Shakti Pillania

Agricultural Drone Pilot & Freelance Service Provider · Self-Employed / Independent Contractor

July 2023 – Present

• Operate multi-rotor agricultural drones for precision crop-spraying and field-service assignments.
• Execute aerial videography for events, field documentation, and media capture.
• Coordinate with local farmers and agribusiness clients to evaluate terrain, assess crop requirements, and schedule missions.
• Conduct pre-flight risk assessments, battery health diagnostics, flight path optimization, and airspace safety verifications.
• Calibrate liquid spraying mechanisms and nozzle flow for precise, uniform, cost-effective chemical/fertilizer distribution.
• Maintain operational flight logs, customer engagement logs, and post-flight maintenance records to drive client retention and repeat business.

Drone Pilot · Garud Survey Pvt. Ltd.

Jan 2023 – June 2023 · Jaipur, Rajasthan

• Piloted commercial drones for agricultural assessment and land survey operations.
• Supported aerial data acquisition and terrain mapping workflows across rural and semi-urban job sites.
• Traveled to multiple operational regions for on-site field surveys, ground control point alignment, and project execution.
• Used specialized ground station flight planning software for waypoint programming and initial sensor data reviews.
• Strictly enforced DGCA safety protocols and statutory compliance guidelines during all flight operations.