4-Year Industry-Integrated Programme — AY 2026–27

B.Tech in Drone Technology
& Manufacturing

CUTM Andhra Pradesh Campus × SuperBee Aeronautics

A future-focused programme equipping students with technical expertise and practical skills in UAV systems through real-world experience at our in-house Drone Manufacturing Unit.

Explore Programme Career Scope
4 Year Programme
360° Hands-On Learning
6+ Industry Sectors
1 In-House Drone Unit

An Engineering Degree Built Around the Drone Industry

The B.Tech in Drone Technology & Manufacturing is purpose-built for the UAV revolution. With real manufacturing exposure, AI-driven automation, and deep avionics training — every semester brings you closer to industry-readiness.

UAV
Unmanned Aerial Systems Design
AI
AI-Driven Automation
EXP
Experiential Learning Model
IND
Industry-Integrated Curriculum
About the Programme

Learning That Happens
on the Factory Floor

This programme emphasizes experiential learning through real-time exposure in our in-house Drone Manufacturing Unit — SuperBee. Students don't just study drones. They build them.

Structured over four years, the curriculum progresses from foundational engineering principles through advanced aerodynamics, avionics, software integration, and AI-driven UAV systems. Every theory is reinforced immediately with hands-on lab and shop-floor application.

B.Tech Degree (AICTE Approved)
8 Semesters / 4 Academic Years
Aerospace & CSE Integrated Track
Industry Certification Opportunities
SB Industry Partner — SuperBee Aeronautics Pvt Ltd
Collaboration

The SuperBee
Advantage

SuperBee Aeronautics Pvt Ltd is a cutting-edge aerospace startup revolutionizing drone technology through indigenous innovation — and your classroom for four years.

High-Performance UAV Solutions

Expertise in cost-effective, scalable unmanned aerial systems addressing real societal challenges.

AI-Driven Automation

Advanced avionics, autonomous navigation, and machine-learning integrated UAV platforms.

Indigenous Innovation

Built in India, for India — addressing agriculture, healthcare, and industrial-scale challenges.

MISSION STATEMENT

Revolutionising Drone Technology Through Indigenous Innovation

SuperBee's mission is to develop high-performance, cost-effective, and scalable UAV solutions that address critical societal challenges. Students become part of this mission from Day 1.

01 / EXPERTISE

Aircraft Design

Structural analysis, aerodynamic optimization, and frame manufacturing for multi-rotor and fixed-wing platforms.

02 / EXPERTISE

Advanced Avionics

Flight controller integration, sensor fusion, telemetry systems, and real-time data processing pipelines.

03 / EXPERTISE

Agriculture Drones

Precision spraying systems, multispectral imaging, and AI-based crop health monitoring solutions.

04 / EXPERTISE

Industrial UAV

Inspection, surveillance, mapping, and logistics platforms for large-scale industrial deployments.

Objectives

What This
Programme
Delivers

Five core goals guide every decision in this programme — from curriculum design to the projects you work on at SuperBee.

01

Develop Skilled Professionals

Build expert practitioners in drone design, manufacturing, and operations — ready to lead in India's rapidly growing UAV industry from graduation.

02

Impart Multi-Domain Knowledge

Deep academic grounding in aerodynamics, structural analysis, electronics, and software systems forms the technical foundation of your career.

03

Enable Real-World Application

Through live projects at the SuperBee unit, students deploy actual drone systems — not simulations — solving genuine industrial and social challenges.

04

Foster Innovation & Entrepreneurship

The programme cultivates a maker mindset. Students who complete the programme are equipped not just for jobs, but to build their own ventures in the drone ecosystem.

05

Align with Industry Needs

Curriculum is co-designed with SuperBee Aeronautics to ensure every skill, tool, and concept maps directly to current industry requirements and emerging technologies.

Why Choose This Programme

Built Different.
Built for the Future.

This isn't a conventional aerospace elective. It's a ground-up industry-integrated degree unlike anything else in India.

Strong Industry Integration

Real-time manufacturing experience with SuperBee ensures you graduate with actual industry exposure, not just theoretical credentials.

Learn by Doing

From semester one, students are on the shop floor — assembling, testing, calibrating, and deploying real drone systems under expert guidance.

Rapidly Growing Field

The Indian drone market is projected to hit ₹15,000 crore by 2026. Agriculture, defence, logistics, and smart infrastructure are hiring aggressively.

Diverse Career Paths

Graduates are equipped for roles as UAV engineers, avionics specialists, drone operators, R&D researchers, or founders in the drone ecosystem.

Innovation & Startup Culture

The programme actively nurtures entrepreneurial thinking — from ideation workshops to connecting students with the startup ecosystem.

Modern Infrastructure

Access to state-of-the-art tools, flight simulators, sensor labs, PCB fabrication equipment, and live manufacturing lines at the SuperBee unit.

Programme Outcomes

What You'll Be Able to Do

Design and develop complete UAV/drone systems from concept to prototype — including airframe, propulsion, and avionics.

Integrate hardware components (motors, ESCs, sensors, GPS) with embedded flight software and AI-driven control systems.

Perform systematic testing, field calibration, maintenance routines, and diagnostic troubleshooting on UAV platforms.

Apply drone technology solutions across agriculture, surveillance, healthcare logistics, and smart infrastructure sectors.

Demonstrate effective teamwork, project management, and communication in engineering and multidisciplinary environments.

Explore and pursue entrepreneurial opportunities — launching ventures or self-employment pathways in the expanding drone ecosystem.

Graduates will be capable of integrating hardware and software components, conducting testing and troubleshooting, and applying drone solutions across sectors such as agriculture, surveillance, logistics, and mapping. The programme also fosters critical thinking, teamwork, and entrepreneurial abilities — preparing students for both industry roles and self-employment in the rapidly evolving drone ecosystem.
Hands-On Learning

Your Classroom Is the
Manufacturing Floor

Students at SuperBee Aeronautics receive continuous academic and technical support in a highly immersive, industry-like environment. Guided by experienced faculty and technical experts, every session is about direct practice — not theory alone.

Expert Faculty
Guided by experienced faculty and technical experts with industry backgrounds.
Modern Tools
Access to industry-grade equipment, flight simulators, and sensor calibration rigs.
Real Projects
Live projects and field deployments — not toy exercises or simulated scenarios.
Mentoring Sessions
Regular one-on-one and team mentoring to build confidence and competence.
Drone Assembly & Fabrication →
Sensor, Motor & Controller Integration →
UAV Calibration & Systems Testing →
Live Projects & Field Deployment →
Maintenance & Repair Operations →
Flight Controller Programming →
Mission Planning & Execution →
Avionics Troubleshooting →
Drone Applications

Drones That Are Changing the World

As a graduate, you'll deploy technology that is transforming every major sector of the global economy.

Agriculture drone spraying crops

Agriculture

Precision crop spraying, health monitoring via multispectral imaging, soil analysis, and yield prediction systems.

Crop Spraying NDVI Mapping
Surveillance drone

Surveillance & Security

Border monitoring, perimeter security, crowd surveillance, and real-time intelligence gathering systems.

Border Security Night Vision
Delivery drone

Logistics & Delivery

Last-mile medical supply delivery, emergency package transport, and autonomous warehouse logistics systems.

Last Mile Healthcare
Mapping and surveying drone

Mapping & Surveying

LiDAR-based terrain modelling, photogrammetry, construction site monitoring, and GIS data collection.

LiDAR 3D Mapping
Defence & Military UAV
Disaster Management
Infrastructure Inspection
Film & Media Production
Environmental Monitoring
Smart City Planning
Mining & Quarrying
Marine & Coastal Ops
Year-by-Year Curriculum

Four Years of
Progressive Mastery

Each year builds on the last — from foundational engineering to advanced UAV specialisation and industry capstone projects.

01
Year One

Engineering Foundations & Introduction to UAV

Engineering Mathematics Physics for Engineers Introduction to Aeronautics Engineering Drawing & CAD UAV Systems Overview Workshop Practice Programming Fundamentals English Communication
02
Year Two

Core Aerospace & Electronics Engineering

Aerodynamics Structural Mechanics Flight Dynamics Electronics & Circuits Embedded Systems Materials Science Control Systems Sensors & Instrumentation SuperBee Lab I
03
Year Three

Advanced UAV Systems & AI Integration

Avionics & Navigation Machine Learning for UAV Computer Vision Autonomous Systems Drone Manufacturing Processes GIS & Remote Sensing Communication Systems Regulatory & Safety Frameworks SuperBee Lab II
04
Year Four

Industry Specialisation, Capstone & Entrepreneurship

Industry Capstone Project Drone Startup & Entrepreneurship Advanced UAV Mission Planning SuperBee Live Project Intellectual Property Rights Elective: Agriculture UAV Elective: Defence & Surveillance Internship / Industrial Training
Career Scope

Where Will Your
Degree Take You?

The global UAV market is on an explosive growth trajectory. India's drone policy reforms, PLI schemes, and defence modernisation initiatives are creating an unprecedented demand for skilled drone engineers. Here's your career map.

₹15K Cr
India Drone Market
Projected by 2026
50K+
Jobs Expected in
India's Drone Sector
$55B
Global UAV Market
by 2030
23%
Annual Growth Rate
of Drone Industry
Job Roles & Designations
UAV Design Engineer
Design airframes, propulsion systems, and mechanical structures for commercial and defence UAV platforms.
DRDO HAL Startups
Avionics Engineer
Develop and integrate flight control systems, navigation electronics, communication links, and sensor payloads.
Boeing Airbus Garuda
Drone Pilot & Operator
Certified UAV operator for agriculture, surveying, surveillance, and aerial photography missions.
Agriculture Logistics Survey
Precision Agriculture Specialist
Deploy crop monitoring, spraying, and yield analysis drone solutions for large-scale agri-tech operations.
ITC Agri Mahindra AgriTech
AI & Autonomous Systems Dev
Build AI-based navigation, computer vision, obstacle avoidance, and swarm intelligence systems for next-gen UAVs.
Tech Giants Defence R&D
Drone Entrepreneur / Founder
Launch your own UAV startup in manufacturing, services, data analytics, or drone-as-a-service (DaaS) business models.
Self-Funded VC-Backed
Hiring Sectors
Indian Air Force / Army
DRDO & ISRO
Agri-Tech Companies
Logistics & E-Commerce
Healthcare & Pharma
UAV Drone Startups
Survey & GIS Firms
Smart City Projects
Higher Education Pathways
M.Tech / M.E.
Pursue post-graduate specialisation in Aerospace Engineering, Robotics & Automation, or Embedded Systems at top Indian and international universities.
MBA (Tech Management)
Combine technical expertise with business acumen to lead drone companies, manage R&D projects, or build your own aerospace venture.
Ph.D. Research
Contribute to cutting-edge UAV research in swarm intelligence, autonomous navigation, advanced materials, or AI-guided aerial systems.
Admissions Open — AY 2026–27

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Andhra Pradesh Campus, Vizianagaram
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