UAV Pilot

Job Summary: We are looking for a passionate and skilled UAV Pilot (FPV) to join our team. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in flying FPV and multirotor drones in both indoor and outdoor environments. The role involves regular flight operations, drone testing, field deployments, and close collaboration with the R&D team for product validation and development. Key Responsibilities: ● Perform regular UAV flight operations for testing, validation, demonstrations, and customer deployments. ● Fly FPV drones confidently in challenging and high-pressure environments while maintaining safety and precision. ● Conduct both indoor and outdoor drone flights in various operating conditions. ● Execute manual and autonomous flight missions. ● Perform pre-flight inspections, post-flight checks, and routine drone maintenance. ● Configure and set up flight controllers and firmware for different UAV platforms. ● Tune flight performance by adjusting PID parameters for stable and optimized flight. ● Analyze flight logs to identify issues, diagnose failures, and recommend corrective actions. ● Support R&D activities by testing new hardware, payloads, antennas, sensors, and firmware. ● Maintain flight records, testing reports, and documentation. ● Travel to customer sites, testing locations, and field deployments as required. Required Skills: ● 1–2 years of experience as a UAV/Drone Pilot (preferred). ● Excellent FPV flying skills with confidence in high-speed, precision, and obstacle-rich environments. ● Experience operating drones in both indoor and outdoor conditions. ● Strong manual flying skills with the ability to recover safely from unexpected situations. ● Knowledge of UAV hardware, including motors, ESCs, GPS modules, telemetry systems, batteries, and radio controllers. ● Experience configuring and operating firmware such as: ○ ArduPilot ○ Betaflight ○ INAV ● Familiarity with mission planning software such as: ○ QGroundControl (QGC) ○ Mission Planner (preferred) ● Understanding of: ○ PID tuning ○ Flight controller calibration ○ Sensor calibration ○ Failsafe configuration ● Ability to read and analyze flight logs to troubleshoot and resolve flight-related issues. ● Basic troubleshooting skills for UAV hardware and software. ● Good communication and teamwork skills. Preferred Qualifications: ● DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate is highly preferred and will be an added advantage. ● Experience with R&D drone testing and validation. ● Experience with autonomous flight missions and waypoint planning. ● Familiarity with MAVLink-based systems. ● Experience integrating payloads such as cameras, antennas, GNSS modules, or other sensors. Additional Requirements: ● Must be willing to travel frequently for drone operations, testing, and customer deployments. ● Should be comfortable relocating to different project locations based on operational requirements. ● Ability to work in outdoor environments under varying weather and terrain conditions. ● Passion for drones, innovation, and continuous learning.