Chandru S

Drone Pilot Specialist & Geospatial Surveyor · Larsen & Toubro (L&T)

Sep 2025 – Present

• Execute precision UAV survey operations and DGPS ground control point (GCP) establishment utilizing both RTK and PPK correction workflows for high-accuracy topographic deliverables.
• Perform advanced aerial LiDAR survey missions for corridor mapping, terrain elevation modeling, and large-scale infrastructure construction monitoring.
• Conduct handheld SLAM LiDAR surveys to capture high-density 3D spatial data in GNSS-denied environments, including inside buildings, basements, and structural enclosures.
• Capture aerial videography and photographic datasets for project tracking and construction progress monitoring.
• Manage end-to-end flight safety, airspace risk assessments, battery lifecycle management, and equipment routine maintenance across project sites.

Senior Drone Engineer & Pilot · Green Rhino Technology Pvt. Ltd.

Apr 2022 – Sep 2025

• Led multirotor UAV missions for aerial mapping, precision agriculture, and industrial surveillance using DJI Enterprise and Pixhawk-based systems.
• Operated multi-sensor payloads including high-resolution RGB and multispectral sensors.
• Executed Pix4D post-processing workflows to generate high-accuracy orthomosaics, 3D mesh models, and NDVI analytical maps.
• Supervised field operations, conducted team training, and mentored junior UAV pilots on safety SOPs and flight discipline.

RPAS Pilot & Systems Engineer · Skye Air Mobility Pvt. Ltd.

Jan 2022 – Apr 2022

• Conducted BVLOS logistics flight operations along designated corridor routes with automated telemetry and data capture.
• Maintained regulatory flight logs, post-mission reporting, and contingency defect documentation.

UAV Pilot · Criyagen Agri & Biotech Pvt. Ltd.

Dec 2020 – Jan 2022

• Executed precision agricultural spraying operations across 600+ acres utilizing Pixhawk Cube and K++ flight controllers.
• Managed terrain-following radar integration, spray swath optimization, and autonomous flight missions.