Vignesh K

DGCA Licensed UAV Systems Engineer & VTOL Pilot · Surveying, Mapping & Defense UAVs (4+ yrs)

Coimbatore, Tamil NaduNew 0 jobs done 4+ years experience

Profile Summary

Results-driven UAV Systems Engineer and Drone Technology Specialist with 4+ years of hands-on experience designing, developing, and deploying civilian and defense-grade unmanned aerial systems. Proven expertise in flight controller integration, photogrammetry, 3D mapping, mission planning, and VTOL operations. Adept at bridging hardware and software, from Pixhawk autopilot configuration to web-based ground control dashboards.

Experience & Credentials

Experience Level

Expert

Years Experience

4+ years

License

DGCA

Owns Drone Equipment

Work Experience

Drone Technician · Roter Precision Instruments Pvt. Ltd.

May 2026 – Present · Bengaluru, India

Assemble and calibrate surveillance drones for precision mapping and reconnaissance missions.
Conduct aerial photogrammetry and 3D mapping surveys using VTOL drone platforms.
Perform geo-tagging and post-processing of aerial imagery for geospatial deliverables.
Operate VTOL drones for complex mission profiles, ensuring compliance with DGCA regulations.

Aeromodeller – UAV Technician · Sumukha Green Tech Aviation Ltd

Jul 2022 – Apr 2026 · Coimbatore, India

Designed and developed multi-role UAV platforms including surveillance, delivery, agriculture, combat simulation, and reconnaissance drones.
Led military-grade drone development projects with secure communication protocols and mission-critical failsafe features.
Integrated autopilot systems, telemetry, mission planning software, and AI-based control modules.
Configured and tuned flight controllers: Pixhawk, ArduPilot, Betaflight, and iNav for various UAV configurations.
Developed web-based dashboards for real-time drone telemetry visualization and mission control using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Delivered drone awareness programs across 70 villages under the VBSY Government Project.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) — Computer Applications

Kongunadu Science College · 2022

Scored 80%.

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)

Thambu Hr. Sec. School · 2019

Scored 83%.

Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC)

Thambu Hr. Sec. School · 2017

Scored 85%.

Key Achievements

Provided operational drone surveillance support for Coimbatore Police Department. Completed 50+ successful flight tests across VTOL, hybrid-wing, fixed-wing, and multi-rotor drone models. Recognized for Technical Leadership in collaborative hardware-software drone R&D initiatives. Produced multiple drone promotional and demo video productions used for client acquisition and marketing campaigns. Certified NCC Cadet — demonstrating discipline, teamwork, and commitment to national service. Served as Aeromodelling Instructor — trained individuals in RC aircraft design, assembly, and flight operations.