Mariano Saúde

Drone Pilot Supervisor · Indico Wings

2026 – Present · Manica, Mozambique

• Coordinate real-time aerial surveillance and counter-intrusion operations at a farm using DJI Enterprise platforms.
• Manage day-to-day drone operations.
• Oversee maintenance and data analysis activities.

Surveillance Drone Pilot · Campo De Jóia Lda

2022 – 2026 · Cabo Delgado, Mozambique

• Coordinated real-time aerial surveillance and counter-intrusion operations at a mining site using DJI Enterprise platforms, supporting perimeter protection and operational safety.
• Prepared daily operational reports and weekly, monthly and annual maps using Airdata, QGIS and Google Earth; maintained accurate digital records and reporting data.
• Applied aerial survey and photogrammetry workflows where required, with attention to RTK positioning, ground control points and survey accuracy.

Drone Pilot · G4S Secure Solutions Mozambique Lda

2019 – 2022 · Tete, Mozambique

• Conducted real-time aerial surveillance using DJI Matrice 200/200 V2 and Matrice 300 RTK platforms for perimeter monitoring.
• Assessed and mitigated pre-flight risks; adapted flight plans to adverse weather conditions and signal interference while prioritising safe operations.
• Maintained operational readiness of drone equipment and monitored the lifecycle and condition of high-performance batteries.
• Applied aviation safety awareness, flight planning, equipment checks, digital data management and field reporting in mining-site and remote work environments.