Drone Pilot and Agri Drone Operator Jobs in Chennai Agritech and Agriculture

📋 Job Description

Jobzi is sourcing qualified candidates for Drone Pilot and Agri Drone Operator positions in Chennai's private Agritech and Agriculture sector. This is a full-time opportunity with a reputed Agritech and Agriculture employer in Chennai offering competitive salary, structured growth, and a professional work environment.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Operate DGCA-certified agricultural drones for crop spraying, multispectral imaging, and field surveillance missions across farmer fields
• Conduct pre-flight checks, calibrate drone equipment, verify airspace and no-fly zone compliance, and prepare flight plans for each mission
• Execute precision drone spraying missions for pesticide, fungicide, and foliar nutrient application at prescribed dosages and flight parameters
• Capture multispectral and RGB imagery during crop monitoring missions and upload data to the company's precision farming platform
• Perform post-flight drone maintenance including battery charging, propeller inspection, motor checks, and drone body cleaning
• Maintain mission logs, flight records, chemical application records, and drone maintenance logs in the required format
• Coordinate with the agronomy and field sales teams on mission scheduling, target fields, and crop stage requirements for each drone operation

🎓 Qualifications and Requirements

• Do you hold a valid DGCA Remote Pilot Certificate for agricultural or small category drones?
• Which agricultural drone models have you operated for spraying or crop monitoring?
• Have you executed drone spraying missions with crop protection chemicals or foliar nutrients?
• Are you familiar with pre-flight checks, airspace rules, and no-fly zone regulations in India?
• Have you captured multispectral imagery and uploaded data to a precision farming platform?
• How do you handle a drone malfunction or emergency landing during a field mission?
• Are you comfortable with extensive field travel and working in rural areas during crop seasons?

✅ Required Skills