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EVENT OVERVIEW –     The Workshop cum Internship on ‘Drone Technology‘ aimed to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical exposure to modern drone systems, safety protocols, data acquisition techniques, and data processing methods. The program enhanced technical skills and created awareness regarding the application of drones in various sectors including surveying, agriculture, disaster management, and environmental monitoring.

Event Name

Workshop cum Internship on ‘Drone Technology‘

Event Date

15th Jan 2026 to 24th Jan 2026

Event Description

Manipur Technical University in collaboration with IQAC-MTU, MECH CLUB-MTU, and MEI LAK AE-MTU and supported by North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR), Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, organized a 10-day Workshop cum Internship on Drone Technology.

The program was divided into two major modules:
1. Drone Awareness Training – 5 Days covering drone fundamentals, components, working principles, safety regulations, and flight demonstrations.
2. Drone Data Acquisition and Processing – 5 Days covering data collection, aerial surveying, image processing, mapping, and real-time applications.

Participants were engaged in theoretical sessions as well as hands-on practical training to understand real-world drone applications.

Resource Person(s)

Experts and Technical Trainers from North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR), Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.

Coordinator(s)

Dr. K  Gopal Krishna Singh and Dr. Meinam Annebushan Singh

Assistant Professor, Mechanical Dept. , MTU

Dr. N Dhanachandra

Assistant Professor, Electrical Dept. , MTU

Organized by

Manipur Technical University
In Collaboration with:
• IQAC – MTU
• MECH CLUB – MTU
• MEI LAK AE – MTU

Total Days of Event

10 days

The number of Students Participating in the program

MALE

FEMALE

TOTAL

34

20

54

Number of Faculty & Staff who participated in the program

TEACHING

NON-TEACHING

TOTAL

02

04

06

Number of Local participants

MALE

FEMALE

TOTAL

40

20

60

Location

New Academic Block (AIC), MTU

Plan of action

• Provide skill-based training in drone technology and its applications.
• Promote awareness about safe drone operations.
• Encourage research and innovation in drone-based projects.
• Strengthen collaboration with technical organizations.
• Support emerging technologies and industry requirements.

Action Report

• Successfully conducted a 10-day workshop cum internship on Drone Technology.
• Delivered sessions on drone fundamentals and safety guidelines.
• Provided hands-on training in data acquisition and aerial surveying.
• Demonstrated data processing and mapping techniques.
• Conducted interactive sessions and practical demonstrations.

Outcomes / Impact of the activity

• Participants gained practical knowledge of drone operations.
• Enhanced understanding of data acquisition and processing.
• Increased interest in drone technology research and applications.
• Developed industry-relevant technical skills.
• Strengthened institutional collaboration with NECTAR.

Feedback

• Participants found the program informative and well-structured.
• Appreciated the hands-on practical sessions.
• Suggested conducting advanced-level drone training in future.
• Overall feedback was positive and encouraging.