Nithish Kumar S

UAV Specialist & Project Manager · LiDAR, Thermal & Infrastructure Inspection (3+ yrs, 1500+ flight hrs)

JeddahNew 0 jobs done 3+ years experience

Profile Summary

UAV Specialist and Project Manager with 1500+ flight hours and 3+ years leading large-scale UAV operations across energy, railways, and industrial infrastructure. Proven expertise in project planning, risk management, budgeting, multi-team coordination, stakeholder communication, and regulatory compliance. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with a track record of on-time, on-budget delivery across 15+ states and international assignments.

Drones Flown

6 models

DJI Air 2S

DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise

Photo coming soon

Also listed

Mavic 4 ThermalR&D DroneQuantum Q Water FlyAltum PT

Experience & Credentials

Experience Level

Expert

Years Experience

3+ years

Flight Hours

1500+

License

DGCA

Owns Drone Equipment

Work Experience

Drone Pilot · Shamal Technology Pvt Ltd

Jan 2026 – Present · Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Operate advanced multi-rotor and fixed-wing UAV platforms for infrastructure and utility inspection projects, ensuring safe and accurate aerial data collection.
Develop and implement SOPs while training and mentoring drone pilots in utility inspection, flight operations, safety procedures, and data acquisition.
Optimize UAV inspection workflows to improve operational efficiency, data quality, turnaround time, and overall project delivery.

Operations Team Lead · Lesoko Tech Pvt Ltd

Apr 2025 – Dec 2025 · India

Led end-to-end project execution across 15+ states managing teams of 5+ pilots and engineers.
Managed budgets, timelines, logistics, and client communication across concurrent projects.
Optimized operational workflows, delivering measurable cost reductions and faster turnarounds.
Mentored new pilots and field engineers, reducing onboarding time and improving deployment readiness.

Senior Drone Pilot · Lesoko Tech Pvt Ltd

Apr 2024 – Mar 2025 · India

Executed LiDAR surveys, aerial mapping, and high-voltage transmission line inspections.
Trained junior team members and maintained quality and operational standards across deployments.

Junior Drone Pilot · Lesoko Tech Pvt Ltd

Oct 2022 – Mar 2024 · India

Supported large-scale inspection and survey operations across solar and transmission sectors.
Performed solar thermography across 2 GW of solar plants and transmission line inspections from 33 kV to 765 kV.

Aeronautical Engineer - R&D (Early Career) · Lesoko Tech Pvt Ltd

India

Built foundational knowledge of drone systems and components at Lesoko Tech Pvt Ltd: motors, ESCs, flight controllers, GPS, sensors, batteries, and power systems.
Hands-on with drone assembly, ArduPilot flight controller integration, component testing, flight mode configuration, pre-flight system checks, and basic troubleshooting.
This engineering grounding supports fast adoption and clear understanding of new UAV platforms and workflows.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering — Aeronautical Engineering

RVS College of Engineering and Technology · 2022

First Class (A+).

Key Achievements

Delivered 40% faster inspections across 200+ railway towers with 98% defect detection and zero safety incidents. Served 25+ companies across 15+ states on 2 GW solar plant thermography, achieving 60% cost savings over manual inspection. Inspected 500+ km of high-voltage transmission lines (33 kV - 765 kV), identifying 35% more defects than baseline with zero downtime incidents. Surveyed 50+ sites with 95% accuracy and 70% time saved versus traditional ground surveys. Led UAV LiDAR + photogrammetry across 50+ km of corridors, 5+ stockpiles, and 150+ sq km topography with classified point clouds and clearance analytics. Delivered audit-grade as-built data across 50+ commercial rooftops for solar feasibility and structural assessment.