Agri Drone Trainer / Instructor

Suind Ag; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

SUIND seeks an Agri Drone Trainer/Instructor to design and run training programmes for drone pilots, co-pilots, technicians and operations teams. The role covers classroom theory, practical flight training, field demonstrations, and training documentation with content creation.

Strong hands-on experience in agricultural drone ops and the ability to evaluate pilots in classroom and field environments are required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in agricultural drone operations and training.
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess classroom and field training.
• Strong communication and instructional skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct theory and practical training for drone pilots and teams.
• Train on drone systems, controls, safety procedures and SOPs.
• Run hands-on sessions: assembly, pre-flight checks, calibration, flights.
• Train on spraying operations, field prep, flight planning and parameters.
• Provide on-site field handholding and demonstrations for stakeholders.
• Develop training content, manuals, SOPs and assessments.
• Use AI tools to support content creation and training design.
• Evaluate trainee performance and provide structured feedback.

Skills

Drone ops knowhow

Training delivery

Field demonstrations

Safety procedures

Documentation

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Aeronautical/Mechanical/Mechatronics or related

Tools

PowerPoint

MS Office

Google Workspace

AI for content creation

Job description

We are looking for an Agri Drone Trainer / Instructor to plan and run training programmes for drone pilots, co-pilots, technicians and operations teams.

The role covers classroom and theory training, practical flight training, field demonstrations, operational handholding, training documentation and training content creation. You should have strong hands‑on experience in agricultural drone operations and the ability to train and evaluate pilots in both classroom and field environments.

Bumblebee is built for challenging crops, difficult terrain and demanding plantation environments, with a robust design that supports reliable spraying across diverse agricultural conditions. You will be the person who helps field teams get the best from it.

Key Responsibilities

Agri Drone Training and Instruction

• Conduct theory and practical training programmes for agricultural drone pilots and operations teams.
• Train candidates on drone systems, components, controls, flight operations, safety procedures and operational SOPs.
• Run hands‑on sessions covering drone assembly, pre‑flight inspection, battery handling, calibration, flight preparation and post‑flight procedures.
• Train pilots on agricultural spraying operations, including field preparation, field marking, flight planning, spraying parameters and operational procedures.
• Conduct practical flight sessions and evaluate trainee performance.
• Train pilots on emergency procedures, fail‑safes, abnormal situations and basic troubleshooting.
• Conduct written, practical and flight assessments to evaluate trainee competency.
• Give structured feedback and corrective training to trainees.
• Support the onboarding and skill development of new pilots, co‑pilots, technicians and field teams.

Field Training and Operational Handholding

• Provide on‑site handholding to newly trained pilots during their first agri‑spray operations.
• Support field teams in applying SUIND's operational SOPs and safety procedures.
• Demonstrate safe and efficient drone spraying practices in real agricultural environments.
• Identify skill gaps among pilots and provide corrective and refresher training.
• Support operations teams during new crop, location or application trials.
• Run field demonstrations for customers, partners, dealers and other stakeholders when required.

Training Documentation and SOP Development

• Develop and maintain training manuals, SOPs, checklists, practical guides and assessment materials.
• Prepare training schedules, lesson plans, practical exercises and evaluation formats.
• Maintain trainee training records and performance reports.
• Document field training observations, common mistakes, technical issues and corrective actions.
• Update training materials regularly based on operational feedback, product improvements and changes in SOPs.
• Maintain a structured training repository for the Operations and Training teams.

Training Content Creation

• Create structured content for classroom, online and practical training sessions.
• Develop presentations, training videos, demonstrations, diagrams, checklists, quick‑reference guides and instructional material.
• Create instructional videos covering drone operation, maintenance, spraying practices, safety, troubleshooting and field procedures.
• Develop content for beginner, intermediate and advanced trainees.
• Create visual and digital learning material that helps trainees understand and retain what they learn.
• Work closely with the Operations, Technical, Product and Engineering teams so that training content reflects real field requirements.

Use of AI Tools for Training and Content Creation

• Use AI tools to support the development of training content, presentations, manuals, SOPs, assessments, videos and other learning materials.
• Use AI tools for research, content structuring, instructional design, visual content creation and training material enhancement.
• Explore and apply AI‑enabled methods to improve the efficiency and quality of training delivery.
• Use AI tools to create quizzes, assessments, knowledge checks, learning aids and trainee‑support material.
• Keep evaluating new AI tools that can improve training and content development workflows.

Technical and Product Training

• Build strong product knowledge of Bumblebee and its associated systems.
• Train users on the GCS and software, flight planning, flight parameters, spraying parameters, operational dashboards and other relevant digital tools.
• Coordinate with the Technical and Product teams to understand product updates and bring them into training programmes.
• Help test new features and give feedback from a training and field‑operations perspective.
• Support the development of technical troubleshooting and maintenance training modules.

Training Centre and Field Support

• Help plan and set up practical training locations and training infrastructure.
• Make sure drones, batteries, accessories, tools, safety equipment and other training resources are available and working.
• Run demonstrations and practical assessments at training centres and field locations.
• Travel to operational clusters, customer locations, dealer locations and training centres as required.

Safety and Compliance

• Make sure all training activities follow applicable drone safety procedures and SUIND SOPs.
• Train candidates on safe drone handling, battery safety, chemical handling, emergency procedures and field safety.
• Make sure trainees understand and follow applicable DGCA requirements and company operational procedures.
• Maintain a strong safety culture across classroom, practical and field training.

Requirements

• 2 to 5 years of hands‑on experience in agricultural drone operations, drone training or a related field.
• B.E. / B.Tech in Aeronautical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or a related field.
• Strong practical knowledge of agricultural drone spraying operations.
• Hands‑on experience in drone flight operations, pre‑flight checks, calibration, maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• Good understanding of flight planning, GCS, flight parameters, spraying parameters and operational safety.
• Strong communication, presentation and instructional skills.
• Ability to explain technical and operational concepts clearly to trainees with different levels of experience.
• Good documentation, reporting and training‑content development skills.
• Working knowledge of PowerPoint, MS Office or Google Workspace, and the digital tools used to create training content.
• Ability and willingness to use AI tools for training, instructional design, documentation and content creation.
• Willingness to travel extensively to training centres, farms, customer locations and operational clusters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Drone Pilot, Trainer, Instructor, Training Lead or Operations Lead.
• Experience conducting practical flight training and competency assessments for drone pilots.
• Experience in agri drone spraying operations across plantation, horticulture or field crops.
• Experience creating training manuals, SOPs, presentations, instructional videos and technical learning content.
• Experience using AI tools for training, content creation, instructional design or technical documentation.
• Agri drone training and instruction
• Agricultural drone operations
• Practical flight training
• Pilot assessment and evaluation
• Field troubleshooting
• SOP and documentation development
• AI‑assisted content creation
• Communication and presentation
• Safety and compliance
• Problem solving and team coordination
• Field adaptability and willingness to travel extensively

Why Join SUIND?

At SUIND, you will work on technology that leaves the lab and operates in the real world.

Our drones are designed for environments that are complex, challenging and high‑value, including farms, plantations, infrastructure sites, industrial assets and remote areas where reliable aerial systems can make a meaningful difference.

You will be part of a team building aerial robotics, autonomy, embedded systems, field operations, technical support, manufacturing capability and commercial platforms from India for global‑scale markets.