CDAC PG-DUASP – Unmanned Aircraft System Programming Course
C-DAC
The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), functioning under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, is India’s leading institution for advanced technical education. Its PG Diploma programs are structured to meet current and future technological demands across industries, including niche fields like drone programming.
About the Course
The Post Graduate Diploma in Unmanned Aircraft System Programming (PG-DUASP) is a specialized course designed to prepare candidates for the growing drone and unmanned aircraft industry. It covers drone design, data acquisition, programming, AI/ML integration, and GIS-based analytics, enabling students to build and deploy applications for real-world aerial systems.
Course Content
The PG-DUASP program includes:
- Introduction to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
- Programming Concepts
- Data Collection and Management
- Data Processing, Analytics and Visualization
- Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning
- Computer Vision
- Image Processing with Neural Networks
- Introduction to Microcontrollers, Sensors, and IoT Protocols
- Fundamental Principles for Drone Design and Prototyping
- GIS Component for UAS
- Source Control and Hosting Environments
- Aptitude and Effective Communication
- Project
Eligibility
Eligible candidates should have completed:
- B.E./B.Tech in Electronics, Computer Science, Mechanical, Aeronautical, Instrumentation, or related streams
- M.C.A. or M.Sc. in relevant fields (e.g., Computer Science, GIS, AI/ML)
- Final-year students can apply if eligible at the time of course start
Approximate Course Fee
Rs. 90,000 – Rs. 1,10,000 (tentative and varies by centre).
Admission Cycle
C-DAC conducts admissions for PG-DUASP twice a year, typically in February and August, through the national-level C-CAT entrance examination.
Selection & Admission Process
- Apply and appear for C-CAT
- Select PG-DUASP and preferred centre during counselling
- Merit-based seat allocation
- Fee payable in instalments after allotment
Placement Support
C-DAC provides centralized placement support. Graduates from PG-DUASP are hired in drone tech startups, GIS-based companies, defence tech R&D, smart surveillance firms, and agri-tech companies.
Contact Details
For CDAC PG-DUASP – Unmanned Aircraft System Programming Course
Official Website: https://cdac.in
Training centres offering PG-DUASP also provide program-specific assistance.
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