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This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with drone technology, operating within structured processes, and delivering reliable mission outcomes.\nWe 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.\nDrone Pilots play a critical role in ensuring safe operations, high-quality data capture, and consistent execution of drone missions at scale.\nKey Responsibilities\nExecute drone missions in accordance with defined mission plans, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements\nOperate drones and associated hardware to capture high-quality aerial data\nFor on-field pilots, travel extensively to customer sites and manage end-to-end mission execution on ground\nFor office-based pilots, support remote mission planning, monitoring, coordination, and night-shift operations\nConduct pre-flight and post-flight checks and ensure equipment readiness\nEnsure data captured meets quality standards and operational requirements\nFollow standard operating procedures and contribute to improving mission workflows\nCoordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth and timely mission delivery\nMaintain accurate mission logs, documentation, and compliance records\nMandatory Skills and Qualifications\nCertified drone pilot as per applicable regulatory requirements\nStrong understanding of drone operations, safety protocols, and airspace guidelines\nAbility to follow procedures with high attention to detail\nWillingness to work in shifts, including night shifts for office-based roles\nWillingness to travel extensively for on-field roles\nPreferred Attributes\nPrior experience in enterprise or large-scale drone operations\nComfort working with software tools for mission planning and data handling\nAbility to troubleshoot basic operational issues during missions\nStrong ownership mindset and discipline\nGood communication and coordination skills\nOur Core Values\nAt Skylark Drones, our values guide how we work, collaborate, and grow together. We look for people who live these values every day.\nMutual Respect\nWe treat everyone with kindness, empathy, and professionalism. We value teamwork and foster an environment where everyone feels respected and supported.\nWhy this is important: Mutual respect ensures smooth coordination during mission-critical operations.\nCommunication\nWe believe in clear, transparent, and timely communication. 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