanty
Director, Aeropioneer Institutes