Drone Technician (Field Operations)

Suind; Bengaluru; Remote; INR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

SUIND is seeking a Drone Technician (Field Operations) to support our expanding agricultural drone services across India. You will troubleshoot, repair, maintain and test drones, manage inventory, and provide technical support to pilots and supervisors in field deployments.

You will ensure cluster readiness, oversee spares, batteries and tools, and help maintain continuous spray operations. Freshers welcome; 1–4 years preferred for hands-on field service roles.

Qualifications

• Diploma/ITI or engineering degree in mechanical, electrical, electronics or mechatronics.
• Freshers welcome with strong practical skills; 1–4 years preferred.
• Hands-on drone, robotics or field-service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, electronics, propulsion, battery and spray-system issues.
• Troubleshoot and repair drones at hubs, customer sites and fields.
• Identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Carry out component replacement, repair and functional verification.
• Escalate complex issues to central technical/R&D with details.
• Maintain drone uptime and field readiness for operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Field maintenance

Drone knowledge

Electrical testing

Team support

Education

Technical diploma/ITI

Engineering degree

Tools

Multimeter

Soldering

Crimping tools

Job description

Location: Field-based, across India

Experience: 1 to 4 years preferred, freshers considered

Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a Drone Technician (Field Operations) to support our growing agricultural drone operations. You will be responsible for on-site troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance, integration, testing, team technical support and inventory management for drones and their subsystems.

You will work closely with Drone Pilots, Co-Pilots, Supervisors and Operations Managers to keep drones available, resolve issues quickly and keep daily spray operations running smoothly across your assigned clusters.

You will own cluster-level technical readiness, making sure the assigned drones, batteries, tools, spare parts and maintenance systems are ready to deliver maximum drone uptime and uninterrupted spray operations.

Field Troubleshooting and Repair

• Diagnose and resolve reported electrical, mechanical, electronics, propulsion, battery and spray-system issues.
• Troubleshoot and repair drones at operational hubs, customer sites and agricultural fields.
• Identify the root causes of technical failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Carry out component replacement, repair, adjustment and functional verification.
• Escalate complex issues to the central technical / R&D team with the right technical information.
• Minimise drone downtime and restore field-ready systems quickly.

Drone Testing and Operational Readiness

• Carry out post-repair and pre-deployment testing of drones.
• Perform functional checks of propulsion, flight electronics, GPS, communication, battery and spray systems.
• Conduct controlled test flights after major repairs or component replacements.
• Verify drone performance before handing the system back to the Pilot or Operations team.
• Support testing and validation of new components, software, configurations and drone systems.
• Maintain testing records and report abnormal performance or recurring issues.

Electrical and Electronics

• Troubleshoot wiring harnesses, connectors, power distribution, sensors, flight electronics, GPS, telemetry and communication systems.
• Carry out connector crimping, soldering, cable routing and electrical repairs.
• Use a multimeter and other basic test equipment for voltage, continuity and electrical diagnostics.
• Identify loose connections, damaged cables, connector failures and power-related issues.

Mechanical and Propulsion Systems

• Inspect and maintain motors, ESCs, propellers, landing gear, frames, arms, payload mounts and other mechanical components.
• Carry out component replacement and mechanical adjustments.
• Check alignment, fastening, vibration and overall mechanical condition.
• Carry out preventive maintenance as per company schedules.

Spray System Maintenance

• Troubleshoot pumps, tubing, filters, flow sensors, valves and spray nozzles.
• Identify and resolve leakage, blockage, low-flow and spray-performance issues.
• Carry out spray-system cleaning, flushing and functional testing.
• Make sure spray systems are ready for daily field operations.

Battery and Power System

• Support the safe handling, inspection, charging, storage and maintenance of drone batteries.
• Monitor battery health and identify abnormal battery performance.
• Maintain battery usage and maintenance records.
• Make sure batteries are available and ready for planned field operations.

Team Training and Field Support

• Provide technical training and basic troubleshooting guidance to Drone Pilots, Co-Pilots and Supervisors.
• Train field teams on drone care, preventive maintenance, battery handling, spray-system maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• Support the operations team during high-volume spray activities.
• Assist pilots in resolving technical issues during field operations.
• Help teams follow maintenance checklists and technical SOPs.
• Identify common mistakes and give practical corrective guidance.

Spray Operations Support

• Support the Pilot and Supervisor in keeping drones operationally ready during daily spray operations.
• Assist with technical set-up, system checks, spray-system preparation and post-operation cleaning when required.
• Attend quickly to breakdowns or technical issues during field operations.
• Coordinate with the Operations team to prioritise repairs based on operational requirements.

Cluster Inventory and Spare Parts Management

• Maintain an inventory of drone spare parts, consumables, tools and maintenance components for your assigned clusters.
• Track the availability and use of critical spares such as motors, ESCs, pumps, tubing, nozzles, connectors, wiring and filters.
• Maintain minimum stock levels for critical repair and maintenance items.
• Record parts issued, consumed, replaced and returned.
• Identify upcoming requirements and raise replenishment requests on time.
• Keep tools, spares, batteries and technical equipment properly stored and organised.
• Support periodic physical inventory audits.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain records of repairs, failures, component replacements, preventive maintenance, testing and drone downtime.
• Maintain a cluster-level maintenance history for each drone.
• Document recurring technical issues and field observations.
• Maintain spare-parts and inventory records.
• Report component shortages, defects and quality concerns.
• Follow technical SOPs, maintenance checklists and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Diploma / ITI / Degree in Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Mechatronics, Automobile, Robotics or a related technical discipline.
• Freshers with strong practical and technical skills may be considered.
• Candidates with 1 to 4 years of hands-on drone, robotics, electronics, automobile or field-service experience will be preferred.

Required Skills

• Good understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Hands-on experience with tools, multimeter, soldering, crimping and basic electrical testing.
• Ability to diagnose practical technical problems.
• Basic understanding of motors, ESCs, batteries, sensors, wiring and connectors.
• Ability to follow technical drawings, wiring diagrams and SOPs.
• Good attention to detail and workmanship.
• Comfortable working in outdoor agricultural field environments.
• Valid two-wheeler / four-wheeler driving licence preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with agricultural drones, RC aircraft, robotics or UAV systems.
• Experience with drone propulsion and spray systems.
• Knowledge of Li-ion / LiPo battery systems.
• Basic knowledge of flight controllers, GPS, telemetry and RC systems.
• Experience in field service, repair or equipment maintenance.
• Basic inventory and spare-parts management experience.
• Basic understanding of embedded systems is an added advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Strong hands-on problem-solving ability.
• Willingness to learn and work on new drone technologies.
• Responsible and disciplined approach to maintenance and safety.
• Ability to work under field pressure and resolve issues quickly.
• Good communication and coordination with pilots and operations teams.
• Ability to train and support field teams.
• Strong ownership of drone uptime, reliability and operational readiness.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Hands-on training in drone operation, repair, troubleshooting, maintenance, testing and integration.
• The opportunity to work with advanced vision-led autonomous agricultural drone systems.
• Exposure to real-world field operations and aerial robotics.
• Career growth within the drone technology and agri-tech ecosystem.

Work Environment

This is a field-oriented technical role. You may work at agricultural field operations, cluster and operational hubs, customer sites, testing locations, company facilities and new deployment locations.

Travel

you should be willing to travel across India as required for deployments, troubleshooting, maintenance, testing, team training and technical support.

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 create meaningful impact.

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.