Pune: Savitribai Phule Pune University ( SPPU ) has launched certificate, diploma and degree courses in drone-related study to handle modules on the operation and mechanics, repairs, construction, data processing and other aspects from the upcoming academic year. he university has tied up with DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations, a Pune-based drone service provider and DGCA certified drone pilot training organisation. The concentration of the courses would be more on applications of drones like data processing, disaster management and agriculture, and python coding, in addition to the flagship DGCA certified drone pilot training programme. Director of the department of technology at SPPU Aditya Abhyankar said, “HSC pass students can apply and the course will be blended with NEP norms. Students can do a diploma course here, take credits, move to another university and come back to do an advanced course here.” Founder and MD of DroneAcharya Prateek Srivastava said drone are integral t