The Police Aerial Systems & Technology Centre (PASTEC) is a specialized training, research, and innovation centre established under the Police Radio Training School (PRTS), Indore, Madhya Pradesh, to promote the safe, effective, and professional use of drone technology in policing, public safety, disaster management, and homeland security.

PASTEC aims to:

Develop professional drone operators.

Conduct advanced technical training.

Promote research and innovation.

Support technology-enabled policing.

Strengthen public safety through modern aerial systems.

PASTEC is located within the Police Radio Training School (PRTS), Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.

Eligibility depends on the specific programme. Training is primarily intended for:

• Police Personnel
• Government Departments
• Security Agencies
• Disaster Response Organizations
• Educational & Research Institutions

Other eligible organizations as notified.

Applications are accepted through:

Departmental nominations.

Official course notifications.

Prescribed application procedures for eligible programmes.

Detailed instructions are published with each training notification.

Yes. Eligibility varies by course and may include educational qualifications, professional background, physical fitness (for practical flying), and departmental approval where applicable.

PASTEC offers programmes in:

• Basic Drone Pilot Training
• Advanced Drone Operations
• Drone Maintenance & Repair
• Drone Forensics
• Counter-Drone Systems
• GIS & Drone Mapping
• Search & Rescue
• Executive Awareness
• Train-the-Trainer Programmes
• Customized Institutional Training

Yes. Most operational courses include:

• Flight Simulator Training
• Practical Flying
• Mission Planning
• Field Exercises
• Operational Demonstrations

The practical component depends on the nature of the programme.

Training may be conducted in English, Hindi, or a bilingual format, depending on the course and participant profile.

Yes. Participants who successfully complete the prescribed training requirements and assessments are awarded a Course Completion Certificate issued by PASTEC.

Yes. Participants are expected to attend all scheduled classroom sessions, simulator training, practical exercises, and assessments.

PASTEC provides:

• Smart Classrooms
• Drone Laboratories
• Maintenance Laboratory
• Flight Simulator Laboratory
• Drone Forensics Laboratory
• Counter-Drone Laboratory
• GIS & Remote Sensing Laboratory
• AI & Robotics Laboratory
• Indoor Flying Arena
• Outdoor Flying Zone
• Digital Library
• Conference Hall

Accommodation, if available, is subject to institutional policies, participant category, and prior approval. Details are provided in the joining instructions for each course.

Yes. All participants must comply with:

• Aviation Safety Procedures
• Institutional Rules
• Practical Flying Safety Protocols
• Equipment Handling Guidelines
• Security Instructions

Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action.

Training programmes are designed to align with applicable Government of India regulations and operational best practices. Specific courses incorporate relevant DGCA safety principles and regulatory requirements where applicable.

Yes. PASTEC promotes applied research, innovation, technical publications, and collaborative projects in drone technology, artificial intelligence, GIS, drone forensics, counter-drone systems, and related fields.

Yes. Government departments, police organizations, academic institutions, research organizations, and industry partners may explore collaboration through training, research, technology demonstrations, or Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), subject to institutional approval.

For information regarding:

All available forms, brochures, course notifications, and related documents are published in the Downloads section of the official PASTEC website.

The website is updated regularly with the latest information on training programmes, events, publications, announcements, research activities, and institutional developments.