APPLICATIONS OPEN
DIPLOMA IN DRONE TECHNOLOGY
FOR AGRICULTURE
Programme Commences October 2026
A one-year diploma built for anyone curious about how drones are reshaping modern farming. Over two semesters, you'll move from classroom fundamentals into hands-on flying — covering aviation safety, aerial mapping, data collection, and how all of this applies specifically to agricultural operations.
📋 PROGRAMME DETAILS
⏳ Duration: One year (2 semesters)
🎓 Credits: 30
📊 Qualification Level: SLQF Level 3
📅 Lectures: Mainly weekends / Hybrid mode
🛠️ Practical Training: Hands-on drone flying, field training, data analysis
🗣️ Medium: English and Sinhala (Exams in English)
👥 Maximum Intake: 50 participants
💰 Course Fee: LKR 285,000 + LKR 2,000 Registration
🚁 WHAT THE PROGRAMME COVERS
✈️ The 9 CAASL-prescribed modules needed to sit the Drone/UA Pilot License exam
🛡️ Drone operation and aviation safety fundamentals
🎮 Simulator flying plus real, practical flight training
🌾 Precision-agriculture applications
👁️ Computer vision techniques
🗺️ Aerial data collection and mapping
🌡️ Multispectral and thermal imaging
📊 Data analytics for smart agriculture
💨 Agricultural spraying and spreading operations
📅 APPLY BEFORE
31 AUGUST 2026
🤝 Jointly offered by: Department of Agricultural Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Colombo & Sky Tech UAV Flying Academy (Pvt) Ltd
👩🏫 Course Coordinator: Dr. Thilanka Ariyawansha
💬 WhatsApp: +94 70 451 2707
📧 Email: thilanka@at.cmb.ac.lk
💬 WhatsApp: +94 70 451 2707
📧 Email: thilanka@at.cmb.ac.lk
FLY INTO THE FUTURE OF SMART AGRICULTURE!
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