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Want to learn swarm drone tech? IIT Madras opens applications, apply by October 5
IIT Madras will hold a five-day hands-on symposium on swarm drone technology from October 12 to 16, 2026, with applications open till October 5. Conducted under MeitY's SwaYaan initiative, it combines classroom sessions, practical flying and industry exposure around autonomous drone swarms.
What if multiple drones could communicate, coordinate and make decisions as a team? IIT Madras is offering participants an opportunity to explore exactly that through a five-day hands-on programme on swarm drone technology.
The institute will organise a Swarm Drone Technology symposium from October 12 to 16, 2026, covering swarm intelligence, autonomous navigation, multi-drone coordination and emerging UAV technologies. All the interested candidates can apply by October 5, 2026.
