IIT Kanpur and the Headquarters Central Command of the Indian Army have signed an MoU to collaborate on developing an advanced Remote Piloting Training Module (RPTM) and a Software-in-the-Loop Simulator (SITL) for drones and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). This collaboration aims to enhance the Indian Army’s training capabilities by integrating advanced simulation technologies, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and minimizing risks.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Lieutenant General Anindya Sengupta, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central Command, alongside IIT Kanpur faculty members Dr. G.M. Kamath and Dr. Subrahmanyam Saderla. Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director of IIT Kanpur, emphasized that this collaboration showcases the institute’s aerospace expertise and strengthens India’s self-reliance in defense and aerospace innovation.
The project, set to be completed in six months, will be led by the UAV Laboratory at IIT Kanpur in collaboration with VU Dynamics Pvt. Ltd. The development team, including Prof. Saderla and his students Neetesh, Sagar, Kishore, Vamshi, and Abhishek, will create simulations to train operators in real-world drone scenarios, ensuring safety and precision while reducing the need for costly real-time exercises.
