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India's Drone Whiz: 7th in World!
18 Oct
Summary
- Nikhilan J.M. placed seventh globally in UAS Technology.
- He competed against participants from 69 countries in Shanghai.
- This achievement followed regional gold and national silver medals.
Nikhilan J.M., an aerospace engineering student from Lovely Professional University (LPU), achieved a seventh-place global ranking in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Technology at the 48th WorldSkills Competition held in Shanghai in 2026. He showcased his technical prowess against competitors from 69 nations in this advanced field.
The competition challenged participants in the design, programming, maintenance, and operation of unmanned aerial systems. Nikhilan's journey to Shanghai included winning a regional gold medal and a silver medal at the IndiaSkills Competition 2025-26 in the UAS Technology category.
WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 convened approximately 1,400 young competitors from over 68 countries, demonstrating expertise across numerous technical and vocational skills. Nikhilan's success underscores the increasing global demand for proficiency in drone technology and its diverse applications.
LPU's Founder Chancellor, Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, praised Nikhilan's achievement, emphasizing the crucial role of skilled human capital in the global knowledge economy and LPU's commitment to fostering such talent.
