About This Role
This Drone Pilot role specializes in mining survey operations and digital technology deployment. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting aerial surveys, data collection, and supporting mining operations through advanced drone technology.
Responsibilities
- Operate survey-grade drones for mining site mapping, volumetric analysis, and topographical surveys
- Deploy and implement digital technologies for mine survey applications
- Process and analyze aerial data using specialized software platforms
- Ensure compliance with all DGCA regulations and safety protocols
- Collaborate with survey teams, engineers, and project managers
- Maintain detailed flight logs and operational records
- Perform pre-flight and post-flight equipment checks and maintenance
- Prepare technical reports and data presentations for stakeholders
- Operate DGCA-certified survey drones/UAVs for mine mapping, topographical surveys, aerial inspections, and volumetric analysis
- Conduct drone-based surveys to support mining operations with accurate field data collection
- Perform aerial mapping and survey data acquisition using drone technology
- Process and interpret survey data for mining applications and reporting
- Coordinate with survey engineers, mine planners, and project teams for survey execution
- Troubleshoot basic drone operational issues and ensure equipment readiness
- Travel to mining project sites for survey and operational support
- Support ongoing mining projects by delivering accurate and timely survey data
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience in deployment and implementation of digital technologies in mine survey and allied sectors
- Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience operating survey-grade drones in professional environments
- Valid DGCA Remote Pilot License (RPL) Small category
- All necessary DGCA authorizations for commercial drone operations
- Proficiency in operating survey-grade drone systems
- Experience with photogrammetry and LiDAR data collection
- Knowledge of GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS) and surveying software
- Familiarity with data processing software (Pix4D, Agisoft Metashape, DroneDeploy)
- Understanding of coordinate systems, geodetic datums, and survey principles
- Must have a valid DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate / License
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in drone operations / UAV survey / mine survey
- Experience in drone mapping, topographical survey, aerial data collection, or mine survey operations
- Knowledge of surveying principles, GIS mapping, and drone survey workflows
