Agricultural Drone Operator and Technician

About Redwing

Redwing designs, manufactures and operates automated drone systems to transform last-mile healthcare, logistics and agriculture. Our work lies at the intersection of technology and social impact. With a focus on innovation and impact, we deploy high-performance drone systems that solve real-world problems. Redwing has recently launched R6-AG, India’s first high-performance and smart compassless drone for real Indian field conditions and customers.

About the Job

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Drone Pilot and Technician to support our agricultural drone sales, repairs and operations in Karnataka out of a demo cum service center. The candidate will be responsible for agricultural drone spraying demos and proof-of-concepts, drone installation for new customers, drone maintenance for our existing clients, providing swift technical support, troubleshooting, and repairing agri drones and components. This role requires close collaboration with Redwing engineering and business teams to solve complex issues, maintaining customer interaction records, ensuring customer satisfaction, and contributing to technical guides and drone FAQs. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of drone operations, a willingness to travel to rural and semi-urban areas, and proficiency in the local language to communicate effectively with farmers and stakeholders.

What will you be doing? 

• Provide agriculture drone demonstrations to farmers, customers, government and corporate partners.
• Conduct safe and efficient drone flight operations for agricultural spraying as part of proof-of-concepts and pilot projects covering several hundred acres a month.
• Operate and maintain agricultural drones, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with safety guidelines.
• Perform onboarding, drone installation and training for new customers.
• Conduct pre-emptive and regular drone maintenance for existing customers and provide swift technical support via various channels. Must also take up soldering & crimpring activity during the maintenance of the drones.
• Coordinate with customers and Redwing teams to execute drone spraying activities and communicate operational plans effectively.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and perform repairs on-site and collaborate with the technical support team for resolution.
• Maintain accurate logs and records of flight operations and equipment maintenance
• Ensure compliance with all aviation and agriculture-related regulatory guidelines and certifications.
• Extensive travel within rural and semi-urban areas across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu. The primary base will be Karnataka.

See your fit:

●     Diploma/Bachelor's degree in a relevant field mandatory; engineering background with 1-2 years of hands-on experience (preferred)

●     Drone Pilot Certification (mandatory) with 1–2 years of hands-on experience in drone flight operations, particularly for agricultural spraying.

●     Proficiency in operating and maintaining drones, including knowledge of safety procedures and troubleshooting.

●     Understanding of agricultural practices, crop spraying techniques, and chemical usage.

●     Previous experience of directly handling retail/B2C customers

●     Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

●     Good knowledge of computers and understanding of electronic and drone components.

●     A valid two and four wheeler driving license is preferred for field mobility.

●     Love for travelling and passionate about exploring newer regions.

●     Physically fit to handle field operations and equipment setup.

●     Fluency in Kannada (mandatory); fluency in other South-Indian languages including Telugu and Tamil is an advantage.

Why Join Us?

●     Impactful Work: Work at the forefront of transformational projects in agriculture

●     Collaborative Culture: Collaborate with mission-driven teams and contribute to impactful outcomes.

●     Competitive benefits package with strong career progression.

●     Join a team where innovation meets impact in every flight.

●     Fly high with purpose—help farmers thrive with precision and efficiency.