Drone Pilot

About This Role

This role is for a skilled and responsible Drone Pilot to support large-scale drone missions for enterprise customers. It is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with drone technology, operating within structured processes, and delivering reliable mission outcomes. Drone Pilots play a critical role in ensuring safe operations, high-quality data capture, and consistent execution of drone missions at scale.

Responsibilities

• Execute drone missions in accordance with defined mission plans, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements
• Operate drones and associated hardware to capture high-quality aerial data
• Travel extensively to customer sites and manage end-to-end mission execution on ground (for on-field pilots)
• Support remote mission planning, monitoring, coordination, and night-shift operations (for office-based pilots)
• Conduct pre-flight and post-flight checks and ensure equipment readiness
• Ensure data captured meets quality standards and operational requirements
• Follow standard operating procedures and contribute to improving mission workflows
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth and timely mission delivery
• Maintain accurate mission logs, documentation, and compliance records

Requirements

• Certified drone pilot as per applicable regulatory requirements
• Strong understanding of drone operations, safety protocols, and airspace guidelines
• Ability to follow procedures with high attention to detail
• Willingness to work in shifts, including night shifts for office-based roles
• Willingness to travel extensively for on-field roles

Nice to have:

• Prior experience in enterprise or large-scale drone operations
• Comfort working with software tools for mission planning and data handling
• Ability to troubleshoot basic operational issues during missions
• Strong ownership mindset and discipline
• Good communication and coordination skills

Benefits

• Food provided
• Provident Fund
• Work on large-scale drone missions for enterprise customers
• Opportunity to operate both on-field and technology-supported missions
• Extensive exposure to real-world drone operations across geographies
• Structured processes with strong focus on safety and quality
• Be part of a team that values discipline, learning, and operational excellence

Important Details

• Locations: Pune and Orissa
• Work format: on-field (travel extensively) or office-based (night shifts)