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High-Flying Trailblazer: 18-Year-Old Kerala Girl Breaks Barriers, Becomes State's First DGCA-Licensed Woman Drone Pilot

An 18-year-old woman from Malappuram, Kerala has become the state's first female drone pilot to receive a license from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for flying drones weighing up to 25kg. Rinsha Pattakal decided to take up drone flying lessons while waiting for admission to BTech in Civil Engineering. Rinsha credits the Autonomous Unmanned Aerial Systems Pvt Ltd organization in Ernakulam, which provides training to aspiring drone pilots in collaboration with the ASAP Kerala Community Skill Park in Kasaragod, for her success. Rinsha's father recognized the potential of drones in surveying and encouraged her to learn the skill. In addition to being the sole woman student in the ASAP’s first-ever drone flying training batch, Rinsha underwent rigorous training in small-category drone piloting. The comprehensive 96-hour executive program includes specialized training in 3D mapping, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) survey, UAV assembly and programming, and aerial cinematography, equipping students with a wide range of skills to excel in the dynamic drone industry. Drones are revolutionizing various fields and have diverse uses such as aerial surveillance, rescue operations, traffic monitoring, weather monitoring, firefighting, drone photography, videography, agriculture, and delivery services. In India, the DGCA Drone Remote Pilot Certificate is now a mandatory requirement for operating drones. The course at ASAP Kerala offers in-depth knowledge of drone flying rules and regulations, ensuring responsible and safe operations. Rinsha's achievement serves as an inspiration to all and showcases Kerala's progressive spirit. The accomplishment not only empowers women in the field of aviation but also propels the state towards embracing cutting-edge technologies. Aspiring pilots above 18 years of age, who have passed Class X and possess a valid passport, are eligible to enroll in the course.

1 Aug 2023

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Celebrating Indian Coast Guard Day: The Multi-Mission Organization

Every year on February 1, the Indian Coast Guard Day is celebrated to commemorate the important role that the Indian Coast Guard plays in the security of the nation. The Indian Coast Guard is the fourth largest coast guard in the world and is responsible for protecting the artificial islands, saving fishermen, and monitoring the maritime borders of the country. The Indian Coast Guard’s role includes protecting the fishermen from distress situations while at sea, preventing marine pollution, and assisting in anti-smuggling operations. The Indian Coast Guard Day was first enacted by the Parliament of India on August 18, 1978, but the organization was officially established on February 1, 1977, with seven ships for surveillance. The significance of the Indian Coast Guard lies in its protection of the coastal zones of the country from illegal activities and in its protection of the nation’s shores, safeguarding lives and property, and protecting the sea lanes that are so critical to the economy. The Indian Coast Guard is also responsible for making sure that the fishermen are aware of the international borders so that they do not cross them unknowingly. The Indian Coast Guard Day is an occasion to recognize and celebrate the brave men and women who dedicate their lives to keeping the nation safe and secure. It is a day to pay tribute to their courage and commitment to the cause of national security.

1 Feb 2023

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Pune University software to map tell all signs of criminals on road

Centre for Intelligent Systems, a department of Savitribai Phule Pune University has developed a software which issues alerts to the concerned authorities as soon as any misbehaviour of pedestrians or drivers is tracked through surveillance cameras. There is already a system of CCTV cameras in place, but it does not issue alerts. This software is capable of alerting the concerned persons by interpreting the gestures of drivers and pedestrians. Sometimes, the alert could also be a false alarm, but it helps to increase alertness of law enforcing authorities. The success rate of this software is good as police have received interesting feedback about vehicles cutting lanes or jumping signals and as many as 175 cases have been recorded. The team is now collecting more footage and date from the police and bank officials to improve the accuracy of the software. They intend to provide a complete end-to-end solution to make it an affordable technology for societal use. Graduate and under graduate students of engineering and technology courses at the university are conducting this research through planned learning activities and they hope to blend them with current market trends thus making state-of-art inventions and innovations.    

18 Apr 2017

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