UAV Pilot

BotLab Dynamics · Not specified, India

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.