Bootcamp on "Electronics for UAS, Sensors and Communication" concludes at IIIT Manipur
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, July 23 2025: A five-day intensive boot camp workshop on "Electronics for Unmanned Aerial Systems, Sensors, and Communication" concluded today at the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Manipur city campus in Mantripukhri.

The bootcamp was organised by HIT Manipur in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad with the aim to significantly enhance capacity in the rapidly evolving field of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).

As per a release issued by IIIT Manipur, the workshop brought together academic experts and armed forces to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and practical deployment of drone technologies for defense and surveillance applications.

The workshop was aimed at providing hands-on training and theoretical grounding in the rapidly evolving domain of drone systems, focusing on the integration of sensors, communication modules, and embedded electronics that form the backbone of modem UAS .

The valedictory function was graced by dignitaries, including Brigadier Neeraj Sharma, Deputy IGAR South; Brigadier Robeen Chaterjee, DIG 26 Sector Assam Rifles; Colonel Amit Mane, 21 Assam Rifles; and Prof Krishnan Baskar, Director, IIIT Manipur.

The function was preceded by a demonstration of drones by the participants of the bootcamp.

Altogether, 135 participants, including 40 members from the Assam Rifles and the Indian Army participated actively in the sessions, gaining in-depth knowledge on the fundamentals of drone architecture, real-time sensor interfacing, control algorithms, and secure wireless communication protocols essential for tactical operations.

The sessions were conducted by esteemed experts from IIIT (ISM) Dhanbad, including Prof Ravi Kumar Gangwar, Prof Jeevesh Kumar, Dr Varun Choudhary, Dr Kundan Kumar Suman, and Aks Raj.

The resource persons delivered comprehensive lectures and demonstrations covering drone propulsion mechanisms, navigation and control systems, GPS-denied environment challenges, power optimization strategies, and live UAV simulations.

The joint initiative reflected the commitment of IIIT Manipur and IIT (ISM) Dhanbad to strengthen the Nation's self-reliance in defense technologies under the "Atmanirbhar Bharat" mission.

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