MS Dhoni has added yet another feather to his cap by becoming a certified Drone Pilot. Former Indian cricket captain who is now 44 years old entered a class in Chennai for DGCA-approved drone pilot training at Garuda Aerospace’s RPTO. Dhoni is trained in the safe operations of drones and has undergone both theoretical ground classes and air classes of practical flying.
To further this, the training supports certified drone operations in India. This means Dhoni is certified to fly drones, allowing their use as a mechanism to propel India’s development story. Under Garuda Aerospace instructions, more than 2,500 budding pilots have undergone training from Master Instructors.
After this milestone, Dhoni would tie up with Garuda Aerospace even more closely, besides having an investment and endorsement in the company. The company has been DGCA-approved to conduct drone-pilot training in both the small and medium categories.
MS Dhoni Becomes Certified Drone Pilot After Completing Training with Garuda Aerospace
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MS Dhoni is now a DGCA Certified Drone Pilot, trained at Garuda Aerospace RPTO.
Join 2500+ certified pilots shaping the future of aerial technology.@AgnishwarJ@msdhoni#GarudaAerospace #DroneTraining #MSDhoni… pic.twitter.com/KKGgBovBTl— Garuda Aerospace Pvt Ltd (@garuda_india) October 7, 2025
The great former captain of India is now countable among the certified drone pilots of the country. He finished his formal training at Chennai with Garuda Aerospace’s DGCA-approved Remote Pilot Training Organization. Being an investor and a brand ambassador for the drone startup, this certification of Dhoni’s is a milestone.
The trainees were taken through ground school, simulator sessions, and actual flying courses. Dhoni is now authorized to operate drones according to the set regulations. The Garuda Aerospace team said that he showed immense commitment and interest to the extent that he picked up flying skills within no time, very much a reflection of the intense focus and discipline he had in cricket.
This new move by Dhoni is in line with the growing trend of public figures embracing emerging technologies. Celebrities are no longer endorsing, but are instead getting involved in areas themselves. Dhoni’s venture into the drone piloting space clearly shows interest in innovation and technology beyond cricket.
This puts Dhoni among the few select certified drone pilots in the world. Dhoni becoming a certified drone pilot will open the doorway for further association with Garuda Aerospace that is beyond just investment and brand ambassadorship. With more than 2,500 aspiring pilots trained in the company, Dhoni’s involvement is definitely going to take the lead in pushing the certified drone operations of India.
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