Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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1
What is RPTO India?
RPTO India is a Government-supported initiative that provides FREE DGCA-approved drone pilot training to eligible candidates. Through its partnership with Salam Kisan, beneficiaries can establish their own agricultural drone service business and receive continuous business opportunities from farmers.
2
What is the objective of the programme?
- Create employment opportunities
- Develop skilled drone entrepreneurs
- Improve agricultural productivity
- Enable economically weaker sections to become self-employed
- Build a sustainable drone services ecosystem
3
Who can apply?
Eligible candidates belonging
to notified RPTO India scheme.
to notified RPTO India scheme.
- Minimum Qualification: 10th Pass
- Eligible under RPTO India guidelines
- Willing to undergo DGCA-certified drone training
4
What benefits will I receive?
- Free DGCA Drone Pilot Training
- Hands-on practical training
- AI & Precision Agriculture exposure
- Business setup guidance
- Financing assistance (subject to eligibility)
- Access to Salam Kisan Sarathi Platform
- Regular work opportunities
- Ongoing operational support
5
How long does the process take?
1 DayRegistration
~10 DaysDrone Training
~1 WeekFinance & Documentation
After loan processingDrone Delivery
< 1 DayPlatform Onboarding
ImmediatelyBusiness Starts
6
Is the training practical?
Yes. The programme includes:
- Practical drone flying
- Mapping & field operations
- Agricultural spraying
- Business management
- Crop-specific SOPs
- Customer handling
- AI-enabled agriculture
- Financial literacy
7
What will I do after training?
You become an independent Drone Service Entrepreneur.
- Receiving orders through Salam Kisan Sarathi
- Visiting farms
- Precision crop spraying
- Farm mapping
- Crop health assessment
- Farmer support services
8
How much can I earn?
A trained operator can typically cover 15–20 acres per day during the spraying season. Actual income depends on demand, seasonality, location, pricing.
9
Does the support stop after receiving the drone?
No. RPTO India and Salam Kisan continue supporting beneficiaries through:
- Business generation
- Operational assistance
- Technical guidance
- Customer acquisition
- Platform support
- Business expansion
10
Why choose this programme?
Unlike conventional training programmes, RPTO India provides a complete path:
FREETRAINING
FINANCIALASSISTANCE*
DRONEPURCHASE
BUSINESSONBOARDING
REGULAR FARMORDERS
CONTINUOUSSUPPORT
LONG-TERMLIVELIHOOD
*Subject to eligibility and applicable approvals.
Who Can Apply?
- •RPTO India-certified drone pilots looking to start their own drone service business
- •Progressive farmers interested in owning a drone for their own land and neighbouring farms
- •Rural entrepreneurs seeking a low-investment, high-impact agri-business opportunity
Ready to Start Your Drone Business?
Apply today and take the first step toward owning your own drone and building an independent, technology-driven agri-business.
Empowering Youth. Enhancing Farms. Enriching Lives.