Drone Pilots

ESP Engineered; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Part time

Job summary

ESP Engineered is seeking skilled Drone Pilots to support large-scale drone missions for enterprise customers in Bengaluru, India. The role involves executing drone operations either on-field, traveling extensively, or from the office during night shifts to coordinate mission activities.

The successful candidates will ensure safe operations, perform pre-flight checks, and maintain high standards of data quality. If you are passionate about drone technology and ready to deliver mission-critical outcomes, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Execute drone missions according to mission plans and safety guidelines.
• Operate drones to capture high-quality aerial data.
• Conduct pre-flight and post-flight checks.

Skills

Certified drone pilot

Strong understanding of drone operations

Attention to detail

Willingness to work in shifts

Willingness to travel extensively

Tools

Software tools for mission planning

Job description

Experience: Open to certified and trained drone pilots

Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

Skylark Drones is looking for skilled and responsible Drone Pilots to support large-scale drone missions for enterprise customers. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with drone technology, operating within structured processes, and delivering reliable mission outcomes.

We have openings for both on-field drone pilots who will travel extensively to mission sites across India, and office-based drone pilots who will support mission execution, monitoring, and coordination during night shifts.

Drone Pilots play a critical role in ensuring safe operations, high-quality data capture, and consistent execution of drone missions at scale.

Key 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
• For on-field pilots, travel extensively to customer sites and manage end-to-end mission execution on ground
• For office-based pilots, support remote mission planning, monitoring, coordination, and night‑shift operations
• 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

Mandatory Skills and Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Attributes

• 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

Our Core Values

At Skylark Drones, our values guide how we work, collaborate, and grow together. We look for people who live these values every day.

Mutual Respect

We treat everyone with kindness, empathy, and professionalism. We value teamwork and foster an environment where everyone feels respected and supported.

Why this is important: Mutual respect ensures smooth coordination during mission‑critical operations.

Communication

We believe in clear, transparent, and timely communication. We share updates, raise concerns early, and ensure alignment across teams.

Why this is important: Strong communication is essential for safe and reliable operations.

Dependability and Adaptability

We take ownership of mission outcomes and deliver consistently while adapting to changing conditions and requirements.

Why this is important: Dependability builds trust, and adaptability ensures operational continuity.

We act proactively to resolve issues and keep missions running smoothly.

Why this is important: A bias for action helps prevent delays and mission failures.

Strive for Excellence

We hold high standards for safety, data quality, and operational execution.

Why this is important: Excellence ensures reliable outcomes for enterprise customers.

Learn and Grow

We continuously learn from missions, feedback, and experience to improve performance and skills.

Why this is important: Learning enables operational consistency and growth.

Why Join Skylark Drones

• 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

If you are passionate about flying drones, operating technology responsibly, and delivering high‑quality mission outcomes, we would love to hear from you.