Shimla: Five personnel from the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA) and the Aryabhatta Geo-Informatics & Space Application Centre (AGiSAC) completed the Q6 System Drone Pilot Training satisfactorily, according to a statement issued on Wednesday.

According to the announcement, the training included practical exercises using the Q6 System Drone, which has sophisticated features including mapping and geotagging capabilities, daylight and infrared imaging systems, emergency kit deployment mechanisms, and loudspeaker warnings.

Comprehensive courses intended to improve both theoretical and practical abilities were covered in the Remote Piloted Aircraft (RPA) program.

Equipment familiarization, payload parameters, performance characteristics, and RPA components were introduced at the start of the program. After learning how to unpack, assemble, and perform pre-flight checks, participants participated in a demonstration flight and received computer-based training (CBT).

Using BFT software for accurate planning, flight operations comprised landing procedures, waypoint navigation, and mission planning. Battery maintenance was centered on logbook updates, maintenance, and charging protocols.

The focus of safety and maintenance lessons was on system maintenance, operating procedures, and debugging in-flight incidents. Evaluations were conducted at the end of the program, which included both practical flying sessions and a theoretical exam for 100 marks.