Agri Drone Pilot

Suind Ag; India; On-site; INR 400,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-field training

Career progression

Safety protocol training

Job summary

SUIND is seeking skilled Agri Drone Pilots to join our Operations team. You will operate agricultural spray drones and carry out safe, efficient and high-quality spray missions across India.

As part of a fast-growing agri-tech team, you will work with Bumblebee vision-led autonomous drones, coordinate with assistants, co-pilots, farmers and local teams, and ensure SOPs are followed while maintaining drones and logs.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years hands-on experience in agricultural drone operations.
• Experience operating agricultural spray drones.
• Familiarity with Ground Control Station or mission-planning software such as QGroundControl or Mission Planner.
• Valid driving licenses (two- and four-wheeler).

Responsibilities

• Operate agricultural spray drone missions per schedule.
• Perform pre-flight and post-flight checks.
• Plan missions and configure flight and spraying parameters.
• Coordinate with assistants/co-pilots, farmers and local teams.
• Maintain flight logs and safety standards.

Skills

Drone operations

Safety compliance

Field coordination

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Education

Diploma/ITI/Graduate (Agriculture or technical)

Tools

QGroundControl

Mission Planner

Bumblebee drone

Job description

Experience:1 to 4 years in agri-drone spray operations

About the Role

We are looking for skilled Agri Drone Pilots to join our Operations team. You will operate agricultural spray drones and carry out safe, efficient and high-quality spray missions.

The role involves coordinating with assistants and co-pilots, farmers, local teams and supervisors, while making sure drones are handled and maintained properly, safety is upheld and SUIND’s operational SOPs are followed.

You will get hands‑on experience with Bumblebee, a vision‑led autonomous agricultural drone designed for pilot‑friendly operation, intelligent flight assistance and simplified SOPs for efficient daily field work.

What Makes This Opportunity Special

You will be part of a fast‑growing agricultural technology team, working directly with intelligent drone systems that are changing how spraying is done across India.

Bumblebee is built for stability, reliability and ease of operation across diverse agricultural conditions, including challenging crops and terrain.

This role gives you the opportunity to:

• Build strong expertise in agricultural drone operations.
• Gain hands‑on experience with advanced vision‑led autonomous drone technology.
• Work across different crops, terrains and agricultural environments.
• Develop technical, operational and field‑management skills.
• Progress into senior roles such as Cluster Supervisor, Trainer or Field Operations Lead.

Key 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 elevate 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.

Team Structure

Each drone is operated by a Pilot and an Assistant / Co‑Pilot, which keeps field execution smooth, safe and efficient.

The Pilot is responsible for drone operation, flight safety, mission execution and overall flight‑related decisions. The Assistant / Co‑Pilot supports field preparation, payload and refilling, battery handling, farmer coordination and other ground activities.

Requirements

• 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.
• Good understanding of drone safety, pre‑flight checks, battery management and basic troubleshooting.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work in rural, agricultural and cluster‑based operations across India.
• Comfortable working outdoors and in challenging field conditions.
• Physically fit and able to work flexible operational hours based on field requirements.
• Valid two‑wheeler and four‑wheeler driving licence: mandatory.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a field operations team.

Education

Diploma / ITI / Graduate, with Agriculture or technical fields preferred.

Preferred

• Experience operating agricultural spraying drones in plantation, horticulture or challenging terrain.
• Experience with Bumblebee or similar agricultural drones.
• Basic drone troubleshooting and maintenance skills.
• Experience working with operations dashboards or digital field‑reporting systems.
• Experience coordinating with farmers and local field teams.
• Willingness to learn new drone technologies and operational procedures.

Why Join SUIND

At SUIND, you will be part of a team combining advanced drone technology with practical field operations to change how agricultural spraying is done across India.

You will gain hands‑on exposure to Bumblebee and vision‑led autonomous agricultural drone systems, working across diverse crops and challenging operating environments.

SUIND gives you the opportunity to build your technical and operational skills and grow into higher‑responsibility roles. The growth path runs from Agri Drone Pilot, to Senior Pilot, to Cluster Supervisor, to Trainer / Instructor, to Field Operations Lead.

Regular technical, operational and safety training will help you keep developing alongside the technology.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work with Bumblebee, a vision‑led autonomous agricultural drone.
• Hands‑on experience across diverse crops, terrains and field conditions.
• Structured technical, operational and safety training.
• A dedicated Assistant / Co‑Pilot for field operations.
• Career progression into supervisory, training and operations leadership roles.
• Performance‑based incentives as per company policy.