About This Role
Operating agricultural spray drones and carrying out safe, efficient, and high-quality spray missions is the core of this role within the Operations team. The Agri Drone Pilot coordinates with assistants, co-pilots, farmers, local teams, and supervisors, ensuring proper drone handling and maintenance, upholding safety, and following SUIND's operational SOPs. You will gain hands-on experience with Bumblebee, a vision-led autonomous agricultural drone.
Responsibilities
- Operate agricultural spray drone missions as per the assigned schedule and operational plan
- Carry out pre-flight and post-flight checks before and after every operation
- Plan missions and configure the appropriate flight and spraying parameters
- Operate Bumblebee safely and efficiently during spray operations
- Manage drone batteries, chargers, payload systems, and operational accessories
- Coordinate with Assistants / Co-Pilots on field preparation, refilling, battery management, and efficient spraying
- Coordinate with farmers and local teams on field identification, site marking, operation scheduling, and customer communication
- Support field demonstrations and promotional activities when required
- Maintain a high standard of flight safety, protecting people, crops, equipment, and surrounding areas
- Follow approved operating timings and weather conditions for safe and effective spraying
- Carry out basic drone maintenance and troubleshooting, and escalate technical issues to the Supervisor, Technician, or Technical Support team when required
- Maintain accurate flight logs, spray records, area coverage, battery usage, and operational data through the assigned web or app dashboard
- Report technical issues, operational challenges, accidents, incidents, and other field observations promptly
- Collect payments from farmers and customers where assigned, and make sure they are remitted on time as per company SOP
- Keep the assigned drone, batteries, accessories, and other company equipment in good working condition
- Follow all applicable DGCA regulations, safety requirements, and SUIND operational SOPs
- Support other field activities, demonstrations, training, and operational requirements as assigned
Requirements
- DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC): mandatory
- 1 to 4 years of hands-on experience in agricultural drone operations or spray operations
- Practical experience operating agricultural spray drones
- Familiarity with a Ground Control Station (GCS) or mission-planning software such as QGroundControl, Mission Planner, or similar platforms
- Basic understanding of agricultural spraying practices and agrochemical handling
