Dr. Rahul Manohar Borade

01 · The Visionary

A life lived between
the runway and the future.

"The sky has always been my classroom — discipline my teacher, India my purpose."

— Dr. Rahul M. Borade

Dr. Rahul Manohar Borade is one of India's and the world's most distinguished aviation and UAV visionaries — a global leader whose innovation, discipline, and dedication have shaped the future of aerospace and unmanned technology.

With over 18 years of incident-free experience across commercial aviation, defence logistics, and UAV systems, he represents the perfect blend of technical mastery, academic depth, and visionary leadership.

Holding a Ph.D. in Aviation Management & Commerce, he has held senior leadership roles across leading aviation and defence organisations, successfully managing aircraft operations, ground handling, and safety systems for all classes of aircraft — from SU-30MKI fighter jets to commercial airliners and unmanned platforms.

As the Founder and Director of Drone Corporation Pvt. Ltd. — a DGCA-approved Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO) — he is pioneering India's movement toward a self-reliant UAV ecosystem, integrating drone applications across civil and strategic domains.

PhD · Aviation Management CMAeSI · C-2957 DGCA Certified Pilot DIN · 08378105 Public Figure

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Years of Aviation Excellence

Commercial · Defence · UAV

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Recorded Incidents

An unblemished safety record

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Cities of Operation

Nashik · Mumbai · Pune

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Stories Documented

From cockpits to community

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Published Title

Drone: The Rise of Smart Sky

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Vision for Bharat

Atmanirbhar · Aatmasamman

02 · The Mission

" To create a safe, intelligent, and self-reliant Smart Sky for India — where every aircraft, manned or unmanned, operates with perfect control, safety, and precision. "

Guided by the ideals of Atmanirbhar Bharat

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Safety First

An uncompromising standard built across two decades — every aircraft, every flight, every operation.

II

Self-Reliant Skies

An indigenous UAV ecosystem trained, certified, and led by Indian talent — for India and the world.

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Smart by Design

AI-driven autonomy, intelligent traffic, and ethical governance for the airspace of tomorrow.

03 · Domains of Mastery

From fighter jets
to autonomous swarms.

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SU-30MKI Ground Logistics

Specialised expertise in fighter aircraft ground operations, dispatch, and turnaround for India's frontline squadron.

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VVIP & Defence Flight Handling

Senior leadership in protocol-grade flight movements where precision is non-negotiable and silence is the safest sound.

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DGCA Safety Compliance

End-to-end regulatory architecture — from documentation and training to audit-ready operations across multi-class aircraft.

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UAV / Drone Pilot Training

Architect of a DGCA-approved Remote Pilot Training Organisation — three structured programs from intro to advanced.

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Aviation Management & Commerce

A doctoral-level grasp of the business of flight — operations, economics, governance, and strategic policy.

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Smart Sky & Drone Innovation

Civil and strategic UAV deployment — surveillance, mapping, disaster relief, agriculture, and infrastructure intelligence.

04 · Recognition

Earned in the silence
of flawless execution.

2017

National Honour

Bizz Up Startup Award

Recognised for Aviation & Defence Innovation — celebrating leadership at the intersection of indigenous capability and national security.

Government Recognition

Appreciation Letter

Advisor to the Punjab Government
(Management & Commerce)

For demonstrated leadership excellence and contribution to public-sector advisory in aviation strategy.

Professional Membership

Companion Member

The Aeronautical Society of India
Membership No. C-2957

The highest grade of individual membership — reserved for senior, distinguished professionals shaping Indian aerospace.

Statutory Certification

DGCA Certified Drone Pilot

Directorate General of Civil Aviation
Government of India

Officially certified to operate and instruct on Unmanned Aircraft Systems under India's regulatory framework.

Academic Distinction

Doctorate

Aviation Management & Commerce
Sandip University, Nashik

Research scholarship culminating in a Ph.D. — bridging operational aviation with commerce, policy, and strategy.

Public Service

Public Figure Status

Verified · 5,300+ followers
Civic & Cultural Engagement

An active voice for aviation literacy, cultural pride, and the Atmanirbhar Bharat movement across India.

05 · The Inner Circle

Legends recognize
the mark of greatness.

From Bollywood to the Himalayas, from legislatures to cricket grounds — Dr. Borade's orbit spans India's finest luminaries across every field of human achievement.

Spirituality

His Holiness the Dalai Lama

At the tarmac — aviation connects all realms

Industry

Ratan Tata

India's most beloved industrialist

Spirituality

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Global Spiritual Leader · Art of Living

Politics

Chhagan Bhujbal

Senior Minister · Maharashtra Government

Bollywood

Ajay Devgn

Bollywood Icon

Bollywood

Kareena Kapoor Khan

Bollywood's Reigning Queen

Bollywood

Remo D'Souza

Choreographer & Director

Music

Mika Singh

Bollywood's Power Vocalist

Sports

Zaheer Khan

India Cricket Legend

Politics

Sharad Pawar

NCP Founder · Former Defence Minister

Politics

Supriya Sule

Member of Parliament · NCP

Philanthropy

Sindhutai Sapkal

'Mother of Orphans' · Padma Shri

Politics

Aditya Thackeray

Minister · Maharashtra Cabinet

Aviation

Man & Machine

Dr. Borade at the helm of his aviation legacy — Phenom 100 private jet

06 · The Enterprise

Drone Corporation
Pvt. Ltd. — DCPL.

A pioneering force in India's drone industry. A DGCA-approved Remote Pilot Training Organisation. A Pan-India ecosystem in the making.

CIN

U85493MH2023PTC409989

Incorporated

05 · 09 · 2023

Status

Active

Authority

DGCA · RPTO

Training Programs

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Introductory Course

2 days · Drones, robotics & IoT fundamentals.
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Intermediate Program

5 days · Design, build & flight operations.
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Advanced Career Program

1 month · Career-track pilot certification.

UAS Services

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Land Assessment & Survey

Boundary, verification, and risk-mapping for projects of every scale.
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Construction Monitoring

Aerial progress tracking, alignment reporting, and quality assurance.
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Digital Asset Library (DEX)

Cloud-based asset intelligence — geospatial, structural, operational.

HEADQUARTERS

Nashik, Maharashtra
Branches: Mumbai · Pune

REGISTERED OFFICE

Office 515, Omega Business Park
Wagle Estate, Thane 400604

CONNECT

+91 9545 418 787
dronecorporation.in

07 · The Book

A manifesto for the
age of intelligent flight.

FIRST EDITION · NOVEMBER 2025

DRONE

The Rise of Smart Sky

Dr. Rahul Manohar Borade

RB ISBN · ₹600/-

A NEW WORK FROM DR. RAHUL M. BORADE

"Drone: The Rise of Smart Sky"

The world is witnessing a profound transformation in how we perceive and interact with the sky. What was once an open expanse reserved for birds and aircraft has become an intelligent, dynamic, interconnected space — a Smart Sky shaped by drones, AI, and digital networks.

Across nine chapters and over three hundred pages, Dr. Borade traces the journey of drones from manual flying devices to autonomous intelligent systems — unpacking how AI, automation, data analytics, and advanced sensing are redefining the possibilities of aerial technology.

9
Chapters — from Smart Sky foundations to global governance
300+
Pages — comprehensive, accessible, future-facing
₹600
Cover Price — first edition, November 2025

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08 · The Journey

Two decades. One runway.
A nation rising with him.

EARLY YEARS

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

The foundation — a graduate qualification in AME and on-ground operations at Nashik Airport, building a hands-on intimacy with aircraft systems.

DEFENCE LEADERSHIP

SU-30MKI & VVIP Operations

Senior leadership across leading aviation and defence organisations — managing fighter aircraft ground logistics, VVIP movements, and protocol-grade flight handling.

2017

Bizz Up Startup Award

National recognition for innovation in Aviation & Defence — a public mark on a quietly built body of work.

DOCTORATE

Ph.D. — Aviation Management & Commerce

Bridging operational excellence with academic depth. Research published on the impact of Covid-19 on Indian aviation. Member, Aeronautical Society of India.

05 · 09 · 2023