FLO Bangalore, under the leadership of Chairperson Ms. Deepa Boopesh Reddy, marked the successful completion of the 10th batch of the She Flies Initiative, a drone remote pilot training programme for 25 young women from East West College. Held at Neosky, Kasturi Nagar, Bengaluru, the programme reflects FLO’s continued commitment to empowering women through technology-driven skill development and expanding their participation in emerging industries.
The training introduced participants to key aspects of drone technology, including DGCA regulations, drone safety protocols, simulator-based learning, flight operations, and practical flying. The hands-on approach enabled participants to develop a foundational understanding of drone operations, build technical confidence and gain exposure to the growing applications of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
With drone technology increasingly being adopted across agriculture, aerial surveying, GIS mapping, infrastructure inspection, logistics and other sectors, the initiative aims to equip young women with relevant, future-ready skills and introduce them to emerging career opportunities. The completion of the 10th batch marks an important milestone in advancing gender diversity in aviation and technology while reinforcing the importance of accessible and inclusive technical education.
The programme was supported by the collaboration between FICCI FLO Bengaluru, the National AI & Digital Skilling team, and Neosky, with East West College serving as the educational partner. The continued participation of young women in this initiative highlights the potential of industry–institution collaborations to bridge skill gaps and create pathways for women in technology-led professions.
The programme was attended by Dekyi Chawla, National Head – AI & Digital Skilling; Deepa Reddy, Chairperson, FICCI FLO Bengaluru; Rupa Bajaj, National Drone Team; Henna Kalro, National AI & Digital Team; Neelam Agarwal, Social Impact Vertical Head; and Sakshi Ram Chandnani, Social Impact Team.
FICCI FLO Bengaluru congratulated all 25 participants on completing the training and acknowledged the support of the management and faculty of East West College, along with Neosky, in making the initiative possible. The successful completion of the 10th batch reinforces FLO’s commitment to enabling more young women to access technical training, build practical capabilities and explore opportunities in emerging sectors.