FLO Bangalore, under the leadership of Chairperson Dekyi Yangtso Chawla, launched the DGCA Drone Pilot Training Program, a week-long, hands-on initiative designed to skill and empower women from rural and semi-urban areas by transforming them into certified drone pilots. This initiative was made possible through strategic partnerships and collaborations with Neosky and KLE College, ensuring both technical expertise and academic support.
The training opened doors to high-potential careers in aerial mapping, agriculture, surveillance, and cinematography—industries where women remain vastly underrepresented. For the participants, this was not just about flying drones, but about discovering confidence, independence, and new aspirations. This is a unique program from FLO Bangalore, which aims at equipping women with employable skills and fostering self-reliance.
Key Takeaways
- First Steps into Aviation: Women from rural/semi-urban backgrounds gained exposure to an industry previously out of reach.
- Empowered with Career Pathways: Certification equips participants to pursue careers in emerging sectors like agriculture-tech, defense, and media.
- Partnership-Driven Impact: The collaboration between FLO, Neosky, and KLE College showcased the power of collective effort in driving large-scale skill development for women from both rural and urban communities.
25 rural women successfully skilled and certified as drone pilots, opening new horizons for employment and entrepreneurship. By combining Rural Skilling with strong partnerships, FLO Bangalore set a new benchmark in creating meaningful, future-ready opportunities for women—proving that the sky’s not the limit. It is a step forward in inclusion, empowerment, and real change—where women take flight, literally.