Workshop on drone technology kicks off at MTU
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 15 2026:
A 10-day workshop cum internship on "Drone Technology" began today at Manipur Technical University (MTU) campus in Takyel, Imphal.
The workshop was organised by MTU in collaboration with IQAC, MTU, MECH Club, MTU and MEI LAK AE Club, MTU, and supported by the North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach (NECTAR), Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.
As per a release issued by MTU, the ten-day workshop, running from January 15 to 24, 2026, is structured to provide in-depth theoretical and practical exposure to drone technology.
It comprised five days of training on drone fundamentals, operational safety, and regulatory awareness, followed by five days of hands-on sessions on drone-based data acquisition, processing, and analysis, focusing on real-world engineering and societal applications.
The programme was coordinated by Dr Meinam Annebushan Singh with Dr Khagokpam Gopal Krishna Singh and Dr Neimarakpam Dhanachandra Singh as conveners.
Students and faculty members from different engineering disciplines participated enthusiastically, reflecting strong academic and professional interest in emerging aerial technologies.
The inaugural function was graced by dignitaries, including Prof W Chandbabu Singh, Vice-Chancellor, MTU; Ksh Imokanta Singh, Chief Finance Officer; Prof Arun Kumar Sarma, Director General; and Rajendra Jena, Chief Geoinformatics Officer.
In his address, Prof Chandbabu highlighted the transformative role of drone technology in areas such as infrastructure inspection, disaster management, agriculture, and smart governance.
He also emphasized the responsibility of technical universities in preparing industry-ready and innovation-driven graduates.
Ksh Imokanta spoke on the application of drones in healthcare and emergency services while Prof Arun Kumar stressed the importance of interdisciplinary skill development, and Rajendra Jena elaborated on the significance of geospatial data and drone-based analytics in planning and decision-making.
The workshop aimed to enhance technical competence, promote applied research, and foster innovation and entrepreneurship among participants.




